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Rajesh Gopakumar topped the 1987 IIT-JEE with AIR 1, a rank that guaranteed a seat in IIT Computer Science and a lucrative tech career abroad. He turned it down for Pure Physics instead. A PhD at Princeton under Nobel Laureate David Gross followed, along with the landmark Gopakumar-Vafa Duality discovered at Harvard. He later returned to India to lead ICTS-TIFR Bengaluru, building world-class research infrastructure so young Indian scientists no longer need to leave home to excel.

Dharmendra Pradhan resigned as Union Education Minister on Saturday. He stated his decision aimed to protect students' futures from exploitation. The government had previously ordered a CBI investigation and re-examination for NEET-UG. Pradhan asserted he took responsibility throughout the entire controversy. His resignation seeks to prevent anti-national forces from exploiting the situation.

Union Bank of India has announced its Apprentice recruitment 2026 results. Candidates can check the provisionally selected list on the official bank website. Selected candidates will receive further communication via registered email addresses. The final selection depends on document verification and other eligibility criteria. Required documents for reporting include photographs and educational certificates.

CGSSB Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026: The Chhattisgarh Staff Selection Board has invited online applications for 2,294 Assistant Teacher vacancies under the E-Cadre and T-Cadre. The application process began on July 24, 2026, and will continue until August 21, 2026. Eligible candidates with the required teaching qualifications and CG TET or CTET eligibility can apply online. The selection process includes a written examination, document verification and medical examination. Successful candid

SPMCIL Recruitment 2026: SPMCIL has started the online application process for the recruitment of 24 Deputy Manager and Assistant Manager posts under Advertisement No. 02/2026. Applications are open from July 25 to August 24, 2026, for vacancies in HR, Finance and Accounts, IT, Materials Management, Official Language and Safety. The selection process includes an online examination, interview, document verification and medical examination. Selected candidates will also be required to execute a th

The IDBI Bank Specialist Officer online registration closes tomorrow, July twenty-sixth. Eligible candidates can apply for thirty-one vacancies across various departments. The recruitment drive targets Deputy General Manager, Assistant General Manager, and Manager posts. Application fees vary based on category, with a non-refundable online payment required. Selection involves screening, group discussion, interview, and medical examination.

Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University announced the UPTAC round two seat allotment results today. Candidates can check their BTech and BDes program allotment status online now. Those satisfied can freeze their seats while others may float for better options. Admissions are based on national entrance exam scores for various courses. Candidates must download and print their allotment letters for future reference.

The IBPS registration for PO and SO posts closes tomorrow, July twenty-sixth. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official IBPS website. This drive aims to fill six thousand seven hundred fifteen PO and seven hundred forty-five SO vacancies. The selection process involves preliminary and main examinations, and interviews. Candidates must pay the application fee before the deadline to avoid issues.

The Medical Counselling Committee will soon announce the NEET UG 2026 counselling schedule. This process will cover over 1.36 lakh MBBS and 27,000 BDS seats nationwide. AIIMS New Delhi leads the latest NIRF 2025 medical college rankings. Admissions depend on NEET rank, category, and seat availability. Candidates should prepare documents and monitor the MCC website for updates.

Choosing an MBA in 2027 requires looking beyond brand names and rankings, with placement data emerging as a crucial factor for aspirants. While top IIMs and premier B-schools continue to dominate with high salary packages and strong recruiter networks, several non-IIM institutes are also delivering competitive outcomes. Experts suggest evaluating placement rates, median salaries, alumni networks, fees, industry exposure and ROI before selecting a business school aligned with career goals.

SBI CBO Final Result 2026: The State Bank of India has announced the SBI CBO Final Result 2026 for the Circle Based Officer recruitment on July 24, 2026. The final merit list includes roll numbers of provisionally selected candidates for 2,273 vacancies under Advertisement No. CRPD/CBO/2025-26/18. Candidates can download the official PDF from the SBI Careers Portal and verify their selection status. The final merit was prepared using a 75:25 weightage formula based on written examination and int

The Kerala Plus Two SAY and Improvement Examination Results 2026 have been declared on July 25, 2026, at 10:00 AM. Students can access their provisional scorecards through official result portals using their register number and date of birth. The examinations were conducted from June 29 to July 3, 2026, with around one lakh students participating. The SAY exams offered students an opportunity to clear pending subjects or improve marks after the March 2026 board examinations.

