The UGC-NET is conducted to determine eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and appointment as Assistant Professor, as well as eligibility for Assistant Professor in Indian universities and colleges. The final answer key will be important for candidates seeking to assess their performance before or alongside the declaration of results.

The examination authority is expected to publish the result and related information through its official channels. Candidates should keep their application details and login credentials ready to access their scorecards once the result link becomes available Final Answer Key

The final answer key will reflect the outcome of the answer-key challenge process, if applicable. Candidates can use the final key to compare their responses and understand how their answers were evaluated.

The release of the final answer key is also a key step before the examination results are formally processed. Candidates should rely on the final key issued by NTA rather than unofficial answer keys circulating on social media or other platforms.

 Result and Scorecard

Once the UGC-NET June 2026 result is declared, candidates will be able to check their qualifying status and examination performance. The scorecard is expected to contain the relevant marks and other examination details.

Candidates qualifying for JRF or Assistant Professor eligibility will have to follow the applicable rules and subsequent procedures of universities and institutions.

 What Candidates Should Check

Candidates should verify their personal details, marks and qualifying status after downloading the result. They should also retain a copy of the scorecard and other examination documents for future academic or recruitment requirements.

The GATE 2027 examination is being organised under the aegis of the Indian Institute of Science and the seven Indian Institutes of Technology. IIT Madras is serving as the organising institute for the 2027 examination.

Candidates interested in appearing for the examination should complete the registration process through the official GATE 2027 portal and carefully review the eligibility requirements and application instructions before submitting their forms.Registration Process

Applicants will need to provide the required personal and academic information and upload documents according to the specifications prescribed by the examination authority. Candidates should also verify the information entered in the application form before final submission.

GATE aspirants should avoid relying on unofficial websites for registration-related information and should use the official examination portal for the application process.

 Why GATE Matters

GATE scores are used for admission to postgraduate programmes in engineering, technology, architecture, science and related areas at participating institutions.

The examination also has relevance for recruitment by certain public-sector organisations, although individual organisations determine their own eligibility criteria and recruitment requirements.

Candidates Should Check Details

Before applying, candidates should carefully check the examination pattern, papers available, eligibility conditions, application fee, important dates and other instructions contained in the official notification.

Those planning to appear for GATE 2027 should also keep copies of their submitted application and payment confirmation for future reference.

With registration now open, aspirants can begin preparing their applications while simultaneously planning their examination preparation strategy.

 The development comes alongside a separate education-related legal update in which the Supreme Court declined a plea seeking reopening of the Class 12 re-evaluation answer-sheet portal.

 CTET Application Window Reopened

The reopening of the CTET application window provides eligible candidates another opportunity to complete the application process in accordance with the revised schedule.

Candidates who intend to appear for CTET 2026 should check the updated examination notification carefully and complete their applications within the deadline specified by CBSE.

 Exam Date Revised

As the examination has been postponed, candidates should not rely on previously circulated dates when planning their preparation or travel. The revised schedule issued by CBSE will be the authoritative source for the examination date and other arrangements.

Applicants should also check their application details and ensure that all required information and documents have been submitted correctly.

Supreme Court Class 12 Update

Separately, the Supreme Court declined a plea seeking the reopening of the Class 12 re-evaluation answer-sheet portal. The matter concerns students who sought another opportunity to access the portal in connection with the evaluation process.

The development is relevant to students who had been seeking further access to the re-evaluation mechanism after the prescribed process and timelines.

 Candidates Should Follow Official Notices

CTET aspirants should regularly monitor CBSE's official announcements for the revised examination schedule, application-related instructions and other updates.

Students affected by the Class 12 re-evaluation issue should similarly rely on official court orders and board communications for information about the status of their cases.

The Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET) 2026 results have brought a major development for thousands of teachers already working in government schools. While more than 13.3 lakh candidates cleared the examination, 62,028 working teachers failed to qualify.

The result comes against the backdrop of the Supreme Court's ruling that made clearing the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) mandatory for certain in-service teachers to continue in service. The affected teachers had been working without having cleared the eligibility test and were required to appear for UPTET.

UPTET 2026 result: Overall pass percentage

At the primary level, 5,71,435 of 7,13,648 candidates who appeared for UPTET qualified. The pass percentage stood at 80.07%.

