CBSE has issued an urgent circular on November 4, 2025, directing schools to provide Class XI registration numbers to JEE Main 2026 applicants. Many students face delays from schools, creating application problems. NTA requires this number for verification and tracking academic records. Students must contact their schools immediately, reference the CBSE circular, and obtain their numbers in writing to avoid missing JEE Main application deadlines.
CBSE has directed all schools to stop sending transfer certificate counter-signature requests to headquarters or regional offices. The Board had already discontinued this practice for transfers between CBSE-affiliated schools. However, offices still receive such requests. CBSE Examination Controller Sanyam Bhardwaj reminded schools that counter-signature isn't needed for any transfer certificate.
IIM Kozhikode has allotted CAT 2025 exam slots to all registered candidates. The admit card will be released on November 12, not November 5 as earlier displayed due to a technical error. The exam is scheduled for November 30 in three sessions. Around 2.95 lakh candidates have registered. A mock test will also be available from November 12.
The Karnataka School Examination and Evaluation Board (KSEAB) has released the SSLC (Class 10) and 2nd PUC (Class 12) Time Tables for 2026. 2nd PUC Exam 1 is from Feb 28 to Mar 17, and Exam 2 is from Apr 25 to May 9. SSLC Exam 1 is from Mar 18 to Apr 2, and Exam 2 is from May 18 to 25. Check the complete, detailed schedules here.
उत्तर प्रदेश माध्यमिक शिक्षा परिषद (UPMSP) ने शैक्षिक सत्र 2025-26 के लिए कक्षा 10वीं और 12वीं की बोर्ड परीक्षाओं की डेटशीट जारी कर दी है। ये परीक्षाएं 18 फरवरी 2026 से शुरू होकर 12 मार्च 2026 तक चलेंगी। दोनों कक्षाओं की परीक्षाएं एक साथ शुरू होंगी। छात्र अपनी तैयारी को अंतिम रूप देने के लिए विस्तृत समय सारणी लेख में देख सकते हैं।
CAT 2025 exam scheduled for November 30, 2025. Practice with previous year question papers to improve speed and accuracy. Solve official CAT questions to understand difficulty level, question types, and marking scheme. Dedicate October-November to mock tests and practice sessions. Download free PDF with solutions to gain real exam experience.
QS Asia Rankings 2026 show Indian IITs declining in performance. IIT Delhi tops India at 59th rank, dropping 15 positions. IISc Bengaluru ranks 64th. IIT Bombay sees the steepest fall, dropping 23 positions to 71st rank. IIT Madras, Kanpur, and Kharagpur also slip in rankings. Delhi University ranks 95th. Private universities like Chandigarh University, VIT, and BITS Pilani feature in top 30 Indian institutions.
AIMA opens MAT December 2025 registration at mat.aima.in. The exam is conducted in two modes: PBT on December 13 and CBT on December 21, 2025. Registration started November 3. Graduates and final-year students can apply. Single mode costs ₹2,200, dual mode ₹3,800. Candidates can take both tests and use their highest score for MBA/PGDM admission in over 600 B-Schools across India.
Karnataka PGCET 2025 Round 3 option entry begins at kea.kar.nic.in. Candidates who didn't get seats in previous rounds can participate. A caution deposit of Rs 25,000 is required by November 6. Provisional seat allotment results will be released on November 7, and final MBA allotment results on November 8. Candidates must fill preferences, pay deposit, and lock choices before the deadline.
CAT 2025 admit card release postponed to November 12, 2025, available till November 30 (exam date). Originally scheduled for November 5. Download from iimcat.ac.in using login ID and password. Verify all details including name, date of birth, exam slot, centre address, and timings. Contact helpline for any errors. Carry printout with valid photo ID on exam day. Check complete download process and checklist here.
Tamil Nadu Directorate of General Education released TN SSLC and HSC Time Table 2026. Class 10 exams will be held from March 11 to April 6, 2026, while Class 12 exams are scheduled from March 2 to 26, 2026. Exam timing is 10 AM to 1:15 PM with 10 minutes reading time. Students can download the complete schedule from dge.tn.gov.in and plan their preparation accordingly.
GATE 2026 application form correction window extended till November 10, 2025. Registered candidates can log in at gate2026.iitg.ac.in to edit details like name, date of birth, exam cities, paper choice, category, and personal information. Correction fees apply via netbanking, credit card, debit card, or UPI. IIT Guwahati will conduct GATE 2026 on February 7, 8, 14, and 15. Hall tickets available from January 2, 2026.
MCC opens NEET UG 2025 Stray Vacancy Round registration on November 4, 2025, at mcc.nic.in. The application deadline is November 9, with choice filling from November 5-9. Seat allotment happens on November 10-11, and results will be announced on November 12. Candidates can report to allotted institutions from November 13-20. Apply online by visiting the official MCC website and following the simple registration process.
The final weeks before CAT 2025 are critical. Avoid common mistakes like taking too many mocks, ignoring revision, panicking over scores, and neglecting DILR practice. Stop last-minute topic hunting and maintain reading habits. Practice under actual exam conditions, prioritize mental health, and get adequate sleep. Focus on strategy, consolidation, and staying calm rather than learning new topics for better performance.
The JEE Main 2026 application window for Session 1 is open from October 31 to November 27, 2025. Key changes for this year include mandatory Aadhaar/Digilocker verification, live photo capture, and an increased number of exam cities (323). The process involves three steps: registration, form filling, and fee payment. Crucially, there is no correction window for uploaded documents.
CBSE has released School Academic Performance Report Cards for all affiliated schools for 2024-25. The reports analyze Class 10 and 12 board exam results, comparing school performance against state and national averages. They include gender-wise analysis and sports participation data. Schools can access reports through the CBSE School Login Portal to identify strengths, improvement areas, and integrate findings into their annual academic plans.
IIT Guwahati closes GATE 2026 application correction window on November 3, 2025. Candidates can edit details at gate2026.iitg.ac.in using enrollment number and password. Changes to name, DOB, exam city, paper, gender, or category require ₹500 fee. Parent details, college info, and address corrections are free. GATE 2026 exam scheduled for February 7, 8, 14, 15, 2026 in two shifts.
NTA requires specific documents for JEE Main 2026 registration starting October 31, 2025. All candidates must upload Class 10 certificate, photograph, and signature. Aadhaar enables auto-fill features. Category certificates (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) need details only, not uploads. PwD candidates must upload disability certificates. Documents require specific formats and sizes. Registration deadline is November 27, 2025. Ensure Aadhaar matches Class 10 details to avoid rejection.
NTA has clarified that no calculator of any type will be allowed in JEE Main 2026 exam, including virtual calculators. Earlier information bulletin mentioned on-screen calculator availability, which NTA now calls a "typing error." The feature exists on general exam platforms but won't be available for JEE Main. Registration is open till November 27. Session 1 exam: January 21-30, 2026.
NTA has revised JEE Main 2026 Session 2 exam dates to April 2-9, 2026, from the earlier April 1-10 schedule. Session 1 remains unchanged (January 21-30). Registration for Session 1 is open till November 27 at jeemain.nta.nic.in. Results will be announced on February 12 (Session 1) and April 20 (Session 2). NTA has increased exam cities from 284 to 323.