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Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority announced 235 vacancies for technical and administrative roles, including Assistant Engineer and Junior Engineer. Applications opened on February 18, 2026, closing March 20, 2026. Interested candidates can apply online via the official MMRDA website, with eligibility varying by post and salaries aligned with the 7th Pay Commission.

The UPSC has released the notification for the Combined Medical Services Examination 2026, with applications open from March 11 to March 31, 2026. The exam is scheduled for August 2, 2026, offering recruitment for medical professionals in various central government departments. Eligibility requires passing the final MBBS examination, with final-year students also able to apply.

The Railway Recruitment Board has released the RRB NTPC Graduate Level CBT 1 admit card for the Non-Technical Popular Categories examination. Candidates can download their hall tickets from the official website, rrb.digialm.com, to appear for the exam scheduled from March 16 to March 27, 2026. The admit card is a mandatory document for entry and contains essential exam details.

The Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education will announce Class 10 results by March 20. Students can check their scores online using their roll numbers. The board also plans to conduct Class 10 and Class 12 exams twice a year starting in 2027. This aims to provide students with more opportunities to improve their academic performance.

Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan has extended the registration deadline for KTET February 2026 to March 16, 2026. Candidates who have already applied can make corrections through the official candidate login, updating personal details, category selection, or exam centre choices. The application correction facility ensures entries are accurate before submission. After the registration and correction period, admit cards will be released. Candidates must complete all updates before the deadline to confirm p

Across the US, a growing number of states are introducing bills to limit educational technology in schools. Parents and lawmakers express concerns about student focus, well-being, and exposure to inappropriate content on school-issued devices. This legislative push challenges the booming ed tech industry, prompting a debate on balancing digital tools with traditional learning.

Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan has released the provisional KTET Answer Key 2026 for the December 2025 session. Candidates from Category I (Lower Primary), II (Upper Primary), III (High School), and IV (Language/Specialist) can download category-wise PDFs from ktet.kerala.gov.in. Objections to the provisional key can be submitted offline in the prescribed format until March 18, 2026, 5 PM. The final answer key will follow after reviewing valid objections, and candidates can calculate tentative marks in

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the marks of recommended candidates for the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2025. The scores include written examination and Personality Test marks of the top ten candidates. Anuj Agnihotri secured the highest total with 1071 marks. Overall, 958 candidates have been recommended for appointment to the IAS, IFS, IPS and other Central Services. The government had reported 1,087 vacancies, while a reserve list of 258 candidates has also been

A US federal judge is reviewing a government demand for employee data from the University of Pennsylvania. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission seeks information on staff affiliations with Jewish groups as part of an antisemitism probe. The university opposes the request, citing privacy and historical concerns. Civil liberties groups also express alarm over the potential precedent.

Bank of Baroda has declared the result of the online preliminary examination for recruitment to the post of Office Assistant (Peon) in the Sub Staff Cadre. The preliminary examination was conducted on February 22 and February 23, 2026. Candidates who have qualified have been provisionally shortlisted for the online Main examination scheduled on March 22, 2026. The bank will send examination communication to registered e-mail IDs, while further appointments reMain subject to ongoing court proceed

The National Testing Agency will open the correction window for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (UG) 2026 application form on March 12, 2026. Registered candidates will be able to edit selected details, including parental information, educational qualifications, category, examination city, and medium of examination. The facility will remain available until March 14, 2026. Authorities said the correction option is a one-time opportunity, and application forms will be frozen once candid

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to release the subject-wise datesheet for CUET UG 2026 on its official website soon. The entrance examination for undergraduate admissions to central universities and other participating institutions is scheduled between May 11 and May 31, 2026 in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode. The application and correction processes have concluded. Following the datesheet announcement, NTA will issue the exam city intimation slip and later release admit cards shor

The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has issued Advertisement No. 02-Examination/2026 for recruitment to 115 posts under the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board Combined Cadre Main Examination (Principal Assistant/Administrator)-2025. Online applications will open on April 2, 2026, and close on April 22, 2026, with corrections allowed until April 29, 2026. Candidates must have appeared in PET-2025 to apply. Selection will include PET-based shortlisting, a writte

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the admit card for the Nursing Superintendent (Staff Nurse) exam 2026 under CEN No. 03/2025. The Computer-Based Test (CBT) is scheduled from March 11 to 13, with three shifts each day. Candidates can download their hall tickets from https://www.rrbcdg.gov.in and must carry a printed copy along with a valid ID for verification. The recruitment is for 272 vacancies, followed by document verification for shortlisted candidates.

