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The Indian Air Force will open registrations for AFCAT 02/2026 on May 20, 2026. This recruitment drive is for courses commencing in July 2027. Over 300 vacancies are available for Flying Branch and Ground Duty branches. Candidates can apply online until June 19, 2026. The selection process involves a written exam, AFSB interview, document verification, and medical tests.

The CBSE has extended the deadline for Class 12 students to apply for scanned copies of their evaluated answer books from May 22 to May 23, 2026. This decision follows technical issues reported by students on the post-verification portal. Applications for re-evaluation will commence later, from May 26 to May 29.

Chennai Class X state board results are out today, May 20, from 9:30 am. Students can check online via www.tnresults.nic.in, www.dge.tn.gov.in, or results.digilocker.gov.in. Results will also be sent via SMS and WhatsApp. A helpline is available for any queries. Parents and students are encouraged to remain calm.

The Telangana Council of Higher Education has rescheduled the TG PGECET 2026 examination to June 1, 2026, due to the Bakrid holiday. The exams originally set for May 29, 30, and 31 will proceed as planned. Hall tickets will be available for download from May 22, 2026.

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has released hall tickets for its 2026 recruitment examination. Candidates can download their admit cards from the official website aphc.gov.in. The examinations are scheduled from May 23 to May 25, 2026. Applicants must carry a printed hall ticket and valid photo ID to the exam center. Check all details on the admit card carefully.

Cambridge International Education reported a 7% rise in Indias March 2026 examination entries, with 447 schools participating. Cambridge International AS & A Level entries increased by 12%, including a 16% rise in AS Level and 8% in A Level. Cambridge IGCSE entries grew by 6%, with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry remaining the most chosen subjects. The results highlight sustained demand for international curricula aligned with Indias academic calendar and global university pathways.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has reminded candidates that the registration deadline for the UGC NET June 2026 examination is tomorrow, May 20, 2026. Applicants must complete their online application and fee payment by 11:50 pm to be considered registered. Candidates are urged to carefully verify all details before submission, as some fields may not be editable later.

MMRDA has released the provisional answer key for Group A, B and C recruitment examinations conducted on May 11 and 12, 2026. Candidates can access the answer key and raise objections through the official portal. While the objection link is active, the authority has not announced the final date for submitting challenges. The recruitment drive covers 254 vacancies across engineering, administrative, technical, accounts and support staff posts. Final results will be declared after objections are r

South East Central Railway (SECR), Nagpur Division and Workshop Motibagh have started the online application process for 1079 Act Apprentice posts for the 2026-27 session. Candidates with Class 10 qualification and ITI certification in relevant trades can apply through the official apprenticeship portal until June 18, 2026. Selection will be based on merit prepared from matriculation and ITI marks. The apprenticeship training period will be one year under the Apprentices Act 1961 and Apprentices

Tamil Nadu's Directorate of Government Examinations is poised to release the SSLC Class 10 results tomorrow, May 20, 2026. Students can access their provisional marksheets online via tnresults.nic.in, likely around 9:30 am. Prepare your registration details for a swift check. Last year saw a 93.80% pass rate, with girls outperforming boys.

Odisha Class 12 results for Science, Commerce, Arts, and Vocational streams are set to be released tomorrow, May 20, 2026, between 12:30 pm and 1 pm. Over 4.1 lakh students can access their provisional marksheets online via the CHSE Odisha website or DigiLocker. Students are urged to have their roll numbers ready for a smooth check.

CDAC's C-CAT 2026 August session registration opens May 26, closing June 23. The entrance exam is scheduled for July 4-5. Eligibility requires a bachelor's degree in specific engineering fields with 55% aggregate marks. Application fees range from Rs 1,550 to Rs 1,750. These 24-week postgraduate programs commence August 24.

The Chhattisgarh Professional Examination Board (CG Vyapam) has released the provisional model answer key for the Pre MCA 2026 entrance examination on its official website. Candidates can check the key and raise objections until May 25, 2026, with a fee of Rs 50 per question. The final answer key will be prepared after expert review.

Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has extended the KCET 2026 document verification deadline to May 21, 2026. Candidates with 'Not Verified' status for their Claims Certificate must visit a PU college with original documents. This is a final chance for those applying under reservation categories like Kannada medium, rural, and minority quotas.