For the upper-primary examination, 7,59,513 of 10,57,021 candidates cleared the test, resulting in a pass percentage of 71.85%.

Together, the two examinations saw more than 13.3 lakh candidates qualify.

62,028 working teachers did not qualify

The results show that a significant number of teachers already working at the primary and upper-primary levels could not clear the examination.

Of the 2,68,799 working teachers who appeared for UPTET 2026, 2,06,771 qualified, leaving 62,028 who failed to clear the test.

At the primary level, 93,387 of 1,22,405 working teachers qualified, giving them a success rate of 76.29%.

At the upper-primary level, 1,13,384 of 1,46,394 working teachers qualified, resulting in a pass percentage of 77.45%.

Why did these teachers have to take UPTET?

The examination requirement follows the Supreme Court's decision making TET qualification mandatory for the affected in-service teachers.

These teachers had been working without having cleared TET. The court's direction meant they were required to obtain the prescribed eligibility qualification to continue in service.

The UPTET 2026 result therefore has implications beyond the examination itself for the teachers who did not qualify.

Could the 62,000 teachers lose their jobs?

The figures establish that 62,028 working teachers failed UPTET, but the information provided does not establish that all of them will immediately lose their jobs.

The next course of action will depend on the applicable Supreme Court directions, government orders and the service rules governing the teachers concerned. The result itself does not amount to an announcement of immediate termination.

For the affected teachers, the key questions will now include whether they are given another opportunity to qualify, what deadline applies to their eligibility and what administrative action will follow for those who remain unqualified.

What happens next?

The UPTET result has effectively created two parallel outcomes.

For candidates who cleared the examination, the result confirms their TET eligibility subject to the applicable recruitment or service requirements. For the 62,028 working teachers who did not qualify, the immediate concern is their employment status and the government's next decision.

Any action against these teachers will need to be understood in the context of the Supreme Court's ruling and subsequent directions issued by the Uttar Pradesh government or relevant education authorities.

For now, the UPTET 2026 result establishes the scale of the issue: thousands of serving teachers were required to qualify and more than 62,000 did not clear the examination.More than 13.3 lakh candidates cleared UPTET 2026, but 62,028 working teachers who appeared for the test did not qualify after the Supreme Court made TET clearance mandatory for continuing in service.

he standoff over the June 2026 Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) continues, with foreign medical graduates seeking relief while the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) maintains that the minimum competency standard for medical practice in India cannot be lowered.

The June examination has come under scrutiny after only 12.38% of the 37,448 candidates who appeared cleared the test. Candidates have raised concerns over the difficulty of the paper, the introduction of video-based questions and examination-centre conditions, leading to protests in Delhi, including a hunger strike by some candidates.

NBEMS had constituted a three-member expert committee headed by Air Marshal (Dr.) Pawan Kapoor (Retd.) to examine the concerns and recommend improvements. The panel has proposed several changes to make the examination more transparent and candidate-friendly, but did not recommend grace or compensatory marks for the June examination.

Sources cited in the report said the committee found no material evidence that the video-based questions or the overall difficulty of the June paper had adversely affected the result. NBEMS has therefore drawn a distinction between improving the examination process and lowering the qualifying standard.

What the June FMGE results show

The overall pass percentage has become the main flashpoint in the dispute, but attempt-wise figures provide additional context.

In June 2026, 35.74% of first-time candidates cleared the FMGE, compared with 21.45% of those appearing for the second time. Among candidates who had taken the examination more than five times, the pass rate fell to 3.29%.

The December 2025 session showed a similar pattern, although the first-attempt pass rate was higher at 47.53%. Only 5.58% of candidates appearing after more than five attempts cleared that examination.

NBEMS officials have argued that the overall pass rate alone cannot establish that the examination was unfair. The board's stated position is that FMGE is a screening examination and that its qualifying standard is linked to the competency expected of doctors who will treat patients in India.

What the expert committee has proposed

Rather than recommending a lower qualifying threshold, the expert panel has proposed changes to the structure and conduct of future FMGE sessions.

One major recommendation is to alter the distribution of questions. The proposed pattern would have 30% low-difficulty questions, 50% moderate-difficulty questions and 20% high-difficulty questions. The panel has also recommended that the mean difficulty level should not exceed 5.5, with the median not exceeding 5 on a 10-point scale.

