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Andhra University has announced the APPGECET 2026 results after conducting the entrance examination across 26 centres in Andhra Pradesh. Out of 9,990 candidates who appeared, 9,320 qualified, taking the overall pass percentage to 93.29 per cent. Computer Science Engineering recorded the highest number of successful candidates, while Food Technology achieved a 100 per cent pass rate. Female candidates registered a higher success rate than male candidates. Rank cards have been released on the offi

Bihar Paramedical admit cards for DCECE 2026 are out today, May 14. Candidates for Intermediate and Matric Level Paramedical, and Polytechnic Engineering courses can download their hall tickets from bceceboard.bihar.gov.in. Examinations are scheduled for May 23-24. Ensure you carry a printed copy to the exam center for entry.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has clarified that saffron shawls will not be allowed inside educational institutions, while explaining the states revised stance following the withdrawal of the February 2022 order that had restricted hijabs in classrooms. He said students may continue existing religious practices like hijab, turbans, sacred threads, Shiva dhara and rudraksha, but no new religious symbols can be introduced

Aspiring engineers and pharmacy students, mark your calendars! BITS Pilani has opened slot booking for BITSAT 2026 Session 2 on May 14th. Secure your preferred exam date, time, and center before they're gone. Your admit card for this session will be available from May 20th, with exams scheduled from May 24th to 26th.

A day after CBSE declared the Class XII results with the overall pass percentage dropping to 85.20%, several schools across India announced standout performances by their toppers. Students from The Somaiya School, EuroSchool, Billabong High International School and Phoenix Greens School of Learning secured scores above 95% across Humanities, Commerce and Science streams. Despite concerns over tougher papers and On-Screen Marking, schools reported strong academic outcomes, with Humanities and Com

Haryana Class 10 board results are out, with an overall pass percentage of 89.60% for regular students. Girls once again outperformed boys, achieving a pass rate of 91.64% compared to boys' 87.69%. Deepika from Bhiwani district secured the state's top rank with 499 marks. The results showcase strong performances across various student categories.

The Board of School Education Haryana (HBSE) has released Class 10 results for the February/March 2026 session, along with activating the re-evaluation and rechecking process for answer sheets. Students dissatisfied with their scores can apply online within 20 days of the result declaration. This facility aims to assist students who narrowly missed passing marks or suspect evaluation discrepancies.

The Andhra Pradesh High Court will soon release admit cards for its recruitment examinations. These exams are scheduled to take place from May 23 to May 25, 2026. Candidates must download their hall tickets from the official website, aphc.gov.in. The admit card is a crucial document for entry into the examination hall.

Haryana Board Class 10 results reveal a concerning trend. While overall pass rates are high, mathematics consistently underperforms. Students in re-appear and open school categories face significant challenges. Mathematics (Standard) and Mathematics (Basic) show alarmingly low pass percentages. This indicates a systemic issue with mathematics education across various learning pathways

EMRS Tier 2 Answer Key 2026: The National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) has released the EMRS Tier 2 Answer Key 2026 for candidates who appeared in the mains examination held in March 2026. Candidates can download the official answer key PDF and scanned OMR sheets through the NESTS portal using their login credentials. The authority has also shared details regarding the marking scheme, objection process, objection fee and expected objection window for the EMRS Staff Selection Exa

RRC SECR Bilaspur Apprentice Recruitment 2026: South East Central Railway, Bilaspur Division has invited online applications for 1,191 apprentice posts under the Apprentices Act 1961 for the 2026-27 session. The recruitment covers 19 trades including COPA, Fitter, Electrician and Wireman. Applications can be submitted from May 12 to June 11, 2026 through the apprenticeship portal. Candidates must have passed Class 10 with ITI in the relevant trade. Selection will be based on Matriculation and IT

The Board of School Education Haryana (BSEH) has declared the Haryana Class 10 Secondary Annual Examination 2026 results, with regular students recording an overall pass percentage of 89.60%. Girls outperformed boys by 3.95 percentage points. The board also announced Open School and D.El.Ed re-appear results. Charkhi Dadri topped district-wise performance, while Deepika from Bhiwani secured the states first rank with 499 marks. Results are available on the official BSEH website and DigiLocker.

The Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission has released the Jharkhand ANM Competitive Examination (JANMCE-2025) results on its official website. Nearly 3,600 candidates have been shortlisted for document verification, scheduled from May 18 to May 26, 2026, at the JSSC office in Ranchi. The final merit list will be based on the computer-based exam, document verification, and medical fitness.

West Bengal's Higher Secondary results reveal a consistent trend: girls continue to outshine boys in board exams. Despite facing electoral volatility, the state's classrooms show remarkable stability, with girls dominating pass percentages across all categories. This academic success is attributed to better school retention and targeted welfare initiatives for female education, highlighting a persistent educational advantage for girls

The Kerala SSLC result 2026 is anticipated on May 15, with results expected to be accessible from 3 PM. Nearly 4.17 lakh students appeared for the examinations conducted from March 5 to March 30. Students can check their scores online, via SMS, DigiLocker, or the Saphalam app.

Higher Secondary Examination 2026 results show rural and semi-urban districts outshining Kolkata. Purba Midnapore led with a 94.19 percent pass rate. This trend signals a growing academic shift away from traditional urban hubs. Districts like Howrah, South 24 Parganas, and Hooghly also achieved high pass percentages. The state average was 91.23 percent.

The West Bengal Board announced the Higher Secondary Examination 2026 results, with the Science stream achieving a remarkable 99.19% pass rate. Commerce students followed with 93.67%, while Arts students recorded 89.19%. Science students also dominated higher grade categories, showcasing their exceptional performance across the board.

Adrito Paul from Narendrapur Ramkrishna Mission topped the WB HS Result 2026 with 496 out of 500 marks. A total of 64 students made it to the top 10 merit list, with an overall pass percentage of 91.2% recorded by the WBCHSE.

The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education has announced the WB HS Result 2026 for Class 12 students. Candidates can now check their results online via the official websites and the TOI results portal. Students need to enter their roll number and other credentials to view and download their provisional marksheets.

The West Bengal Class 12 or Higher Secondary Result 2026 has been officially declared by the West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education. Students can now check their scorecards online using their roll numbers. Along with the results, the board has also announced the toppers list, pass criteria, and details regarding the distribution of original mark sheets and certificates.

Bihar's new Education Minister, Mithilesh Tiwari, sparked outrage with a viral video stating girls don't need education and should stay home. He questioned the necessity of schooling for daughters, citing their role as home's strength and Modi's women empowerment initiatives. The remarks drew sharp criticism from opposition parties and social media..

Vardhman Mahaveer Open University is releasing Rajasthan D.El.Ed (BSTC) admit cards today, May 14, 2026, for the exam scheduled on May 20. Candidates can download their hall tickets from predeledraj2026.com. Entry to the examination centres across Rajasthan will be strictly based on these valid admit cards. Check complete details here.

West Bengal Higher Secondary results are out today, May 14. Students can check their scores online from 11 AM after a 10:30 AM press conference. With heavy website traffic anticipated, alternatives like DigiLocker are available. Ensure your roll number is handy for a smooth check. Last year saw a 90.79% pass rate

Karnataka's Congress government has reversed a BJP-era ban on hijabs in classrooms, now permitting limited traditional and faith-based symbols with uniforms. This move, allowing items like headscarves and turbans if they don't disrupt order, has reignited political debate. While the government emphasizes education over religious identity, the BJP criticizes it as appeasement and institutionalizing religion in schools.

The Board of School Education Haryana (BSEH) is expected to announce the HBSE Class 10 Result 2026 today, May 14. Students can check their scores on the official website, bseh.org.in, after the results are declared. The board has completed the evaluation process for the offline examinations attended by lakhs of students.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released admit cards for the GAT-B and BET 2026 examinations, scheduled for May 17. These national-level tests will be conducted in Computer-Based Test mode across 54 cities. Candidates can download their hall tickets from the official NTA website using their application number and password.

