The decision will allow the institution to admit 50 additional undergraduate medical students every year, creating more opportunities for aspiring doctors seeking admission to one of the region's leading government medical colleges.

The approval comes after the college fulfilled the standards laid down by the National Medical Commission regarding academic quality, faculty strength, infrastructure and other regulatory requirements.

The expansion is also expected to contribute to the long-term goal of addressing the growing demand for qualified healthcare professionals in the region. With more graduates entering the medical workforce each year, the move is likely to strengthen healthcare services and improve access to trained doctors in the years ahead.

The revised intake of 200 MBBS seats will be applicable from the 2026-27 academic session, making GMCH Chandigarh one of the government medical institutions in North India with a larger undergraduate intake.

The topic has been added to Chapter 6 of the new Social Science textbook, Understanding Society: India and Beyond (Grade 9, Part 1). This marks an important change in how modern Indian political history is taught in schools.

Earlier, students mainly studied the Emergency period in Class 12 Political Science, where they learned about its political, constitutional and democratic impact. With the revised syllabus, Class 9 students will now learn about this period much earlier. The move is aimed at helping students better understand India's Constitution, democratic institutions and modern history.

Part of NEP 2020 curriculum changes

The addition is part of NCERT's wider curriculum revision under the National Education Policy 2020, which focuses on making education more practical, multidisciplinary and connected to India's history and constitutional values.

The new Social Science textbook also places greater emphasis on civic awareness, constitutional principles and understanding how India's democracy has developed over time.

With the results now available, candidates can move forward with the admission process at universities that accept CUET scores. The examination is used by a large number of central, state, deemed and private universities for undergraduate admissions.

Students can access their scorecards through the official CUET website using their application details. The result includes subject-wise scores and normalized marks, which will be considered by participating institutions during admissions.

CUET has emerged as one of India's largest entrance examinations for undergraduate courses, with more than 15 lakh candidates appearing this year. The test continues to play a key role in streamlining admissions across multiple universities through a common entrance system.

How to Download CUET UG 2026 Scorecard

Candidates can check their results by following these steps:

Visit the official CUET websit.

Click on the CUET UG 2026 Result or Scorecard link available on the homepage

Enter the application number and password or date of birth

Complete the captcha verification

Submit the details to log in

View and download the scorecard

Save a copy and take a printout for future use.

With the declaration of results, universities are expected to begin releasing admission-related schedules in the coming days. Candidates should regularly check the websites of their preferred institutions for updates regarding counselling, merit lists, cut-off marks and seat allotment.

While the NTA has published the examination scores, the final admission process will be conducted separately by individual universities according to their admission criteria and seat availability.

The student, Abdullah, had selected Nagpur, Wardha and Bhandara as his preferred examination centres while filling out his application form. However, when the admit card was issued, he found that his examination centre had been assigned in Abu Dhabi, thousands of km away from his hometown.

The unexpected allotment left the student and his family shocked, especially as the examination date is just around the corner. Abdullah's father said the family had carefully chosen nearby centres and could not understand how a foreign location had been assigned.

The issue became more serious because the student does not have a passport, making it impossible for him to travel abroad and appear for the examination on such short notice.

The incident has raised fresh questions about the National Testing Agency's examination management process. Former Maharashtra minister and Congress leader Dr Anees Ahmed criticised the situation and urged the NTA to immediately correct the mistake by issuing a revised admit card.

After discovering the error, Abdullah's family contacted the NTA helpline and lodged a complaint. According to the family, NTA officials acknowledged that a technical glitch had occurred and assured them that the issue would be resolved.

Dr Anees Ahmed said he personally took up the matter with NTA officials. Following discussions, the student was reportedly informed that he would be allotted a centre in Nagpur and that a revised admit card would be issued by Saturday evening.

While the assurance has brought some relief to the family, the incident has once again highlighted concerns over administrative lapses and technical issues in the conduct of national-level entrance examinations.

The results, along with the merit list and examination statistics, have been released on ICAI’s official results portal. Candidates who appeared for the examination can access and download their scorecards from the official website.

CA Final May 2026 Topper List

Noor Singla from Patiala secured the top position in the country with 499 marks.