The committee has also suggested examining the feasibility of conducting FMGE three times a year instead of the current twice-yearly schedule. If implemented, the additional session could reduce the waiting period for candidates who do not clear an attempt. The proposal is not yet an approved change to the examination calendar.

Other recommendations include reviewing the examination fee, improving infrastructure at examination centres and giving candidates access to their recorded responses, subject to technical and legal safeguards.

The committee has also recommended safeguards around the use of multimedia questions. A separate report on the panel's recommendations said the reintroduction of video-based questions should be deferred for at least a year and that candidates should receive adequate information beforehand if such questions are used in future.

Why candidates are still demanding relief

For protesting FMGs, the central issue remains the June examination itself. Candidates have argued that the paper was unusually difficult and that video-based questions were introduced without sufficient preparation or advance notice. Concerns have also been raised about technical and environmental conditions at some examination centres.

The low June pass rate intensified those concerns. However, the expert committee's findings do not currently support compensatory marks, and NBEMS has reiterated that reforms cannot come at the expense of the competency threshold required for patient safety.

The dispute has therefore moved towards a narrower question: whether the June 2026 examination warrants exceptional relief, or whether changes should instead be made prospectively to improve transparency, predictability and the candidate experience.

For now, NBEMS appears open to changes in how FMGE is conducted, including a possible third annual attempt, but the qualifying bar itself remains non-negotiable.

Around 400 students of Classes 9 to 12 at Swami Atmanand English Medium School in Pendrawan, Durg district, staged a road blockade for nearly 12 hours over a shortage of teachers. The protest, which began on Tuesday afternoon on the Khairagarh-Dhamdha main road, continued until around midnight before the students agreed to withdraw it following assurances from the administration and a phone conversation with School Education Minister Gajendra Yadav.

The students were demanding adequate teaching staff at the school, claiming that only three teachers and a principal were available for around 400 students. According to the students, the school needs at least 17 teachers, particularly for Arts and Commerce, to ensure regular classes and timely completion of the syllabus.

Students Demand More Teachers

The students said the shortage has affected classroom teaching and examination preparation. They argued that with so few teachers available, completing the syllabus on time has become difficult.

The protest was not the first such demonstration. Students had also staged a protest and road blockade on August 21 over the same issue. Following discussions with officials, they expected teachers to be arranged soon. However, with their main demand still unresolved by August 25, the students returned to the road.

Officials Reach Protest Site

Several officials, including the SDOP, tehsildar, SDM and an assistant director from the School Education Department, reached the spot and attempted to persuade the students to end the blockade.

The students, however, remained firm and demanded intervention at a higher level. They wanted to meet either the collector or the education minister and insisted that the teacher shortage be addressed.

The prolonged protest also led to arrangements being made for food for the students during the demonstration.

Four Teachers Arranged

Following discussions and assurances, the authorities arranged four additional teachers for the school. With the new appointments, the school is expected to have a total of seven teachers.

The department also assured the students that arrangements would be made for a Commerce teacher soon, as the shortage of teachers in the subject was among their major concerns.

However, this falls short of the students' demand for 17 teachers.

Principal Removed, New One Appointed

The administration also agreed to remove the existing principal and appoint a new principal at the school.

Another decision taken after the students' protest was to discontinue the open-school arrangement operating at the institution from the next academic session.

The measures were presented to the students during discussions as part of the effort to address their concerns and restore regular academic functioning.

Protest Ends Around Midnight

The students eventually ended the road blockade at around midnight after speaking to Education Minister Gajendra Yadav over the phone and receiving assurances regarding their demands.

The protest had lasted for nearly 12 hours, with the students maintaining that they did not want to remain on the road but were compelled to protest because of concerns over their education.

The incident has again brought attention to teacher shortages in government schools in the Durg region. Pendrawan falls in the Dhamdha area of Durg district, where students have previously raised concerns regarding staffing and academic facilities.

The Madhya Pradesh School Education Department is preparing a new circular to address concerns surrounding the e-attendance system for teachers, with cluster principals likely to be given limited powers to provide relief in genuine cases where teachers are unable to mark attendance on time.