The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education will announce the WB Higher Secondary (HS) result 2026 today, May 14. Students can check their Class 12 scores online from 11 AM onwards after the official press conference at 10:30 AM. The results will be available on official websites, requiring candidates to use their roll number for access.

RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 notification has been released under CEN 01/2026 for 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilot vacancies across multiple Railway Recruitment Boards. The online application process will begin on May 15, 2026, and continue until June 14, 2026. Candidates with ITI or engineering diploma qualifications can apply for the Level-2 posts. The selection process includes CBT-1, CBT-2, Computer Based Aptitude Test, document verification and medical examination for recruitment across different ra

The Odisha Subordinate Staff Selection Commission released the OSSSC RI ARI Admit Card 2026 on May 13 at osssc.gov.in. Candidates appearing for the prelims examination scheduled from May 22 to mid-June can now download their hall tickets online using their login credentials. The recruitment examination is being conducted for posts including Revenue Inspector, Assistant Revenue Inspector, Amin, Junior Assistant and ICDS Supervisor. Candidates must carry printed admit cards and valid identity proo

Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan and Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti have released the KVS NVS Tier-2 Answer Key 2026 along with scanned OMR response sheets for teaching and non-teaching recruitment examinations conducted from March 27 to March 31, 2026. Candidates can access the documents through the official portal till May 17, 2026. The authorities have also opened the online objection window, allowing candidates to challenge provisional answers by paying Rs. 1000 per question within the prescribed dea

NTPC Limited has announced 45 vacancies under two recruitment drives for Assistant Officer in Environment Management and Engineer positions in Contracts and Materials. The vacancies include posts across multiple categories with reservation benefits as per government norms. Candidates with engineering qualifications and relevant experience can apply for the positions. The recruitment process may include written examinations, screening and interviews. Selected candidates will receive salaries unde

The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) has released a revised examination calendar for 2026, updating dates for key recruitment examinations conducted under the CET framework. The Supervisor Women Direct Recruitment Examination-2026 has been rescheduled to July 24, 2026, while the Forester and Clerk Grade-II/Junior Assistant examinations will be held as previously announced. RSSB stated that all other examinations listed in the earlier calendar issued on June 03, 2025 will continue without c

The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education will release the WB HS 2026 results tomorrow, May 14, at 10:30 AM, with individual marksheets accessible online from 11 AM. Students need 30% in theory and practicals to pass. Original mark sheets will be distributed through schools from the same day.

CBSE declared the Class XII results on May 13, 2026, with an overall pass percentage of 85.20%, down from 88.39% last year. Over 15 lakh students cleared the examination out of 17.68 lakh who appeared. The decline of 3.19 percentage points coincided with the introduction of On-Screen Marking (OSM) for evaluation and reportedly tougher Physics and Mathematics papers. Experts cited multiple factors, including digital assessment and competency-based questions under NEP.

Congress on Wednesday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the NEET-UG controversy, saying he cant even stop paper leaks, and demanded the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan along with a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) probe into the alleged paper leak scandal. The party also sought compensation for affected students after the cancellation of the examination.

The Indian Army has started the application process for the TES-56 course commencing from January 2027. Eligible candidates who have passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and appeared for JEE Main 2026 can apply online till June 12, 2026. The recruitment is being conducted for 90 Lieutenant posts through the Technical Entry Scheme. Selection will include shortlisting based on JEE Main rank, followed by the SSB interview, medical examination and final merit list preparation.

CBSE declared Class 12 results, with over 15 lakh students passing. Girls again outperformed boys, achieving an 88.86% pass rate compared to boys' 82.13%. While no overall toppers were named, top performers in each subject will receive merit certificates. The results are vital for university admissions nationwide. Check the complete details here.