AIR 1: Noor Singla (Patiala) – 499 marks (83.17%)

AIR 2: Ritej Saraf (Howrah) – 475 marks (79.17%)

AIR 3: Sohan Anil Manjarekar (Dombivli East) – 473 marks (78.83%)

CA Final May 2026 Pass Percentage

Group I

Candidates appeared: 54,606

Candidates passed: 6,555

Pass percentage: 12.00%

Group II

Candidates appeared: 42,573

Candidates passed: 8,725

Pass percentage: 20.49%

Both Groups

Candidates appeared: 23,776

Candidates passed: 3,345

Pass percentage: 14.07%

According to the ICAI, a total of 7,931 candidates have successfully qualified as Chartered Accountants following the declaration of the May 2026 CA Final results.

The CA Final May 2026 examinations were conducted from May 2 to May 12, 2026, in offline pen-and-paper mode across various examination centres in India and abroad.

The result scorecard includes candidates’ marks and qualification status. Those who have successfully cleared the CA Final examination will be eligible to obtain the Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) certification after completing the required formalities and submitting the necessary documents to ICAI.

Candidates who have applied for the recruitment drive will be able to download their admit cards shortly. The department has advised applicants to regularly check the official website for updates regarding examination dates, admit cards and other recruitment-related information.

The recruitment notification was originally issued in March 2026 for a total of 3,298 vacancies. Of these, 2,522 posts are earmarked for the district cadre, while 776 positions are available in the armed cadre.

Initially, the last date for submission of applications was fixed as March 30. However, the Punjab Police later reopened the application portal and extended the deadline until May 5, giving more candidates an opportunity to apply.

With the examination dates now confirmed, the recruitment process has entered its next phase, and thousands of aspirants are expected to appear for the computer-based test beginning next month.

A bench comprising Justices PS Narasimha and Aravind Kumar said it was not inclined to interfere at this stage, especially when the agency is already dealing with the fallout of the recent paper leak controversy and cancellation of the examination.

The matter came up during the hearing of a petition filed by Rashtriya Janata Dal MP Sudhakar Singh, who had sought several directions related to the conduct of the NEET examination. During Monday’s proceedings, the petitioner limited his request to only one demand, conducting the re-test through CBT mode.

However, the court observed that similar requests had already been rejected earlier. The bench also pointed out that the authorities were facing immense pressure after the examination was cancelled and rescheduled.

The judges noted that changing the examination pattern at the last moment could create further complications. The court eventually decided to defer the issue until after the summer vacation, effectively allowing the June 21 re-test to proceed in the traditional offline mode.

The petition has now been linked with a larger batch of cases seeking reforms in the functioning of the NTA and the conduct of national-level competitive examinations.

Earlier, on May 29, another bench led by Justice Narasimha had expressed concern over repeated irregularities in NEET examinations. The court had said that incidents like paper leaks were deeply disturbing for students and families and stressed the need for fixing accountability within the system.

The NTA, in an affidavit submitted before the court, informed that NEET-UG is currently the only major examination conducted in pen-and-paper mode. It also said that an expert committee formed after the 2024 controversy had recommended shifting the exam to CBT mode along with multi-session testing.

According to the agency, the proposal is still under discussion with the Union Health Ministry and the National Medical Commission. The NTA also highlighted several reforms being planned, including AI-based CCTV surveillance, secure test centres, cybersecurity upgrades and mobile jammers at examination venues.

Meanwhile, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) continues to probe the alleged paper leak and cheating racket linked to NEET-UG 2026.

Shubham Kumar clinched All India Rank (AIR) 1 by scoring 330 marks out of 360, registering one of the highest scores recorded in recent years in the highly competitive engineering entrance examination.

Adding to the achievement for the IIT Delhi zone, Arohi Deshpande became the highest-ranked female candidate by securing Common Rank List (CRL) 77.

According to official data, a total of 1,79,694 candidates appeared for both papers of JEE (Advanced) 2026. Out of them, 56,880 candidates qualified for admission to the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), highlighting the intense competition for seats in the country’s premier engineering institutes.

Among the qualified candidates, 10,107 are women, indicating a steady rise in female participation and success in the examination over the years.

With the rank list now released, the admission process will move towards counselling and seat allocation.

Top rank holders are expected to compete for highly sought-after branches such as Computer Science, Electrical Engineering and Mathematics at various IIT campuses.

The exceptional performance of the IIT Delhi zone is likely to remain one of the major highlights of this year’s JEE (Advanced) results, as the region produced both the national topper and the highest-ranked female candidate.

The book is written by Jastinder Kaur, a research scholar at Jayoti Vidyapeeth Women’s University, Jaipur, and Dr Raj Sinha, assistant professor at Parul Institute of Engineering and Technology, Parul University, Vadodara.