The move comes amid continued concerns raised by teachers over practical difficulties with the digital attendance system. According to School Education Commissioner Abhishek Singh, the system has now stabilised, with around 97-98% of teachers marking e-attendance every day.

The department is expected to issue detailed guidelines within the next 15 days, outlining the circumstances in which cluster principals can consider delays in e-attendance on practical grounds.

Cluster Principals to Get Limited Powers

Under the proposed arrangement, cluster principals will be authorised to consider genuine cases involving delayed e-attendance by teachers working in schools under their jurisdiction.

The department plans to clearly define the circumstances in which such relief can be granted. The guidelines are also expected to include safeguards to prevent arbitrary decisions and misuse of the relaxation.

The objective is to ensure that genuine technical or practical difficulties do not unnecessarily result in action against teachers while preventing habitual violations of the attendance system.

Genuine Problems to Be Considered

Commissioner Abhishek Singh said the department's objective is not to penalise or harass teachers but to make the attendance system more organised and effective.

According to the department, genuine practical difficulties in marking attendance will be considered. However, repeated failure to mark e-attendance or attempts to misuse the system could continue to invite action.

The department also plans to address other technical and operational problems being reported in the attendance software.

Teacher Groups Raised Technical Issues

The department has also received feedback from representatives of the Adhyapak Shikshak Sanyukt Morcha regarding difficulties being faced by teachers while using the e-attendance system.

Officials have indicated that the concerns raised by teachers will be examined and necessary improvements will be made to the software and system.

The proposed guidelines for cluster principals are expected to provide a more uniform approach across districts while ensuring that genuine cases are not treated in the same manner as habitual violations.

June Salary Held Over E-Attendance to Be Paid

A significant relief has also been announced for teachers whose June salary was withheld or deducted because of e-attendance-related issues.

Commissioner Singh said such teachers will be paid their withheld or deducted salary, provided their e-attendance records for July and August are being properly maintained.

However, the department has made it clear that salary deductions will continue in cases involving teachers who habitually arrive late or repeatedly fail to mark e-attendance.

System to Continue With Stricter Monitoring

The department's latest approach indicates that e-attendance will remain in place, but genuine technical and practical difficulties will be addressed through a more defined mechanism.

Teachers have also been advised to bring practical problems to the notice of their respective cluster principals, where they can be considered on a case-by-case basis.

The upcoming circular is expected to clarify the powers of cluster principals and establish clear conditions under which relief can be provided.

Schools in several parts of India are set to remain closed on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, with Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi and Onam among the major festivals being observed on the day. However, school holiday schedules can vary depending on state government notifications, district-level orders and individual institutions' academic calendars.

Parents and students should therefore verify the holiday through their school's official circular, website or academic calendar before making plans.

Eid-e-Milad Holiday on August 26

Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi, also known as Milad-un-Nabi or Mawlid, falls on August 26 this year. The occasion commemorates the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad and is observed in different parts of India.

Schools in several states are expected to remain closed on Wednesday on account of the festival. The exact status, however, can differ between states and educational boards based on local holiday notifications.

Students should also note that a public or gazetted holiday does not necessarily mean every private school will follow an identical schedule. Institutions may have their own academic calendars and holiday policies.

Onam School Holiday

Onam is another major festival being observed on August 26, particularly in Kerala. The festival is traditionally associated with the harvest season and the legend of King Mahabali.

Schools in Kerala are expected to observe holidays around the Onam period as part of the state's festive calendar. Some schools in other parts of the country may also grant an Onam holiday, particularly institutions that include the festival in their academic calendars.

The holiday pattern can therefore vary even within the same state, making it important for parents to check school-specific announcements.

Raksha Bandhan Holiday on August 28

The holiday calendar for the week also includes Raksha Bandhan on Friday, August 28. Schools in several northern and central Indian states, including Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Bihar and Gujarat, may remain closed for the festival, depending on the applicable state or institutional holiday calendar.

Raksha Bandhan is widely celebrated across northern India, while its observance and school holiday status may differ in southern and northeastern states.

State-Wise Holiday Schedule

There is no single nationwide school calendar that applies uniformly to every institution. Government schools generally follow state or district education department notifications, while private schools may follow their own annual calendars.

