Exams & Results
Centre appoints key officials in NTA amid NEET paper leak row
New officials have been appointed to key National Testing Agency posts. This move follows significant concerns over the NEET exam paper leak. The government is implementing a comprehensive overhaul of the examination system. A high-powered task force was also announced to recommend reforms.
Answer keys for UGC NET announced, says NTA
The National Testing Agency announced UGC-NET 2026 final answer keys for 84 subjects. Fresh examinations were ordered for English, Commerce, and Sociology papers due to errors. These re-examinations are scheduled for September 9 and 10. Candidates will not need to pay any additional examination fee.
Nandan Nilekani panel seeks public suggestions to overhaul exam system
A high-powered task force seeks public suggestions for reforms to India's examination system. The panel is examining ways to strengthen institutional mechanisms and safeguard examination integrity. It aims to create a robust, secure, and transparent examination system for all. Suggestions are invited from students, parents, teachers, and civil society organizations. The task force will use these inputs to formulate recommendations for the government.
UPSC announces 'direct recruitment' to 80 posts in Central govt. Check details
The UPSC has invited applications for 80 Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner posts in the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation under the Ministry of Labour and Employment. Eligible candidates can apply online from August 22 to September 11, 2026. The vacancies include 28 unreserved, 18 OBC, 15 SC, 15 ST and eight EWS posts, along with three positions reserved for candidates with benchmark disabilities.
Delhi University opens direct PhD route for first FYUP batch as one-time measure
Delhi University will offer direct PhD admissions to its first four-year undergraduate program graduates. Students achieving a 7.5 CGPA, or 7 for SC/ST, can apply directly. This special provision applies only for the 2026-27 academic session. Eligible students will still need to pass an entrance examination. However, they will be exempt from the interview process.
SC relaxes 3-year mandatory law practice norm to one year for entry level judicial exam
The Supreme Court on Friday cut the mandatory legal practice requirement for entry-level judicial service exams from three years to one year, providing relief to law graduates.
NTA removes over 50 staff, begins system overhaul after UGC-NET errors
The National Testing Agency removed over fifty staff members following examination errors. A major overhaul of its examination system is now underway. Professionals are being hired for key roles in test security and technology. Re-tests for three UGC-NET papers will be conducted in September. Opposition parties and student groups have criticized the agency's recent decisions.
NTA accepts multiple flaws in 3 UGC-NET papers, orders re-test
The announcement came hours after NTA published answer keys for UGC-NET June 2026 exam and days after several students flagged discrepancies and errors in question papers, as well as repeated questions from exams held recently.
CBSE declares Class 10 Second Board exam results 2026; overall pass percentage at 96.78%
CBSE second Board exam result (Google Trends): The Central Board of Secondary Education announced Class 10 Second Board Examination results on Saturday. This announcement raised the academic year's overall pass percentage to 96.78 percent. Students can access their individual results through the DigiLocker Results Portal online. School-wise results will be sent to schools via registered email addresses. The board introduced two examinations for Class 10 starting in 2026.
NEET candidates may soon retrieve old scorecards as DigiLocker system nears completion
A DigiLocker system for retrieving past NEET scorecards is nearing final development stages. This initiative aims to prevent students from losing access to their important examination results. The National Testing Agency informed the Central Information Commission about this ongoing development. While this new system is being created, older records are destroyed after ninety days. The agency cannot provide the appellant's 2020 scorecard due to record retention policies.
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NTA releases scanned OMR sheets for NEET-UG, candidates can challenge responses till July 15
The National Testing Agency has uploaded NEET-UG scanned answer sheets online. Candidates can now challenge their responses until July fifteenth for a fee. This crucial medical entrance exam was re-conducted on June twenty-first. NEET UG attracts nearly twenty-five lakh candidates annually for MBBS and other healthcare programs. Scores are used for admission to approximately one lakh eight thousand MBBS seats.
NITI member backs MCQ format for entrance tests: 'Helps test candidates' intelligence in less time'
NITI Aayog member Gobardhan Das has defended the use of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) for university entrance exams, including for institutions like JNU. He argued that MCQs effectively test intelligence and the ability to connect ideas, rather than rote memorization. This stance comes amidst criticism that the format may not adequately assess analytical skills, particularly in humanities and social sciences, a concern also raised by a parliamentary committee.
Board exams may get 50% weightage in admissions based on NEET, JEE
Future medical and engineering admissions in India might see board exam scores carrying 50% weightage, a significant shift from the current entrance-exam-dominated system. This move, aimed at reducing the pressure of single high-stakes tests and addressing concerns over exam irregularities, is being considered by a government committee.
NEET-UG re-exam answer sheets being evaluated, results soon: NTA Sources
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has begun the evaluation of answer sheets for the NEET-UG re-examination, with results expected to be declared soon, official sources said on Tuesday.
Engineering graduates dominate UPSC selections but overwhelmingly opt for Humanities
Humanities graduates are increasingly succeeding in civil services exams, while engineering graduates, despite dominating the pool, overwhelmingly choose Humanities for their optional subjects. This trend, highlighted by UPSC data, has prompted parliamentary calls to review the exam's optional component, questioning fairness and the need for greater domain expertise alongside generalist skills. The shift suggests a potential imbalance in the current system.
CBSE Class 10 second board exam result 2026 expected soon; check likely date, time, official websites and download steps
Over 6.68 lakh students are eagerly awaiting their CBSE Class 10 Second Board Exam Result 2026, expected soon. This year marks the debut of the board's new two-exam system, allowing students to improve scores. Results will be available on official CBSE websites, DigiLocker, UMANG, and via SMS. Students need 33% to pass each subject.
