Current Affairs

NSUI JMI Urges Reversal of Student Suspensions Over Admission Protests

NSUI at Jamia Millia Islamia demands the withdrawal of suspensions and campus bans on four students protesting alleged spot admission irregularities. The group calls for transparent dialogue and fair treatment.

Jadavpur University Faces Political Controversy Over Nationalism Claims

West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari’s remarks on nationalism at Jadavpur University sparked backlash from former faculty, highlighting the institution’s historic roots and current tensions.

Kejriwal Challenges BJP to Compare Punjab and Gujarat Schools

Arvind Kejriwal has challenged the BJP to jointly inspect 1,000 government schools each in Punjab and Gujarat to settle disputes over school quality amid recent controversies.

Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya Probes New Paper Leak

Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya in Chhattisgarh has requested a police investigation after another BSc Agriculture exam paper was allegedly leaked.

Maharashtra CET Cell Releases CAP Round 3 List for BArch and Pharmacy

Maharashtra CET Cell has announced the CAP round 3 seat allotment for BArchitecture and direct second year pharmacy courses. Students must report to colleges by August 29 to confirm admission.

WB NEET UG 2026 Counselling Begins with 10,085 Candidates Listed

West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee releases the provisional merit list for WB NEET UG 2026 round 1, with fees for private medical colleges reaching up to Rs 1 crore.

UPTET 2026 Results Announced with Over 80% Passing Paper 1

The Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET) 2026 results are out, showing 80.07% pass rate for Paper 1 and 71.85% for Paper 2. Candidates can check scores and download merit lists from the official site.

VIT Bhopal Launches International Cybersecurity Master’s Program

VIT Bhopal University and Italy’s POLIMI GSoM offer a new 12-month International Master’s in Cybersecurity Management. Applications close August 31, 2026.

NEET Aspirant Dies by Suicide in Kota Apartment

A 20-year-old NEET aspirant from Madhya Pradesh died by suicide in Kota, marking the eighth coaching student death this year. Authorities continue investigating the case.

IICT and Netflix Launch Scholarships for Creative Tech

IICT and Netflix offer scholarships covering up to 80% tuition for 100 students and professionals in animation, visual effects, gaming, and related fields.

UGC NET June 2026 Results and Final Answer Keys Released

The National Testing Agency will release the UGC NET June 2026 results and final answer keys this week for 84 subjects. Candidates can check their scorecards online once available.

GATE 2027 Registration Opens August 27 with New Robotics Paper

GATE 2027 registration starts August 27, with IIT Madras conducting the exam in February. New Robotics and Automation paper introduced along with updated syllabi.

AP EAMCET 2026 Final Seat Allotment Results Released

The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education has published the final seat allotment results for AP EAMCET 2026 engineering courses. Candidates must report to colleges by August 31 to confirm admission.

Visva Bharati Professor Files RTI Over Disciplinary Delays

A Visva Bharati professor has filed an RTI application seeking reports on unresolved disciplinary cases, highlighting alleged conflicts of interest and administrative delays at the university.

University of Southampton Delhi Plans 30 New Courses by 2035

The University of Southampton’s Delhi campus, India’s first global top 100 university campus, aims to expand with 30 new courses over the next decade, focusing on STEM, health, arts, and AI.

Gen Alpha Students Protest Poor School Conditions Across India

Young students from Rajasthan to Uttar Pradesh are protesting inadequate school infrastructure, teacher shortages, and unsafe facilities, demanding urgent government action.

Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 Merit List and Counselling Updates

Maharashtra releases NEET UG 2026 final merit list for MBBS and BDS admissions. MCC announces round 1 seat allotment for nearly 3,000 candidates, with round 2 schedule coming soon.

Ambedkar University September Drive for Vacant UG, PG Seats

Dr B R Ambedkar University Delhi will hold a special admission drive in September to fill vacant undergraduate and postgraduate seats, including for candidates who missed CUET.

Jadavpur University Probe Panel to Meet After VC Returns

Jadavpur University’s investigation panel is set to convene this week following the vice-chancellor’s return after injury amid recent campus violence involving student groups.

Parliament Panel Approves Report on NTA Reforms

A parliamentary committee has unanimously adopted a report on reforms for the National Testing Agency, resolving disputes over its statutory status after the NEET paper leak controversy.