Higher education institutions now have until March 20, 2026, to submit their feedback on SWAYAM online courses for the July 2026 semester. This UGC initiative aims to align online learning with university curricula, identifying course gaps and integration possibilities. The collected data will guide SWAYAM's future course offerings to meet academic demands.

Harvard University has rejected a proposal from its graduate student workers' union for significant wage increases. The university offered more modest raises during recent bargaining sessions. Contract negotiations have extended beyond a year. Union members are currently voting on strike authorization. The union argues the university's offer fails to address pay disparities and cost-of-living concerns.

The National Institute of Technology Calicut has invited applications for the Summer Internship Programme 2026 for eligible UG and PG students from institutions outside NIT Calicut. The programme offers one-month and two-month internships in offline, online, or hybrid modes under faculty supervision. Registration will open on March 14 and close on March 23, 2026. Selected candidates will undertake academic projects at the institute, with the internship period scheduled between May 4 and July 15,

IGNOU has opened registrations for its June 2026 Term-End Examinations. Students must submit their forms by April 10 without a late fee, or by April 24 with a Rs 1,100 late fee. Exams run from June 1 to July 15, with theory fees at Rs 200 and practicals at Rs 300-500. An ABC ID is now mandatory for all applicants.

Jai Prakash Narayan Sarvodaya Vidyalaya, Lucknow has released the admit card for the Government Ashram System Schools entrance examination. Candidates who applied through the Social Welfare Department, Uttar Pradesh portal can download their hall tickets from the ATS UPSDC website. The admit card, scheduled for March 10, was released on March 11, 2026. The entrance examination will be conducted on March 15, 2026, and the results are expected to be declared on March 23, 2026.

Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has announced 405 apprentice vacancies for Trade, Technician, and Graduate roles in its Marketing Division, Western Region. Applications are open from March 11 to March 26, 2026, via NAPS or NATS portals. Selection will be merit-based on educational qualifications, with no written exam or interview.

The National Testing Agency commenced the CUET PG 2026 examinations today, March 11, across India. Conducted in computer-based mode over three shifts for 157 subjects, the exam facilitates postgraduate admissions to over 200 universities. Candidates must carry their hall ticket and a valid photo ID for entry. The answer key and results will be released post-examination.

The Centre informed the Supreme Court that it has directed NCERT to review textbooks of all classes after a controversy over offending references to corruption in the judiciary in a Class 8 social science book. The apex court, hearing a suo motu case, suggested that the government consider constituting an independent expert committee to review the curriculum. The court has already banned the textbook, ordered seizure of copies, and directed that certain academics be disassociated from curriculum

Central Bank of India has released admit cards for Specialist Officer recruitment 2026. Candidates for Marketing and Foreign Exchange Officer roles can download their hall tickets online. The exam, scheduled for March 14, 2026, will be followed by an interview. Applicants must carry their admit card and valid ID to the test centre.

The DSSSB has declared marks for the PGT (Commerce) exam held on 28-29 July 2025 for 22 vacancies in the Directorate of Education, GNCTD, and NDMC. A total of 113 candidates (56 male, 57 female) have been shortlisted to upload their e-dossiers on the OARS portal from 13-27 March 2026. Candidates must submit all educational, professional, caste, and disability certificates. Final selection will be based on merit-cum-preference, and failure to upload documents on time will lead to cancellation.