The Railway Recruitment Boards have released the RRB ALP CBT 2 Admit Card 2026 for Assistant Loco Pilot recruitment under CEN 01/2025. Candidates who cleared the CBT-1 examination can download their Stage 2 hall ticket from July 24, 2026. The CBT 2 examination will be held on July 28, 2026. The recruitment drive includes 10,970 ALP vacancies. Candidates must verify examination details, including centre address, shift timing and reporting instructions, before appearing.

A viral comparison of entry-level salaries has reignited debate over stagnant fresher pay in India's IT sector. While CEO compensation at several leading IT companies has grown multiple times since 2010, entry-level salaries have seen only modest increases. Industry experts cite mass hiring, cost competitiveness and a large talent pool as key reasons. The discussion also highlights the growing importance of specialised skills, internships and practical experience for graduates seeking higher-pay

Anju Yadav's journey from a farmer's family in Haryana to becoming a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) in the Rajasthan Police is a story of resilience and determination. After early marriage, motherhood, personal struggles, and the loss of her husband, she continued pursuing her goals while working as a teacher. Clearing the Rajasthan Administrative Service (RAS) Examination 2021 in her first attempt, she now inspires countless civil services aspirants to overcome adversity and pursue succe

The National Testing Agency has launched a major recruitment drive after examination reforms triggered by the NEET paper leak and other irregularities. The agency has dismissed 47 officials and begun hiring four General Managers and 16 Young Professionals through the UPSC Pratibha Setu portal. The appointments will strengthen assessment, cybersecurity, test centre operations and vigilance. The NTA also plans additional recruitment and new panels of subject experts and translators under the exper

The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) has released the JENPAS UG 2026 results on its official website. Candidates can download their rank cards using their login credentials. The board will announce the counselling schedule separately, after which qualified candidates can register online for admission to undergraduate nursing, paramedical and allied health sciences programmes across the state.

The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) has released the provisional answer key for the LDC Grade II and Junior Assistant Recruitment Examination 2026. Candidates can download the answer key and master question papers from the official website to estimate their scores. The final result will be prepared after the board reviews objections and publishes the final answer key.

The Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) has declared the Assistant District Attorney (ADA) Screening Test Result 2026 on its official website. Candidates can download the result PDF to check their qualifying status. Those who clear the screening stage will appear for the Subject Knowledge Test (SKT) on August 9, followed by the interview round as part of the recruitment process.

NEET UG 2026 AIR 9 holder Gaurav Singh has shared the preparation strategy that helped him crack the medical entrance exam on his first attempt after two years of dedicated study. Stressing consistency, discipline and regular revision, he urged aspirants to stay motivated despite setbacks as the NTA announced results with over 11.21 lakh qualifiers.

Punjab National Bank has announced the PNB SO Result 2026 for the written examination conducted on May 27, 2026. The result PDF, released on July 24, 2026, contains the names and roll numbers of shortlisted candidates for 30 Specialist Officer (Junior Engineer) posts. Qualified candidates will appear for interviews from July 30 to August 1, 2026, after which document verification and the final merit list will be completed.

The Railway Recruitment Boards have released the RRB Group D 2025 exam city intimation slip for candidates appearing in the Computer-Based Test scheduled from August 3 to August 21, 2026. Applicants can download the slip through their respective regional RRB websites using their login credentials. The recruitment aims to fill 22,195 vacancies, with selection based on a CBT, Physical Efficiency Test, document verification and a medical examination.

The Bombay High Court has directed the National Testing Agency (NTA) to produce the original OMR sheets of three NEET-UG 2026 candidates who alleged major discrepancies between their recorded responses and declared scores. The petitioners claim their calculated marks using the official answer key differ significantly from the results, with one candidate alleging a drop from 597 to 45 marks. The court has sought responses from the NTA and Centre, with the next hearing on July 30.

The Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) has released the admit cards for the Assistant Sub-Inspector (Technical) Preliminary Examination 2026. Registered candidates can download their hall tickets from the official website using their login credentials. The examination is scheduled for August 5, and candidates must carry the admit card, a valid photo ID, and any additional documents specified in the instructions.

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has extended the Karnataka UGNEET 2026 registration deadline to July 30, offering NEET UG-qualified candidates more time to apply for MBBS, BDS and AYUSH admissions. KEA has also announced a forthcoming facility that will allow UGCET-registered candidates to link their NEET 2026 roll numbers to existing profiles, simplifying the counselling process.

