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Kurmanchal Nagar Sahkari Bank Limited has announced June 7, 2026, as the exam date for the Assistant Grade-II Clerk/Cashier recruitment examination for 60 vacancies in Uttarakhand. The online CBT will be conducted by IBPS at various centres across the state. Admit cards were released on May 25, 2026, on the official website. The selection process includes an online examination, document verification and medical fitness test. Candidates must carry their admit card and valid photo identification t

British Council has announced Reading Challenge 2026 at its Delhi library for children aged 5 to 12 years. Scheduled from June 1 to June 28, the four-week programme encourages participants to explore books based on their interests instead of following fixed reading lists. Children will take part in storytelling, discussions, creative writing and interactive activities. The initiative is open to members and non-members, with certificates and medals planned for participants who successfully comple

Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan has released the KTET Rectified Answer Key 2026 for the December 2025 session on the official KTET portal. Candidates who appeared for the Kerala Teacher Eligibility Test held on February 21 and 23, 2026 can now download the revised answer key PDF for Categories I, II, III and IV. The updated key was issued after objections to the provisional answer key were reviewed. Candidates can use the corrected responses to calculate their expected examination scores accurately.

A video featuring students praising CBSE's new On-Screen Marking (OSM) system has ignited controversy online. Critics question why toppers from an earlier batch, who didn't experience the system, are appearing in promotional clips, suggesting an image-management effort amid ongoing criticism of the OSM process.

DSSSB Final Answer Key 2026: The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board has released the DSSSB Final Answer Key 2026 for various teaching and non-teaching recruitment examinations conducted through computer-based tests. Candidates who appeared for PGT, PRT, Assistant Teacher, Assistant Editor and other posts can access the subject-wise final answer keys on the official website. The answer keys will remain available from May 27, 2026 to May 31, 2026. DSSSB stated that the final keys were prep

Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB) has released the admit card for the Jharkhand BEd Entrance Examination 2026. Candidates can download their hall tickets from the official website for the exam scheduled on May 31, 2026. The examination will be conducted in offline mode, with candidates given two hours and 30 minutes to complete it.

CBSEs On-Screen Marking (OSM) controversy has exposed growing distrust within Indias examination system, with teachers alleging they were effectively gagged through a March 16 advisory warning against sharing evaluation-related experiences online. Evaluators claim they faced blurry scans, missing supplementary pages, server failures and marking difficulties during Class 12 assessments but feared disciplinary action if they raised concerns publicly. The controversy has now deepened further amid a

A parliamentary panel has summoned senior officials from the Union Education Ministry, NTA, and CBI to discuss assurances regarding examination conduct. This follows concerns raised in the Rajya Sabha, particularly concerning the NEET-UG 2024 paper leak and the ongoing CBI investigation. The panel will also hear from health ministry officials regarding a Medical College Scam investigation.

The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has announced the Lower PCS Recruitment 2026, opening applications on May 29 for 2,285 vacancies. Candidates with a bachelor's degree and PET 2025 qualification can apply online until June 18, 2026, with a fee of Rs 25. The selection process involves a mains examination and document verification.

Nominations are now open for the National Awards to Teachers 2026. Faculty from Higher Educational Institutions and Polytechnics can apply. The awards recognize contributions to teaching, research, and student mentorship. Applications are accepted online until July 5, 2026. Teachers can self-nominate, or be nominated by their institutions or peers. This is a significant opportunity for educators across India.

NCERT has opened registration for the CEE 2026, offering admission to UG and PG programs like BEd, MScEd, and MEd. The application deadline is June 5, 2026, with the exam on June 28. Eligibility varies by program, and selection is based on a 60:40 weightage of entrance exam and qualifying exam scores.

University of Delhi offers a special provision for students. Those unable to take exams on May 28 due to Eid-ul-Zuha can reschedule. The new exam date will be after July 4, 2026. Students must inform their principals or heads of departments via email. This decision provides relief for students wishing to celebrate the festival with families.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan engaged in a sharp war of words over the CBSE online evaluation controversy. Gandhi accused Pradhan of being complicit in awarding the OSM contract to COEMPT, while questioning the companys background. Pradhan hit back, accusing Rahul of opposing Indias technological progress and acting out of frustration over repeated electoral defeats.

The COMEDK UGET 2026 results will be declared on Thursday, May 29, at 4 pm on the official website, comedk.org. Candidates can download their scorecards and rank cards, which will be prepared based on the final answer key. The counselling process for admission to over 150 engineering colleges is expected to commence in June.

Concerns mount over CBSE's On-Screen Marking system as students report errors and schools allegedly encouraged to publicly defend the digital evaluation. This has shifted focus from technical glitches to narrative control, raising questions about institutional transparency and accountability. Public trust, crucial for examinations, is eroding as perceived attempts to manage perception overshadow addressing genuine student grievances.

The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE) has released the application process, eligibility conditions and fee details for the June/July 2026 Matriculation and Jam-2 supplementary, compartment and improvement examinations. Eligible students can apply online through their schools without a late fee until June 1, 2026, while applications submitted by June 5, 2026 will attract a late fee of Rs 1000. Fresh candidates will not be permitted to appear in the examinations.

