CLAT Counseling 2026 – Round II Seat Allotment (Jan 22), Fee Payment Deadline, Step-wise Process

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CLAT Counseling 2026 – The Consortium of NLUs will release the 2nd round of CLAT 2026 seat allotment on January 22 (10 am). The allotment will be published online at consortiumofnlus.ac.in and based on NLU preferences opted by the candidate, CLAT 2026 merit rank, category, and available seats. The direct link to check the seat allotment result will be provided below.

1st round of seat allotment was announced on January 7, 2026.

CLAT 2026 counselling registration was conducted from December 17-27, 2025 (10 pm).

Candidates who are allotted seats in Round I have to pay the seat-confirmation fee by January 17, 2026 (1 pm). The seat allotment for Round II will be declared on January 22, 2025. CLAT 2026 counseling has have FIVE seat allotment rounds.

The 2nd round of seat allotment will be announced on January 22 (10 am).

CLAT exam counseling registration was conducted from May 17-21 in an online, as a centralized process. Candidates who qualified CLAT 2025 exam can participate. As part of counseling registration, the candidate had to register, pay the CLAT 2025 counseling fee, and lock choices (select colleges in the order of priority). The CLAT 2025 counseling registration fee is INR 30, 000 (SC, ST, OBC, and PwD candidates had to pay only INR 20,000).

The CLAT 2026 exam was conducted on December 7, 2025.

Latest Updates:

CLAT 2025 Counseling – Download Seat Allotment PDF

The Consortium of NLUs has released the CLAT 2025 seat allotment for the UG and PG courses.

CLAT (UG) 2026 Counseling – Download Seat Allotment

Counseling RoundCLAT (UG) Seat Allotment 2026 – Download Here
Round ICLAT (UG) 2025 Seat Allotment (Round I)
Round IICLAT (UG) 2025 Seat Allotment (Round II)
Round IIICLAT (UG) 2025 Seat Allotment (Round III)

CLAT (PG) 2026 Counseling – Download Seat Allotment

Counseling RoundCLAT (PG) Seat Allotment 2026- Download Here
Round ICLAT (PG) 2025 Seat Allotment (Round I)
Round IICLAT (PG) 2025 Seat Allotment (Round II)
Round IIICLAT (PG) 2025 Seat Allotment (Round III)

CLAT Exam Counseling 2026 – Highlights

ParticularsDescription
Counseling RegistrationDecember 17, (6 pm) to December 27, 2025 (10 pm)
Round I Seat AllotmentJanuary 7, 2026 at 10:00 A.M
Payment of Confirmation FeeJanuary 7, 2026 to 1:00 P.M. on January 15, 2026
Round II Seat AllotmentJanuary 22, 2026 at 10:00 A.M
Payment of Confirmation FeeJanuary 22, 2026 to 1:00 P.M. on January 29, 2026
Round III Seat AllotmentFebruary 5, 2026 at 10:00 A.M
Payment of Confirmation FeeFebruary 5, 2026 to February 12, 2026 (1:00 P.M)
Conducting bodyThe Consortium of NLUs
Mode Online

The counseling is being conducted as an online, centralized seat-allotment process
Counseling registration feeINR 30,000

ST/ SC/ OBC/ BC/ EWS/ PWD categories are required to pay INR 20,000 only.
Who can participate in CLAT counselingThe candidate must have secured a valid rank in CLAT 2026 

Additionally, the candidate must meet CLAT 2025 eligibility criteria specified for the exam (explained in detail below)
Basis of CLAT seat allotmentThe seat allotment will depend on:

CLAT 2026 merit rank of the candidate 
College options opted and their order of priority
Category under which admission is sought
Seats available 
Information included in CLAT 2025 seat allotment resultCLAT 2026 seat allotment will be released for all the participating institutes in downloadable PDF format.

The seat allotment document includes the following information:

The seat allotment Round
Admit card No. of Allotted candidates
All India Rank of the allotted candidates
Category of seat allotment
Post seat-allotment optionsCandidates who have been allotted a seat must exercise any of the following options:

Freeze
Float, or
Exit

If the candidate doesn’t exercise of these options, their candidature will be cancelled.
Seat-confirmation feeTo freeze or exercise the float option, the candidate has to pay a Non-Refundable Confirmation Fee of Rs. 20,000.

Note: The seat-confirmation fee and counseling fee will be adjusted with the University Fee to be paid to the NLU.
Useful ResourcesCLAT 2025 – Official Counseling Instructions

CLAT 2025 Counseling Schedule

The detailed counseling schedule of CLAT 2025 is given below.

