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Exams for MHT CET in 2026 Exams start on March 24 the first two admission cards will be made available.
In keeping with the recently implemented two-attempt test pattern, the Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell will implement a significant change in MHT CET 2026 by providing applicants with two different admission cards for the first time. Candidates who choose to attend both sessions will get individual hall passes under the updated procedure. Along with the city slip notification, the first MHT CET admission card will be issued in advance and will be provisional.The MHT CET admit cards will be distributed electronically by the CET Cell at cetcell.mahacet.org. With their login information, the candidates will be able to download them. Candidates can consult IE Education for further information on the MHT CET curriculum, admit cards, and other topics.While the MHT CET for PCM and PCB groups will be held in several sessions throughout April and May, the CET 2026 timetable will begin on March 24. The purpose of introducing two attempts is to give pupils one more chance to raise their scores. Candidates who attend both sessions will be admitted based on their highest score. Candidates are required by usual protocol to provide a printed copy of their admission card to the exam location; entry without it will be denied. 3,81,629 students applied for the PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) group, whereas 7,60,981 candidates enrolled for the PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) group, according to data given by the CET Cell. In comparison to other years, the total number of registrants has increased significantly to 11.42 lakh this year.The data shows that PCM registrations have been steadily increasing, with a notable acceleration in 2026. 4,64,262 candidates signed up for the PCM group in 2025. 4,74,656 people registered on the first try this year alone—an increase of 10,394 applicants, or around 2.24 percent.
Published 21 Mar 2026 05:56 PM
Amar Chitra Katha, a cartoon that narrates India's scientific tale, meets IISc
The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru has used an ancient but cherished storytelling technique to preserve its history in a time of scrolling screens and diminishing attention spans. In partnership with Amar Chitra Katha, the institute has published a comic book that combines history, creativity, and patriotism into an approachable story for a younger audience.The concept of a comic book coming out of a scientific institution can seem strange at first. However, IISc's inspiration stems from its own history, which predates India's independence.The institute, which was established by Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata during British colonial authority, has served as a symbol of national development and scientific aspirations for more than a century. However, a large portion of this rich legacy is still unknown to the general population, particularly young adults and children. "The concept was straightforward," according to project participants. "How can we make the remarkable history of IISc interesting and approachable?" The solution took the shape of a comic, an art form that has exposed Indian generations to mythology, history, and culture for decades. The institute stated that it felt like a natural fit to collaborate with Amar Chitra Katha, a well-known brand known for its vivid storytelling. It added that IISc's Office of Communications started the partnership, and the Amar Chitra Katha team quickly joined in, realizing how important it is to tell the story of Indian science in a compelling way.The comic chronicles IISc's development from its inception to its rise to prominence as a worldwide hub for innovation and research. The Mysore royal family provided significant support for Tata's innovative plan to establish a scientific institution for India. The story then shifts to 1911, the year IISc began welcomed students.
Published 17 Mar 2026 05:49 PM
Knowledge Nugget International Maritime Laws: An Overview of UNCLOS, SOLAS, and MARPOL
On March 4, the Iranian cruiser IRIS Dena was torpedoed by a US submarine outside Sri Lanka's territorial limits. The ship was returning from its participation in MILAN-2026, a multilateral naval exercise organized by the Indian Navy, and the International Fleet Review. Understanding important maritime laws and agreements becomes crucial in this situation.In order to support the preservation and sustainable use of marine ecosystems, a number of international treaties and conventions have been developed to regulate maritime zones and prevent and control marine pollution.1. UNCLOS is an all-encompassing international law that establishes the general guidelines for acceptable conduct on the usage of seas and oceans worldwide. In addition to addressing topics like sovereignty, passage rights, and rights of exclusive economic usage, it outlines the obligations and rights of nations with regard to operations in the oceans. UNCLOS is responsible for the demarcation of EEZs and territorial waters. 2. According to UNCLOS, the territorial sea (TS) is a region that extends up to 12 nautical miles from the base of a nation's shore. Over the waters included in the TS, a state has complete sovereignty.3. A nation's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) is defined by the UNCLOS as extending from the baseline of its coast to 200 nautical miles (about 370 kilometers) into the sea. Within its EEZ, a country has exclusive rights to both living and non-living resources in the oceans and on the seafloor.4. The general guidelines for fair access to and use of ocean resources, as well as the preservation and conservation of marine ecology and biodiversity, are established by UNCLOS. However, it doesn't outline how these goals must be met. The High Seas Treaty is relevant in this situation.
