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The National Testing Agency has extended the application deadline for the UGC NET June 2026 after receiving requests from candidates seeking more time. The registration window will now remain open till May 23, while the correction facility will be available from May 25 to May 27. The exam is conducted for JRF, Assistant Professor eligibility, and PhD admissions across India.

India's three-language policy is back at the centre of national debate, and the argument is the same one it has always been. The CBSE's 2026 mandate to make three languages compulsory up to Class 10 is framed as a step towards multilingualism and national integration. In Tamil Nadu and much of the South, it is being read as something else entirely. The question is not really about languages. It never was.

The State Board of Technical Education and Training, Telangana, has announced the TG POLYCET Counselling 2026 schedule. Online registration commences May 27, with certificate verification and web option entry following. Seat allotment for the first phase is expected by June 6. Candidates must ensure all documents are ready for verification and reporting to allotted colleges by June 9.

The Indian Institute of Management Rohtak has announced the IPMAT Rohtak Result 2026 today, May 20. Candidates can now access their scorecards on the official admission portal after the entrance exam held on May 10. The results are crucial for the subsequent admission rounds, including interviews and counselling. Check direct link to download IPMAT scorecards here.

Scoring 97.2% in the Central Board of Secondary Education Class 12 examinations, Shiv Nadar School student Kashika Dhingra opens up about balancing board exams, CUET, extracurricular activities and burnout. In a deeply honest conversation, she rejects toxic hustle culture, shares practical preparation strategies and offers emotional guidance for students navigating board pressure and exam anxiety.

Rajasthan's 3rd Grade Teacher recruitment results are anticipated by the end of May. Lakhs of applicants await the REET Mains Result 2026 for Level 1 and Level 2. The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board will release the outcome on its official website, marking a crucial step for candidates vying for 7,759 teaching positions across the state.

The Union Public Service Commission will release the CDS 2 2026 notification on May 20, 2026, opening online applications until June 9. This popular examination offers a pathway to join the Indian Armed Forces through prestigious academies. The written test is scheduled for September 13, 2026, followed by SSB interviews and medical tests.

The Karnataka Examinations Authority is expected to release the KCET 2026 results soon for exams held from April 22-24. Millions of students await these results, crucial for admissions to professional undergraduate courses like Engineering and Pharmacy. Candidates can check their scorecards on the KEA CET Portal using their application number and password.

The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission has released the HP SET Admit Card 2026 on May 20, 2026, for candidates registered for the test. The admit card is available on the official HPPSC website, hppsc.hp.gov.in, ahead of the June 7, 2026, examination. Check direct link to download HP SET admit card 2026 here.

Ayisha Thanseem, daughter of a tailor and student of Government Muslim Higher Secondary School in Chennai, scored 497 out of 500 in the TN SSLC Result 2026, emerging as the city topper and state third among government school students. Aspiring to become a doctor, she credited her parents and teachers for her success. Despite financial challenges, her family plans to support her NEET preparation, while school authorities believe she could become state topper after revaluation.

CBSE has acknowledged technical glitches affecting its online portal for applying to obtain scanned copies of Class XII evaluated answer books. In an official circular issued on May 20, the board said a team of experts was working to resolve the issue and expected the portal to be restored by 2 PM. CBSE requested patience from students and stakeholders and said students seeking answer sheets for grievance redressal would be prioritised once services resume. The board also assured future access f

CBSE is facing severe criticism after its Class XII answer sheet access portal remained dysfunctional for over 24 hours despite repeated assurances that it was operational. Students across the country reported login failures, captcha errors and inaccessible pages while trying to apply for scanned copies of evaluated answer books. The board later admitted to technical glitches and temporarily withdrew the portal link. With lakhs of students awaiting re-evaluation decisions, frustration is mountin

The Telangana Council of Higher Education has postponed the TG PGECET 2026 examination, originally scheduled for May 28, to June 1 due to the Bakrid holiday. The shift timings and the overall examination schedule for other days remain unchanged. Candidates are advised to note the revised date and stay updated with official announcements.

The UP Home Guard recruitment result for 2026 is anticipated soon on the official website. Candidates who appeared for the written exam from April 25 to April 27 can check their scores. The provisional answer key was released, and objections were accepted until May 10. The final result is expected in late May or early June.

M Suganthi, daughter of a water can delivery worker, scored 496 out of 500 in the TN SSLC exams, emerging as one of Chennais top performers. A student of Govt Girls Higher Secondary School, Ashok Nagar, she plans to pursue Business Mathematics and aim for a career in chartered accountancy. She also expressed hope that Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay would acknowledge her achievement, while her family and supporters highlighted her hard work and perseverance.

Railway Recruitment Board has set June 6, 2026, for the Section Controller Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT). This crucial Stage-II exam follows the CBT and is for 368 posts. Candidates can download their admit cards from June 2, 2026. Success in CBAT is vital for progressing in the recruitment process.