CLAT 2025 UG Counseling Schedule 1
CLAT 2025 UG Counseling Schedule 2

CLAT Counseling 2025 – Eligibility Criteria for Participation

To participate in the CLAT 2025 counseling, the candidate must have passed the CLAT 2025 exam and secured a rank.

Additionally, the candidate must meet the following conditions:

  • The candidate must have passed 10+2 or an equivalent exam with a minimum of 45% (SC/ST/PwD categories) marks or its equivalent in grade.
  • Candidates appearing for the qualifying exam in March/ April, 2025 are also eligible to apply. However, they must produce evidence of their passing the qualifying examination at the time of admission, failing which they may be disqualified. 

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CLAT Counseling 2025 – Step-wise Process

The counseling for CLAT 2025 was conducted online. The Consortium of NLUs conducted centralized counseling for the participating CLAT 2025 institutes.

In the current edition of the exam, the 5-year LLB program is offered by 25 NLUs, while the one-year LLM program is available at 21 NLUs.

Step-wise CLAT 2025 Counseling process

  1. Register for Counseling – The candidate needs to log-in to the candidate account using their mobile number and password. Next click on the counseling link.
  2. Enter NLU preferences – Depending on the program opted for admission, the candidate has to select their NLU preferences. The entries must be in the order of priority.
  3. Pay the counseling fee – Next, pay the CLAT 2025 counseling fee
  4. Publication of CLAT 2025 Invite List – Based on the options entered by the candidate and other factors like merit rank, category, and seat available, the consortium will publish an invite list. The invite list will be sent via email/ SMS. The candidate can also check the status by logging into the candidate portal.

How to Register for CLAT Counseling

The candidate can register for CLAT counseling following the steps mentioned below. The registration process will be conducted online.

Eligibility and Invitation for CLAT Counseling

Eligibility criteria to participate in counseling

Eligible candidates will be invited to participate in the CLAT 2025 admissions counselling process in accordance with the CLAT 2025 rank list and the admissions matrix provided by each NLU

Invitations for counseling

Eligible candidates will receive: 

  • An email invitation to participate in the admissions counselling process at their registered email address
  • an SMS at their registered mobile number; and
  • an invitation on their CLAT 2025 portal

Candidate’s validation for participation in CLAT Counseling 2025 – Mandatory 

Login to the CLAT 2025 applicant account and validate that you have been invited for counselling during each round

The consortium will not take responsibility for any undelivered emails/SMSs. 

So, make sure that you check your emails, sms’s, and CLAT 2025 accounts for any invitation from the consortium.

Register for CLAT Counseling 2025

Follow these steps to register for CLAT Counseling 2025

  1. Update NLU Preference – Log-in to your CLAT 2025 account. If you have been invited for counselling, you will see a “Update NLU Preferences” button. The consortium recommends that you provide a minimum of 15 preferences. Note that if you don’t select an NLU as one of the preferences, you won’t be considered for allotment in that institute even if vacancies are available. You can update the preferences as many times you want until the closure of the counselling registration. Also, you can only move up to the higher preferences and can not go down in the preferences given.
  2. Pay the Counseling Registration Fee – The candidate has to next pay the counseling fee (refundable) through the CLAT 2025 candidate account. Don’t wait till the last minute to make payments to avoid payment related issues.

CLAT Seat Allotment 2025 – Freeze, Float, and Exit Options

Candidates who have been allotted a seat at any NLU must exercise any of the ‘Freeze’, ‘Float’, or ‘Exit’ options.

If the candidate doesn’t choose any of these options, then they will lose the currently allocated seat. Further, they can’t participate in subsequent CLAT 2025 counseling processes. 

CLAT Seat Allotment 2025 – Freeze Option

ParticularsDescription
When to use the freeze option?If the candidate is satisfied with the allotted seat, accepts it, and is not interested in participating in further rounds of seat allocation/ counselling, they may ‘Freeze’ the seat allocation
How to freeze a seat?To ‘Freeze’ a seat in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th round of counselling, you must pay the CLAT 2025 seat confirmation fee of INR 20,000 (Twenty thousand) within the stipulated time. 
Will I be considered for subsequent rounds if I opt for the freeze option?A candidate who selects the Freeze Option and pays the confirmation fee will NOT be considered in subsequent rounds of counselling.  
Availability of the freeze optionThe ‘Freeze’ option will be available for all the five rounds of counselling.