NCERT has released the provisional answer key and objection management link for the Lower Division Clerk computer-based test conducted on 15 May 2026. Candidates can access the answer key through the official NCERT website and submit objections from 19 May 2026 11:30 AM to 21 May 2026 11:55 PM. The recruitment drive covers 173 non-teaching posts across multiple pay levels, with selection through written examination and skill test as applicable as per official NCERT notification.

IIT Roorkee has concluded JEE Advanced 2026, with students reporting a moderate to difficult exam, particularly in Mathematics. Initial estimates suggest cut-off marks may shift this year. Experts anticipate high competition for General category seats, with potential slight relaxations for EWS and OBC-NCL candidates. SC/ST cut-offs are expected to remain lower.

BSEAP hall ticket 2026: The Board of Secondary Education, Andhra Pradesh has released the SSC Supplementary Exam Hall Tickets 2026 through its official portal and school login systems. Students can download admit cards from bse.ap.gov.in or via the Manamitra WhatsApp service on 95523 00009. The supplementary examinations are scheduled from May 25 to June 4, 2026. Candidates must carry printed hall tickets for verification at centres. The process includes online login using roll number and date o

Bank of Baroda has opened applications for 5,000 apprentice posts under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Graduates across India can apply through the NAPS or NATS portals from May 19, 2026. Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend of Rs 15,000 during the 12-month training period. Gujarat has the highest number of vacancies with 960 seats. The recruitment process includes an online examination, document verification, local language proficiency test and medical examination. Applications close

Wellington College International (WCI) Pune hosted its inaugural Summer Unity Party, celebrating cultural diversity and global unity on campus. Organised jointly with Friends of Wellington (FoW), the event featured participation from all 24 nationalities represented at the school through national parades, traditional attire, music, cuisine, and performances. The vibrant celebration highlighted WCI Punes values of respect, kindness, integrity, responsibility, and courage while fostering a strong

Dr Ketan Deshpande, Founder and Chairman of FUEL, has received the Dr BML Munjal Social Impact Award 2026 for promoting education and skilling among underserved youth. Presented in New Delhi, the award recognises grassroots social initiatives across sectors. FUEL stated that its programmes have reached more than one million young people through training, scholarships and career guidance. The organisation has also trained over 2.9 lakh students and supported economically disadvantaged learners wi

Punjab National Bank has released the PNB SO Admit Card 2026 on its official website on 18 May 2026 for the Junior Engineer Specialist Officer recruitment examination scheduled on 27 May 2026. Candidates can download the hall ticket using registration number and date of birth. The recruitment covers 30 vacancies across Civil, Electrical and Mechanical disciplines. The selection process includes an online written test followed by a personal interview as per official notification issued here.

Karnataka has received approval for 1,122 additional medical seats following a decision by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on May 15. Minister Sharan Prakash Patil announced that the expansion includes undergraduate and postgraduate seats supported by Rs 495 crore and Rs 541 crore grants, respectively, totaling Rs 1,090 crore. The move aims to strengthen medical education and benefit multiple districts across the state, marking a record allocation for healthcare capacity enhancem

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has outlined the post-result process for Class XII students seeking evaluated answer sheets, verification or re-evaluation. Students must first download answer scripts between May 19 and May 22, review them for discrepancies, and then apply for correction from May 26 to May 29. CBSE acknowledged possible evaluation errors in nearly 1.25 crore scripts. The board clarified that revised marks may increase or decrease based on expert review outcomes.

Several CBSE Class XII students expressed confusion on social media after the boards answer sheet access portal failed to activate on May 19 despite an announced application window. Students sought clarity regarding the timing of the link and the distinction between obtaining evaluated answer scripts and applying for re-evaluation. CBSE clarified that re-evaluation applications will open separately from May 26 to May 29. The board also acknowledged that evaluation errors may occur while assessin

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has extended its psycho-social counselling and tele-support services for students, parents and schools until June 1 following the declaration of Class XII board results. The initiative aims to address examination stress, result-related anxiety and post-evaluation concerns after this years pass percentage dropped to 85.20%. Students can access a 247 toll-free IVRS helpline and tele-counselling support from trained professionals across India and abro

