Chinese university admissions function as a Gaokao result bidding process, where students choose programs based on historical marks and future employment market predictions. Over half of graduates hold STEM degrees, significantly more than in industrialized nations.
Over 2 million Indian students retook the NEET medical entrance exam after results were voided due to leak allegations. The retest, held under strict security, follows a major scandal that has sparked protests and concerns over educational integrity.
India's headlines include a retest for the NEET-UG medical entrance exam amid security concerns, US Ambassador Jamieson Greer's visit for trade talks, and the resignation of AMMA's first woman president Shweta Menon. Pakistan's Defence Minister warned of war over the Indus Water Treaty, while India rejected Pakistan's President's comments on a mosque demolition threat in Varanasi. Sabarimala temple may use AI for crowd management.
Millions of Indian students retook the NEET-UG medical entrance exam on June 21 following a cancellation due to question paper leaks. The retest was conducted under strict security measures, with over 2 million candidates appearing.
All 23 IITs will remove JEE and GATE scores from student resumes to ensure evaluation based on skills, not entrance ranks. They will also penalize companies that withdraw job offers, potentially banning them for two years. Median salaries will be reported instead of highest packages.
Over 2 million Indian students retook a crucial medical entrance exam after an alleged paper leak led to the cancellation of original results. The retest featured stringent security measures, and the scandal has renewed scrutiny of India's examination system.
Messaging platform Telegram has challenged an Indian government order temporarily blocking the app ahead of a retest of the NEET medical entrance examination. Telegram claims over 150 million users are affected by the ban, which the government imposed due to alleged use by cheating rackets.
A 23-year-old NEET aspirant, Ria, allegedly died by suicide in Dehradun's Chandrabani area on Tuesday morning. Police recovered a suicide note expressing disappointment over studies and love for her parents. Family reported no significant behavioral changes.
India has temporarily blocked Telegram to prevent cheating on a re-test for the NEET medical school entrance exam, after allegations that answers were leaked on the app. The exam system has faced widespread criticism and protests.
India has banned the Telegram messaging app until June 22, citing its use by cheating rackets to defraud candidates in the upcoming NEET medical entrance exam re-test. The exam was cancelled due to a question paper leak, sparking outrage and protests.
Female candidates taking China's gaokao exam are facing increasing attention online regarding the challenge of having their periods overlap with the test dates. An estimated 30% of female candidates may experience this, leading some to seek contraceptives or folk remedies to postpone their periods.
India will deploy the Indian Air Force to transport medical entrance exam papers for a retest on June 21, following the cancellation of results for over 2 million students due to widespread leaks. Officials will be under strict surveillance.
AI-generated videos, some using deepfakes of deceased educators, are spreading 'prediction' content for China's 2026 college entrance exam essays, causing anxiety among students and parents. The Ministry of Education warns against such tactics, emphasizing the exam's focus on critical thinking over rote memorization.
Nearly 7,500 students applied for 490 spots in Hanoi's Specialized High School affiliated with Hanoi National University of Education, marking a record high. The exam, held on June 4th, saw intense competition, especially for the English specialized class with a 1:30 ratio.
Chinese authorities debunked several online rumors including a flood breaking a bridge in Hubei, a fire in Anhui, misinterpretations of new driving rules, online bullying of a village official, and college entrance exam scams. Perpetrators in most cases faced administrative penalties.
Spanish universities are using frequency detectors to prevent cheating in entrance exams, affecting around 300,000 students. Students expressed mixed feelings about the new measures, with some seeing them as fair and others concerned about the pressure.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has postponed the CUET UG 2026 exam scheduled for May 28 due to the Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) holiday. Revised dates will be announced later. Candidates should check official websites for updates.
India is considering a unified entrance exam to replace JEE and NEET for engineering and medical courses. MPs support the idea, with separate sections for each field. Reforms also include reviewing attempt limits and age criteria for medical exams, and enhancing security after the NEET-UG paper leak.
Yash Yadav, a first-year BAMS student from Khurampur village, was arrested by Rajasthan police for his alleged role in the NEET-UG paper leak, leading to the exam's cancellation and re-test for lakhs of aspirants.
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee has released the JEE Advanced 2026 admit cards on the official portal. Registered candidates can now download their hall tickets using their login credentials. The entrance examination will be conducted on May 18 in two shifts, and carrying the admit card along with a valid photo ID is mandatory for entry.
A 71-year-old man from Uttar Pradesh has captured national attention by appearing for the NEET UG 2026 medical entrance exam. Ashok Bahar, a former marketing professional with LLB and MBA degrees, is pursuing his lifelong dream of becoming a doctor. His inspiring journey highlights that age is no limit to achieving one's goals.
The Jammu and Kashmir Board of Professional Entrance Examinations has released the BSc Nursing Admit Card 2026 for the CET, available on jkbopee.gov.in from 5:30 PM onwards. The exam will be held on April 26, 2026, in a single shift. Candidates must carry the admit card, as it is mandatory for entry.