The publication focuses on the growing use of technology in agriculture. It explains how artificial intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT), agriculture informatics  and data-driven systems can help improve farming methods, productivity  and decision-making for farmers.

Published by a Germany-based academic publishing house, the book is available on several online and offline platforms, including Amazon, making it accessible to students, researchers  and agriculture professionals.

The problem primarily impacted the second shift of the examination, with several candidates forced to wait beyond their scheduled reporting time before the test could begin.

Following the disruption, the National Testing Agency (NTA) issued revised timings for the afternoon session. Candidates were asked to report from 2.30 pm onwards, while the examination is rescheduled to start at 4 pm instead of the earlier 3 pm timing.

For students appearing in the morning session, the agency clarified that all candidates would receive the complete duration of the examination. Officials stated that students would only be allowed to leave after being given the full allotted time to attempt the paper.

In a statement, the NTA said the decision to provide compensatory time was taken to ensure that no candidate suffered any disadvantage because of the delay.

The agency attributed the disruption to a technical snag linked to its service provider, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). According to NTA, the issue originated at the vendor’s end but was resolved shortly afterwards, allowing the examination process to continue.

The examination authority also expressed regret over the inconvenience caused and said efforts were being made to avoid similar issues in upcoming sessions.

To assist affected candidates, NTA activated its helpline support and advised students to rely only on official updates shared through the CUET UG portal and authorised communication channels.

As per sources, the attack appeared to be either a prank or a deliberate attempt to manipulate the system. The glitch was traced to the HDFC payment gateway, which is connected to the portal.

To fix the problem, experts from IIT Madras and IIT Kanpur have been brought in, along with the Digital Infrastructure Corporation of India. Four government banks, SBI, Canara Bank, Indian Bank, and Bank of Maharashtra — have now been added as additional payment options to make the system more stable. The issue got attention at the highest level.

On May 24, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan met Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to discuss the payment problems students were facing. It was decided in that meeting that the four public sector banks would help CBSE rebuild and strengthen its payment setup.

Meanwhile, the CBSE pushed back the portal's reopening date. On May 29, the board announced that students can now apply for verification or re-evaluation from June 1. The delay was to make sure the portal works properly this time without crashes or payment errors.

The trouble didn't stop at the payment system. Students had earlier raised a string of complaints — blurry scanned copies of answer sheets, questions that appeared unchecked, the portal going down repeatedly and general confusion about the whole process.

The minister addressed the uproar on May 28, saying he personally takes responsibility for what happened. "I take responsibility. It will be fixed, a solution will be found. We are all working on that task," he said, adding that if any irregularity is found in the evaluation process, no one will be spared.

Speaking after a meeting with CBSE officials in Delhi, the minister said he was taking responsibility for the matter and promised that the issues would be resolved soon. “I take responsibility. It will be fixed and a solution will be found. We are working on it,” Pradhan said.

The minister’s statement comes after several students and parents raised complaints about the post-result process. Many students alleged that scanned copies of answer sheets were blurred, incomplete or had unchecked answers. Some also faced payment failures and portal crashes while applying for verification and re-evaluation.

Defending the digital evaluation model, Pradhan described the OSM system as a modern and student-friendly process that aims to bring more transparency in marking.

He said around 17 lakh students appeared in the examination and CBSE handled nearly 98 lakh answer sheets. According to him, each answer book contains around 40 pages, taking the total number of scanned pages close to 40 crore.

Calling the system a “progressive instrument”, the minister said similar methods are being used globally and the aim is to provide transparent access to evaluated answer sheets for students.

The issue has also entered the political arena after Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi questioned the handling of the matter and sought accountability from the government.

Responding to the criticism, Pradhan said CBSE had already clarified its stand and assured that the process followed proper government procedures.

“I want to assure everyone that if any irregularities are found, no one will be spared,” he said.

The minister also urged political leaders and the public not to make statements that could increase stress among students already worried about marks and re-evaluation results.

Meanwhile, CBSE has extended the deadline for students applying for scanned copies of answer books and assured that all genuine complaints would be reviewed by subject experts.

The petition contests the CBSE circular issued on May 15, which makes it mandatory for students entering Class 9 in the academic session 2026-27 to study three languages, including two Indian languages, from July 1 onwards.

A Bench headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant, along with Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice Vipul M. Pancholi, directed all parties to file their responses within two weeks. The matter has now been listed for hearing in the second week of July.

The apex court also asked Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati to submit a report detailing the preparedness and implementation framework developed by CBSE for rolling out the policy.

Senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, appearing for petitioners Yashika Bhandari Jain and others, argued that the sudden implementation of the policy would create serious academic difficulties for students. He told the court that the required textbooks and academic resources are still not adequately available in the market, despite the new academic session approaching rapidly.

Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, who also appeared in the matter, said the issue raises significant constitutional concerns and touches upon the federal structure of the country. He maintained that language learning should remain a matter of individual choice and cannot be imposed compulsorily upon students.

During an earlier mention of the case on May 22, Rohatgi had sought urgent hearing, stating that forcing students to suddenly adopt an additional language would create confusion and place unnecessary pressure on children preparing for secondary board examinations.

The petitioners have sought quashing of the May 15 circular and restoration of CBSE’s earlier notification dated April 9, under which implementation of the three-language formula for Class 9 had reportedly been deferred till the academic session 2029-30.

They have also requested interim relief for students currently enrolled under the existing academic structure.

CBSE’s revised policy is aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which promotes multilingual education and encourages students to learn multiple languages, including at least two Indian languages. Under the policy, states and schools are given flexibility in selecting the languages to be offered.

Traditionally, most CBSE students studied only two languages, English and either Hindi or a regional language, until Class 10. However, the revised framework proposes the inclusion of an additional language from Class 9 onwards, significantly altering the existing secondary school curriculum.

The plea further alleges that schools, parents and students had already planned the academic year based on the earlier policy framework and the abrupt change shortly before the commencement of the session has created uncertainty and logistical challenges across institutions.

The organisation, which has been actively working in the field of education and social welfare for several years, announced that selected students will receive completely free coaching, accommodation, food and other essential facilities in Chandigarh.

Sharing details about the initiative, YPSF president Dr Prabhleen Singh said the forum had continuously worked for school education, higher education and especially for the children of ragis, pathis, kirtaniyas and pujaris. He said the organisation’s efforts over the last two years have delivered encouraging results.

According to the organisation, one girl from a batch of 17 students successfully cleared the UPSC Civil Services Examination, while another student reached the interview stage. Besides this, 12 students cleared the State PCS preliminary examination and have appeared for the mains examination.

Dr Prabhleen Singh stated that the institution is committed to helping talented students who are unable to afford expensive coaching and living expenses associated with civil services preparation.

He added that all expenses related to accommodation, meals, dress and high-quality coaching in Chandigarh will be borne by the organisation with the support of donors.

This year, YPSF is launching two special batches. One batch is meant for graduate students preparing for UPSC and PCS examinations, while a new foundation batch has been introduced for students who have recently completed Class 12. Under this programme, students will prepare for UPSC alongside their graduation studies.

The new academic session will commence from July 1. The organisation said the selection process will include registration, a written examination and personal interviews, which will be completed within the next one-and-a-half months.

Interested candidates can register by contacting the helpline number 98729-98720. The organisation said shortlisted students will be contacted directly after the registration process.

In a circular issued on May 15, the board said students will now study three languages under categories identified as R1, R2 and R3. While students can still choose a foreign language, the CBSE clarified that at least two language subjects must be native Indian languages.

The revised framework will come into effect from July 1, 2026. Since the new academic session had already started in April, the board has decided to implement the change gradually to ensure schools and students are able to adjust smoothly.

No board exam for third language

To reduce academic pressure, the CBSE has announced that there will be no Class 10 board examination for the third language subject.

Instead, assessment for the R3 language will be conducted internally by schools. The marks obtained by students will appear on their final certificates, but the subject will not affect their eligibility to appear for the board examinations.

Schools given flexibility in implementation

The new policy is expected to create logistical challenges for schools, especially in arranging language teachers. Keeping this in mind, CBSE has allowed schools to adopt flexible methods for teaching the additional language.

Schools can conduct hybrid classes, collaborate with nearby institutions through Sahodaya school complexes, appoint retired teachers or assign teachers from other departments who are proficient in the language.

The board has also allowed schools to select any language from the approved CBSE list, provided the rule of studying two Indian languages is followed. Schools have been directed to update their language options on the OASIS portal before June 30, 2026.

Temporary study material arrangement

Until new textbooks are developed, students studying the third language will use textbooks meant for Class 6 learners. Schools have been advised to supplement these books with regional literature, poems, short stories and non-fiction material to help students cope with the curriculum.

The CBSE is expected to release detailed academic guidelines and teaching support material by June 15.