Published 09 Mar 2026 05:53 PM
Reduction doesn't affect competence, candidates are licensed MBBS practitioners, the government argues in support of the NEET-PG negative cut-off.
On Monday, the Supreme Court announced that it would investigate the potential impact on postgraduate medical education standards of the significant decline in the qualifying percentile for NEET-PG 2025.Since cut-offs were dropped to zero percentile and negative marks, around one lakh students are now eligible for NEET PG counseling. After the qualifying cut-off was lowered, up to 95,913 more candidates were eligible for NEET PG 2025 counseling, the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) told the Supreme Court of India. Earlier, on February 4, a bench of justices P S Narasimha and Alok Aradhe sent a notice to the Center requesting that it submit an affidavit outlining the rationale for the cut-offs. The examination body documented comprehensive category-by-category data explaining the effects of the updated percentile criteria in its response to the Public Interest Litigation contesting the notice dated January 13, 2026. The body claimed that the modification had significantly increased the number of qualified applicants for the continuing counseling process.
Published 23 Feb 2026 06:01 PM
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Medication shortages and stigma are two nightmares that narcolepsy patients must endure.
The FDA announced a nationwide Adderall shortage more than a year ago, and people other than ADHD patients are being impacted. The same medicine is frequently used to treat patients with narcolepsy, a much rarer disorder.Her doctor wrote a prescription for Adderall, the name-brand equivalent of the amphetamine-based drug used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.It was successful. Now 28 years old, Shand felt energized for the first time in years. She was no longer having trouble at work, napping in secret, or putting down coffee to make her body stay alert. She experienced hope.However, by 2022, pharmacies nationwide were unable to fill her prescription due to an Adderall shortage. Doctors were rushing to fulfill the requirements of Shand and innumerable other patients throughout the nation who were being turned away and forced to piece together a new, frequently ineffective treatment plan.Every month, patients struggle to receive the medication they require to live a normal life, navigating a maze of complex logistics and uncertainty. The negative effects on individuals with ADHD have been the main topic of media coverage of the shortage, including the letter from the House Democrats. However, the consequences can be considerably more severe for those like Shand who suffer from sleep difficulties. Without medicine, simple actions like driving become hazardous or unfeasible. Abrupt onset of sleep and in rare cases even paralysis can jeopardize performance at work and at school. Social lives and hobbies can often fade into obscurity. Shand remarked, "Adderall gave me my life back." "It's like riding a roller coaster and then desperately wanting to get off of it."
Applications are being accepted for the MSc in Cognitive and Brain Sciences program at IIT Gandhinagar.
"IIT Gandhinagar MSc Program: To select candidates for the MSc in Cognitive Science, an online written exam will be used, followed by an offline personal interview.Applications are being accepted for the master's program in cognitive science at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Gandhinagar. Interested parties must register online in order to take the entrance exam. To create a shortlist of candidates for interviews, a written test will be administered online. There will be no online interviews. The IIT Gandhinagar Cognitive and Brain Science program application forms can be accessed at admissions.iitgn.ac.in/pgadmission. IIT Gandhinagar has established a cutting-edge Department of Cognitive and Brain Sciences to carry out top-notch research in the cognitive sciences, according to an institute statement. Being the first IIT to launch an MSc in cognitive science in 2013 and a PhD program in cognitive science in 2010, it has led the way in the field of cognitive science."
The schedule for the ICSI CS Executive and Professional exams
"The application process for admission to the engineering, medical, and pharmacy programs will start in January 2024 with a number of national and state-level undergraduate entrance exams. The CUET PG application window opened on December 26, 2023, but JEE Main registration is already closed and the exams for the first session are scheduled to start on January 24. This is a list of exams along with the dates of the exams and the start and end of registration."
NEET UG: The Supreme Court dismisses an appeal against a petition to cancel the exam.
