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School holiday today? Check state-wise updates on July 31 rain closures

Heavy monsoon rainfall continue to affect several parts of India, prompting parents and students to check whether schools will remain closed today, on Friday, July 31, 2026

Can the Nilekani panel fix India's broken exam system with technology?

The Centre has formed a Nandan Nilekani-led panel to overhaul India's examination system, with experts calling for technology upgrades alongside more higher education seats

DU UG Admissions 2026: Mid-entry opens Aug 3; over 71,000 seats confirmed

The DU CSAS UG 2026 Round 3 admissions schedule has been released by Delhi University. Over 71,000 students have already confirmed their enrolment, and mid-entry application opens on Aug 3

ICAI CA Final November 2026 applications to reopen on Aug 1; how to apply

ICAI CA Final November 2025 exam application window to reopen on August 1, 2026. Interested candidates can apply for the final exams until August 5 via the ICAI e-website

PSEB Punjab Supplementary Result 2026: Class 10th, 12th results out soon

Punjab Board 10th and 12th Supplementary Result 2026 is expected to be out soon on the official website. Candidates must be ready with their login credentials and download the marksheet

From US to China: How countries punish exam cheating and paper leaks

As Parliament debates tougher penalties for paper leaks, here's how countries from China and South Korea to the US, UK and Singapore punish exam fraud and organised cheating

National Education Policy falls short 6 yrs after landmark reform: Experts

Six years after NEP 2020, experts say uneven funding, institutional capacity gaps and unfinished reforms continue to slow its implementation across India

NEET 2026 Counselling: MCC announces major changes in UG, PG admissions

With the NEET UG 2026 counselling anticipated to start soon, the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has declared several changes in the medical admissions counselling process

Life imprisonment to ₹10 cr fine: How Indian states are tackling exam fraud

As Parliament passes the Anti-Paper Leak Amendment Bill, here's how states punish examination fraud with life imprisonment, fines of up to ₹10 crore, debarment and property seizure

Uttar Pradesh PCS 2026 registration for 500 posts extended till August 3

The UPPSC has extended the last date to apply online for the Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services (PCS) (General/Special Recruitment) Examination 2026 to Aug 3 on the official website

ISRO Recruitment 2026: Apply online for 244 Assistant, UDC and JPA posts

ISRO has invited applications for 244 vacancies across Assistant, Junior Personal Assistant, Upper Division Clerk and Stenographer posts. Eligible candidates can apply online till August 16

Can the Nilekani panel fix India's broken exam system with technology?

Experts say technology alone cannot stop exam leaks, urging multiple attempts, higher spending and a sharp expansion in seats across India's higher education system

UPTET Result 2026: Uttar Pradesh TET result soon at upessc.up.gov.in

The UPESSC is soon going to release the UPTET result 2026 on the official website at upessc.up.gov.in. The examination held on 02-04 July 2026; once the link gets activated

IBPS Clerk Registration 2026 starts from August 1; check full schedule

According to the released exam schedule, the preliminary IBPS Clerk exam will be held tentatively in October 2026, while the main examination has been likely to be on December 2026

CSIR NET 2026 provisional answer key 2026 soon; check steps to download

NTA is expected to release the CSIR NET 2026 Provisional Answer Key soon on portal. Alongside, candidates will also be able to download their response sheet and question paper

Will schools remain closed today, July 28? Check latest rain holiday update

Due to heavy rainfall, students and parents are awaiting updates on a school holiday for today, July 28. Authorities are expected to make decisions based on their local weather conditions

Datanomics: Govt's bigger NEET challenge goes beyond paper leaks

Pralhad Joshi takes charge as education minister amid scrutiny over exam reforms, low public spending on education and persistent youth unemployment

Centre introduces anti-paper leak Bill in Lok Sabha with tougher penalties

The Bill enhances punishments across offences under the law

CAT 2026 registration begins Aug 3: Know exam schedule, changes and fee

CAT 2026 notification is out, with registration from Aug 3. IIMs will hold the exam on Nov 29 across 170 cities. Candidates can check eligibility, important dates, application fees, & more online

ICAI declares 65th placement drive from August 3 for over 5,300 posts

ICAI Interviews will be held across 29 centres in Aug and Sept 2026. The inaugural session will start in Delhi from Aug 3 to 7, followed by different cities with different dates