The Times of India

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the city intimation slip for the Stenographer Grade C and Grade D Skill Test 2026. Candidates who qualified the written exam can now check their examination city on the official SSC website. The skill test, scheduled for January 28-29, 2026, assesses stenography skills and is qualifying in nature.

CBSE will soon release admit cards for Class 10 and Class 12 board exams in 2026. These hall tickets are crucial for regular students and will be available for private candidates. Exams begin February 17, 2026. Students must carry their admit card to the exam centre. Verify all details carefully. Schools must ensure clear printing and stamping.

The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission has announced its 2026 examination calendar. Dates are set for Assistant Professor, Post Graduate Teacher, Trained Graduate Teacher, and UP TET recruitment. Exams are scheduled between April and July 2026. Candidates should monitor the official UPESSC website for detailed schedules and updates. This calendar provides a clear roadmap for aspiring candidates.

Congress has urged the government to ensure any new higher-education regulator actively oversees Article 15(5), the constitutional provision that allows reservations for SC, ST and OBC students even in private institutions. The demand revives a long-running gap: while public universities follow quotas, private higher education largely remains outside enforceable law. The debate now ties social justice to Indias proposed single-regulator reform.

Bank of Maharashtra is hiring 600 apprentices for 2026. Fresh graduates can gain banking experience. Applications are open until January 25, 2026. Selection is based on academic merit. Selected candidates will receive a stipend and undergo one year of training in core banking functions. Interested individuals should apply online.

Airports Authority of India has announced the Junior Executive result 2026. Candidates are shortlisted for application verification based on GATE 2023, 2024, and 2025 scores. Shortlisted applicants will receive call letters via email for document submission. This is a crucial step for engineering graduates aiming to join AAI. Further updates will be available on the official website.

The New India Assurance Company Limited has released interview call letters for Administrative Officer recruitment. Candidates can download their letters from the IBPS portal until February 17. The interview letter contains vital details for the upcoming interview. Successful candidates will undergo further assessment and document verification. Final appointments depend on eligibility and medical fitness.

Indias bar exam pathway is getting a long-overdue timing fix. The Bar Council of India has told the Supreme Court it has framed new rules allowing final-semester LLB students to sit for the All India Bar Examination, while making the test a twice-a-year exercise. The condition remains clear: students can appear, but must clear their final exams to move forward. For aspirants, this is not just a procedural updateit reduces the risk of losing an entire year to exam cycles and paperwork, and smooth

US law students are urging the American Bar Association to address increasingly early law firm recruitment. Concerns are mounting over the academic, emotional, and professional toll of firms hiring for summer associate roles as early as a student's first year. This accelerated timeline, exacerbated by pandemic shifts, is impacting legal education and student well-being.

Texas has launched the Students First portal, a new state-run platform allowing students, staff and the public to report alleged violations of laws restricting DEI activities and limiting faculty senate authority at public colleges. Operated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Boards Office of the Ombudsman, the portal enforces SB 17 and SB 37. Complaints can bypass institutional processes, triggering state investigations and compliance timelines.

The University of Minnesota is implementing campus safety adjustments, including virtual class options and stricter building access, in response to a controversial federal immigration enforcement operation in the Twin Cities. These measures aim to ensure a safe environment while maintaining community access, as federal actions have led to significant arrests and a fatal shooting, sparking widespread protests and legal challenges.

The National Testing Agency will hold NIFTEE 2026 Stage 1 on February 8 for admissions to the 202627 academic session. The exam will be conducted nationwide in CBT and PBT modes. NTA has also opened a one-time application correction window from January 21 to 22, allowing candidates to edit limited details before the deadline to avoid issues during admission.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is set to release the JEE Main 2026 admit cards for January 28 and 29. Students appearing for these B.E./B.Tech and B.Arch/B.Planning exams must download their hall tickets from jeemain.nta.nic.in. The admit card contains key details like exam date, shift, roll number, and exam centre, and must be presented with a valid photo ID on exam day.

The National Testing Agency is expected to release the CMAT 2026 admit card shortly on its official website. Registered candidates can download the hall ticket ahead of the January 25 examination. The admit card will carry key details such as exam centre, reporting time, and test slot, and is mandatory for entry to the examination venue.

The National Testing Agency will soon release the CMAT 2026 admit card. The exam is scheduled for January 25, 2026. Candidates can expect their hall tickets two to three days before the test. Download the admit card from the official NTA website using login details. Carry a printed admit card and valid photo ID to the exam center.

The National Testing Agency is set to release the AISSEE answer key 2026 on its official website. The provisional key will be issued with a short objection window, allowing candidates to challenge answers for a fee. AISSEE 2026 was held on January 18 for Class 6 and 9 admissions across 464 centres, with results to follow the final key.

Research published in Early Years highlights that number-based board games can significantly improve early math skills in children aged three to nine. Drawing on over two decades of studies, researchers found that structured gameplay strengthens counting, number sense, and basic arithmetic. Despite strong evidence, board games remain underused as formal learning tools in classrooms.

The Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board has extended the application deadline for various government jobs, including Clerk, Group C, and Group D positions, to January 28. Candidates with qualifications ranging from matriculation to graduation can apply online. Selection involves written or skill tests, followed by document verification. Ensure all details are accurate before submitting.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang urges elite students to lower expectations and embrace hardship. Speaking at Stanford, he argued resilience grows from discomfort, not credentials. Drawing on experiences of migration, discrimination and service work, Huang links suffering to character, leadership and long term success. His message challenges educations promise that talent and preparation alone shield graduates from failure in volatile markets.

Arthur Levine warns that US higher education is heading for a painful reckoning, with up to a quarter of colleges at risk of closure. As costs rise and traditional models falter, he argues universities must abandon outdated systems, rethink grades and credentials, and urgently adapt to a global, digital economyor face irreversible decline.

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University has released the IPU B.Tech odd semester results for 2025 on its official website. Declared on January 20, 2026, the results can be accessed online using login credentials. Students can view, download, and verify subject-wise marks, result status, and other academic details for record purposes.

Vardhman Mahaveer Open University has announced the December 2025 RSCIT exam results. Candidates can check their scores online at rkcl.vmou.ac.in by entering their roll number or name and date of birth. A minimum of 40% overall, with 28/70 in theory and 12/30 in practical, is required to pass and receive the certificate, often needed for government and clerical roles.

Elon Musk, Sam Altman and Sergey Brin are not selling students the newest AI tool or coding shortcut. Their advice is older, harder and suddenly urgent: go back to maths and core computer science. As AI makes routine coding and formula work cheap, what rises in value is judgment the ability to reason, build systems, and spot when an answer is polished nonsense.

The Pune Municipal Corporation has released the PMC JE admit card 2026 for the Junior Engineer (Civil), Class-3 examination. The written test will be held on January 25, 2026, to fill 169 vacancies. Candidates must download the hall ticket from pmc.gov.in and carry it with valid photo identification to the exam centre.

President Donald Trump's second term saw sweeping executive actions impacting American universities. Federal funding was leveraged, and diversity programs faced scrutiny. Research grants were frozen, affecting institutions like Princeton and Harvard. International student visas were revoked. These moves reshaped how higher education operates, creating lasting changes by the end of 2025.

The Rajasthan State Pollution Control Board has released the admit cards for the JEE and JSO recruitment examination 2026. Candidates can download the hall tickets from the official website ahead of the January 25 exam. The admit card carries key details such as exam centre, shift timing, and candidate information, and is mandatory for entry.

A year after Donald Trumps return to office, the H-1B visa is no longer a uniform national pathway. Using US Department of Labor data analysed by Manifest Law, this story maps how sharply H-1B wages now diverge by cityturning geography into destiny, reshaping leverage for workers, and creating unequal outcomes, especially for Indian professionals navigating Americas talent economy.

The Bihar School Examination Board is issuing provisional appointment letters for teachers involved in the Annual Secondary Examination 2026. These letters are for teachers assigned to evaluate answer sheets and other confidential examination tasks. Teachers can download their letters online, while hard copies are sent to District Education Offices for collection.

NEET PG 2025 qualifying cut-offs were drastically lowered, allowing candidates with zero or negative scores to be eligible for counselling. This move, aimed at filling vacant postgraduate seats, has sparked widespread criticism from medical bodies concerned about academic standards and patient safety. The controversy has escalated to the Supreme Court, highlighting broader issues of merit and governance in medical education.

The Institute of Company Secretaries of India has announced the ICSI CSEET January 2026 result on its official website, icsi.edu. The examination was conducted on January 10 and 12, 2026, in an online remote-proctored mode. Candidates can view their subject-wise marks and download the e-Result-cum-Marks Statement using their application number and date of birth. No physical scorecards will be issued.

The Railway Recruitment Boards have released the application status for the NTPC Graduate level recruitment under CEN 06/2025. The drive covers 5810 posts across multiple categories and positions. Candidates can check whether their applications are provisionally accepted, conditionally accepted, or rejected by logging in to the official portal. Status updates are also being sent through SMS and email, while examination dates will be announced separately.

India Post Payments Bank has announced the IPPB GDS Executive final result 2025 on its official website ippbonline.bank.in. The recruitment drive aimed to fill 348 GDS Executive posts. Candidates who applied between October 09 and October 29, 2025 can now download the final merit list PDF. Selection was based on merit, followed by document verification and interview stages, as per the recruitment notification.

The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has announced recruitment for 312 Assistant Professor (Broad Speciality) positions in the OMES cadre, with a significant focus on eligible persons with disability candidates. The application window opens January 27, 2026, and closes February 3, 2026. Candidates require postgraduate medical qualifications and relevant experience, with age limits and relaxations specified.

