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The Central Seat Allocation Board (CSAB) 2026, coordinated by IIEST Shibpur, will commence counselling for engineering and architecture seats on June 2. This process, covering NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs via JoSAA 2026, will offer approximately 48,000 seats. The entire counselling will be online, with physical reporting mandatory for admission.

Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has mandated CBSE, CISCE, and other state board students appearing for KCET 2026 to update their Class 12 marks via the KEA portal. This is to facilitate automatic fetching of marks through DigiLocker, with no manual or physical submissions accepted. Failure to comply may result in withheld results.

Facing website disruptions due to heavy traffic and unauthorized interference, CBSE has extended the deadline for Class 12 students to obtain scanned answer books to May 24, 2026. This crucial extension ensures no student misses the opportunity to review their scripts for verification or re-evaluation amidst competitive college admissions. Check complete details here.

Exciting news for aspiring scholars! Patna University has launched its undergraduate admission process for the 2026-27 academic year, marking the debut use of the Samarth portal. Students will be able to enroll in regular four-year programs under NEP 2020 solely based on their Class XII grades, eliminating the need for entrance exams.

The NEET UG 2026 re-examination is scheduled for June 21, 2026, following the cancellation of the May 3 test due to alleged paper leaks and irregularities. The NTA confirmed that existing applications and city preferences remain valid, with new admit cards to be issued soon. This decision aims to ensure fairness for lakhs of medical aspirants.

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 mounting over CBSE’s preparedness, accountability and handling of the crisis.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has confirmed that alleged irregularities linked to NEET UG 2026 are under investigation after inputs on suspected malpractice were shared with central agencies. The statement follows action by the Rajasthan SOG. NTA said the May 3 examination was conducted under strict security measures, including biometric checks, AI surveillance, GPS-tracked paper transport, and 5G jammers.

As NEET-UG 2026 heads for a re-test, a Supreme Court plea by the United Doctors Front has shifted the focus from one alleged paper leak to a larger question: whether NTA’s current structure can guarantee fair, secure national exams

CBI arrested a Chemistry teacher, identified as the "kingpin" behind the NEET-2026 paper leak, from Pune. The teacher, PV Kulkarni, allegedly conducted special coaching classes dictating leaked questions and answers to students. The medical entrance exam was subsequently cancelled, with a re-examination scheduled for June 21.

Get ready! Patna University's admission portal is live this Saturday for the 2026-27 undergraduate programs, allowing aspiring students to apply until May 30. The selection process for four-year degrees will be based purely on Class 12 scores, so no entrance exam is needed. However, remember that some self-financing and professional courses will still require entrance exams in June.

CBSE Class 12th results 2026 are expected soon, with APAAR ID becoming a crucial requirement for accessing marksheets. This unique academic identity number, linked to DigiLocker and UMANG, digitally stores student records for easy online access. Students should contact their schools to initiate the APAAR ID creation process.

West Bengal's new BJP government is enacting swift policy changes, replacing TMC schemes with central programs like Ayushman Bharat and Annapurna Yojna. Mandatory 'Vande Mataram' in schools, revised OBC reservations, and increased age limits for government jobs are among the key decisions. The administration is also scrutinizing caste certificates and initiating corruption probes.

Students faced a day of anxious waiting as CBSE Class XII results were not announced despite 'coming soon' messages on DigiLocker and Umang app. Repeated queries to officials went unanswered, increasing distress for students preparing for entrance exams and admissions. The prolonged uncertainty fueled frustration and online discussions.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has cancelled the NEET-UG 2026 exam held on May 3 after reports of paper leak and other irregularities. While the agency has confirmed that the medical entrance exam will be conducted again, no fresh date has been announced yet. Here’s what students need to know about the NEET UG 2026 re-exam, admit cards and registration process

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While the govt’s move to an online test can address some of the issues, experts say the deeper problems lie in the huge fee gap between govt and private medical colleges, leaving millions competing for limited affordable seats

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