UPSC has announced a major change to the Civil Services Preliminary Examination process by deciding to release the provisional answer key immediately after the exam concludes. Candidates will also be allowed to raise objections through an online portal within a fixed deadline. The Commission has introduced additional measures for CSE 2026, including AI-based face authentication, revised rules for serving officers, preferred centres for candidates with disabilities, and stricter examination guide

The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) has released the provisional answer key for the Group-5 Staff Nurse and Paramedical Combined recruitment test. Candidates can check the answer key on the official MPESB portal and raise objections until May 21, 2026. This recruitment drive aims to fill 2,317 vacancies for Nursing Officers and Sister Tutors.

IIIT Delhi has announced the M.Tech admission 2026 merit list and Round 1 seat allotment for Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, and Computational Biology. Candidates can check their status on the official website. Important dates for subsequent rounds, document verification, and the commencement of the academic session are also provided. This information is crucial for aspiring M.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is recruiting for senior positions including Chief Technology Officer, Chief Finance Officer, and General Manager-Human Resources on a contractual basis. Applications are open until May 31, 2026, with specific educational qualifications and extensive experience required for each role. These positions are based at the NTA headquarters in New Delhi.

MSCE Pune has announced scholarship results for Class 5 and 8 students today, May 18. Exams were held on February 22. Students can check their scores on mscepune.in using their 11-digit seat number. Merit lists are also available. A marks verification option is open until May 27 with a Rs 50 fee.

Maharashtra's prominent coaching figure, Shivraj Motegaonkar, founder of RCC Classes, has been arrested by the CBI in connection with the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak. Investigators allege he was part of a network that leaked and circulated exam papers, with recovered question banks showing striking similarities to the actual exam. The probe continues, examining the extent of the alleged conspiracy.

NEST 2026 admit cards are now available on nestexam.in for candidates seeking admission to NISER and UM-DAE CEBS MSc programs. The exam is scheduled for June 6, 2026. Applicants must carry their hall ticket and a valid photo ID to the test center. The Computer-Based Test features four sections, with scoring based on the best three.

The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations Kerala has opened the KMAT Kerala 2026 Session II correction window. Candidates can edit their photograph and signature online until May 20, 2026. This is for admission to MBA programs across Kerala. The exam is scheduled for May 31, 2026. Applicants must ensure all details are accurate.

South Indian Bank has invited online applications for 16 IT positions across Scale I, II and III categories. The recruitment includes roles such as Software Developer, Database Administrator, Network Admin Support, Project Manager and Production Support Lead. Applications opened on May 15, 2026, and will close on May 25, 2026. Candidates must apply only through the banks official website. The selection process will include shortlisting followed by preliminary and/or personal interviews for eligi

The Madhya Pradesh government has opened applications for its overseas scholarship scheme for the Academic Session 2026-27. The programme supports eligible students seeking admission to Master's and PhD courses abroad. Applicants must belong to the Scheduled Caste category, meet income and age requirements, and secure admission to globally ranked institutions. The scholarship covers tuition fees, maintenance allowance, contingency expenses, travel costs and visa charges. Applications must be sub

The Andhra Pradesh State Council for Higher Education has declared AP LAWCET and AP PGLCET 2026 results conducted by Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam, Tirupati. A total of 23,996 candidates appeared for the examinations held at 100 centres across Andhra Pradesh, out of which 19,197 qualified, recording an overall pass percentage of 80 per cent. AP PGLCET recorded the highest success rate at 92.02 per cent, while the three-year and five-year LLB streams registered pass percentages above 78 pe

The Uttar Pradesh government has initiated the recruitment process for 10,000 new teachers in urban schools under the Basic Education Council. Minister of State for Primary Education Sandeep Singh announced that requisitions for the appointments have already been submitted and recruitment will begin shortly. The government will also appoint instructors in upper primary schools. The initiative is aimed at strengthening school staffing and expanding employment opportunities for aspiring teachers a

IIT Roorkee is releasing JEE Advanced 2026 response sheets on May 21, followed by a provisional answer key on May 25. Candidates can raise objections until May 26. The final answer key and results are scheduled for June 1. This information is crucial for students preparing for the JoSAA counselling process.