Odisha Plus 2 results for 2026 are out today, May 20th, with over 4.1 lakh students appearing. All streams were announced together for the first time. Students can check their provisional marksheets on official websites and DigiLocker. A minimum of 33% is required to pass, with supplementary exams in June for those who don't qualify.

TN 10th Result 2026 Topper: Ashok Nagar Girls Higher Secondary School student Suganthi M emerged as a top performer in the Tamil Nadu SSLC Result 2026, scoring 496 out of 500 marks. The state recorded an overall pass percentage of 94.31%, with over 8.70 lakh students appearing for the exams. Girls once again outperformed boys. The results were declared via official portals including tnresults.nic.in, and schools across Tamil Nadu reported strong performances with thousands achieving cent per cen

AFCAT 02/2026 registration began May 20, 2026 for over 300 Indian Air Force vacancies across Flying and Ground Duty branches. Candidates apply afcat.edcil.co.in until June 19, 2026. Recruitment covers courses commencing July 2027 through AFCAT, NCC Special Entry and GATE Score Entry. Eligibility includes BTech for technical roles and graduation for non-technical posts. Age limits 2024 Flying and 2026 Ground Duty on July 1, 2027. Selection includes written exam, AFSB interview, document verificat

IGNOU's June 2026 Term End Examination will commence on June 1 and conclude on July 21. Lakhs of students are preparing for these exams. The university will soon release admit cards on the official IGNOU Samarth portal, ignou.samarth.edu.in, for students to download and verify their details. Check link to download hall tickets here.

Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell will release the MHT CET 2026 PCM answer key on May 20 along with response sheets and objection facility on cetcell.mahacet.org Candidates can challenge provisional answers until May 22 using login credentials and paying Rs 1000 per objection The marking scheme awards one mark for Physics and Chemistry and two for Mathematics Final key score calculation rank preparation and results are expected after review with counselling following thereafter admissi

Chennai district has seen a significant improvement in its rankings, moving up to 29th place in 2026 from 34th in 2025. The overall pass percentage rose to 92.34%, with government schools also showing a notable increase to 86.25%. Girls outperformed boys in the examinations, achieving a 94.54% pass rate.

Tamil Nadu marginally improved its SSLC performance in 2026, recording a 94.31% pass percentage compared to 93.80% last year. Girls outperformed boys by 4.32 percentage points, securing 96.47%. Out of 8.70 lakh students, Chennai ranked 29th with 92.34%. Pudukottai topped districts at 97.57%, while Sivagangai led among government schools. Private schools recorded the highest pass rate at 98.14%, and over 5,000 schools achieved cent per cent results.

Tamil Nadu SSLC Result 2026 district-wise data shows Pudukottai topping the state with a 97.57% pass rate, followed closely by Sivagangai and Thanjavur. Chennai ranked 29th with 92.34%, below the state average of 94.31%. Over 8.70 lakh students appeared for the exam, with results showing strong performances from private schools and thousands of institutions achieving cent per cent results. Government school performance data also highlighted Sivagangai as the top performer.

Tamil Nadu DGE has released the SSLC Result 2026 along with the schedule for revaluation, answer sheet copies and supplementary exams. Results were declared on May 20 with a 94.31% pass rate. Students can apply for scanned answer sheets from May 22 to May 27, while revaluation applications will be open from June 17 to 19. Supplementary exams will be held from July 8 to 15 for eligible candidates.

Tamil Nadu declared the SSLC Result 2026 with an overall pass percentage of 94.31%, a slight rise from last year. Out of 8.70 lakh students, 8.21 lakh cleared the Class 10 exams. Girls outperformed boys by 4.32 percentage points, securing 96.47% against 92.15%. Private schools recorded the highest pass rate. Over 5,000 schools achieved 100% results. Scorecards are available on official websites, DigiLocker and UMANG platforms with detailed subject-wise marks.

The Council of Higher Secondary Education Odisha will announce the AHSE 2026 Class 12 results today, May 20, between 12:30 pm and 1 pm. Results for Arts, Science, Commerce and Vocational streams will be declared together this year. Students can check provisional marksheets on results.odisha.gov.in, chseodisha.nic.in, orissaresults.nic.in and DigiLocker using roll number and registration details. Over four lakh students appeared for the examinations conducted between February 18 and March 25, 202

UGC NET June 2026 registration closes today, May 20, 2026, at 11:50 pm, with the National Testing Agency urging candidates to complete applications via ugcnet.nta.nic.in. Aadhaar is not mandatory, and applicants may use alternative identity documents through DigiLocker. Only fee-paid applications will be considered valid. Candidates must verify personal and academic details before final submission, as corrections are restricted after submission. The NTA advises aspirants to download the confirma

The Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) has released the Driver provisional selection list and waiting list for recruitment under Advertisement Number GSRTC/202324/1. Candidates shortlisted for the Driver (Class-3) posts can now participate in the online place selection process. The notification, issued on May 16, 2026, includes instructions related to reporting schedules, document verification and posting preferences. Selected candidates will be appointed across Gujarat after compl

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.