Schools and colleges across several states will remain closed on April 9, 2026, due to Assembly elections, with Kerala and Puducherry announcing a complete shutdown. The holiday extends to offices and businesses to support polling. Other states, including Assam, Karnataka, Nagaland, and Tripura, may see localised closures depending on polling arrangements and administrative decisions.
The Union Public Service Commission has announced the Engineering Services Examination (ESE) Mains 2026 schedule, with the written stage set for June 21, 2026. Candidates will face two discipline-specific descriptive papers, each worth 300 marks, in morning and afternoon shifts. This crucial stage tests core engineering knowledge for Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Electronics and Telecommunication
Applications are open at IIT Madras for B.S. programmes in Medical Sciences and Engineering and Chemistry for the 2026–2027 academic year. Admissions will be conducted through IAT-2026, with candidates required to register for the test before applying. The application window runs from April 6 to June 5, 2026. Eligibility includes Class XII qualifications, subject requirements
Delhi Jal Board is closing applications today for 100 Junior Engineer posts recruited through NITCON Limited on a contract basis. The vacancies cover Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical disciplines with a monthly salary of Rs 55,932. Eligible candidates must meet age and qualification criteria and apply online. The selection process includes a CBT scheduled for April
The National Testing Agency has flagged photograph mismatches for CUET UG 2026 applicants. Candidates with differing live images and identity proofs must undergo mandatory verification. This involves submitting an attested certificate and a recent passport-sized photograph. The deadline for online submission is April 10, 2026. A printed copy of the certificate is also required at
Bihar School Examination Board has opened Class 11 admissions for the 2026-28 academic session. The online registration starts April 8, 2026, on the OFSS portal. Students who passed Class 10 can apply for Science, Commerce, Arts, and Agriculture streams. Admissions are merit-based. A fee of Rs 350 is required.
The Maharashtra CET Cell has opened a brief correction window for MH DPN/PHN CET and Nursing CET 2026 applicants from April 7 to April 9. Candidates can edit key personal details in their forms. Officials stressed this is a one-time facility introduced to address recurring errors reported in previous admission cycles.
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Arunachal Pradesh Staff Selection Board is recruiting 984 Group C posts for IRB GD Constable. Applications are open until April 10, 2026, for Class 10 pass candidates. The selection involves a written test, physical tests, and a medical examination. Pay Level-3 salary awaits selected individuals. Don’t miss this uniformed services opportunity.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has launched official Instagram and Facebook accounts to provide students with real-time updates on major entrance exams like JEE, NEET, and CUET. This initiative aims to enhance communication accessibility and ensure candidates receive timely information on application forms, exam dates, admit cards, and results directly from the source.
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The US Department of Education said over 300 universities have revised or scaled back diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies. Changes include closing DEI offices, removing diversity statements from hiring, and altering admissions and scholarship criteria. Some institutions have also ended affinity programmes. The department said the shift reflects a move towards merit-based systems and