The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has released the provisional answer key for the Intermediate Special and Compartmental Examination 2026 today, May 18. Students can download it from the official website and raise objections until 4 pm today through a dedicated portal. This allows students to estimate scores and report any discrepancies.

IIT Roorkee has released the JEE Advanced 2026 question papers. Candidates can download Paper 1 and Paper 2 from jeeadv.ac.in. The exam was held on May 17. Students found Paper 1 moderate to highly difficult, with Mathematics being the toughest. Paper 2 was also conceptual and time-consuming. Results are expected on June 1.

IGNOU Campus Placement Cell has announced a recruitment drive with Flybunch Ventures Pvt. Ltd for Business Development Executive (International Sales) roles. The drive will be held on 20th May 2026 at the companys Wazirpur Industrial Area office in New Delhi from 10:00 AM onwards. Open to IGNOU students and alumni, the opportunity includes fresher and experienced candidates. Roles involve international sales, client interaction, lead generation and B2B negotiations across global markets with sal

Tamil Nadu Directorate of Government Examinations will announce the SSLC result 2026 on May 20. Students can check their marksheets on tnresults.nic.in using registration number and date of birth. Exams were held from March 11 to April 6. Last year's pass percentage was 93.80. Updates on revaluation and supplementary exams will follow.

The Government of West Bengal has revised upper age limits for state government recruitment across all groups. As per an official notification issued by the Finance Department, the upper age limit is now 41 years for Group A, 44 years for Group B, and 45 years for Group C and D posts. The change, effective from May 11, 2026, aims to broaden job eligibility and will apply under amended West Bengal service recruitment rules.

Bihar B.Ed CET 2026 notification has been released by B R Ambedkar Bihar University for admission into 2-year B.Ed and Shiksha Shastri programmes across Bihar universities. Online applications are open from April 27 to May 18, 2026 on biharcetbed-brabu.in. The exam will be conducted in offline OMR mode on June 07, 2026. Eligibility, fees, exam pattern, qualifying marks and counselling process have been specified for candidates seeking admission through the common entrance test details outlined.

Railway Recruitment Boards have released a short notice for RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 under CEN 02/2026, announcing 6565 vacancies for Technician Grade I Signal and Technician Grade III posts. Applications will be accepted online through the official RRB portal. Eligibility includes BSc or Diploma for Grade I Signal and 10th pass with ITI for Grade III. Age limits, fees, selection process and key dates have also been notified for candidates. Exam date will be announced.

NVS Lucknow recruitment 2026: Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) Lucknow Regional Office closes today online application window for contractual recruitment of PGTs, TGTs, Librarian and Staff Nurse posts for academic session 2026-27 across Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas in Uttar Pradesh. Recruitment covers teaching and non-teaching vacancies with eligibility based on academic qualifications, B.Ed, CTET and experience requirements. Selection will be through merit, interaction and interviews at designate

Indian Army has issued a notification for the 95th SSC course in Remount and Veterinary Corps for 2026, inviting applications from veterinary graduates for officer entry. The recruitment is open for male and female candidates, with online applications closing today for men candidates. Selection will be based on screening, SSB interview and medical examination without a written test. Selected officers will be commissioned as Captains with pay in Level 10 and allowances as applicable.

Several Indian states, including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Rajasthan, have announced extended summer school holidays due to severe heatwave conditions and IMD warnings of rising temperatures through June. Schools across CBSE, ICSE, private and government boards have revised schedules or shifted to morning classes to protect students from extreme heat. The report also explains why many children struggle returning to school after long holidays, citing disrupted routines, academic pressure,

Rajasthan High Court Driver Result 2026: The Rajasthan High Court, Jodhpur, has declared the Driver Result 2026 for Chauffeur and Driver recruitment examinations conducted on April 26, 2026. Candidates shortlisted through the Screening Test will appear for the Job Test and Personal Interview. The court also released category-wise cut-off marks for TSP and Non-TSP regions. Objections against the Model Answer Key were rejected, and the same has been treated as final. Further recruitment schedules

Bihar's Education Department mandates private and government-aided schools to adhere to NCERT guidelines, limiting school bag weight to 10% of a child's body weight. Schools must install weighing scales for regular checks, with violations leading to action. This policy aims to reduce physical burden and promote student health and overall development.