For August 26, parents in states where Eid-e-Milad is listed as a public holiday should check whether the notification specifically applies to educational institutions. In Kerala, the Onam holiday schedule will determine school closures.

Schools may also announce additional holidays or changes because of local conditions, examinations or administrative decisions.

Check School Circular Before Planning

Students and parents are advised not to rely solely on social media posts or generic holiday lists. The most reliable information will come from the concerned school's official circular, parent communication system or academic calendar.

The same festival can also have different holiday arrangements across states, districts and school boards. Therefore, checking the institution's latest communication is particularly important for students who have examinations, practical classes or other scheduled activities.

August 26 Holiday: Key Details

• Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2026

• Major festivals: Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi and Onam

• School closure: Expected in many locations, subject to local notifications

• Kerala: Onam-related holiday arrangements apply

• August 28: Raksha Bandhan may bring another school holiday in several northern states

• Important: School-specific calendars and government orders should be checked for confirmation

The August 26 holiday will therefore not necessarily follow one uniform pattern across India. While many students are likely to get a day off for Eid-e-Milad or Onam, parents should confirm the status with their respective schools before assuming that classes are cancelled.

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is expected to release the CTET September 2026 city intimation slip soon for candidates appearing in the Central Teacher Eligibility Test. The advance city slip will inform candidates about the city allotted for their examination, allowing them to make travel and accommodation arrangements ahead of the test. 

However, candidates should note that CBSE has not officially announced a specific date for releasing the city intimation slip. The latest information available on the official CTET website currently lists the September 2026 information bulletin and other examination notices, while candidates are advised to keep checking the portal for further updates. 

CTET City Slip 2026 Release Date

The CTET September 2026 city intimation slip is expected to be issued before the examination. Recent reports had indicated that the slip could be released this week, but the exact release date remains subject to official confirmation from CBSE. 

The city intimation slip is different from the CTET admit card. While the city slip provides information about the allotted examination city, the admit card contains more detailed examination information and is required for entry to the test centre.

CTET 2026 Exam Date Update

There has been a significant development regarding the CTET September 2026 schedule. Earlier information had indicated that the examination was scheduled for September 6, 2026, but CBSE has now reopened the application window and the examination date is subject to revision. The latest reports say the revised examination date will be announced after the application process closes. 

Therefore, candidates should not rely on the earlier September 6 date until CBSE publishes a fresh official schedule.

Where to Download CTET City Slip

Once released, candidates will be able to access the CTET city intimation slip through the official CTET website, ctet.nic.in. The official examination portal currently provides access to the September 2026 information bulletin and candidate-related services. 

Candidates should avoid downloading the city slip from unofficial websites or social media links and should verify all examination-related information through the CBSE CTET portal.

How to Check CTET City Intimation Slip

Once the link becomes active, candidates can follow these steps:

1. Visit the official CTET website.

2. Look for the CTET September 2026 City Intimation Slip link.

3. Open the candidate login page.

4. Enter the required credentials, such as the application number and date of birth.

5. Submit the details.

6. Check the examination city displayed on the screen.

7. Download or save the city intimation slip for future reference.

The city slip can help candidates plan their journey once the examination city is confirmed. (Indian Express)

CTET Admit Card 2026

The admit card is expected to be issued separately after the city intimation process. Candidates should regularly check the official website for the admit-card release notice and download it as soon as CBSE activates the link.

The CTET September 2026 information bulletin is already listed on the official examination website. 

Application Window Reopened

CBSE has also reopened the CTET application window, giving candidates another opportunity to apply for the 22nd edition of the examination. According to the latest reports, applications can be submitted until September 1, 2026. The reopening follows the decision to revise the examination schedule. 

Candidates should therefore keep track of the revised examination date, city intimation slip and admit-card schedule through official CBSE announcements.

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has warned NEET PG 2026 aspirants against fake claims circulating on social media platforms about an alleged question paper leak. With the postgraduate medical entrance examination scheduled for August 30, candidates have been advised not to trust unverified posts, channels or advertisements claiming access to the question paper.

The warning comes days before the NEET PG 2026 examination, when candidates are making their final preparations. According to the advisory, misleading claims are being circulated through platforms including Telegram, Instagram and WhatsApp, with some posts allegedly offering question papers or other examination-related material.

