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The Karnataka Examinations Authority has begun the choice selection process for medical and dental admissions. Candidates can select from four options on the official KEA website until September 2. Those accepting Choice 1 must pay fees between August 29 and September 3. All allotted candidates must report to their colleges by September 4. Participating institutions will operate on weekends and holidays to meet deadlines.

Punjab NEET UG counselling 2026 Round 1 allotment result has been released by BFUHS, Faridkot, with 2,410 seats assigned to candidates. Students can access the allotment PDF on the university’s official website and verify their allotted college, course, quota and category. Dayanand Medical College and Government Medical College Patiala remain among the preferred choices.

The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) has asked schools to facilitate APAAR ID creation for students of Classes 9 to 12 and record the IDs during registration and examination processes. The 12-digit digital identity will help preserve marksheets, transfer certificates and other academic records digitally. However, APAAR ID is not mandatory for current registration.

The Maharashtra CET Cell has released the MHT CET Pharmacy provisional merit list 2026 for BPharma and Pharma D admissions through the CAP process. Candidates can check their provisional merit status online using their application credentials. Those who spot discrepancies can raise grievances or seek corrections between August 28 and August 31, 2026, before the final merit list is issued.

PNB LBO Admit Card 2026: Punjab National Bank has released the PNB LBO Admit Card 2026 for its recruitment drive for 545 Local Bank Officer posts. The admit card was issued on August 28, while the written examination is scheduled for September 6, 2026. Candidates must be graduates with one year of work experience and meet the prescribed age and local language requirements. The selection process includes an online written test, screening, Local Language Proficiency Test and personal interview.

TIME’s 2026 list of the 100 Most Influential People in AI features nine Indian-origin figures working across technology, science, healthcare, law and policy. The list includes IBM CEO Arvind Krishna, Cognizant CEO Ravi Kumar S, Sarvam AI co-founder Vivek Raghavan, AI researcher Anima Anandkumar, Adalat AI co-founder Utkarsh Saxena, Suchi Saria, Meetali Jain, Arvind Raman and Sunny Gandhi. Their diverse work highlights how AI’s future extends beyond frontier models into healthcare, courts, enterprise, governance and scientific research.

Maharashtra BSc Nursing CAP 2026 registration has begun for candidates who qualified in MH-NURSING CET 2026. The admission process covers nursing colleges across government and private institutions in the state. Candidates must complete registration, fee payment and document submission within the prescribed deadlines. The article details CAP Round 1 and 2 schedules, merit lists, reservations and key admission requirements.

India’s skilling push has trained millions, yet the journey from education to employment remains fraught with obstacles. NITI Aayog’s Reimagining Skilling for Viksit Bharat@2047 identifies five critical barriers: inadequate information, limited access, affordability, weak learning models and fragmented governance. The report underscores why training alone cannot guarantee employability, career progression or sustainable livelihoods without deeper systemic reform.

The son of Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University Public Relations Officer Dr Nalini Ranjan was allegedly attacked by two neighbours in Dwarka on August 26. The university said Harshit Ranjan was assaulted with a sharp object following a confrontation over an alleged incident involving a pet dog. He was taken to Indira Gandhi Hospital for treatment. The university also alleged a delay in medical treatment and said police have recorded statements from both parties without registering an FIR so far.

NIT Rourkela placement 2025-26: NIT Rourkela recorded 1,340 placement offers and 364 six-month internship offers during its 2025-26 placement drive. The B.Tech programme achieved a 95.47 per cent placement rate, with the highest CTC reaching Rs 131 LPA, average CTC at Rs 15.33 LPA and median CTC at Rs 12.50 LPA. The institute also reported 258 summer internships, 374 participating recruiters and more than 83 students securing annual packages above Rs 30 LPA across various academic programmes.