Entrance Exams

MCQ-based entrance exams test intelligence in less time: NITI Aayog member

NITI Aayog member Gobardhan Das on Sunday backed the multiple-choice questions for entrance exams even for universities such as JNU, emphasising that the format is a fair test of their intelligence. The comments from Das, a renonwed academic, came amid criticism of Common University Entrance Test (CUET) since its rollout in 2022, with several teachers' groups contending that the MCQ-based test has reduced the emphasis on analytical and descriptive skills. "Multiple-choice questions format for entrance exams is not ill-suited for universities such as Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) as universities need to test your intelligence, not (what you have mugged up)... if you cannot connect 2-3 things, you really cannot answer the questions." "MCQ is always preferred (in university entrance examination), as in less time you can assess many aspects (of candidates)," he told PTI, adding that the CUET is an innovative idea. Last month, a parliamentary committee flagged concerns over the CUET

AP POLYCET 2026 counselling date out for diploma admission; how to register

The State Board of Technical Education and Training (SBTET), Andhra Pradesh, has released the schedule for the first phase of AP POLYCET 2026 counselling. The first phase is set to start Jun 24

Punjab Police Admit Card 2026 Out: Phase 1 exam to commence from July 1

Punjab Police has released the admit card for the Phase 1 exam 2026. Candidates can now download their hall tickets from the official website. This CBT will be held from Jul 1 to Jul 30, 2026

CUET UG Result 2026: Check how to download the scorecard, once released

The NTA is expected to release the CUET 2026 results by June 24 at cuet.nta.nic.in. Candidates can access the result link by entering their application number and date of birth

Dipke, CJP supporters continue sit-in overnight protest at Jantar Mantar

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke, along with supporters, continued the sit-in protest at Jantar Mantar overnight, demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper leak controversy, and urged people to join the demonstration on Sunday. The protest entered its second day as Dipke appealed to people to reach Jantar Mantar, while asking NEET re-exam aspirants to join the agitation after completing their test. "We are holding the fort but without your support this movement won't be successful," Dipke said as he urged people to join the protest on Sunday. The demonstration has continued even after Delhi Police said the permission granted for the gathering ended at 5 pm on Saturday and asked the protesters to vacate the site. Dipke asked police to assign a different site for the protest, but until then, they would continue their sit-in at Jantar Mantar. In a series of posts on X, Dipke appealed to police not to stop people from coming to

Students, aspirants join CJP protest over exam irregularities in Lucknow

Students and government job aspirants assembled here on Friday for a protest led by Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke over alleged examination irregularities, with demonstrators pressing for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Candidates preparing for teaching, medical, revenue, administrative, and other government recruitment examinations were among the protesters who gathered at the Eco Garden here since morning. The demonstration is part of a nationwide campaign launched by the CJP, which had earlier held demonstrations in Delhi and Pune. Additional Commissioner of Police (Law and Order) Babloo Kumar told PTI that the permission for the programme was granted after an application was submitted by an individual and not by any organisation. "The application was submitted by a teacher, Vivek Kumar, late Thursday evening. After completing the required procedure, permission was granted," he said. The officer said reports claiming police ha

AP TET 2026 notification released at cse.ap.gov.in: Here's how to apply

The Department of School Education, Andhra Pradesh, has released the Andhra Pradesh TET 2026 notification on its website. Eligible candidates can now send their applications online

NTA to rehold CUET-UG 2026 exam on June 6-7 after glitch hit test

The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Tuesday announced that the CUET-UG 2026 examination affected by a technical glitch on May 30 will now be reconducted on June 6 and 7. The agency also released updated admit cards for the affected candidates, which can be downloaded from the official CUET portal. "Updated Admit Cards are now available for affected CUET (UG) 2026 candidates. The revised examination dates are 06 and 07 June 2026. Candidates may download their admit cards from the official portal," the NTA said on X. The NTA had earlier said that 3,765 CUET (UG) candidates who left their examination centres after a technical glitch delayed the start of Shift 1 of the test on May 30 will be given a one-time opportunity to reappear for the entrance exam for undergraduate admissions. The CUET-UG is a standardised, national-level entrance exam conducted by the NTA for admissions into undergraduate degree programmes across central, state and select private universities. Since its ...

