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NTA has declared the SWAYAM January 2026 Semester Exam results for candidates who appeared in hybrid-mode examinations. A total of 3,053 candidates appeared across 69 papers. Candidates can access and download their scorecards from the official portal using their application number and password. The article also explains the steps to check results and highlights important instructions.

IIT Bombay ePG Diploma 2026: IIT Bombay has launched an e-Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence through its Educational Outreach initiative. The programme covers computer science, artificial intelligence and machine learning, including Generative AI, LLMs, AI Agents, RAG, computer vision and deep learning. Learners can complete six courses in one year or take up to three years. Successful learners will receive IIT Bombay e-alumni status.

The MCC has revised the NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 1 schedule, with seat allotment processing on August 19-20 and results scheduled for August 21. Candidates allotted seats must report and join by August 31. The revised timeline covers AIQ, Deemed and Central Universities, AIIMS, JIPMER and AFMC institutions. MCC has also directed colleges to treat weekends and gazetted holidays as working days to ensure counselling deadlines are met.

Bribes.fyi, the crowdsourced anti-bribery platform created by Aryan Nishad, has been temporarily shut down after going unexpectedly viral, recording more than 5 million requests and around 200,000 new users in 48 hours, according to a LinkedIn update. The team says it plans to return after putting stronger legal and financial infrastructure in place. The development has also prompted calls for lawyers and Chartered Accountants to help address concerns around verification, misuse, privacy, legal risks and platform governance.

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released the Karnataka PGCET 2026 results for MBA, MCA and MTech aspirants. Candidates can now access their scores and ranks online by entering their PGCET number and date of birth. The result marks the beginning of the next phase, with candidates advised to follow KEA updates on counselling and admissions.

IIT Kharagpur will open registrations for JAM 2027 on September 5, with the application window remaining active until October 12. The national-level entrance test is scheduled for February 14, 2027, across seven subjects and two sessions. The institute will release the information brochure on August 22, while results are expected on March 18.

A UC Berkeley mathematics professor has raised concerns about declining math preparedness among incoming calculus students. Zvezdelina Stankova says some students arrive five to eight years behind in mathematics, requiring instruction in fractions and basic algebra instead of college-level calculus. She links the widening preparation gap to changes in admissions testing and notes that calculus readiness has fallen significantly since standardized testing was suspended. Her comments have renewed debate over academic standards at elite universities.

Haryana Police SPO recruitment 2026: Haryana Police has announced 400 Special Police Officer posts in its Telecommunication Wing for eligible ex-servicemen and former Constables of disbanded HSISF and HAP Battalions. Applications must be submitted in person according to the district-wise schedule from August 24 to August 27, 2026. No written or physical test will be conducted. Selection will involve document verification, medical examination and character verification, followed by a 15-day capsule training course for selected candidates.

The Ministry of Education is tightening the NTA’s examination system after errors in UGC-NET papers prompted a retest for English, Commerce and Sociology. Over 50 staff members have been removed, while new specialists are being inducted in key areas. The government has also ordered tighter examination security, process audits and stronger checks on question-paper preparation to prevent future lapses.