Current Affairs

NEET UG Counselling 2026 Dates Revised by MCC

The Medical Counselling Committee has updated the NEET UG 2026 round 1 registration and choice filling deadlines. Candidates can now register until August 15 and lock choices by August 17.

GATE 2027 Registration Opens August 27 with Revised Dates

IIT Madras has updated the GATE 2027 registration timeline, starting August 27. The exam spans three weeks in February, with results out in March 2027.

Bihar Cabinet Approves Education Upgrades and Student Support Plans

Bihar government approves upgrading 300 BEd colleges, extends student credit card scheme with Rs 950 crore budget, and continues Kushal Yuva skill training program.

MBBS Fees Exceed Rs 1 Crore at 46 Deemed Medical Colleges

In NEET 2026 counselling, 46 deemed medical colleges have raised MBBS fees above Rs 1 crore, with some institutes hiking fees by up to 363%. Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra lead in costly medical education.

SFI Alleges RSS and Police Disrupted AUD Orientation

The Students’ Federation of India claims RSS-affiliated members and police interrupted Ambedkar University Delhi’s undergraduate orientation, leading to clashes and detentions.

Jharkhand Students Protest Over Exam Irregularities

Students in Jharkhand accuse authorities of hiding health details of hunger striker Devendra Nath Mahto amid ongoing protests over exam irregularities.

Gehlot Criticizes Centre Over Free Coaching Scheme Cuts

Ashok Gehlot accuses the central government of slashing funds and limiting access to a free coaching program for SC and OBC students, citing a parliamentary report.

Panel Highlights 73% Student Dropout and School Infrastructure Gaps

A parliamentary panel reveals nearly 73% of students drop out before higher secondary education and flags lack of accessible infrastructure in over half of schools nationwide.

NCERT and CBSE Face Large Staff Vacancies, Panel Warns

A parliamentary committee reports that NCERT has 1,596 vacant posts and CBSE 933, urging urgent recruitment to address critical staff shortages impacting education quality.

Jharkhand Recruitment Protests Escalate with Hunger Strike Threat

Former CM Raghubar Das threatens hunger strike amid ongoing Jharkhand recruitment protests. ABVP plans nationwide demonstrations as political tensions rise.

West Bengal Names Four Members to School Service Commission

West Bengal appoints four new members to its Central School Services Commission, including leaders from Ramakrishna Mission and IIM Calcutta. These appointments take immediate effect under the 1997 School Service Commission Act.

BCECE 2026 Round 2 Seat Allotment Results Released

BCECEB has announced the 2026 round 2 seat allotment for engineering courses, assigning 3,935 seats. Candidates can download their allotment letters from August 12 to 14.

Delhi University BTech Admissions 2026 Spot Round Schedule

Delhi University has released the schedule for BTech spot round 2, mid-entry, and quota admissions for 2026-27. Key dates include allotment results on August 17 and fee deadlines in late August.

Maharashtra Forms Panel to Reform Recruitment Exams

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced a high-level committee to overhaul government recruitment exams, aiming for greater security and transparency.

Kerala University Pauses B.Tech Yearback System for 5th Semester

Kerala Technological University has temporarily withdrawn the yearback system for B.Tech 5th semester after student protests, easing credit requirements for progression.

TNPSC Group 2 Recruitment 2026 Opens with 821 Vacancies

The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission has announced 821 vacancies for Group 2 and 2A posts. Applications are open until September 9, 2026, with the preliminary exam set for November 1.

Odisha 10th Compartment Result 2026 Declared Today

The Board of Secondary Education Odisha has released the Class 10 supplementary exam results for 2026. Students can check their compartment results and download marksheets online.

MNNIT Allahabad Professor Arrested Over Rape Allegation

A professor at MNNIT Allahabad was arrested and suspended after a third-year BTech student accused him of rape under the pretext of academic help. Students demand a transparent investigation.

UPTET 2026 Results Expected Soon on UPESSC Website

The Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET) 2026 results will be released shortly. Candidates can check their scores online using their login details once the official announcement is made.

MCC Releases Supplementary NEET UG CW List for Delhi Quota

The Medical Counselling Committee has published a new supplementary list for NEET UG 2026 candidates under Delhi's 85% CW quota, including children and widows of armed forces personnel.