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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

2024 NTA reforms: Why the Radhakrishnan panel was formed & what it proposed

The Centre formed the Radhakrishnan panel in 2024 to improve exam security. Here's what led to its creation, what it proposed and what has changed since

From Gaokao to SAT: What India can learn from global examination systems

As the Nandan Nilekani-led task force reviews India's examination system, a look at how countries like China, US, Australia, Germany and Brazil balance security, fairness, access to higher education

Nandan Nilekani to S Somanath: Meet the experts on govt's exam reform panel

The Nandan Nilekani-led panel will recommend ways to maximise the use of technology to make examinations more transparent and free from irregularities

CJP seeks Pradhan's resignation; Cabinet clears Bill for tougher punishment

The proposed law, likely to be introduced next week, comes as the Centre and CJP continue talks, with the student body reiterating its demand for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation

From Nav Nirman to Neet: Protests that changed India's politics and policy

As students demand reforms to India's examination system, a look back at 11 protest movements that transformed public policy, electoral politics and the country's democratic discourse

DSSSB opens application window for 606 ASO vacancies: Check details

The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) has begun accepting applications from candidates who had applied for the 606 Grade II (GNCTDSS) and Assistant Section Officer (ASO) vacancies

GATE 2027: IIT Madras announces exam dates, registration starts on Aug 14

IIT Madras has announced the schedule and key changes for GATE 2027, including the introduction of a new paper in Robotics and Automation and the first major syllabus revision in five years

AIBE 21 result 2026: BCI XXI exam result likely to be out today on website

The Bar Council of India is expected to declare the AIBE 21 Result 2026 today, 16 July. Candidates can download their scorecard and check other details about the Certificate of Practice (CoP)

UPSSSC 2026 One-Time Registration (OTR) begins today to ease PET process

To make PET and recruitment applications easier, UPSSSC introduced the One-Time Registration (OTR) system on July 14, 2026. Verify your eligibility, important guidelines, and much more

JNU admissions 2026: UG, COP registration begins; all you need to know

JNU has opened applications for admission to its undergraduate (UG) and Certificate of Proficiency (COP) programmes for the academic session 2026-2027. Students can apply until July 22, 2026

WBJEE 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment result link at wbjeeb.nic.in, know more

WBJEE 2026 Round 1 seat allotment result will be out today on WBJEEB's official website at wbjeeb.nic.in. The fee payment, verification and reporting to institutions will be permitted till July 11

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