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Gurtej Sandhu, an Indian-origin technologist raised in Amritsar, has built a distinguished career in semiconductor research and leadership. An MTech graduate of IIT Delhi and PhD holder from the University of North Carolina, he serves as Principal Fellow and Vice President at Micron Technology in the US. With 2,211 global patents, surpassing Thomas Edison, Sandhus work in CMOS process technology underpins modern DRAM and NAND memory used in smartphones and cloud infrastructure.

The Board of Secondary Education, Odisha is expected to release Class 10 matriculation results by the second week of May, with over 5.61 lakh students awaiting their scores. Evaluation work is already underway after smooth conduct of exams across 3,082 centres. Officials reported no major malpractice cases, while students can download scorecards from the official website using their roll and registration numbers.

The Central Bank of India has invited applications for 275 Specialist Officer posts across technology and finance domains, with registration open until March 23, 2026. Selection will be based on a written examination followed by an interview. Candidates must meet eligibility norms, complete online registration, and pay the prescribed fee before submitting applications. This recruitment reflects the banks push toward strengthening its digital and operational expertise.

The Supreme Court has halted California's policy preventing teachers from disclosing a student's gender identity to parents. Citing religious freedom, the court sided with parents who believe informing them is a religious duty. This decision prioritizes parental rights and religious claims over student privacy in schools, leaving broader conflicts unresolved.

During the lockdown, Shreya Singhal enrolled in the IIT Madras BS Degree in Data Science while pursuing another course, seeking skills her classroom lacked. From Teaching Assistant to researcher, her journey led to IISc and later Harvard. Speaking to BS Insider, she reflects on why the programmes rigor set it apart from most online degrees.

The SSC MTS 2025 answer key has been released following the completion of the computer-based examination held from September 20 to October 24. Lakhs of candidates can now download their response sheets, calculate expected scores, and raise objections against the tentative key within the prescribed window before the final results are declared.

The National Testing Agency has released the CUET PG 2026 admit cards on its official portal for examinations scheduled between March 6 and March 27, 2026. Registered candidates must download their hall tickets from exams.nta.nic.in/cuet-pg using their application number and date of birth. The admit card, carrying key exam details, is mandatory for entry to the test centre.

Visvesvaraya Technological University has declared the December2025/January2026 examination results on March 3, 2026, covering multiple UG and PG programmes under CBCS. Final-year results for B.E, B.Plan, B.Arch and B.Sc (Hons) are now available online. Students can check scores at results.vtu.ac.in using their seat number. Revaluation details will be announced soon.

The Supreme Court has allowed two MBBS students with invalid Scheduled Tribe certificates to retain their degrees, citing the countrys shortage of qualified doctors, while directing them to pay Rs 10 lakh each as compensation. The ruling, reported by Medical Dialogues, balances admission irregularities against public interest, raising wider questions about merit, accountability and precedent.

Class 12 Psychology students are revising for their board exam on March 5. The CBSE sample paper guides revision, emphasizing concept clarity and application. Students should practice writing answers within word limits. High-weightage themes like psychological disorders and therapies need careful study. Case-based questions require analytical skills. A focused last-minute strategy and adequate rest will ensure success.

The West Bengal School Service Commission has released the Group D Admit Card 2026 for the 1st SLST 2025 on its official portal. The written examination is scheduled for March 8, 2026, in a single shift. Candidates must download their hall tickets online and carry them with valid photo ID to avoid disqualification.

The Indian Air Force has reopened applications for the Agniveer Vayu Intake 01/2027 Examination 2026. The registration window is active from March 3 to March 10, 2026, for candidates aged 17.5 to 22 years. The selection process includes an online exam, physical tests, and medical examinations.

The National Education Society for Tribal Students has released the city intimation slip for candidates shortlisted for the EMRS Staff Selection Examination 2025 Tier-II stage. Applicants can check their allotted examination city through the official portal using their registration number and password. The Tier-II examination will be conducted from March 22 to 25, 2026. Admit cards detailing the examination centre and schedule will be issued two days before the examination.