Relaxations for special categories

The board has also announced exemptions under specific circumstances. Children with Special Needs may be exempted from studying a second or third language under the provisions of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.

Similarly, foreign students returning to India and students studying in CBSE-affiliated schools abroad may receive relaxation on a case-by-case basis.

CBSE Official Website

CBSE Results Portal

 DigiLocker

 and UMANG

This year, the overall pass percentage stood at 85.20 per cent. A total of 18,57,517 students registered for the exams, which were conducted across 19,967 schools and 7,573 centres around the world.

Girls outperformed boys with a pass percentage of 88.86 per cent, while boys recorded 82.13 per cent. Transgender students achieved a 100 per cent pass rate.

Students can check their scores by entering their roll number, date of birth and other required details on the result portal. After viewing the result, they can download the marksheet or take a screenshot for future reference.

The Class 12 board exams were held from February 17 to April 10, 2026, with the final paper being Legal Studies. All exams were conducted in a single shift starting at 10:30 am.

The decision came after central agencies flagged concerns about the fairness and integrity of the exam conducted on May 3.

With lakhs of students affected, the government has stepped in, ordering a CBI investigation and announcing a re-exam to restore confidence in the examination system.

The Government of India has handed the case over to the CBI for a detailed investigation.

The agency will look into how the alleged “guess paper” was circulated before the exam and whether there was organised cheating involved. The NTA has said it will fully support the investigation by providing all necessary records and data.

In Rajasthan, more than 45 people have reportedly been detained so far in connection with the NEET paper leak case. Early reports suggest that the leaked material may have come from a printing press, raising concerns about security lapses during the printing process. It is also believed that a handwritten version of the question paper was circulated, indicating a possible leak at an early stage.

What NTA said about re-exam

The NTA has confirmed that NEET UG 2026 will be conducted again, and new dates will be announced soon officially.

It also admitted that holding a re-exam will cause inconvenience to students and families, but said it is necessary, as proceeding with a compromised exam would have seriously damaged trust in the system in the long run.

The Rajasthan Police Special Operations Group (SOG) has launched an investigation into possible paper leak allegations linked to the medical entrance exam held on May 3.

Investigators are now trying to establish whether the material was just an unusually accurate question bank or part of an actual leak before the examination. 

The incident came to the fore after an MBBS student from Kerala allegedly shared a questionnaire with a friend in Rajasthan’s Sikar on May 1. The questionnaire was later shared through WhatsApp groups, coaching centres, PG accommodations and career counsellors.

According to the Special Operations Group (SOG) investigation, nearly 140 to 150 questions out of around 300 in the circulated document were found to be exactly the same as those in the NEET exam. Some reports also claimed that questions worth nearly 600 marks out of the total 720 matched the leaked material. The controversy grew further after investigators found that even the sequence of answer options in several questions was allegedly identical to the circulated document. Since each NEET question carries four marks, officials believe the overlap could have significantly affected rankings and admissions if the allegations are proven true.

The SOG has detained 13 suspects from Dehradun, Sikar and Jhunjhunu based on intelligence inputs. A career counsellor linked to a coaching institute in Sikar has also been arrested, according to reports.

Investigators are now trying to find out whether the document was just a highly accurate “guess paper” or proof that the NEET question bank had actually leaked before the examination.

The probe further revealed that the material was widely circulated through encrypted messaging apps and social media platforms. Some recovered chats reportedly showed the “forwarded many times” label, suggesting the questions may have reached a large number of students before the exam.

A PG accommodation operator in Sikar is also being investigated after officials found that he had allegedly shared the material before later filing a complaint with the police and the National Testing Agency (NTA).

Once released, students will be able to access their scores through the official websites: CBSE Results, CBSE Official Website, CBSE Portal and CBSE Results Portal.

According to official data, nearly 18.59 lakh students appeared for the CBSE Class 12 board examinations this year. The exams were conducted across 7,574 centres throughout the country for 120 subjects between February 17 and April 10.

Students are advised to keep their admit cards ready to check results online once the board activates the result links.

According to the board’s latest update, the Class 10 results will be declared on May 11, while the Class 12 results are scheduled to be released on May 13. The announcement brings clarity after weeks of anticipation among students and parents.

Senior officials from the board confirmed that the evaluation process had already been completed well in advance. The final compilation of results has now been digitised, ensuring a smooth and timely declaration.

Once declared, results will be made available on the board’s official website. Students will be required to enter their roll numbers to check their individual scorecards.

Further updates, including pass percentages and merit lists, are expected to be released alongside the results.