Monday, February 16, 2026

Education and Jobs

How Pressure Pushes Students Off Track and What Parents Can Do

Exam season puts intense pressure on students. Expectations rise. Comparisons increase. Fear of failure grows. Many children feel trapped between performance and approval. When stress remains unchecked, it does...

Last-Minute Preparation for Board Exams: What to Do in the Final Hours

The final day before a board exam can feel overwhelming. At this stage, success depends less on learning new topics and more on clarity,...

CBSE Board Exams 2026: What Students Must Know

The Central Board of Secondary Education has issued strict exam-day instructions for the 2026 board examinations. The most important rule is clear. No candidate...

“Need 10 Minutes”: How a 19-Year-Old Forced the System to Confront the EWS Gap in Medical Admissions

Atharva Chaturvedi cleared NEET twice and scored 530 marks. Still, he failed to secure an MBBS seat under the Economically Weaker Sections quota. The...

CBSE Restarts On-Screen Marking for Class 12 (2026)

The board has reintroduced digital evaluation for Class 12 answer sheets. The move aims to cut result time and reduce totalling errors. It also...

IIT Bombay, Columbia University Launch AI Centre to Transform Manufacturing in India

In a major boost to India’s manufacturing ambitions, IIT Bombay and Columbia University have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish the Columbia–IIT Bombay...

Upcoming Government & Competitive Exams — February 2026

February marks one of the busiest phases in the government exam calendar. Multiple national-level and recruitment exams take place within a short window. As...

Supreme Court Pauses New UGC Rules to Curb Caste Bias: What It Means for Campuses

The Supreme Court has put the University Grants Commission’s 2026 equity regulations on hold. The court asked the Centre and UGC to respond to...

UGC New Equity Regulations 2026: What Changed

The UGC Equity Regulations 2026 mark a structural shift in how Indian universities handle discrimination complaints. For the first time, equity moves from a...

CBSE Writing Contest 2026: Win ₹50,000 and a Chance to Visit Switzerland

The CBSE has opened a national letter-writing competition for students aged nine to fifteen. It aligns with the Universal Postal Union’s annual youth contest...

NEET PG Counselling Cut-Off Slashed to 0 Percentile: What It Means for Reserved Categories

The decision to slash the NEET PG counselling cut-off to 0 percentile for reserved categories marks a major shift in India’s postgraduate medical admission...