NBEMS Issues Warning

NBEMS has clarified that claims suggesting that the NEET PG 2026 question paper has been leaked are false and fraudulent. Candidates have been urged to remain cautious and rely only on official communications issued by the examination authority.

The board has also cautioned aspirants against interacting with individuals or accounts that claim to possess confidential examination material. Such claims may be intended to mislead candidates or extract money and personal information.

Avoid Unverified Paper Claims

Candidates preparing for NEET PG 2026 may come across social media posts offering alleged question papers, answer keys or other confidential material, sometimes in exchange for payment.

Aspirants should not make payments, share personal information or circulate such posts without verifying their authenticity. NBEMS has advised candidates to follow its official channels for all examination-related announcements and instructions.

NEET PG 2026 Exam Date

The NEET PG 2026 examination is scheduled to be conducted on August 30, 2026. The national-level entrance examination is held for admission to postgraduate medical programmes, including MD and MS courses, at participating medical institutions across India.

The examination will be conducted as per the schedule issued by NBEMS. Candidates are expected to regularly check official communications for updates related to the examination, examination centres, admit cards and other instructions.

Admit Card and Exam Centre

The admit cards for NEET PG 2026 were scheduled for release on August 24, according to the information cited in the source material. Candidates are required to download their admit cards and carefully check details such as their name, examination centre and other instructions.

The test-city information had earlier been released on August 12, giving candidates details about the city where they would appear for the examination.

Why Candidates Should Stay Alert

The latest warning highlights the risks of relying on unofficial information in the days immediately preceding a major competitive examination. Social media platforms can allow unverified claims to spread quickly, particularly when posts promise access to examination material shortly before the test.

Candidates should therefore avoid accounts or groups claiming to sell leaked papers or confidential NEET PG material. Apart from the risk of financial fraud, sharing or relying on misleading information can create unnecessary confusion during the final stage of preparation.

NEET PG 2024 Background

NBEMS had also issued warnings against similar fake claims during the NEET PG 2024 examination cycle. The latest advisory comes against that broader backdrop and again asks candidates to depend on verified information rather than social media speculation.

For NEET PG 2026, the immediate priority for candidates is to complete their preparation, verify their examination documents and follow instructions issued by NBEMS. Any change to the examination schedule or other important arrangements should be confirmed through official sources rather than messages circulating on Telegram, Instagram, WhatsApp or other social media platforms.

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the RRB NTPC Undergraduate (UG) 2026 CBT-1 result for candidates who appeared for the first stage of the recruitment examination. The list of roll numbers of candidates shortlisted for the next stage, CBT-2, has been published on the respective regional RRB websites.

Candidates who appeared for the examination can check the shortlist through their regional RRB website. The board has also announced that candidates' individual scorecards will be made available on August 26, 2026, at 5 pm.

RRB NTPC UG Scorecard Date

According to the RRB announcement, the direct link to access the individual scorecards will be activated on August 26 at 5 pm. Candidates will need their registration number and password or other required login credentials to access their scorecards.

The scorecard will provide candidates with their individual examination performance and other relevant details. Candidates are advised to download and preserve a copy of the scorecard for future reference.

CBT-2 Exam in September

The candidates who have qualified CBT-1 will now appear for the second stage of the selection process. RRB has tentatively scheduled the CBT-2 examination for the third week of September 2026.

The board will release the city intimation slip 10 days before the examination, while the call letter or e-admit card will be issued approximately four days before the exam.

Candidates shortlisted for CBT-2 should therefore continue checking their regional RRB website regularly for further updates regarding the examination schedule.

RRB NTPC UG Exam 2026

The RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 examination was conducted in multiple phases. Some candidates appeared for the examination on May 7 and May 9, 2026, while the remaining candidates took the test between May 13 and May 20 at examination centres across different regions.

The recruitment drive has been conducted for 3,058 undergraduate-level vacancies under the Non-Technical Popular Categories.

Four-Stage Selection Process

The RRB NTPC UG recruitment process consists of multiple stages. Following CBT-1 and CBT-2, candidates for applicable posts may have to appear for a Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) or Typing Skill Test.

Candidates who clear the applicable stages will subsequently undergo document verification and a medical examination before final appointment.

