Princeton University will not alter its grading framework despite a significant rise in top marks, with 66.7% of grades in the A range during the 2024-2025 academic year. Dean Michael Gordin stated that discussions at peer institutions are for them to manage. The university previously rescinded grade caps in 2014 due to student stress and competition.
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is expected to release the CTET Answer Key 2026 soon on ctet.nic.in. Candidates will be able to download it using their roll number and date of birth and raise objections by paying Rs 1,000 per question. The final answer key and result will be issued after review. Over 2.5 million candidates appeared for the exam held on February 7 and 8 for teaching eligibility.
Harvard Divinity School is exploring its own Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) program due to significant hospital budget cuts in Boston reducing training opportunities. Students, facing dwindling placements, petitioned the school for institutional action. This move aims to stabilize chaplaincy training and affirm HDS's leadership in spiritual care education amidst healthcare financial pressures.
The U.S. Department of Education issued an interpretive rule to reduce barriers for new accrediting agencies seeking federal recognition. This move aims to increase competition and accountability in higher education oversight, clarifying existing regulations and establishing faster review timelines. The reforms are part of a broader initiative to modernize accreditation and focus on student outcomes.
Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU) has announced results for multiple UG, PG, and doctoral courses on February 27, 2026. Students of BA, BSc, BTech, BEd, BCA, PG Diploma, and PhD programmes can check their results online using roll numbers. Result PDFs with subject-wise scores are available on the official website, ensuring easy and secure access for students.
The National Testing Agency has released the CUET PG 2026 city intimation slip, informing candidates of their exam city. This slip, available on exams.nta.nic.in, is crucial for travel planning as the Computer Based Test for 157 subjects is scheduled from March 6th to 27th, 2026. Remember, this is not the admit card, which will be issued later.
The NTA will close the reopened CUET-UG 2026 application window today, February 26, at 11:50 PM. The special registration opportunity was provided after multiple deadline extensions due to student requests. The exam is scheduled in CBT mode from May 11 to May 31, 2026. Candidates must complete registration carefully, as no further correction facility will be available.
IIT Guwahati has opened the objection window for the GATE 2026 provisional answer key. Candidates can raise objections on the GOAPS portal until February 28, 2026. A fee of Rs 500 per question is applicable. The GATE 2026 scorecard will be available for download from March 27, 2026. The GATE score is crucial for admissions and PSU recruitment.
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has opened the KCET 2026 correction window until March 30, 2026, allowing candidates to edit submitted application details. Special attention is given to SC candidates under internal reservation, who must ensure their caste certificate and RD number are correctly entered to secure eligibility for reserved category seat allotment.
IIT Bombay has released the provisional answer key and response sheet for the IIT JAM 2026 exam. Candidates can access these on the official website, jam2026.iitb.ac.in, using their login credentials. The window to raise objections against the provisional key is open until February 27, 2026. Results are expected on March 20, 2026.
The UPSC will close the registration window for CSE and IFS 2026 at 6 PM today, urging aspirants to apply without delay. The recruitment drive seeks to fill 933 vacancies through a common preliminary exam on May 24, followed by Mains in August. Graduates aged 21–32 can apply online, subject to prescribed fees and eligibility norms.
The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations, Kerala, has reopened the KEAM 2026 fee payment window until February 25, 2026, 5 PM, offering a final chance to candidates who submitted applications but did not pay the fee. The facility is only for incomplete applications, not fresh registrations. KEAM 2026 exams are scheduled for April.
The Board of Secondary Education, Andhra Pradesh is likely to release the AP SSC Hall Ticket 2026 soon on bse.ap.gov.in. The Class 10 exams will run from March 16 to April 1, 2026, in a single morning shift. Past trends suggest admit cards are usually issued 10–15 days before exams, indicating a possible early March release.
A lawsuit by the Trump administration against Harvard University over admissions data transparency has drawn attention, but experts told CNBC that the bigger takeaway for students is rising competition and a stronger focus on academic merit. With race-conscious admissions discontinued and standardized tests returning, Ivy League acceptance rates remain extremely low, reinforcing the need for rigorous academics, strong scores, and focused profiles for future applicants.
Raja Mahendra Pratap Singh University has released postgraduate results for the 2025–26 session, including Semester-III M.A. scores in key humanities subjects and Semester-I results under the Samarth system. Published between February 19 and 21, 2026, the results are available online. Students can access and download their marksheets through the “Result Declared” section on the official portal.
The SSC CHSL 2025 result is expected to be released soon on the official SSC website, ssc.gov.in. Conducted from November 12 to November 30, the exam attracted over 30 lakh candidates competing for 3,131 government vacancies. Successful candidates will move to skill or typing tests, where final selection will depend on overall performance across stages.
Vermont's latest education report card reveals a worrying trend: a majority of students are performing below proficiency in math and English. Graduation rates have also seen a significant decline. These findings are fueling a heated debate over education reforms, with Governor Scott advocating for major changes while education leaders urge a focus on student needs over political agendas.