The Central Board of Secondary Education has postponed Class X and Class XII board examinations scheduled on March 5 and March 6, 2026 in Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE. The decision follows an earlier deferral of the March 2 papers in these regions. Fresh dates will be announced later. The Board will review conditions on March 5 and decide on examinations scheduled from March 7 onwards.

The Central Board of Secondary Education will conduct the Class 10 Social Science exam on March 7, 2026. Students are in the final preparation phase. The exam follows a clear pattern with marks divided across various question types. Conceptual clarity and structured answers are key. History, Geography, Political Science, and Economics topics are highlighted.

The Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee has announced applications for the SPARK 2026 summer internship programme, offering undergraduate students across India an opportunity to gain research exposure on campus. The six to eight-week internship will run from May 18, 2026 to July 10, 2026 in physical mode. Eligible students meeting specified CGPA criteria must apply online by March 8, 2026, submitting academic documents, a research statement and faculty preferences.

As Womens Day approaches, fresh data from the IC3 Student Well-being Pulse Report (2025) reveals a troubling paradox: even as girls excel academically, they bear a heavier emotional burden than boys. Higher rates of anxiety, sadness, self-doubt, sleep loss, and limited career guidance expose a widening gender gap in student mental well-being.

The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) has opened applications for the MPSC State Service Bharti 2026, offering 139 Group-A and Group-B vacancies across police, tax, labour, transport, excise, and skill development departments. Eligible candidates can apply online at https://mpsc.gov.in/ until 14 March, 2026. The Maharashtra State Service Main Examination 2025 will be held in multiple phases from 29 March to 26 April 2026 at centres including Amravati, Nagpur, Nashik, Pune, Navi Mumbai

The Gujarat Panchayat Seva Pasandgi Mandal (GPSSB) has released the Work Assistant 2026 call letters for Advt No. 17/2025-26. The Computer Based Response Test (CBRT) is scheduled for March 15, 2026. Candidates who completed the application process and uploaded required certificates can download their admit cards from March 2, 2026, via the official website or OJAS Gujarat portal. Eligibility includes a Diploma or Degree in Civil Engineering, age 1835, and successful fee payment.

BSNL has extended the application deadline for Senior Executive Trainee (SET) recruitment to March 31, 2026. Engineering and finance graduates can now apply online for 120 vacancies in Telecom and Finance streams. The recruitment involves a computer-based test, with the exam anticipated in March or April 2026. Eligibility requires specific degrees or professional qualifications.

The State Board of Technical Education & Training (SBTET), Andhra Pradesh, has begun AP POLYCET 2026 registrations from March 3 to April 4, 2026. The entrance exam is scheduled for April 25, 2026. Eligible Class 10 pass candidates can apply online or offline through the official portal to secure admission into diploma programmes across Andhra Pradesh.

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is expected to announce the final results of the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2025 this week on upsc.gov.in. Candidates who completed the personality test will see their scores and final merit list, determining appointments to services such as IAS, IPS, IFS, and other Group A and B central services. The 2025 cycle includes 979 vacancies, including 38 reserved for Persons with benchmark disabilities, with results accessible online through candidate l

Tamil Nadu Directorate of Government Examinations has released the TN SSLC hall tickets for Class 10 board exams. School students can collect their admit cards from their respective schools. Private candidates can download them from the official website. The examinations are scheduled to begin on March 11, 2026.

NBEMS has mandated the submission of Joining Reports and Self-Appraisal forms via the OPJR portal for 2025 admitted candidates. This process, crucial for trainee registration, involves both candidates and hospitals completing specific steps. Strict verification of documents and adherence to timelines are emphasized, with provisional registration issued upon successful completion.

The National Testing Agency is expected to release the CUET PG 2026 admit card today on its official website. Candidates can download their hall tickets using their application number and date of birth. The admit card is mandatory for entry to the examination centre, which begins on March 6.