A Reddit post by a young marketing executive earning Rs 43,000 a month has ignited a debate about salary fairness after discovering that an experienced sales colleague earned Rs 31,000 and an office assistant Rs 15,000. Feeling guilty, the employee questioned workplace pay disparities. The discussion highlighted that salaries are shaped by skills, market demand, negotiation and business needsnot just experienceoffering valuable career lessons for students and young professionals entering today's

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) will declare the DCET 2026 mock seat allotment result on July 24 at 6 pm, allowing candidates to review their provisional college and course allocation. Applicants can modify their preferences during the editing window before the Round 1 final allotment, making this a crucial step in the admission and counselling process.

Karnataka Examinations Authority has extended the UGNEET-2026 fresh application deadline until July 30, 2026, for NEET qualified candidates who have not yet applied. KEA said the extension was provided after requests from candidates and parents. The authority will provide a facility to link NEET roll numbers after receiving result details. Applicants must complete registration, fee payment and follow document verification procedures for admission to Medical, Dental and AYUSH courses.

National Law University (NLU) Delhi has announced the AILET 2027 schedule, with registrations opening on August 7 and the entrance examination set for December 13. The offline test for BA LLB (Hons), LLM and PhD admissions will follow a pattern distinct from CLAT, while the university has also released eligibility criteria, application fees and other admission details.

MBA aspirants targeting 2027 admissions should start tracking major management entrance exams including CAT, XAT, SNAP, NMAT, CMAT and MICAT. The exams open pathways to several top B-schools across India, including IIMs, XLRI, NMIMS and other leading institutes. This article provides a detailed overview of tentative exam schedules, application fees and colleges accepting each score. Early planning and preparation can help students build a stronger strategy for securing admission to their preferr

CIET-NCERT has announced recruitment for various contractual positions under PAB-approved projects for the 2026-27 period. The vacancies are available for candidates with experience in education technology, research, eContent development, media, training and project implementation. Selected candidates will work at CIET-NCERT, New Delhi, until March 31, 2027. Interested applicants must submit applications by July 30, 2026, at 11 pm and follow eligibility and document verification requirements.

After scoring just 54% in his Class 10 board exams, Jainendrajeet feared his academic dreams were over. Instead of giving up, he rebuilt his study routine with discipline, consistency and strong fundamentals. Studying up to 10 hours daily, learning from friends and solving previous years' questions helped him improve dramaticallyfrom 41 marks in Maths to a perfect score in JEE Mathematics. His journey eventually led him to IIT Bombay's Computer Science programme, inspiring JEE and NEET aspirants

Three SRM University mechatronics graduatesVignesh M, Vibhakar Senthil and Karthikeyan Bskipped campus placements to develop indigenous defence technology for Indian soldiers. They founded Torus Robotics in 2019 and created the MARS UGV, an electric unmanned ground vehicle designed for surveillance, logistics and explosive handling in extreme terrains like Siachen Glacier. Recognised by DRDO, iDEX and national innovation programmes, their startup aims to reduce soldiers' physical burden while st

No official government holiday has been declared for schools or colleges in Andhra Pradesh or Telangana on July 24, 2026. However, several private institutions have suspended classes following a bandh called by student organisations. Parents and students are advised to verify the status of their school or college through official WhatsApp groups, SMS alerts, emails or by contacting the institution directly before travelling. Local transport and protest updates should also be monitored.

AIIMS NORCET 11 Recruitment 2026: AIIMS New Delhi has released the NORCET-11 notification for Nursing Officer recruitment across participating AIIMS institutes. Online applications began on July 24, 2026, and will close on August 13, 2026. Eligible nursing graduates can apply through the official portal. The recruitment process includes Preliminary and Mains computer-based examinations, followed by document verification and a medical examination. Vacancy details will be notified separately by th

Osmania University has declared the UG (CBCS) Regular and Backlog examination results for May 2026 for B.Com, B.A, B.Sc, BBA and B.Sc (Hons) programmes. Students can download provisional scorecards using their Hall Ticket Number through the official results portal. The university has also postponed examinations scheduled for July 24, 2026, announced the upcoming academic calendar, and confirmed One Time Chance examinations during September and October 2026.