Amitabh Bachchan's granddaughter, Navya Naveli Nanda, is pursuing a Blended Post Graduate Programme in Management at IIM Ahmedabad. This two-year hybrid course caters to working professionals and entrepreneurs, combining online learning with intensive on-campus modules. The program offers the prestigious IIM-A education without requiring a career break, highlighting a growing trend in flexible management studies.

Aspiring postgraduate students have a new window to apply for CUET PG 2026. The National Testing Agency has extended the registration deadline to January 23, 2026, offering more time for applications. Candidates can pay fees by January 25, with a correction window from January 28-30. This exam opens doors to numerous central and participating universities.

The Board of School Education, Haryana has released the HBSE Class 9th and Class 11th theory examination date sheets for the 2026 annual exams. The examinations will be conducted in February and March 2026 at designated centres across Haryana. Class 11th exams will begin earlier than Class 9th. All papers will be held in the morning shift, with subject-wise schedules available through the official BSEH website.

JEE Main 2026 Session 1 begins tomorrow, January 21, with NTA releasing guidelines for candidates. Students must arrive early with admit cards, valid ID, and a photograph for biometric verification. Strict rules on allowed and prohibited items, including a dress code, are in place to ensure a smooth examination process.

The Staff Selection Commission has concluded the SSC CGL Tier II examination 2026, held on January 18 and 19. The tentative answer key is expected to be released on ssc.gov.in within two to three weeks. Candidates will be allowed to raise objections online by paying a non-refundable fee per question.

Central Bank of India announced 350 Specialist Officer vacancies for Marketing and Foreign Exchange roles. Applications are open online until February 3, 2026. Candidates need specific educational qualifications and experience. The selection process involves an online exam followed by an interview. This presents a significant career opportunity in banking for eligible professionals.

Uttarakhand Public Service Commission is closing applications for 808 Lecturer posts today, January 20, 2026. This is a chance for postgraduate candidates to secure a government teaching job. The recruitment drive began on December 31, 2025. Candidates need a postgraduate degree and B.Ed or L.T. Diploma. Selection involves a written exam and document verification. Visit psc.uk.gov.in for details.

The Central Board of Secondary Education is expected to release the CTET city intimation slip 2026 soon on ctet.nic.in. The slip will inform candidates of their exam city ahead of the admit card. The CTET February 2026 exam is scheduled for February 8 in two shifts, with centre allocation subject to CBSE discretion.

The Haryana Public Service Commission has announced the examination schedule for the HCS and Allied Services Examination 2025. The recruitment process will begin with the preliminary examination on April 26, 2026, followed by the main examination from June 27 to June 29, 2026. Interviews will be conducted during August and September 2026. Candidates have been advised to regularly visit the official HPSC website for updates and detailed information.

The National Testing Agency is closing CUET PG 2026 registrations today, January 20. Candidates have until 11:50 PM to apply. The application fee payment deadline is also today. A correction window will open from January 22 to January 24. CUET PG 2026 will cover 157 subjects across India and abroad for postgraduate admissions.

The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board has opened registrations for the BCECE Junior Resident Recruitment 2026 to fill 1445 vacancies in government medical institutions across Bihar. Eligible MBBS graduates registered with MCI or NMC can apply online through the official website within the notified schedule. The recruitment process includes an application correction window followed by counselling. Candidates are advised to follow official updates for further instructions and s

The Railway Recruitment Board has postponed the RRB Group D recruitment 2026 application process for 22,000 vacancies. Online registration will now begin on January 31, 2026, and remain open until March 2, 2026, under CEN No. 09/2025. The recruitment includes posts across engineering, traffic and technical departments. Candidates must ensure Aadhaar verification before applying. Selection will be through CBT and PET, followed by document verification.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to release the AISSEE 2026 answer key soon for candidates who appeared for the entrance examination on January 18, 2026. This provisional answer key will allow students to check their responses and raise objections if needed. The final answer key will be used to prepare the results.

The High Court for the State of Telangana has released the Telangana District Court Recruitment 2026 notification for 859 ministerial and subordinate service posts. Vacancies include Examiner, Copyist, Junior Assistant, Typist, Stenographer Grade III, and Process Server across district courts. Applications are invited online through tshc.gov.in. Selection involves a written examination, skill tests where applicable, and document verification, with pay scales ranging from Rs 22,900 to Rs 69,150.

IIT Bombay has released draft answer keys and question papers for UCEED and CEED 2026. Candidates can download these from the official websites and raise objections until January 22, 2026. The exams, held on January 18, 2026, are for design program admissions. CEED results are expected on March 4, 2026.

The Staff Selection Commission has concluded the CGL Tier II exam 2026. Candidates can expect the tentative answer key to be released soon. The commission will provide a window for raising objections against the answer key. This recruitment drive aims to fill over 14,000 posts. Candidates should monitor the official SSC website for further updates.

The Karnataka Examinations Authority has revised the KCET 2026 schedule, opening applications on January 17 and extending the deadline to February 17. Previously announced exam dates have been removed, with new dates for the exam, admit card, and results to be announced soon. This entrance test is crucial for undergraduate admissions in Karnataka.