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A Stanford student’s surprisingly low JEE score of 15% contrasted with his admission to Caltech, Princeton, and Stanford highlights India’s intense engineering competition. While US universities consider diverse factors, the JEE primarily tests exam performance. This disparity underscores the vast talent pool in India, with the student emphasizing the scale of technical competition over individual academic journeys.

JKBOPEE has opened the JKCET 2026 Round 3 mop-up counselling from July 3 to July 5 for admissions to BE and BTech programmes across engineering colleges in Jammu and Kashmir. The round seeks to fill vacant seats left after earlier counselling phases, while allowing eligible candidates to secure fresh allotments or seek upgrades under the prescribed admission rules.

The Cochin University of Science and Technology has declared the CUSAT CAT 2026 Round 1 seat allotment for BTech admissions on its official portal. Candidates can check their allotment using their login credentials and must confirm their admission by paying the prescribed fee within the deadline, failing which the allotted seat will be forfeited and offered in subsequent counselling rounds.

The Board of School Education Haryana has issued the HBSE Class 10 and 12 Supplementary Admit Card 2026 on its official portal. Students appearing for the compartment examinations must download and verify their hall tickets before the exams, scheduled from July 9 to July 18. The admit card is compulsory for entry into the examination centre.

The Directorate of Employment and Craftsmen Training (DECT), Assam has released the Assam ITI Round 3 Seat Allotment Result 2026. Candidates can log in to the official admission portal to download their allotment letters and review their admission details. Those allotted seats must complete the required formalities within the prescribed timeline to secure their admission and avoid cancellation.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to release the UGC NET June 2026 provisional answer key and candidates’ response sheets shortly on its official portal. Examinees will be able to estimate their probable scores, while those disputing any answer can submit online objections by paying a non-refundable fee of Rs 200 per question within the prescribed timeline.

A shocking incident at a Bengaluru daycare, allegedly within a Capgemini campus, has shattered parental trust. Videos reportedly show toddlers being mistreated, leading to arrests and a wider debate on childcare safety. With more dual-income families and urban migration, daycare is a necessity, yet this case highlights the fragility of relying on reputation alone. Parents now demand greater transparency, rigorous standards, and accountability to ensure their children’s well-being.

Exciting news for aspiring Chartered Accountants! The ICAI will release CA Foundation May 2026 results on July 3rd at 11 am. Candidates can check their scores on icai.nic.in and caresults.icai.org using their registration and roll numbers. This crucial exam, held from May 14-20, determines eligibility for the next stage of the CA program. Passing requires 40% in each paper and 50% aggregate.

Students awaiting CBSE Class 10 second board results can breathe easier regarding their marksheets. Clearing the supplementary exam ensures a pass certificate, with no explicit mention of a ‘compartment’ status on the final document. This pass also doesn’t hinder Class 11 admissions, though students should confirm school admission timelines and policies. A consolidated marksheet will be issued post-examination

A prominent Tibetan educational institution in Qinghai, the Hungkar Dorje Vocational High School, has been permanently shut down by Chinese authorities. Founded by the late Buddhist leader Tulku Hungkar Dorje, the school championed Tibetan language and culture for nearly two decades. Its closure follows alleged pressure on its founder, who reportedly refused to host a Beijing-appointed Panchen Lama