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The Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) has issued the Assistant District Attorney (ADA) Subject Knowledge Test (SKT) Mains admit card for the examination scheduled on August 9, 2026. Eligible candidates can download their hall tickets from hpsc.gov.in. The recruitment drive aims to fill 255 vacancies, and applicants must carry the admit card along with a valid photo ID.

An ECE graduate from CVR College of Engineering, Hyderabad, rejected a Rs 4 LPA non-technical job to pursue GATE despite family pressure. After securing State Rank 13 in PGCET, he earned his father's support and prepared full-time for GATE at OHM Institute. He achieved AIR 1200, joined IIT Hyderabad's M.Tech in VLSI programme and later secured a Qualcomm placement with a Rs 30 LPA CTC, demonstrating the value of perseverance and focused preparation.

The CSAB Special Round and DASA seat allotment results will be declared today, August 6, at 5 pm. Candidates can check their allotment status online by visiting the official CSAB website. Registered candidates must log in using their credentials to view and download their allotment result. Willingness options for allotted seats are available until August 10, 2026. Document verification and seat confirmation processes follow after fee payment and option selection.

IIT Roorkee has announced that Prof. Ankit Agarwal from its Department of Hydrology has been selected for the National Academy of Sciences, India Young Scientist Award 2026. The award recognises his scientific contributions and includes a research incentive. Prof. Agarwal joined IIT Roorkee in 2019 and became an Associate Professor in 2025. His research spans hydrology, climatology and natural hazards, with previous academic experience in Germany.

The Bihar Public Service Commission has issued an alert concerning fraudulent recruitment notifications that are appearing online. These notices provide misleading details about future examinations, including plans for exams in 2026. Aspirants are advised to trust only the information from the commission's official website and verified social media pages. Remember, the new date for the postponed 72nd Combined Competitive Examination Preliminary remains unspecified.

Munger University has declared the UG (CBCS) Semester 3 results for the 202428 batch. Students from the Arts, Science, and Commerce streams can now access their provisional scorecards online by logging in with their roll number on the official website. Candidates are advised to download the result and keep a copy for future academic and admission-related requirements.

The Central Board of Secondary Education will soon release Class 12 supplementary exam results. Approximately 1.63 lakh students appeared for this compartment examination held on July 28. Results are widely anticipated to be declared sometime during the month of August. Students can check their scores on official websites like cbseresults.nic.in. A printout of the provisional marksheet should be kept for future reference.

IIT Bombay has announced that Associate Professor Karthikeyan Lanka has been selected for the National Academy of Sciences, India Young Scientist Award 2026. Prof. Lanka, who joined IIT Bombay in 2019 and became Associate Professor in 2025, holds bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees in Civil Engineering. His academic journey includes several research awards, travel grants and recognised contributions to groundwater and civil engineering research.

The Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (MPBSE) has announced the MP D.El.Ed 2nd Year Result 2026 for the June First Chance examination. Candidates can check and download their scorecards from the official portal using their roll number and captcha. Students should verify the details on the marksheet and keep a printed copy for future admission and document verification.

HTET 2025 result: The Haryana Board of School Education has announced biometric verification for HTET 2025 candidates from August 10 to August 12, 2026. The process is mandatory before result declaration, and candidates who fail to complete verification will not receive their results. BSEH has established centres across all 22 districts and advised candidates to carry their original admit card and photo identity proof. Candidates can check verification status online using registration details.

The Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Assam, has invited applications for MBBS and BDS admissions under special quota categories for the 202627 academic session. Eligible candidates must submit their application forms by August 11, 2026. The admission process covers six reserved quota categories, with applicants required to complete documentation and follow the prescribed procedure.

Ahmedabad schools may organise voluntary Sunday classes to recover academic hours lost due to rain-related disruptions. The DEO advisory allows schools to conduct additional sessions for syllabus completion, revision, assessments and doubt-solving. The proposal applies to various school categories in Ahmedabad city, but attendance will not be mandatory. Schools will decide the need for Sunday classes while ensuring parent communication, teacher availability and student safety.

Don Bosco College, K R Puram, Bengaluru, conducted a three-day Special Intensive Revision (SIR) Awareness Campaign from July 29 to 31, 2026, to promote voter registration and constitutional awareness among students. More than 1,000 students attended sessions led by Fr George PS, who explained the electoral roll revision process, demonstrated how to complete the Enumeration Form, and urged students to help eligible family members and neighbours register before the August 8, 2026 deadline.

In a remarkable feat of innovation, three teenagers from Indore created Thermavault, an eco-friendly cooling box powered by salt. This groundbreaking device eliminates the need for electricity or ice to keep vaccines at optimal temperatures. Recognized with the prestigious 2025 Earth Prize in Asia, the trio plans to use the prize money to construct 200 units for testing in hospitals, significantly improving vaccine accessibility in underserved regions.

The Medical Counselling Committee has revised the NEET SS 2025 Round 2 counselling schedule after a Delhi High Court order permitting the petitioners to re-register and participate in the counselling process. The committee has withdrawn its August 3 notification with immediate effect. The resignation portal will remain open until 4:00 pm on August 7, while Round 2 registration and choice filling will resume from 10:00 am on August 9.

KEA Land Surveyor recruitment 2026: The Karnataka Examinations Authority has extended the application deadline for recruitment to 560 Land Surveyor posts after revising the minimum educational qualifications. Online applications can now be submitted until August 20, while the fee payment deadline is August 21. The revised eligibility includes additional B.Sc disciplines, engineering graduates, AME-qualified candidates and AICTE-recognised diploma holders. All other provisions of the original rec

An Indian content creator revealed on Reddit how months of failed Facebook uploads eventually led to a breakthrough content strategyclipping podcasts with added voiceovers and explanationsthat earned him about $22,400 in four months. After initial overspending, he bought his first flat without a home loan, viewing it as the reward for his persistence. Although Facebook's monetisation later declined, he transitioned to freelancing, stressing that continuous experimentation and smart financial dec

The Bihar School Examination Board has announced DElEd and DPEd examination results. DElEd entrance saw over 2.23 lakh candidates appear, with 1.65 lakh qualifying. Admissions for the DElEd academic session will commence after the merit list is prepared. DPEd results for first and second years also show high pass rates. Candidates can download scorecards and apply for DPEd scrutiny soon.

UPTET Result 2026: The UPTET Result 2026 is expected to be declared shortly by the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission. Candidates will be able to download their scorecards from the official portal using their login credentials. The final answer key is expected alongside the result. Qualified candidates will receive lifetime-valid eligibility certificates and become eligible to apply for future teacher recruitment examinations, including the Assistant Teacher Recruitment Examina