"The application process for admission to the engineering, medical, and pharmacy programs will start in January 2024 with a number of national and state-level undergraduate entrance exams. The CUET PG application window opened on December 26, 2023, but JEE Main registration is already closed and the exams for the first session are scheduled to start on January 24. This is a list of exams along with the dates of the exams and the start and end of registration."
Guidelines for the January 2024 practical test for CBSE Classes 10 and 12 have been announced.
"Exams are scheduled to start the first week of January 2024, and the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is getting ready to administer the practical exams for Classes 10 and 12 for the term 2023–24. School principals and teachers are expected to adhere to a thorough set of criteria published by CBSE ahead of these board practical tests.Answer books received on time: Before the day set aside for the practical exam, schools must make sure that a sufficient quantity of practical answer books are received on time. Notifying stakeholders: Parents and students must be informed by their schools about the format, timetable, and any special requirements related to the practical exams."
JEE Main 2024 exam: How to prepare and study for a rank of one
"Aspiring engineers can apply to prominent engineering institutes in India by passing the very competitive Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main. The National Testing Authority (NTA) is responsible for organizing the Joint Entrance Examination. The dates of the 2024 JEE Main test are set for January 24, 2024, and February 1, 2024. The study plan and preparation technique that Ramesh Batlish, Managing Partner & Head, FIITJEE Noida/G Noida Center, has put together is listed below.Create and adhere to a daily study plan that includes all three subjects. Don't skip any subjects or devote too much time to just one. Read the theory section first, followed by the practice problems. This facilitates a better understanding of concepts. If you are having trouble solving a problem, go over the theory several times until you understand the subject matter. Don't neglect any subject you believe is unimportant for the test. In JEE, questions can come from any section of the syllabus. If you are uninterested in any subject, finish the simpler chapters first and work through the problems to build up your confidence before moving on to the more challenging ones. You can study effectively for extended periods of time without losing focus. Take brief rest intervals."
CAT 2023 Topper: A child from Kolkata achieves a 99.99 percentile and dreams of being an entrepreneur
"According to a 20-year-old kid from Kolkata who is presently enrolled in the last year of St. Xavier's College's BA (Hons) Economics program, consistency and maintaining composure are the keys to aceing the CAT.I'm excited about MBA. IIMs are the perfect location for me to fulfill my dream of becoming an entrepreneur, Rachit told indianexpress.com. Dhanania is a final-year student at St. Xavier's College in Kolkata, where she is pursuing a BA (Hons) in Economics. It was his first attempt at CAT 2023. ""IIM Ahmedabad has been my ideal college because of its excellent faculty, plentiful internship and career placement opportunities, and superb campus and surroundings. However, he added, ""I will still be happy to get a seat in any of the 21 IIMs if I don't get into either of the top three IIMs."""
Delhi schools are closed for winter break until January 12 for kids in Class 5.
Schools in Delhi, Punjab, and Lucknow will be closed for the next few days due to the recent cold snap in North India. The decision to extend winter vacation was made because student safety has become the top priority due to the sharp drop in temperatures.Minister of Education Atishi said on Sunday that Delhi's government and private schools will be closed for pupils in Nursery through Class 5 until January 12 due to the current chilly weather. Minister of Education Atishi said on Sunday that Delhi's government and private schools will be closed for pupils in Nursery through Class 5 until January 12 due to the current chilly weather.Additionally, from January 8 to January 14, all schools in Punjab are to remain closed, per government orders. Schools in Noida and Greater Noida are instructed to stay closed for Class 8 students till January 14, 2024.
Order to extend Delhi schools winter break to January 10th revoked. This is the reason
The prior order was "mistakenly" issued, according to the Delhi Department of Education, and a judgment on the subject will be made on Sunday.Shortly after extending the holiday to January 10, the Delhi administration on Saturday reversed an order extending winter vacation in the nation's capital. According to news agency ANI, the Delhi department of education confirmed that the previous order was "mistakenly" issued and that a decision will be made on the case on Sunday morning. The Delhi government claimed an intense cold wave and a yellow signal issued by the IMD as reasons for the extension, which has since been turned back. "An order to extend the winter break was issued improperly. The order was revoked immediately. The Delhi administration on Saturday revoked an order extending winter vacation in the national capital's schools, just hours after it was extended until January 10. The Delhi Department of Education explained that the previous order was given "mistakenly" and that a judgment on the subject will be made on Sunday morning, according to news agency ANI.The Delhi Directorate of Education noted that directives for winter holiday may be issued in due time. "Order No.DE.23(3)/Sch.Br./2024/18, dated January 6, 2024, regarding the extension of Winter Vacation, is withdrawn with immediate effect." "Additional orders in this regard may be issued in due course," the modified order stated. In a prior decree, the Delhi government extended the winter break in all government-aided and unaided recognized private schools in the national capital territory (NCT) until January 10 due to "extreme cold waves and IMD's yellow alert".
