The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) has declared the UP Board 2026 results for High School and Intermediate exams. The merit list highlights standout toppers, with Shikha Verma leading the Intermediate stream and Kashish Verma topping Class 10. The board also released pass details and resources for students to check marksheets and rankings.
India’s Consulate General in Toronto expressed deep anguish after a 20-year-old Indian doctoral student was shot dead near the University of Toronto Scarborough on Tuesday, local time. Toronto Police said officers responded to reports of a shooting in the Highland Creek Trail and Old Kingston Road area, where the student was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Delhi’s Assembly will hold its 2024-25 Budget session from Feb 15 to 20, with Finance Minister Atishi presenting the budget on Feb 16. The session will proceed after seeking Lt Governor’s approval and is expected to center on health and education, including expanding healthcare infrastructure, reducing neonatal mortality, and improving institutional deliveries while pushing to complete existing projects.
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.
Indian students are increasingly choosing Ireland for higher education, with interest surging 38% in 2024 despite a global decline in outbound student mobility. The number has risen from about 700 to more than 9,000 over the past decade. The trend is driven by Ireland’s reputation for safety, stable education, strong STEM offerings, and post-study work options, spreading beyond metros to smaller Indian cities.
IELTS is set to complete its shift to fully computer based testing by mid 2026, with traditional paper exams phased out in stages. The change aims to meet demand for faster results and more flexible booking in key markets such as India. Test takers are expected to see quicker scores and be able to retake only one section instead of repeating the entire test.
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ETS says the GRE will be redesigned to be shorter and more convenient for test-takers, without sacrificing score validity. The company says the existing score scales remain consistent and section-level adaptability continues to work the same way, aiming to deliver a smoother experience while preserving how results are measured.
IIT Kanpur kicked off its 2025-26 placement season with a record 672 job offers on Day 1, up 16% from last year. Of 627 students who secured offers, the biggest driver was a 27% rise in pre-placement offers, reaching 253. Nine students also bagged international offers, signaling strong demand.
UAE universities will restart in-person classes on April 20, 2026, following campus readiness and safety checks. The decision follows the reopening of schools and nurseries, while authorities say some private institutions could keep hybrid classes if required. Universities are urged to follow regulations and be ready to switch learning modes as regional conditions evolve.
Tamil Nadu’s Directorate of Government Examinations is expected to announce the SSLC (Class 10) results for 2026 soon. While the exact release date is still unconfirmed, early May is anticipated, mirroring last year’s May 16 declaration. The results will likely be shared via a press conference and will include pass percentages and performance highlights for students.
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West Bengal Board of Primary Education has released TET 2023 results for Class 1 to 5 teacher recruitment. Out of 2.73 lakh candidates who appeared for the exam held in December 2023, fewer than 7,000 qualified—just 2.47 percent. With 13,421 posts up for filling, the board has decided to investigate why the qualification rate was so low.
GMAC is rolling out the GMAT Focus Edition, a revamped version of the traditional GMAT. The update does away with the Analytical Writing Assessment (AWA) section, and swaps in a new Data Insights section. For applicants, this means adjusting prep strategies and practicing different question types ahead of business school applications.
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.
Uttar Pradesh Board exams begin on February 18 for High School and Intermediate, with over 50 lakh students and more than 8,000 exam centres under UPMSP. Exams will use OMR sheets featuring pre-printed student details, while a counter-foil system is designed to boost transparency. Students arriving without admit cards may be allowed provisionally.
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CBSE has urged Class 10 and 12 students and parents to disregard social media rumours about question paper leaks ahead of the upcoming board exams. With over 46 lakh students set to take the tests, the board cautioned that fake news is designed to mislead and can create unnecessary stress, urging everyone to rely on official updates only.
Education New Zealand has discontinued the New Zealand Excellence Awards for Indian students, bringing an end to a scholarship that funded study at globally ranked universities. The program focused on practical skills and employability for Indian citizens, but it will not run in the current or even the next financial year—leaving prospective applicants scrambling for alternatives.
Reliance Industries Executive Director Anant Ambani has launched Vantara University in Jamnagar, Gujarat, focused on global wildlife conservation and veterinary sciences. The initiative targets a major worldwide shortage of specialized expertise by combining research, training, and on-ground conservation. Backed by Reliance’s long-term commitment, it positions wildlife science education as a direct investment in planetary well-being.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 answer key on jeemain.nta.nic.in. After reviewing candidate objections, nine questions were dropped. Students who attempted those questions will receive full marks, and results are expected shortly. Final scores will be calculated using the updated key.
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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.
Canadian universities say they are extending relief to international students affected by the Middle East conflict. Schools including the University of Victoria, Queen’s, Carleton, and McGill are offering exam deferrals, longer tuition deadlines, additional financial assistance, and expanded mental health services to help students stay on track during disruption.
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