Yantra India Limited will close the online application process today, March 3, 2026, for 3,979 apprentice posts under its 59th batch recruitment. The vacancies include 1,136 Non-ITI and 2,843 Ex-ITI positions in Ordnance Factories. Candidates must meet prescribed educational and age criteria and complete fee payment online. The notification was issued on January 24, 2026, and applications have been accepted since February 1, 2026, through the official recruitment portal.

The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) is expected to release the theory exam date sheet for the April 2026 public examinations soon for Class 10 and 12. Practical exams are scheduled from March 17 to April 1, 2026. Students are advised to regularly check the official NIOS website for the theory timetable and admit card.

The Government of Kerala has postponed select SSLC (Class 10) and Higher Secondary (Class 12) examinations scheduled in Middle East centres due to escalating unrest in parts of West Asia. Education Minister V. Sivankutty said exams slated between March 5 and 7 have been deferred citing security concerns and travel disruptions. Revised dates will be announced later, and affected students can apply through their schools for consideration to safeguard their academic future.

Let's explore how the Pythagorean theorem was known and applied in India centuries before Pythagoras, highlighting a poetic geometry problem from Bhskara IIs Llvat. It traces the theorems presence in the Baudhayana Sulba Sutras and explains how different civilisations Indian, Babylonian and Greek contributed to its development. The piece encourages students to see mathematics as a shared global legacy shaped by storytelling, proof and practical innovation.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology provides free Artificial Intelligence courses for students. These courses cater to all levels, from beginners to advanced learners. Students can gain foundational knowledge and explore creative AI applications. This initiative aims to equip students with essential AI skills for future academic and professional pursuits. Accessing these resources offers a pathway into the transformative field of AI.

The Uttar Pradesh Board of Secondary Education will introduce an improvement examination option for Intermediate students this year, allowing candidates to reappear in one subject after results are declared. A total of 25,76,082 students have registered for the examination. The proposal has received formal approval, with implementation expected following procedural clearance. The board has also enforced strict security measures, including round-the-clock surveillance, to ensure examination integ

The Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) has announced 124 vacancies for Group B and C posts through the CHSL 2026 examination. Applications open on March 6, 2026, and close on April 5, 2026. Eligibility requires 10+2 with specific qualifications for certain roles, and the age limit is 21-42 years.

The Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test GPAT 2026 admit card is now available. Candidates can download their hall tickets online for the MPharm entrance exam. The computer-based test is scheduled for March 7, 2026. Applicants must carry a printed admit card and valid photo ID to the examination centre. GPAT scores are used for MPharm admissions and scholarships.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has announced that the CA Intermediate and CA Foundation examination results will be released on March 8, 2026, by afternoon. Thousands of candidates are eagerly awaiting their scorecards after the January 2026 exams. Results will be available online, requiring registration and roll numbers for access.

The Himachal Pradesh Board has introduced CCTV-based surveillance across sensitive board exam centres to ensure transparency and fairness during Class 10 and 12 examinations. The board has entered high-alert mode, using live monitoring from a control room to prevent malpractice. Officials stated that the system aims to support honest students, strengthen administration, and maintain strict discipline during the examination process.

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the Paramedical city intimation slip 2026, helping candidates check their exam city, date, and shift details for the Computer-Based Test scheduled from March 11 to March 13, 2026. The slip is a preliminary travel and planning document. Candidates can download it from official RRB portals using login credentials. Applicants are advised to verify details and follow official updates for further recruitment stages.

The US Department of Defense will stop funding active-duty military personnel for graduate studies at Princeton and other elite universities from the 2026-27 academic year. This move expands an earlier decision targeting Harvard. Secretary Pete Hegseth stated the Pentagon will focus on programs aligned with defense objectives. The directive impacts professional military education, fellowships, and certificate courses.

The Staff Selection Commission has deferred the SSC GD Constable 2026 examination, which was earlier slated to begin on February 23. Fresh dates will be announced shortly. The Commission confirmed there will be no slot selection facility. City slips will be issued 810 days prior to the revised exam, while admit cards are expected a few days before individual test dates.

