Education

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced that NEET-UG will transition to a computer-based model next year to prevent malpractice. Following recent paper leaks, a re-examination is set for June 21, with fee refunds provided and a choice of exam cities for affected aspirants

Pragati Biwal, an MBBS student and daughter of key accused Mangilal Biwal, has gone missing from her college in Dausa as the CBI intensifies its NEET paper leak probe. Investigators are now scrutinizing the medical admissions of multiple Biwal family members across India to uncover a potential "education mafia" network

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced that the NEET-UG medical entrance exam will be re-conducted on June 21, 2026. This decision follows the cancellation of the May 3 exam due to alleged irregularities

PCOS has officially been renamed PMOS after global experts concluded the condition was widely misunderstood as only an ovarian disorder, affecting more than 170 million women worldwide.

The CBI is investigating a NEET question paper leak that may have spread to Kerala, with students allegedly accessing a “model paper” derived from the original exam. The probe spans multiple states, exposing a suspected interstate racket linked to exam fraud networks

Opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Arvind Kejriwal, attacked the Centre after NEET-UG 2026 was cancelled over alleged paper leaks. They accused the government and NTA of administrative failure

The National Testing Agency has cancelled the NEET UG 2026 examination conducted on May 3 following allegations of irregularities. The Government of India has ordered a CBI inquiry, while the NTA announced that the examination will be re-conducted on dates to be announced shortly.

National Testing Agency has cancelled the NEET-UG 2026 exam held on May 3 following alleged irregularities and inputs from law enforcement agencies, and announced that it will be re-conducted on later dates. The government has also referred the matter to the Central Bureau of Investigation for a detailed probe into suspected paper leak claims

The Telangana Board of Intermediate Education has made submission of an anti-drug affidavit mandatory for 2026-27 admissions. Lecturers’ association urged a simpler declaration to avoid inconvenience. Admissions begin May 12, with classwork scheduled to start on June 1

The National Testing Agency has issued an advisory for CUET-UG 2026, outlining dress code and permitted items for candidates. The exam will be held in CBT mode from May 11–31, with rules allowing transparent water bottles, religious threads like kalava, and simple attire and footwear for smooth frisking

IIT Madras Global Research Foundation opened its first US centre in Menlo Park, California, to boost deep-tech startups and innovation, aiming to connect India–US ecosystems through research, incubation, and venture partnerships, with further expansion planned on the East Coast

Two Telangana students secured top-10 ranks in JEE Main Paper 2 (BArch/BPlanning) results. Several others excelled across categories, highlighting the State’s strong performance, while Kerala and Uttar Pradesh candidates secured 100 percentiles in the national-level examination

A clash broke out between student groups at the University of Hyderabad during a theatre performance titled ‘Holi’, with SFI alleging ABVP disruption and violence while ABVP claimed its members were attacked during a protest over alleged hurt sentiments, leaving several injured

Gabriella Pizzolo revealed Natalie Portman inspired her to pursue psychology alongside acting. The actress balanced filming Stranger Things with college, earning degrees in psychology and music while embracing campus life and diverse experiences

National Testing Agency will conduct NEET UG 2026 Sunday from 2–5 pm across 551 cities. Around 22.79 lakh candidates will appear under strict security, with detailed guidelines, monitoring systems, and coordinated efforts ensuring fair and smooth examination nationwide

TG EAPCET 2026 will begin on May 4 with strict entry rules, including a one-minute late policy. Over 90,000 students will appear for the A&P test, while JNTU-H has prohibited wrist watches and electronic gadgets inside exam halls.

Osmania University has cancelled nearly 80 PhD admissions after scholars failed to present their Research Design Seminar within the stipulated deadline. While the varsity cites repeated reminders, affected students allege delays in coursework and lack of proper communication

Hyderabad Police VC Sajjanar has warned parents and students against fraudulent schemes promising medical seats, even as NEET-UG exams are set to begin

Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations announced Class 10 and 12 results for 2026 with over 99% pass rates. Girls outperformed boys in both ICSE and ISC exams, and results are available on the official website

Tamil Nadu will launch a literacy programme under the NILP to educate over four lakh adults by 2026–27. The initiative uses community centres, volunteers, and surveys to improve basic literacy, numeracy, and life skills across the state

The Directorate of Government Examinations has made arrangements to release the results at 2 pm. The results can be accessed via the website https://bse.telangana.gov.in/

The Telangana Council of Higher Education has welcomed the UGC’s decision to require a State government NOC for deemed universities and off-campus centres, stating the move will improve regulation, transparency and coordination between Central and State authorities

The Central Board of Secondary Education announced Class 10 second board exams from May 15 to 21, covering core subjects like maths, science, languages, and social science. The optional cycle allows students to improve scores or clear failed subjects

TG EAPCET 2026 has attracted applicants across age groups, including a 65-year-old candidate. With no upper age limit, older aspirants are seeking engineering and pharmacy admissions, primarily to gain qualifications required for licences and regulatory compliance