Foreign universities are revamping recruitment strategies as Indian student interest appears to cool. With traditional appeal losing steam, institutions are leaning on aggressive outreach, new partnerships, and sharper messaging to stand out in a crowded global education market, amid changing costs, visa realities, and shifting preferences among applicants.
The NTA has issued a CUET-UG 2026 advisory outlining what candidates can wear and carry for the computer-based exam. Light-coloured clothing and normal footwear are recommended, while transparent water bottles and certain articles of faith such as religious threads are permitted. Early frisking will be conducted, so candidates should follow the guidelines to avoid last-minute issues.
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After complaints that many CUET-UG 2026 candidates were assigned exam centres hundreds of kilometres away, the NTA has opened a correction window. Students can update their exam state, date and shift on a first-come, first-served basis until May 7 at 11:50 PM. Eligible candidates should act quickly to secure a better slot.
Delhi Police have busted a doctor-led NEET scam in Delhi NCR, arresting four people including a doctor for allegedly extorting Rs 20-30 lakh from parents by promising guaranteed MBBS admissions. Eighteen aspirants were rescued after being lured with “important exam questions.” The crackdown began after a tip-off from Surat and targeted a sophisticated fraud network ahead of NEET-UG 2026.
The National Testing Agency released the CUET UG 2026 admit card on May 5, available for download at cuet.nta.nic.in. The exam will be held from May 11 to May 31. Candidates must carry a printed admit card along with a valid photo ID. If you face any login or download issues, NTA’s helpdesk support is available.
NTA has released the CUET UG 2026 advance exam city intimation slip, published on April 29. Candidates can use it to check their test location and plan travel for the exam window from May 11 to May 31. However, it is not the admit card—official admit cards with complete details will be released later.
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South Korea’s Ministry of Education has rolled out a permanent online promotion hub along with live admission webinars to draw more international students. The platform consolidates details on universities, scholarships, visas, and post-study employment, shifting outreach away from temporary fairs toward a continuous system connecting students and institutions year round.
Jawaharlal Nehru University will introduce a five per cent supernumerary quota for children of its teaching and non-teaching staff. The quota will apply across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes from the next academic session starting in 2026-27. JNU says it will add seats specifically for this purpose while keeping the existing seat matrix unchanged.
For the first time in 80 years, more Indians than Americans are writing the GRE, making India the world’s largest GRE market. GRE scores are accepted by 100 Indian higher education institutions, including business schools, and can also support applications beyond India. The shift signals expanding student demand for global-standard admissions through GRE-based pathways.
The NTA has issued an advisory for CUET UG 2026 applicants facing a photograph mismatch on their application. Candidates who used a non-Aadhaar ID must complete identity verification by uploading an attested school or college certificate or a document from a Gazetted Officer, MLA, or MP. The verification window remains open until April 10, 2026, 10 PM.
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Yale University will reinstate standardized test score requirements for undergraduate admissions starting fall 2025, reversing its pandemic-era test-optional approach. Yale becomes the second Ivy League school to take this step after Dartmouth. The twist: applicants can submit AP or IB exam scores in place of ACT or SAT results, reshaping how students can demonstrate readiness.
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