The Maharashtra Police Bharti Physical Efficiency Test (PET) 2026 is in progress, with admit cards now accessible on the official portal. Candidates must download and carry the hall ticket, as entry without it is strictly barred. The document contains vital details and instructions. The PET evaluates endurance and stamina, and aspirants should regularly check the website for updates.

The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) has extended the AP EAMCET 2026 registration deadline to March 17, 2026, to accommodate students facing document or technical issues. Exams are scheduled for May, with admit cards available in April. Candidates are urged to apply early to avoid last-minute problems.

The Board of Secondary Education, Andhra Pradesh (BSEAP) has released the AP SSC 10th BSE Exam 2026 hall tickets on the official website. Students, including regular, private, OSSC, OSSC private, and vocational candidates, can download their admit cards using school or personal login credentials. Exams are scheduled from March 16 to April 1, 2026. Candidates must carry the printed hall ticket and school ID to the examination centre. Verification and corrections for discrepancies can be done befo

Kerala has postponed SSLC and Higher Secondary examinations scheduled in Gulf centres due to rising tensions in parts of the Middle East, ANI reported. Education Minister V. Sivankutty said the move prioritises student safety. Exams within Kerala will continue as planned, while fresh dates for Gulf centres will be announced after reviewing the situation.

The Railway Recruitment Boards have extended the last date for online applications under CEN No. 09/2025 for Level 1 posts in the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. The deadline has been moved from March 2, 2026 to March 9, 2026, with revised dates for fee payment, correction window and scribe detail submission. The recruitment drive covers 22,195 Group D vacancies. Eligibility criteria, age limits and fee structure remain unchanged.

The CBSE Class 10 Hindi exam 2026 was conducted on March 2, with over 25 lakh students appearing nationwide. Most students found the paper easy but slightly lengthy. Teacher Sanjesh Sharma noted that the poetry section was comparatively challenging, with changes in poem introduction and figures of speech questions. Despite this, good preparation helped students manage the paper comfortably. Overall, the exam was rated easy to moderate, with time management playing a key role in performance.

The Central Selection Board of Constables has announced 993 vacancies for Bihar Police Constable (Operator) in the Radio (Technical) Cadre, with 338 posts reserved for women. Online applications will be accepted from March 1 to 31, 2026. Selection will include a written test, physical efficiency test and document verification, with salaries under Pay Level 3.

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences will soon issue the GPAT 2026 admit card on natboard.edu.in. Registered candidates can download their hall tickets using their user ID and password. The entrance exam is scheduled for March 7, 2026. Aspirants must verify all details on the admit card and report discrepancies promptly.

The Reserve Bank of India's online application window for Assistant Recruitment 2025 is closing soon. Aspiring candidates must submit their forms before the March 2025 deadline. This drive aims to fill Assistant positions across various RBI offices nationwide. The selection process involves preliminary and main examinations, followed by a language proficiency test.

The Uttar Pradesh Examination Regulatory Authority (PNP) has announced the UP NMMS Result 2026 on entdata.co.in. Students can access district-wise merit lists and download scorecards containing personal details, MAT and SAT marks, total score and rank. The examination was conducted on November 9, 2025, across 394 centres. Out of 1,24,089 candidates who appeared, 14,925 have been selected for the scholarship offering Rs 12,000 annually for four years.

India Post is set to announce Gramin Dak Sevak results soon, with circle-wise merit lists replacing written exams. Selections for Branch Postmaster, Assistant Branch Postmaster, and Dak Sevak roles will be based on Class 10 marks. Candidates should monitor the official indiapostgdsonline.gov.in portal for their names on the PDF lists and subsequent document verification.

The Samastha Kerala Sunni Vidyabhyasa Board is set to announce the Kerala Madrasa Results 2025 on its official portals. Nearly 1.88 lakh students had appeared last year across 6,417 centres, recording pass percentages above 95% in all major classes. The exams were conducted and evaluated under a large, multi-tier supervision system.