Winter break is announced in Rajasthan, Jharkhand, and Haryana.
"The chief minister of Haryana has declared a 15-day winter holiday, starting on January 1, 2024, and ending on January 15, 2024.Several Indian states have ordered government and private schools to cancel in-person classes for winter break as winter draws near. The chief minister of Haryana has declared a 15-day winter break, starting on January 1, 2024, and ending on January 15, 2024. Regarding the aforementioned topic, you are notified that the state's government and private schools will be closed from January 1, 2024, to January 15, 2024, for winter vacation. On Tuesday, January 16, 2024, schools will reopen, the CMO announced on its official 'X' account."
Four new scholarships for law and chemistry students will be established by BHU.
"Four new scholarships are being established by Banaras Hindu University (BHU) for its law and chemistry students. These scholarships, which will begin to be awarded in the academic year 2024–2025, are being established since the institution has been given a donation of Rs 20 lakh under the Pratidana project. Madan Mohan Kayastha and his spouse Santosh Kayastha have contributed this amount in remembrance of their parents. Mr. Kayastha graduated with his M.Tech. in Industrial Chemistry in 1951 from Banaras Hindu University. Established in honor of Sh. Madan Mohan Kayastha's parents, the Sita Ram and Ajudhia Devi Scholarships will be given to one female first-year B.Sc. (Hons) Chemistry student and one first-year M.Sc. (Chemistry) student at the Institute of Science. As a memorial to Mrs. Santosh Kayastha's parents, the Bhagwati and Mulk Raj Mahajan Scholarships have been established (Mahajan). A female first-year BA (LLB) Hons student and a second-year LLM student will each receive a scholarship."
In 2023, Meesho plans to resume hiring on campuses and hire 150 candidates.
Meesho, an online retailer that stopped hiring on campuses in 2022, reported that it had hired 150 people in 2023. In 2024, the business supported by SoftBank plans to hire more young workers, it said."Meesho put a halt to campus hiring in 2022 because its main goal was profitable expansion. Without adding more employees, the company's primary goal was to become profitable, Chief HR Ashish Kumar Singh told Livemint.Meesho is hiring in the following areas: business, finance growth, consumer experience, analytics, monetization, technology and product, and human resources.Salary packages for non-tech positions like strategy and operations have increased compared to the previous year, the company stated. In search of campus hiring opportunities, the e-commerce platform traveled to the following locations: Indian Institute of Science (IISC), Indian Institute of Information Technology (III) Allahabad, BITS Pilani, Indian Institute of Management (IIMs)-Lucknow and Kozhikode, National Institutes of Technology-Delhi, Bhopal, Surat, Calicut, Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), and Management Development Institute (MDI). All of these locations were visited by the e-commerce platform.According to the e-commerce startup, Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Allahabad and IIT BHU are the campuses with the highest number of hirings. Meesho announces first profit in July and plans to go public in 12–18 months. Meesho hired 150 students in total in 2021 for both tech and non-tech positions. Meesho just added IIIT Bangalore, IIIT Lucknow, IIIT Jabalpur, and IIIT Kota to its roster of institutes for campus recruiting. The online retailer announced in December 2023 that it had posted consolidated profit after taxes for the second quarter that ended in September 2023, making it the first unicorn in e-The company put the rise in sales down to a number of factors, including a rise in the number of shopping apps downloaded in India in 2022 and 2023, an increase in the frequency of transactions for current clients, a diversification of the product line, and an emphasis on enhancing revenue generation through different value-added seller services.
Rural startups want greater access to capital, better infrastructure, and an enhanced supply chain.