The CBSE Class 12 Economics exam is scheduled for March 18, 2026. Subject expert Rakesh Mishra advises students to prioritize revision based on chapter weightage and the marking scheme. Key areas in Macroeconomics include National Income Accounting, Money and Banking, and Government Budget, while Indian Economic Development focuses on the period 1950-1990, New Economic Policy, and basic economic problems.

Students across Bihar are eagerly waiting for the BSEB 10th and 12th results 2026, with reports suggesting results may be released earlier than expected. The board has completed over 60% of inter answer sheet evaluations, released provisional answer keys, and invited objections. Topper verification is underway to ensure accuracy. The 12th result is expected between March 2125, 2026, and the 10th result between March 2731, 2026. Results will be accessible online at biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in.

Google is now accepting applications for its Summer 2026 US Public Policy Fellowship in Washington D.C. Students can gain experience in internet and technology policy with public interest groups. The program offers stipends of up to $12,000 for full-time work. Applications are open until April 9, 2026, with rolling reviews.

Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board is closing applications for Forest Guard, Field Guard, Jail Prahari, and Assistant Jail Superintendent posts. The recruitment drive aims to fill 1679 vacancies in the Forest and Jail Departments. Interested candidates must apply online by March 14, 2026. The computer-based examination is scheduled to commence from April 7, 2026.

The State Selection Board, Odisha has opened applications for 883 Junior Assistant and Junior Clerk positions in higher education institutions. Graduates can apply online from March 11 to April 13, 2026, on ssbodisha.ac.in. Applicants need a bachelor's degree and must be between 21 and 42 years old.

Punjab Police has released the notification for Constable Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. 01 of 2025, announcing 3297 vacancies in the District Police Cadre and Armed Police Cadre. The online application process will begin on March 10, 2026, and conclude on March 30, 2026. Candidates who have passed Class 12 and meet the age criteria of 18 to 28 years can apply. The selection process includes a written exam, physical tests, document verification and medical examination.

Meghalaya Board of School Education postponed two Class 12 exams in West Garo Hills due to tribal and non-tribal clashes over local council poll nominations. Music and Anthropology papers scheduled for March 11 and 12 are deferred. The decision was made after curfew imposition and the deployment of the Army following two deaths in police firing during the violence.

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has announced the exam schedule for its Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026. Computer-based tests for Group A, B, and C posts are scheduled for March 24, 25, and 27, 2026. Candidates can check the official website for updates on admit cards and further details.

JKSSB has released Inspector admit cards for the 2026 recruitment exam. The OMR-based test for the Forest, Ecology and Environment Department is scheduled for March 15, 2026. Candidates can download their hall tickets from jkssb.nic.in. Ensure to report two hours early and carry a printed admit card. Report any discrepancies immediately.

The Indian Air Force has released the AFCAT 1 Result 2026. Candidates can now check their scores online by logging in with their credentials. Those who qualify will proceed to the Air Force Selection Board interview. This exam recruits officers for Flying and Ground Duty branches, with around 340 vacancies available. Scorecards contain vital details for the next selection stages.

With the Class 12 English board exam approaching, students are advised to focus on question patterns, writing formats, and key literary themes for effective revision. Strategies include strategic reading comprehension, mastering writing section formats, and understanding the core emotions and messages of literature and poetry to ensure a strong start to board exams.

The Odisha Public Service Commission has released the Assistant Agriculture Officer (AAO) Result 2026 on its official website. Candidates can now access the merit list in PDF format, which includes roll numbers of those shortlisted for further selection stages. This recruitment drive aims to fill 118 AAO posts. Shortlisted candidates should prepare for document verification and interviews.

The UP Police Sub-Inspector (SI) Admit Card 2025 is now available for download on the official UPPRPB website. This release precedes the recruitment drive for 4,543 SI posts. Candidates must print their hall tickets and carry valid photo ID to the exam center. The admit card details crucial information like exam venue and reporting time.

The National Testing Agency is closing NEET UG 2026 registrations today, March 11. This is the final chance for aspiring medical students to apply for admission to undergraduate courses. The application fee can be paid until 11:50 pm tonight. Candidates are urged to complete their submissions promptly to avoid any last-minute issues.