Students at National Law School of India University in Bengaluru staged a large overnight protest on Tuesday over severe hostel infrastructure gaps and alleged gender-based disparities in accommodation. They cited water shortages, power outages, overcrowded womens hostels with bunk beds, poor ventilation and insufficient fans. Protesters gathered overnight at the campus basketball court, demanded meeting with the Vice Chancellor, and were instead addressed by the registrar and campus director as

Students can apply for CBSE Class 12 post-result facilities from April 18, 2026. Re-evaluation is an option for those unsatisfied with marks. Supplementary exams are scheduled for July 15, 2026. This offers a chance for improvement or passing for eligible students. The process for supplementary exams begins June 2, 2026. All applications are online and time-bound.

The Central Board of Secondary Education has announced the Class XII results for the 2025-26 academic session. Trivandrum secured the highest pass percentage at 95.62%. Southern regions continued their strong performance. Delhi also showed good results. Some northern and central regions recorded lower pass rates. Prayagraj had the lowest pass percentage.

CBSE declared the Class XII board examination results for the 2025-26 academic session with an overall pass percentage of 85.20%. Out of 17.69 lakh students who appeared, 15.07 lakh cleared the examination. Girls recorded a higher pass percentage than boys, while transgender candidates achieved a 100% pass rate. More than 94,000 students scored above 90%. CBSE also introduced On Screen Marking for digital evaluation and announced supplementary examinations from July 15, 2026.

The Central Board of Secondary Education has announced the CBSE Class 12th Result 2026, with a pass percentage of 85.20%. Students can now access their digital marksheets online via the official CBSE websites, DigiLocker, and UMANG. Original certificates will be distributed by schools later. Students can check the direct link to download the scorecards from here.

The Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) has released the Bihar Police SI Mains Admit Card 2026 on its official website. Candidates who cleared the preliminary examination can now download their hall tickets using their login credentials. The Bihar Police SI Mains examination is scheduled to be conducted on May 27, 2026, at centres across Bihar.

The Punjab School Education Board declared the PSEB Class XII results for the March 2026 examinations with an overall pass percentage of 91.46. Girls outperformed boys by recording a pass percentage of 94.73, while boys secured 88.52 per cent. Commerce and Science streams posted the strongest results among regular candidates. Several students secured near-perfect and perfect scores in the state merit list, including candidates from Ludhiana, Kapurthala, Barnala and Gurdaspur districts.

The Punjab School Education Board announced Class 12 results for 2026 with an overall pass rate of 91.46%. Girls once again outperformed boys, achieving a 94.73% pass rate compared to 88.52% for boys. This trend of girls' academic dominance, including topping merit lists, has been consistent over several years, with overall pass percentages remaining strong above 90%.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay's TVK party has successfully passed a crucial floor test in the Assembly, securing the necessary majority to govern. Despite emerging as the single-largest party with 108 seats in the 234-member house, coalition support proved vital. This vote confirms the government's mandate and its continued leadership.

The CBSE Class 12 Result 2026 is expected to be announced shortly on official websites, with past trends indicating a likely May 13 release. Students are closely tracking updates from DigiLocker and the UMANG app, both of which hinted that results may be declared soon. The board exams were conducted from February 17 to April 10, 2026, and this year featured the On-Screen Marking system for digital evaluation aimed at improving accuracy and speeding up result processing.

Calicut University has released the 1st Semester MA results for the 2026 academic session on its official results portal. Students can now check and download their scorecards online using their registration details. The university is publishing results in a phased manner, with direct links available for easy access. Check the direct link to download the Calicut University MA result 2026.

A nine-year-old boy, Matt Berger, stumbled upon fossils during a field trip with his paleoanthropologist father in South Africa. These accidental finds led to the identification of a new human ancestor species, Australopithecus sediba, living nearly two million years ago. This remarkable discovery highlights the power of observation and has reignited interest in human evolution research.

CBSE Class 12th results 2026 are expected soon, with APAAR ID becoming a crucial requirement for accessing marksheets. This unique academic identity number, linked to DigiLocker and UMANG, digitally stores student records for easy online access. Students should contact their schools to initiate the APAAR ID creation process.