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GATE 2027 registration to begin soon: Check list of required documents

The application process for GATE 2027 has been put on hold by IIT Madras, requiring Indian candidates to register through DigiLocker instead. It's important for applicants to prepare all necessary documents and keep their DigiLocker accounts current. While the exam is still planned for February, det...

Rajasthan NEET UG 2026 Round 1 seat allotment result out at ug.neetrajasthan.com; check steps to download

Rajasthan NEET UG Counselling 2026 has announced its Round 1 provisional seat allotment results, published by Sawai Man Singh Medical College. A total of 5,666 seats have been allocated, comprising 4,523 for MBBS and 1,143 for BDS. Candidates who have been selected must complete their admission proc...

MHT CET 2026 CAP Round 4 option entry begins for BE, BTech admissions; check dates and steps

The MHT CET CAP Round 4 option entry is now open, announced by the Maharashtra CET Cell for engineering admissions. Students can select and finalize their college and course choices until September 1, 2026. There are over 23,000 vacancies this round, with the provisional seat allotment results set t...

Healthy eating at school, but junk food outside: Bengaluru schools face a tough challenge

IIT Delhi and IIM Bangalore grad Divya Mittal left a London career for the IAS; after 13 years, she has resigned

After thirteen impactful years in the Indian Administrative Service, Divya Mittal has chosen to resign. An alumnus of IIT Delhi and IIM Bangalore, she once worked in London before passing the UPSC Civil Services Exam in 2013. As a district magistrate in multiple Uttar Pradesh districts, she signific...

NEET PG 2026 answer key expected soon; check marking scheme and tie-breaking rules

The National Board of Examinations conducted NEET PG 2026 on August 30 for many candidates. An official answer key is expected soon from NBEMS following a Supreme Court order. Unofficial answer keys are available for candidates to estimate their scores now. The exam had 180 multiple-choice questions...

NEET PG 2026: NBEMS announces September 5 re-exam for 2,445 candidates affected at Jaipur's Sitapura centres

The NEET PG 2026 re-examination is set for September 5, following technical issues at two Jaipur centers that affected 2,445 students. In response, the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences has scheduled this new date to maintain fairness among postgraduate medical candidates. The board...

Bihar to replace ‘Fail’ with ‘Eligible for Skill Development’ on Class 10, 12 marksheets

Bihar students will no longer see 'Fail' on their marksheets for board exams. Certificates will instead state 'Eligible for Skill Development' for vocational training. This change aims to provide alternative learning paths for students after unsuccessful examinations. The government is also introduc...

TS LAWCET 2026 round 2 seat allotment list released: Check steps to download here

The Telangana Council of Higher Education has released the TS LAWCET 2026 round two seat allotment list. Candidates must pay tuition fees and report to colleges by September 5, 2026. Those who did not secure a seat should await vacant seat information. Accepting a phase two seat cancels any previous...

ICAR AIEEA PG, AICE-JRF/SRF results 2026 declared: Direct link to download scorecards here

The National Testing Agency has announced the 2026-27 ICAR PG and Ph.D. entrance exam results. Over 42,000 candidates registered for these competitive examinations conducted in July. Scorecards are now available for download on the official ICAR examination website. Challenges to provisional answer...

Meet the 19-year-old Indian student in the UAE who uses AI to tackle real-world problems in farming, transport and deepfake detection

Bashaar Naik, a young innovator, focuses on solving real-world problems with technology. He developed AI systems to predict soil mineral concentrations and estimate vehicle fuel consumption. Naik also created a browser extension to detect deepfakes and combat digital misinformation. His work has ear...

Six ways parents could make the return to school a little easier

Parenting experts give their top tips on how to make sure back-to-school runs as smoothly as possible.