The Union Public Service Commission's online registration for the Central Armed Police Forces Assistant Commandant Examination 2026 concludes tomorrow, March 12, 2026. Aspiring officers must apply on the UPSC website before the deadline. This drive aims to fill 349 posts across BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, and SSB. The written exam is scheduled for July 19, 2026.

The West Bengal Central School Service Commission has announced the next phase of recruitment for over 35,000 assistant teacher posts. Document verification and interviews for Classes 9-12 will commence on March 23, 2026, aiming to fill vacancies following a Supreme Court order. The final merit list will be based on written exams, academic qualifications, interviews, and lecture demonstrations.

A US federal appeals court has ordered the termination of the SAVE student loan repayment programme introduced during the Biden administration, reversing a lower courts dismissal of a Republican-led challenge. More than 7 million borrowers remain enrolled in the plan and were placed in forbearance during legal disputes. The Department of Education is expected to issue guidance on alternative repayment options. Separate legal action by borrowers and legislative changes could significantly increas

Brown University has issued a strong recommendation for its students, faculty, and staff to reconsider travel plans to over a dozen Middle Eastern countries. This advisory comes as the university closely monitors a developing security situation. Additional safety requirements are in place for those planning to travel to high-risk areas.

Water scarcity affects billions globally, prompting research into alternative solutions like atmospheric water harvesting. Mechanical engineer Evelyn N. Wang at MIT is developing solar-powered devices that extract and convert water vapor from the air into liquid. Her work aims to create accessible, off-grid water production systems for communities with limited infrastructure.

The State Bank of India has released the SBI Clerk Mains Result 2026 for the recruitment of Junior Associates. Candidates who appeared in the mains examination conducted on November 21, 2025, can check their results through the official websites. The recruitment drive aims to fill 5,583 clerical vacancies. The score card is scheduled to be released on March 10, 2026. The selection process includes prelims, mains, a local language test, document verification and medical examination.

The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) has published the provisional answer key for the State Eligibility Test 2025 on its official website. The examination was conducted in a single session on March 1, 2026, across centres in Madhya Pradesh. Candidates can review the answer key for all four paper sets and calculate probable scores. The commission has also opened an online objection window allowing candidates to submit challenges with supporting references within five days.

Anna University has announced the TANCET and CEETA-PG 2026 application window, opening March 16 and closing April 10. These crucial entrance exams pave the way for MBA, MCA, ME, MTech, MArch, and MPlanning admissions across Tamil Nadu. Exams are scheduled for May 9 and 10, with fees varying by category.

The Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences has declared the B.Sc Nursing Result 2026 for examinations conducted in December 2025 and January 2026. Results have been released for first to fourth-year B.Sc Nursing, Post Basic Nursing, and RR 2022 semester examinations. Students can check their marks online through the official result portal. The university has also opened the retotalling application window until March 18, 2026 for theory papers with a fee of Rs 1000 per subject.

The Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) has issued multiple recruitment-related updates, including reopening applications for 70 Veterinary Officer posts after amendments to eligibility rules and postponing the scheduled preliminary examination. The commission also released the final answer key for the Assistant Engineer (Electrical) preliminary exam conducted in October 2025. In addition, GPSC announced the eligibility list of candidates shortlisted for interviews for 12 Town Planner posts

IIT Bombay has released the UCEED and CEED 2026 scorecards. Candidates can download them from the official websites until July 31, 2026. The scorecards contain essential details like marks and rank. This follows the earlier declaration of UCEED and CEED 2026 results. Shortlisted candidates are now qualified for the next admission stages.

Teachers College at Columbia University is launching its first fully funded Ph.D. in educational neuroscience, aiming to bridge brain science and education. This new program streamlines research pathways and emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to advance educational equity. The initiative, approved by the University Senate, will equip scholars to translate neurobiological findings into practical educational applications, with applications opening for Fall 2027.