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As students increasingly turn to ChatGPT for career guidance, experts caution against letting AI make life-changing decisions. While the chatbot can compare courses, careers and entrance exams, it cannot understand a student’s interests, strengths or aspirations. The story explores key career questions students should never leave to AI alone and explains why human guidance remains irreplaceable.

The AP POLYCET 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment Result has been released by the State Board of Technical Education and Training (SBTET), Andhra Pradesh. Candidates who participated in the first counselling round can check their allotment status online using their hall ticket number and date of birth. The allotment order includes college, branch, and admission-related details.

The Haryana Board of School Education (HBSE) has extended the deadline for affiliated schools to upload Class 9 and Class 11 annual examination marks for the 2025-26 academic session from July 7 to July 24, 2026. Schools that fail to upload students’ marks by the revised deadline may render them ineligible for the upcoming Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations. The board has also issued helpline numbers and an email address for technical assistance.

Gen Z is rewriting workplace norms by challenging the culture of unpaid overtime, constant availability and silent acceptance of toxic practices. Fuelled by viral social media conversations and changing attitudes towards work-life balance, young professionals are demanding healthier boundaries, accountability and mutual respect, prompting employers to rethink long-standing definitions of loyalty, professionalism and commitment.

Delhi has secured a place among the country’s better-performing States and Union Territories in the Performance Grading Index (PGI) 2025-26. While the capital performed strongly across key education indicators, the assessment highlighted declining enrolment at the foundational stage and lower secondary-level retention, signalling the need for focused efforts to strengthen early schooling and keep students engaged through higher classes.

JoSAA has released the Round 3 cutoff list for 2026 admissions on its official website. Candidates can check opening and closing ranks for various institutes and categories. Those allotted seats must complete online reporting and fee payment by July 8, 2026. Seat acceptance fee payment is due by July 8, with query resolutions on July 9. Candidates must respond to their allotted seat by choosing freeze, float, or slide options.

The Kerala Commissioner for Entrance Examinations has released the KEAM 2026 trial allotment result. Candidates can check their provisional college and course allocations on the official website. This trial allotment offers a preview of potential seat assignments based on submitted choices. Students can edit their preferences until July 7, 2026, before the final allotment. The provisional Round 1 seat allotment will also be announced on the same date.

boAt co-founder Aman Gupta addressed more than 650 first-year students during Marwadi University’s orientation programme, sharing lessons from his entrepreneurial journey, startup failures and brand building. Calling Gen Z the “smartest generation” in India, he encouraged students to trust their instincts and pursue innovation. The session also covered leadership, startup funding and public markets, while the university highlighted its ₹2.5 lakh funding support for student-led startup ideas through its innovation and incubation centre.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India has opened online registrations for its September-November 2026 examinations. Eligible candidates can submit their forms without a late fee until July 19, 2026. Applications with a late fee will be accepted until July 22, while a correction window is available. The examination cycle includes Foundation, Intermediate, and Final exams with specific dates announced.