NTA has implemented stricter exam integrity protocols following 2024 paper leak controversy. NEET UG 2026 conducted in pen-and-paper mode. Results and counselling via MCC at mcc.nic.in. Check official NEET portal for cut-offs once declared.
JEE 2026
JEE Main Session 1 Complete — Advanced Results Awaited
JEE Main Session 1 2026 concluded. JEE Advanced 2026 conducted in May 2026. IIT seat allotment via JoSAA counselling. New IIT campuses added — check josaa.nic.in for latest seat matrix and opening/closing ranks.
UGC / NEP 2020
UGC Implements 4-Year UG Programme Across Universities
NEP 2020's 4-year undergraduate programme (FYUP) now mandatory across central universities. Students can exit after 1 year (Certificate), 2 years (Diploma), 3 years (Degree), or 4 years (Honours/Research). Multiple entry-exit system live from 2024-25 batch.
CAT 2026
CAT 2026 — November 29 · IIM Indore
CAT 2026 to be conducted by IIM Indore on November 29, 2026. Registration expected August 1–September 20, 2026 at iimcat.ac.in. 68 questions, 120 minutes, 3 sections. IIM A/B/C require 99+ percentile. Full CAT guide →
CBSE confirmed single annual board exam pattern for 2025-26 academic year. Competency-based questions now constitute 50% of paper. CBSE has also updated passing criteria — minimum 33% in each subject. Results at cbseresults.nic.in.
NTA Reforms
NTA Restructured After 2024 Controversy — New Oversight
National Testing Agency underwent major reforms in 2025. New Director General appointed. Independent oversight committee established. Exam centres reduced and biometric verification made mandatory. CUET, NEET, JEE all under new security protocols.
Scholarships
PM Scholarship, NSP & State Scholarships — Apply Now
National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) open for applications. PM Scholarship Scheme for wards of defence personnel. NSP covers pre-matric, post-matric and merit-cum-means scholarships. State portals also open — check your state education department website.
CUET UG 2026
CUET UG 2026 — Central University Admissions
CUET UG 2026 is the mandatory entrance for all 45 central universities including DU, JNU, BHU. Computer-based test. Replaces individual university entrance exams. Register at cuet.samarth.ac.in. Key for DU admission — no more class 12 merit-only seats at DU.