The Railway Recruitment Board has declared the RRB NTPC Undergraduate Final Result 2026 for CEN 06/2024 on regional RRB websites. Candidates who appeared for the recruitment process can access the merit list PDF, scorecard and zone-wise cut-off marks online. A total of 14,947 candidates qualified CBT 2 and proceeded further in the selection process. Shortlisted candidates will now appear for document verification before the final appointment process for 3,445 undergraduate-level vacancies.

Vellore Institute of Technology has commenced Phase 3 counselling for VITEEE 2026. This round is for candidates with ranks from 45,001 to 70,000. Online choice filling is open until May 29. Seat allotment results will be declared on May 31. Candidates must pay the advance tuition fee by June 6 to confirm their admission

UP Police Constable Admit Card 2026: UPPRPB is set to release the UP Police Constable Exam 2026 city intimation slip between May 29 and May 31, allowing candidates to check allotted exam districts before the written test scheduled for June 810, 2026. Admit cards will follow from June 1 to June 3 with exact centres and shifts. The OMR-based exam will be held across multiple Uttar Pradesh cities under strict security arrangements for thousands of vacancies for recruitment process completion drive.

CSIR-National Physical Laboratory, New Delhi, has announced Technician (1) Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. Rectt./02/2026 for 20 posts across multiple technical trades, including Electronics, Electrical, COPA, Multimedia, Photographer and Mechanic Motor Vehicle. The notification was issued on May 28, 2026, with offline applications open until June 30, 2026. Eligible candidates aged 1828 years with required educational and trade qualifications can apply. Selection will include trade test

Indian Navy INCET 2025: The Indian Navy has opened the challenge mechanism for candidates who appeared in the INCET-01/2025 civilian recruitment examination and re-examination. Candidates can access the portal from May 29 to June 11, 2026, to review the master question paper, indicative answer key and cancelled questions. Objections can be submitted online with a fee of Rs 100 per question. Valid objections will lead to refunds after bank charge deductions. Final decisions on challenges will be

Himachal Pradesh Technical University has released the final answer key for the HPCET 2026 entrance exam. This key, available on himtu.ac.in, follows a review of candidate objections. The university confirmed that this final version is binding and will be used for result preparation. Candidates can download the key to verify their answers.

Union Bank Apprentice exam date: Union Bank of India has announced the examination date for Apprentice recruitment under the Apprentices Act, 1961. The online examination for 1865 vacancies will be conducted on June 07, 2026. The recruitment process was open to graduate candidates across India for a one-year apprenticeship programme. Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend between Rs 15,000 and Rs 20,000. The selection process includes an online test and a local language proficiency t

Anna University has released the TANCET and CEETA-PG 2026 scorecards. Candidates can download them from the official website until June 26, 2026. The exams were held in May. Over 30,000 candidates registered for the combined entrance tests. The scorecards contain essential candidate and performance details. This release follows the announcement of the TANCET and CEETA-PG 2026 results.

The Admission Committee for Professional Courses (ACPC) is expected to declare the DDCET 2026 results by the end of May. Following the final answer key release on 20 May 2026, the evaluation of the OMR sheets is in its final phase. Candidates must complete their ACPC counselling registration by 31 May 2026 using the Awaited status, as the final merit list will be automatically synced for upcoming June college choice-filling rounds.

The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has released the admit card for the DElEd Joint Entrance Examination 2026 on May 28. The examination, conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode, is scheduled to commence on June 8, 2026, and will continue until June 22, 2026, across various centers in Bihar. Check complete details here.

The 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee has entered its final stage, with 247 students from across the United States and other countries competing in one of the worlds biggest English language contests. Indian-origin students continue to dominate the competition, with 30 of the last 36 winners belonging to the community. This years finalists will compete for more than $50,000 in cash and prizes

The National Testing Agency has introduced four new exam cities in the North-Eastern region for the UGC NET June 2026 examination. This move addresses limited centre availability. Candidates can update their choices during the application correction window, which closes on May 28, 2026. The exam is scheduled from June 22 to June 30.

The Rajasthan Public Service Commission has released the RPSC School Lecturer Admit Card 2026 for the First Grade Teacher recruitment examination. Candidates appearing for the exam scheduled from May 31 to June 11 can now download their hall tickets from the official RPSC websites. The recruitment drive aims to fill 3225 School Lecturer vacancies across Rajasthan.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has commenced registrations for the Joint CSIR UGC NET June 2026 session, with the application deadline set for June 19, 2026. The Computer Based Test (CBT) aims to determine eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship, Assistant Professor appointments, and PhD admissions. The examination is scheduled for July 17 and 18, 2026.

The Madhya Pradesh Staff Selection Board (MPESB) has released admit cards for the Van Rakshak and Jail Prahari Recruitment Examination 2026. Candidates can download their hall tickets from esb.mp.gov.in to appear for the exam scheduled from June 4 to June 19, 2026. The admit card is mandatory for entry and must be carried with a valid photo ID.

Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) 2026 results are expected soon on cetonline.karnataka.gov.in, likely after June 1st. Over 3.3 lakh candidates can check their scorecards online using application number and name. The exam, held April 22-24, had no negative marking. Students must upload marks for result preparation. A rank list and subsequent admission process will follow.

The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) has announced the REET Mains Result 2026 for Level 1 and Level 2 examinations on its official website. Candidates can now check the merit list PDF for the recruitment of 7,759 third-grade teacher posts. Shortlisted candidates will proceed to the document verification stage. Check complete details here.

Himachal Pradesh Board has opened registrations for Class 10 and 12 compartment and improvement exams 2026. Students can apply without a late fee until June 1, 2026, with a 1000 late fee applicable until June 5. Exams are scheduled for June-July 2026. Fees vary by category, with detailed information available on the HPBOSE website.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the JIPMAT 2026 examination city intimation slip on exams.nta.nic.in/jipmat. Candidates can download the slip using their application number and password to know their exam city for the June 7th Computer-Based Test. This slip is for travel arrangements, with the admit card to be released later.

Aspiring engineering students can now register for JAC Delhi 2026 counselling, opening today, May 28. Admissions to top Delhi colleges like DTU and NSUT are based on JEE Main 2026 scores. The application window closes June 9, with an extended editing period from June 26-28. A non-refundable fee of Rs 1,500 applies.

Maharashtra CET Cell has released the MHT CET 2026 PCM second attempt answer key, along with response sheets and question papers. Candidates can download these by logging in. Objections against the provisional key are accepted until May 30, with a Rs 1,000 fee per challenge. The PCM exams were held on May 10-11.

The JEECUP Admit Card 2026 for Groups A, E1, and E2 is now available on the official website. The UPJEE Polytechnic 2026 examinations have been rescheduled to June 2-9, 2026, and will be conducted in CBT mode. Candidates must download their hall tickets and carry them along with a valid photo ID and a photograph to the exam center.

The National Testing Agency has released revised dates and admit cards for the postponed CUET UG 2026 examinations. The tests, earlier scheduled for May 28 and deferred due to Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid), will now be held on May 31 and June 6-7. Candidates can download hall tickets from the official website using their application credentials.

The National Testing Agency has extended the deadline for submitting bank account details for NEET UG 2026 examination fee refunds. Candidates can now submit their information until June 22, 2026. This extension aims to assist the remaining candidates in completing the process. The NTA emphasizes that submitted details are final and cannot be altered later.

Hall tickets for the Telangana SSC Advanced Supplementary Examinations in June 2026 are now available. Students can download their admit cards from the official website. The examinations are scheduled to commence on June 5 and conclude on June 12, 2026. Candidates must carry their hall tickets to the exam center. Entry will be denied without the admit card.

IIT Delhi hosted CRF Day 2026 on May 27. The event showcased advanced research facilities and ongoing work. Director Rangan Banerjee launched the CRF Handbook. The facility aims to provide cutting-edge research infrastructure for researchers nationwide. Various sophisticated technologies were displayed. The event promoted collaboration between academia, industry, and government.

The CBSE has refuted Rahul Gandhi's claims regarding the Class 12 evaluation process and the digital evaluation contract awarded to Coempt Edutech. The board asserted that all financial rules were followed and the allegations are baseless. Gandhi had questioned the company's background and demanded an independent inquiry.

The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) is anticipated to release the REET Mains Result 2026 for Level 1 and Level 2 candidates by the last week of May. This announcement is eagerly awaited by lakhs of applicants vying for 7,759 third-grade teacher vacancies across Rajasthan. The examination was held from January 17-20, 2026

The Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board has released the Excise Inspector Admit Card 2026 for Group C posts. Candidates can download their hall tickets from the official website. The examination is scheduled for May 31 in offline mode, with two shifts. Applicants must carry their admit card and valid ID proof to the center.

Tensions flared outside Delhi University's examination branch as students protested exams scheduled on Eid-ul-Azha. AISA alleged students were manhandled by security, a claim the DU Proctor denied, stating they were prevented from entering the building. While the university offered a later exam date for law students, AISA highlighted that thousands from other departments still face the conflict.

Bihar Police Constable recruitment results are out! The Central Selection Board of Constable announced the final merit list for 19,838 posts, with over 1.3 million candidates appearing for the exam. Selections were based on physical efficiency tests, with 12,509 males, 7,312 females, and 17 transgender candidates making the cut for Bihar Police and Special Armed Police roles.

Rajasthan Public Service Commission announced 607 vacancies for RAS recruitment 2026. Applications open June 4 to July 3, 2026. Candidates need a graduation degree, with age limits from 21 to 40 years. Selection involves preliminary and main exams, followed by an interview. Detailed syllabus will be released soon on the official website.

Maharashtra CET Cell has released MHT CET 2026 results for 3-year LLB, BPEd, and MAH MPEd courses. Eligible candidates with valid scores can now download their scorecards and prepare for the upcoming online Centralised Admission Process (CAP) counselling. This process involves registration, document verification, merit list release, and seat allotment based on rank and preferences