Education

The State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell, Maharashtra has extended the registration deadline for the Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MHT CET) Centralised Admission Process (CAP) 2026 counselling once again. Eligible candidates can now complete the registration process till July 19 through the official website.The document verification and application confirmation process has also been extended. Candidates…

The Supreme Court has sought a status report from the Centre over alleged irregularities in CBSE’s Class 12 on-screen marking system, observing that students are facing distress due to the digital evaluation process. Hearing a PIL seeking reforms and relief for affected candidates, the court noted that systemic issues require attention and scheduled the matter…

The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has extended the last date for fresh admissions to the July 2026 academic session until July 31. The extension applies to both ODL and online programmes, covering undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma and certificate courses. Eligible candidates can use the additional time to complete their registration and secure admission to…

The National Testing Agency has published the NEET UG 2026 cut-off alongside the result, detailing the minimum qualifying marks and percentiles for each category. The revised cut-off is higher than last year’s, indicating a more competitive examination. Qualified candidates can now begin the counselling process for MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, B.Sc. Nursing and other undergraduate medical…

NEET UG 2026 joint topper Aryan Gupta from Punjab has shared the determination behind securing AIR 1 with 715 marks. Studying up to 17 hours a day, he said his dream of becoming an oncologist was inspired by a personal loss. He also encouraged future aspirants to stay patient, work consistently and never lose faith…

CISCE has declared the ISC Class 12 Improvement Result 2026, allowing candidates to access their updated scorecards through the official website. Students seeking verification of their answer scripts can apply for rechecking until July 20. The council has also directed schools to obtain revised result records and complete the formalities for issuing updated marks statements…

Brick Group of Institutes to host eighth edition of ‘Brick 12 on 12’ design showcase in Pune PUNE: Satish Misal Educational Foundation’s (SMEF) Brick Group of Institutes will host the eighth edition of its flagship annual event, ‘Brick 12 on 12’, on July 17 and 18 at the SARTHI Auditorium, Shivajinagar, bringing together students, alumni,…

AI should augment human intelligence, not replace it, says MKCL founder Vivek Sawant PUNE: Artificial Intelligence (AI) should be treated as a tool to strengthen human thinking rather than as a competitor, Maharashtra Knowledge Corporation Limited (MKCL) founder-director Vivek Sawant said while addressing the silver jubilee celebrations of Pune Vidyarthi Griha’s College of Science and…

She joined NJROTC to build confidence. Years later, she leads hundreds of cadets at 17 17-year-old Indian-American student leads 300 US Navy cadets, earns Naval Academy Preparatory School admission She joined NJROTC to build confidence. Years later, she leads hundreds of cadets at 17 17-year-old Indian-American student leads 300 US Navy cadets, earns Naval Academy…

Tenkasi and Namakkal announce local holidays in July and August for major Tamil cultural festivals Students in parts of Tamil Nadu will have additional holidays in July and August as district administrations have announced local holidays for major regional festivals. Schools, colleges and government offices in Tenkasi district will remain closed on July 28, 2026,…