Check Result on Regional Websites

The shortlist has been published through the regional RRB websites. Candidates should check the result using their roll number and carefully verify their details once the individual scorecard becomes available.

RRB has stated that the list of shortlisted candidates is provisional. The candidature may be cancelled if any discrepancy or ineligibility is subsequently identified.

Candidates should avoid relying on unofficial websites or social media posts for examination updates and refer to their respective regional RRB websites for the latest information.

What Candidates Should Do Next

Candidates shortlisted for CBT-2 should download their scorecard as soon as it becomes available and keep their login credentials ready. They should also begin preparing for the next stage while waiting for the detailed CBT-2 schedule.

The city intimation slip and call letter will be released separately, according to the schedule announced by RRB.

A protest by candidates demanding changes in the Bihar Teacher Recruitment Examination (TRE-4) escalated in Patna on Tuesday as students attempting to march towards the Chief Minister’s residence were stopped by security forces, leading to clashes, stone-pelting and police action.

The protesting candidates are demanding changes in the proposed TRE-4 examination process, including removal of negative marking, a single-stage examination and 100% domicile-based recruitment. Students have been staging a sit-in at Gardanibagh and on Tuesday a group attempted to march towards the CM’s residence.

The situation turned tense at Dak Bungalow Chowk, where police and CRPF personnel were deployed to prevent the protesters from moving further. According to the information provided, police used water cannons and later resorted to lathi-charge as the crowd attempted to cross the barricades.

Students Break Barricades

The marchers were initially stopped near JP Golambar, where heavy police deployment and barricading had been arranged. The protesters reportedly broke through the barricades and moved towards Dak Bungalow.

Security personnel, including CRPF troops equipped with protective gear, were deployed in the area. At Dak Bungalow Chowk, iron shields were used to stop the protesters from advancing towards the Chief Minister’s residence.

The confrontation intensified when some protesters allegedly resorted to stone-pelting. Patna Town DSP Kamakhya Narayan Singh was injured during the incident, while several other police personnel were also reported to have sustained injuries.

Water Cannon, Lathi-Charge

Police used water cannons to disperse the protesters gathered at the busy intersection. Visuals from the protest showed students remaining on the road despite the water being sprayed at them.

One student was reportedly injured in the head during the confrontation and was taken away by fellow protesters for medical attention. A female student was also reported to have fainted during the unrest.

After the water cannon action, police moved to clear the road and detained several protesters. Videos from the spot showed security personnel chasing and removing students from the area.

Students’ Key Demands

The protesters have been seeking changes in the TRE-4 recruitment examination. Their main demands include removal of negative marking, conducting the examination in a single stage and implementing 100% domicile-based recruitment.

Students have also referred to the earlier TRE-1, TRE-2 and TRE-3 recruitment examinations while arguing that the TRE-4 process should follow a similar pattern.

The protesters said they had been sitting on the agitation for several days and wanted the government to address their concerns directly. One protesting candidate claimed that students had been staying at the protest site without adequate facilities.

Government Says Issues Resolved

Bihar Education Minister Mithilesh Tiwari said the issues raised by the protesting students had already been addressed by the government.

He said the administration had worked on the concerns raised by the candidates and questioned the basis of some of the demands being made regarding the examination process.

The protest comes amid growing tension between the government and groups of candidates over recruitment examinations and selection procedures.

BPSC Remark Adds To Tension

The agitation was also fuelled by controversy over a remark attributed to BPSC examination controller Rajesh Kumar Singh during a press conference on Monday. Singh had used a Hindi proverb while referring to the students’ protest, which triggered criticism from candidates.

Following the controversy, the examination controller reportedly issued an apology. Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary also directed that action be taken against the official, including suspension, according to the information provided.

The episode has added another layer to the ongoing dispute between the protesting candidates and authorities.

Traffic Hit In Central Patna

The protest and security arrangements affected traffic movement in several parts of central Patna. Roads around Dak Bungalow, Income Tax, High Court and Veerchand Patel Path witnessed disruptions as barricades were installed and large numbers of security personnel were deployed.

Police later said the protesters at Dak Bungalow were removed from the area and that traffic movement would gradually return to normal.

The administration's response and the students' demands are likely to remain a key issue as candidates continue to seek changes in the TRE-4 examination process.