School governance shake-up? SMC guidelines 2026 to roll out on May 6 — key details

Picture source: X/Ministry of education Ministry of Education will launch the School Management Committee (SMC) Guidelines 2026 on May 6.In a post on X, the ministry said, “School Management Committee (SMC) Guidelines 2026 will be launched on 6th May 2026, marking a significant step towards strengthening grassroot school governance.“The ministry said the revised guidelines were […]
Costly textbooks: Are schools forcing private books over NCERT? NHRC issues notice to Centre, states

The National Human Rights Commission has issued notices to the Union ministry of education, the Central Board of Secondary Education and chief secretaries of all states and Union Territories over allegations that private schools were prescribing costly textbooks from private publishers in violation of norms.A bench led by NHRC member Priyank Kanoongo took note of […]
JK Bank apprentice recruitment 2026 apply online ends today for 614 posts at jkb.bank.in; check direct link here

Last day to apply for JK Bank apprentice 2026 recruitment with 614 vacancies announced online JK Bank apprentice recruitment 2026: Jammu and Kashmir Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 has reached its final stage with the online application window closing today, May 3, 2026. Candidates seeking entry into the banking sector are required to complete registration on […]
UPTET 2026 registration ends today at upessc.up.gov.in: Check detailed OTR process here

UPTET 2026: The registration process for the Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET) 2026 will close today, May 3, 2026. Candidates who want to apply for the examination must complete their application through the official website at upessc.up.gov.in before the deadline. The application process started on March 27, 2026, and the examination authority has clearly […]
Allegations by PhD scholar at IIT Ropar intensify; institute places professor on leave, changes supervisor

IIT Ropar case: PhD scholar gets new supervisor as institute acts on complaint Serious allegations of harassment and assault made by a PhD scholar at Indian Institute of Technology Ropar have triggered widespread concern across academic and student communities. The scholar, who shared her account publicly on May 2, has accused a faculty member of […]
NEET UG 2026: Safe score, expected cut-off and marks needed for MBBS admission to government and private colleges

Representational file photo Lakhs of aspirants wrote NEET UG for admission to medical colleges on May 3. With limited MBBS seats, even a small difference in marks can significantly change a student’s rank and admission chances. As per recent trend analysis, the exam continues to show intense competition. A ‘safe score’ in NEET is not […]
CBSE class 12 result 2026 expected soon: Marks needed for BA, BSc and BCom from DU, JNU and top colleges

With CBSE Class 12 results expected soon, students across the country are wondering whether their marks will be enough to secure admission in top colleges like DU, JNU and other leading universities.The admission system for India’s top universities, however, has shifted dramatically in recent years, and board marks alone no longer decide a student’s future […]
GSEB 12th Result 2026: Students wait ends Monday at 10 am — how to check marks instantly

The Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSEB) will declare the Class 12 examination results on Monday, May 4, 2026, at 10 am, according to an official public notice issued for students across the state. The announcement brings an end to the long wait for thousands of students who appeared for the board examinations […]
Harvard resumes merit raises at select schools after a year of budget cuts

Harvard University will allow schools to resume merit-based salary increases for the 2026-27 fiscal year, indicating partial recovery across parts of the institution after last year’s federal funding cuts. According to The Harvard Crimson, the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Harvard Kennedy School, Harvard Business School, and Harvard School of Public Health will provide pay […]
Visa gridlock in the US leaves foreign doctors and underserved patients in limbo

Visa delays threaten careers of foreign doctors and healthcare access in the US. (Getty Images) A growing administrative bottleneck in the United States is threatening to upend the careers of hundreds of internationally trained doctors just as they prepare to step into critical roles. These physicians, many of whom have spent years training in American […]