The LBS Centre has announced the Kerala Design Aptitude Test 2026 first round seat allotment results. Candidates can check their allotment status on the official website after logging in. Those allotted seats must pay the token fee and rearrange options by July 26. The provisional allotment is based on counselling choices and seat availability. Further updates on the admission process will be available on the official website.

Union Bank of India has begun online registrations for 395 managerial positions. The application window remains open until August 10, 2026. Vacancies include Manager, Senior Manager, and Chief Manager roles. Selection processes vary, involving tests and interviews for different positions. Application fees range from Rs 177 to Rs 1,180 for eligible candidates.

Veer Madho Singh Bhandari Uttarakhand Technical University cancelled two semester examinations after a leak. An external paper setter allegedly shared questions with students before the test. The university debarred the faculty member from examination work for seven years. The college where he worked has also terminated his services. Re-examinations for both subjects will be conducted in August 2026.

The State Bank of India offers summer internships for 2026. Students must be pursuing a full-time course requiring external internships. Applications are accepted through specific SBI offices and campus partnerships. A personal interview forms the primary selection criterion for applicants. Interns receive a stipend after successful project completion and report submission.

BITS Pilani has released the BITSAT 2026 iteration four seat allotment results for aspiring students. Candidates can check their status online and must accept offers by July twenty-fifth. Those accepting seats will report to their campus between July twenty-eighth and thirtieth. Parents and students will attend interaction and orientation sessions on July thirtieth and thirty-first. Iteration five results and new academic session registrations are scheduled for August first.

The Maharashtra government has revamped undergraduate medical and dental admissions by eliminating institutional rounds in private colleges and bringing all seats under the CET Cell's centralised counselling process. It has also introduced a two-year admission ban for candidates who skip seats allotted in the final round, while retaining the existing free-exit provision after the first counselling round.

The Airports Authority of India announced 389 Manager and Junior Executive vacancies. Online applications open August 8 and close September 7, 2026. Candidates will face a computer-based test with no negative marking. Manager roles require three years of experience, while junior roles do not. Selected individuals will receive substantial salaries and benefits.

HPRCA has released the notification for the recruitment of 312 Assistant Staff Nurse posts in the Department of Medical Education and Research, Himachal Pradesh. Online applications will be accepted from July 30 to August 29, 2026. The recruitment is open to eligible female candidates meeting the prescribed educational and registration requirements. Selection will be based on a written screening test, document verification, merit list and medical fitness verification.

A 17-year-old's Reddit post about earning his first online income through video clipping has gone viral after he revealed his parents initially suspected he was doing something illegal. The teenager explained he spent nearly a year learning the skill before receiving paid work editing short-form videos for content creators. The discussion sparked widespread interest among students exploring digital careers, highlighting the growing popularity of freelancing, content creation and online income op

The political debate over examination paper leaks intensified after Union Health Minister JPNadda cited past exam controversies across states, including Jammu and Kashmir, while questioning the Opposition's stand. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah countered that the cited recruitment paper leak occurred in 2022 under the Lieutenant Governor's administration, not an NC-Congress government. The exchange comes amid the continuing NEET-UG 2026 controversy and growing national calls for

The Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) has deferred nine recruitment examinations, including the Combined Civil Services Main Exam, citing unavoidable reasons. The postponement comes amid an ongoing CID investigation into alleged examination irregularities that has led to multiple arrests. Candidates must await fresh schedules, as revised examination dates have not yet been announced.

IK Gujral Punjab Technical University will declare the Round 3 seat allotment result for BTech and other undergraduate admissions on July 23, 2026. Candidates can check their allotment online using their login credentials, download the provisional allotment letter, and complete seat acceptance, fee payment, and institute reporting within the notified counselling schedule to secure admission.

Aryan Gupta, NEET UG 2026 All India Rank one, initially felt devastated by the exam cancellation. He then realized that 22 lakh other aspirants faced the same unfair situation. Gupta bounced back and studied diligently from the very next day for the re-examination. He secured AIR 1 in the re-conducted NEET UG examination with a score of 715.

The Maharashtra CET Cell has published the MHT CET 2026 provisional merit list for engineering admissions under the Centralised Admission Process (CAP). Candidates can verify their ranks and personal details, while objections can be submitted until July 25. The final merit list will be released on July 27, after which counselling, seat allotment and admissions will begin.