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Math and reading scores fall to record lows in the world’s wealthiest countries
September 13, 2026 09:52 IST
AI use itself was not uniformly negative. Students who used AI to learn and had been taught to assess the quality of AI-generated information tended to perform better than frequent users who received no such guidance.
BRICS leaders back AI in education, push for global university ranking system
September 13, 2026 09:53 IST
BRICS leaders supported India's initiative to add traditional and indigenous knowledge systems as a new collaborative thematic group within their university network.
‘We are overburdened, underpaid’: MBBS, BDS interns’ protests uncover wide stipend gap across states
September 14, 2026 11:17 IST
Medical interns across states are protesting low stipends and long working hours, prompting governments in UP, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Uttarakhand to revise payouts. However, the protests have also exposed wide disparities in stipends.
IIT JAM 2027 registration begins at jam.iitkgp.ac.in; check dates, steps to apply, exam pattern
September 13, 2026 09:56 IST
IIT Kharagpur is the organising institute for JAM 2027. The examination will be conducted on February 14, 2027, in two sessions. The result is scheduled to be announced on March 18, 2027.
West Bengal asks authorities to prepare TET for 90,000 in-service teachers after SC order
September 13, 2026 09:58 IST
West Bengal is not the only state where the issue has triggered a political response. In August, the Tamil Nadu Assembly adopted a resolution seeking a “fully and permanently” exemption from TET for government teachers appointed before August 2010.
Swiss, Indian research bodies to promote social science research, academic exchange in Bihar
September 13, 2026 10:03 IST
According to a statement issued by the Chief Minister's Office, representatives of SNSF and ICSSR expressed their desire to work with the Bihar government to strengthen the research culture in the state, promote academic exchange.
Uttarakhand increases MBBS interns’ monthly stipend to Rs 25,000
September 13, 2026 10:00 IST
State Director General of Information Banshidhar Tiwari stated that the honorarium for MBBS interns, previously Rs 17,000 per month, has been raised.
UK student visa applications fall 16% as August total drops below 100,000
September 13, 2026 10:03 IST
The government directly links the sustained fall in dependant applications to immigration rule changes introduced on January 1, 2024, which prevent most international students from bringing dependants. The latest figure is 88 per cent below the level recorded in the year ending December 2023.
CBSE begins preparations for next year’s Class 10 and 12 board exams
September 14, 2026 17:09 IST
A CBSE official said the exercise is part of the Board’s pre-examination activities and is aimed at digitising the large volume of candidate-related data.
IIT Hyderabad introduces Applied AI Professional Certification programme
September 12, 2026 10:44 IST
The September 2026 cohort of the four-week programme will begin on September 19 and continue till October 17. The programme will be conducted in a hybrid mode
NEET UG 2026: MBBS seats rise to 1.40 lakh; which state has the most?
September 14, 2026 14:11 IST
UG-Medical Admissions 2026: With the latest additions, the total MBBS seat count stands at 1,40,214, compared with 1,27,028 before the 13,186-seat increase.
CSE, ECE, AI-ML among courses with vacant seats as 16,855 engineering seats remain in Karnataka
September 12, 2026 10:47 IST
The CSE numbers are particularly notable because the vacancies are not confined to newer or specialised programmes. The standard CSE course alone has more than 4,400 seats still listed as vacant across the institutions listed.
West Bengal HS 3rd-Semester Exam: Check revised schedule
September 12, 2026 10:47 IST
The revised schedule applies to the examinations affected by the change. The examination timings will remain unchanged, with all three papers scheduled from 11 am to 12:30 pm. Check complete revised schedule here.
IGNOU to offer 1-year MA Development Studies course for four-year graduates
September 12, 2026 10:48 IST
The 40-credit postgraduate programme is open to graduates of four-year undergraduate programmes (FYUP) from any discipline, professional agriculture and allied four-year or five-year undergraduate programmes, and candidates holding a four-year BE or BTech degree in any branch.
IIT Ropar to award MTech in Defence Technology to Army officers
September 11, 2026 18:46 IST
As per the agreement, Army officers on the Long Air Defence Course will receive formal accreditation through the MTech programme at IIT-Ropar.
UGC NET June 2026 re-exam result date: Provisional keys out, when to expect scorecards?
September 11, 2026 18:46 IST
The re-examination was ordered after NTA received complaints about the English, Commerce and Sociology question papers from the original UGC-NET June 2026 examination, which was conducted from June 22 to 30 across 87 subjects, with a re-examination also held earlier in July.
NEET UG: ‘We will not re-constitute high-powered committee,’ says Supreme Court
September 11, 2026 10:17 IST
Earlier, the top court had formed a five-member high-powered committee headed by former top court judge Justice Reddy to examine allegations of police excesses against student protesters in Delhi recently and violence against police personnel.
NEET UG Counselling 2026: Round 2 allotment result out; check schedule, reporting details
September 11, 2026 10:22 IST
The MCC has said that participating institutes will subsequently verify the data of joined candidates, with the verification scheduled for September 19
‘I am always right’ attitude is a major cause of stress, says DU professor
September 11, 2026 14:41 IST
He highlighted that when a person goes through problems both at home and at the workplace, it leads to prolonged stress and mental pressure, which may also result in health issues such as high blood pressure and diabetes.
Today News Headlines for School Assembly, September 11, 2026: BRICS Summit begins on September 12
September 11, 2026 10:09 IST
Today News Headlines for School Assembly, September 11, 2026: Know important National, International, Sports, Business, and GK current affairs updates especially curated for students, teachers, and morning assemblies.
NIT Rourkela to confer 2,033 degrees; women make up only 25% of recipients
September 11, 2026 10:18 IST
The institute will also honour students for their academic and co-curricular achievements through medals and various awards. This year, a total of 86 medals and awards will be conferred on students during the convocation.
56% of Indian students going abroad now come from state boards, leave CBSE behind
September 11, 2026 10:42 IST
The report attributed the growing interest in European destinations to rising costs and tighter immigration policies in traditional destinations such as the US, UK, Canada and Australia.
BITS Pilani receives $1 million contribution from chairman of Access Healthcare
September 11, 2026 10:25 IST
The centre will focus on two-dimensional and functional materials, exploring its applications in batteries, supercapacitors, hydrogen production, fuel cells, photovoltaics, carbon capture, semiconductors, sensors, utilisation, storage and other energy-related crucial devices.
NEET PG Answer Key 2026 Highlights: NBEMS likely to issue response sheets, answer keys this week at nbe.edu.in
September 15, 2026 10:31 IST
NEET PG Result, Answer Key 2026 Date, Time Highlights: Candidates will be required to visit the official websites, nbe.edu.in or cdn3.digialm.com and sign in using their login credentials to download the correct answer key and response sheet.
NBEMS FMGE October 2026: Registration begins September 11, exam on October 31
September 10, 2026 12:57 IST
The FMGE October 2026 result is scheduled to be declared by November 30, 2026.
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