CBSE Class 10, 12 Board Exam Dates 2026: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the dates for the Class 10 and 12 board exams 2026, starting in mid-February. Approximately 26.60 lakh Class 10 students and 20 lakh Class 12 students will participate. Results are expected in April and May, respectively.
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The Vellore Institute of Technology has extended the VITEEE 2025 registration deadline to April 7. The exam will take place from April 21 to 27 across India and internationally. It will last 2 hours and 30 minutes, feature 125 multiple-choice questions. Candidates can apply online by filling out the form, making the payment, and uploading the required documents.
The CISCE is expected to announce the ICSE Class 10 and ISC Class 12 results for 2025 between May 6 and May 15, following historical trends. Exams concluded in March and April, and result processing is underway. Students can access their scorecards via the official website. The minimum passing marks are 33% for ICSE and 40% for ISC.
The Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Tripura, has extended the admission deadline for round 3 of the NEET PG 2024 counselling process. Candidates can now apply until February 15, 2025, through dme.tripura.gov.in. The stray vacancy round will require fresh choices, and only candidates without existing seats can participate. Applicants failing to join an allotted seat in the stray vacancy round face a one-year NEET PG exam ban.
The Bihar School Examination Board announced Class 12 results with Ankita Kumari and Shakib Shah topping the Arts stream at 94.6%. The overall pass percentage is 86.50%, with girls outperforming boys. The Bihar government will reward toppers with cash prizes and laptops. This year's success highlights the importance of Arts education in Bihar.
Columbia University has disciplined students for occupying a campus building during pro-Palestinian protests, imposing suspensions, expulsions, and degree revocations. Meanwhile, U.S. immigration agents arrested Palestinian graduate student Mahmoud Khalil, part of Trump's crackdown on anti-Israel activists. The administration also withdrew $400 million in federal funding from Columbia over alleged inaction against antisemitism, escalating campus tensions.
The CBSE Class 12 Mathematics exam on March 8, 2025, was deemed moderate but lengthy, challenging students with time management. While Sets varied in difficulty, overall the paper tested deep conceptual understanding. Application-based questions were particularly tricky, and responses were mixed among students and experts.
The Allahabad High Court instructed the Aligarh Muslim University registrar to avoid ambiguity in future job advertisements for lecturer positions. The court ruled on a case where candidates with an M.Sc. in Industrial Chemistry wanted to be considered for a Lecturer (Chemistry) post. The court emphasized the need for clear and specific qualifications to ensure fair participation.
Proposed federal budget cuts could make U.S. higher education even more expensive, threatening scholarships, student loan programs, and university endowments. Republican lawmakers are considering taxing scholarships, dismantling loan repayment plans, and increasing levies on endowments. If enacted, these measures could make college less accessible, deepening financial strain on students and widening the gap between rich and poor.
Bank of Baroda has extended the last date to apply for Specialist Officer Recruitment 2025 till March 21, 2025. With 518 vacancies available, eligible candidates can apply through the official website. The recruitment process includes multiple stages: an online test, psychometric test, group discussion, and personal interview. The application fees vary by category, with general and OBC candidates paying Rs 600, while SC, ST, PwD, and women candidates pay Rs 100.
The Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSHSEB) has released the admit cards for the Gujarat Common Entrance Test (GUJCET) 2025. Candidates who have registered for the exam can download their hall tickets from the official website, gujcet.gseb.org. The GUJCET 2025 exam is mandatory for Class 12 Science students seeking admission to engineering, pharmacy, and diploma courses in Gujarat.