From streamlined supply chains to subsidies, better infrastructure, and easy access to funding, rural companies are putting up a strong fight for new programs designed to boost research and innovationStartups operating in different sectors, particularly in smaller towns and villages, said that as the Lok Sabha elections and the Budget approach, they anticipate the government will examine a number of teething problems, even though their "overall performance has improved owing to various policy changes in the past couple of years.""A number of challenges, including obsolete machinery, inefficient supply chains, inadequate infrastructure, and limited financing availability, confront India's food processing business. Pardeep Kumar Yadav, the founder of Krini Spices, told PTI, "We expect the government to help us connect with global supply chains so we can export our products to international markets."Startups operating in different sectors, particularly in smaller towns and villages, said that as the Lok Sabha elections and the Budget approach, they anticipate the government will examine a number of teething problems, even though their "overall performance has improved owing to various policy changes in the past couple of years".
Prerna Korla becomes a Director of Communications for Asia Pacific at Mastercard.
Prerna Korla is a new Director of Communications for Asia Pacific at Mastercard. With over 15 years of significant experience, Prerna is a communication and PR specialist who has worked with leading Indian and international B2B and B2C brands. Prerna spent more than two years as Manager, Senior Communications at Microsoft before joining Mastercard.She was the Uber South Asia and India Consumer Communications Lead. Prerna has also collaborated with a number of PR companies, such as Edelman and MSL Group India. Prerna Korla has been appointed by Mastercard India as the director of communications for Asia Pacific. She leaves Microsoft after working there for two years as a senior communications manager. Korla updated her LinkedIn post on this development. Korla was the head of customer communications for a brief period of time at Uber before.
How HRtech Startup Erekrut Is Revolutionizing Employers Hiring and Employee Job Search Processes
Since the start of the Covid-19 outbreak, hiring has been erratic. The alternatives available to recruiters have changed over time, ranging from totally remote, tech-driven interviews to in-person meetings brought on by the present back-to-office demands. Job seekers have also witnessed seismic shifts, with tech giants facing broad cuts and the "Great Resignation" giving way to enormous layoffs. Nevertheless, it's still difficult to get qualified applicants through the door, even in this unstable labor market. As a result, businesses and recruiting managers seek to create a talent pipeline that is both efficient and affordable, as well as future-proof recruitment. There are numerous elements to a successful talent hunt, such as finding the ideal candidate, creating a memorable application process, and providing individualized growth plans. Additionally, hiring must be quick and scalable in order to avoid losing out on top talent, income, and credibility for the business. To keep ahead of the curve, nothing really works better than quickly identifying the top candidates for open positions and automating processes. However, in 2019 Amity University fashion student Ajay Goyal witnessed the other side of the story while working as a volunteer for the university's campus-to-corporate program. It was obvious at the time that traditional hiring would need to be fixed because of its drawn-out processes, slow candidate responses, and general impersonal approach that failed to draw in or accommodate outstanding talent. Ajay, being one to let things slide, went to his father, Dr. Ravinder Goyal, who was a professional with almost thirty years of expertise in vocational training and placement.
Tamil Nadu schools and institutions have been given a holiday due to the severe rainfall.
On January 8, holidays have been proclaimed in the districts of Cuddalore, Villupuram, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Vellore, Ranipet, Tiruvannamalai, Tiruvarur, Kallakurichi, and Chengalpattu.On January 8, a holiday was proclaimed for schools and institutions in several districts of Tamil Nadu, including Cuddalore, Villupuram, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Vellore, Ranipet, Tiruvannamalai, Tiruvarur, Kallakurichi, and Chengalpattu, because of severe rains.On January 8, 2023, Mayiladuthurai District Collector A.P. Mahabharathi issued a holiday for the district's colleges and schools. Johny Tom Varghese, the district collector of Nagapattinam, announced a holiday for colleges and schools in the taluks of Kilvelur and Nagapattinam. Nonetheless, schools in the taluks of Thirukuvalai and Vedaranyam will continue to operate. From 8.30 a.m. on January 7 to 5.30 a.m. on January 8, 16.7 cm of rain fell in Nagapattinam. The locations with the most rainfall were Karaikal (12.2 cm), Puducherry (9.6 cm), Cuddalore (9.3 cm), and Ennore (9.2 cm).