CUET-UG: NTA to hold re-test for over 3,700 students after glitch

More than 3,700 CUET (UG) 2026 candidates who left their examination centres after a technical glitch delayed the start of Shift 1 of the test on Saturday will be given a one-time opportunity to reappear for the entrance exam for undergraduate admissions, the National Testing Agency said. Following the disruption, examination timings were revised at the affected centres and "most candidates (about 95 per cent) were able to complete their exam once it resumed", the National Testing Agency (NTA) said. "Most candidates were able to complete their exam once it resumed. We understand that 3,765 candidates who were present and had completed biometric registration chose to leave before the exam could restart," the NTA said on X. "For these candidates, NTA will hold a rescheduled examination as a one-time measure," it added. The new date and details will be announced separately, the agency said. It also said that the technical service provider, TCS iON, "has been asked to conduct a root-c

CUET-UG delayed at some centres due to TCS glitch, NTA revises exam timings

The statements come after candidates at several examination centres reported disruptions during the morning shift of the entrance test

Claims of being vishwaguru but can't conduct single exam: Rahul's dig at PM

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of having "completely destroyed" the country's education system and said the government has been unable to conduct even a single examination properly while making claims of being a "vishwaguru". His remarks came after the National Testing Agency said the CUET-UG 2026 for admissions into undergraduate degree programmes across India was delayed at some centres on Saturday due to a technical glitch. In a post in Hindi on X, Gandhi said, "NEET, CBSE, SSC, and today, CUET. Four examinations. One crore students. Not a single one could be conducted honestly." "Claims of being a 'vishwaguru', but are unable to conduct even a single examination within the country -- Modi Ji has completely destroyed the entire education system," Gandhi said. "The very generation whose future you are ruining -- that same generation will hold you accountable," the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha said, attacking the PM. Ga

COMEDK result 2026 out at 6 pm today; direct steps to download rank card

The Karnataka Professional Colleges Foundation will declare the results on the official website, comedk.org, today at 4 pm. The exam was conducted on May 9, 2026 for more than 150 colleges

UP Police Constable city slip 2026 soon at uppbpb.gov.in: How to download

The UP Police Constable city intimation slip 2026 for the exams on Jun 8, 9, and 10 will be released soon by the UPPRPB. The city slips will be available on the official website

JAC Delhi Counselling 2026 registration begins, check how to apply & more

The Joint Admission Committee (JAC) has opened the registration and choice filling window with JEE Mains ranks to apply for the JAC Delhi counselling process. The deadline to apply is Jun 9

JEECUP 2026 admit card to be released today at jeecup.admissions.nic.in

The JEE Council will release the JEECUP admit card anytime today, May 27. The admit card download link will be activated at jeecup.admissions.nic.in. The exam will be held from June 2 to 9

Mumbai University first Merit list 2026 to out today: How to check online

The University of Mumbai will release its initial merit list for undergraduate admissions today. The merit list will go live for the University and its affiliated colleges at 11:00 am

AIBE 21 Admit Card 2026 will be released today on website; how to download

The BCI will release the AIBE 21 Admit Card 2026 on May 22. Candidates appearing for the All India Bar Examination can download the hall ticket via the AIBE official website

NEET UG re-exam 2026: NTA fee refund portal goes live, guidelines issued

The Education Ministry and NTA announced that the NEET UG 2026 re-exam will be conducted on June 21 from 2 pm to 5:15 pm. Students are also permitted to change their exam city till May 21

UPSC exam calendar 2027 released: Check IAS prelims, Mains exam dates

The UPSC has released the exam calendar for 2027, bringing clarity for lakhs of aspirants preparing for Civil Services. The UPSC CSE Prelims exams 2027 will be on May 23

WBJEE Admit Cards 2026 out: Here's how to download PDF using login details

The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination (WBJEE) Board has issued the entrance exam admit card today, May 15. WBJEE 2026 examination is scheduled to be conducted on May 24, 2026