However, the ‘Float’ option is available only till the Fourth round (explained in detail below).

CLAT Seat Allotment 2025 – Float Option

ParticularsDescription
When to use the float option?If the candidate has not been allotted their first preference NLU and chooses to leave ‘open’ the possibility of getting a higher preference NLU seat they may choose the ‘Float’ Option. 
How to opt for the float option?To exercise the Float Option in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or 5th round of counselling, you must pay the confirmation fee of Rs. 20,000 (Twenty thousand) within the time stipulated. 
Will I be considered for subsequent rounds if I opt for the freeze option?Under the Float Option, you may hold the seat allotted to you, and if you are allotted a higher preference NLU seat in a subsequent counselling round, you can move to that more preferred NLU.

Further, if you select a higher preference seat, the previous allocation will automatically get cancelled.
Availability of the float optionThe ‘Float’ option will be available till the Fourth round of counselling

CLAT Seat Allotment 2025 – Exit Option

ParticularsDescription
When to use the Exit option?If at any time after completing the registration, you don’t want to participate in the counselling process, you can choose the ‘Exit’ option. 

If you have chosen a Float or Freeze Option prior to the Exit option, the seat allocated to you will be reallocated to some other candidate and the confirmation fee will be forfeited

No candidate will be allotted a seat after choosing the Exit option. 

Sample CLAT Seat Allotment or Merit List

A sample seat allotment for CLAT exam is given below for the reference of the candidate.

sample CLAT seat allotment merit list

CLAT Result 2025

The Consortium of NLUs declared the revised results of CLAT 2025 on May 17, 2025. The results, which were earlier declared December 7, were withdrawn,

The candidate can check their results by logging into the portal using their CLAT application number/ Admit Card Number and Date of Birth.

The CLAT results include details like sectional and overall score, merit rank, and qualifying status.

JEECUP 2026 Registration Open: Apply Online at jeecup.admissions.nic.in

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The Joint Entrance Examination Council Uttar Pradesh opened the JEECUP 2026 registration process on January 15, 2026.

The application form is for admission to diploma and polytechnic courses offered by government and private institutes across Uttar Pradesh. Eligible candidates can submit the online application form through the official website, jeecup.admissions.nic.in. The registration window will close on April 30, 2026.

Applicants are required to register online, upload prescribed documents, and pay the application fee within the deadline to be considered for the entrance examination. The JEECUP 2026 exam will be conducted in computer-based test (CBT) mode between May 15 and May 22, 2026. Candidates must have a valid email ID and mobile number to complete the registration process, as these credentials will be used for communication and future login. The application process is completely online, and no offline forms are accepted.

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How to Register for JEECUP 2026

Candidates can follow the steps below to complete the JEECUP 2026 registration successfully:

  • Visit the official website and click on the JEECUP 2026 registration link
  • Read the instructions and eligibility criteria carefully
  • Enter basic personal details such as name, date of birth, mobile number, and email ID
  • Create login credentials (application number and password)
  • Fill in academic and communication details
  • Select the relevant exam group(s)
  • Upload scanned copies of the required documents
  • Pay the application fee through the available online payment modes
  • Review the application form and submit it
  • Download and save the confirmation page for future reference

Candidates are advised to verify all details before final submission, as incorrect or incomplete information may lead to rejection of the application.

Category-wise JEECUP 2026 Registration Fee

The JEECUP 2026 application fee varies by category and must be paid online during form submission. The prescribed fee structure is as follows:

  • General / OBC candidates: ₹300 per group
  • SC / ST candidates: ₹200 per group

The fee can be paid using debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI. Applications without successful fee payment will not be accepted.

JEECUP 2026 Registration – Documents Required 

Candidates must keep the following documents ready in scanned format before filling out the JEECUP 2026 application form:

  • Recent passport-size photograph in JPEG format
  • Candidate’s signature in JPEG format
  • Class 10 or equivalent mark sheet/certificate
  • Valid photo identity proof (Aadhaar card or equivalent)
  • Category certificate, if applicable
  • Domicile certificate, where required

The uploaded images must meet the size and format specifications mentioned in the official guidelines. Improper uploads may result in application rejection.

Will There Be a Correction Window?

Yes, the examination authority will provide a correction window after the conclusion of the registration process. During this period, candidates will be allowed to edit selected details in their application form.

Editable fields generally include:

  • Personal details
  • Academic information
  • Contact details
  • Uploaded photograph or signature

However, changes to critical fields such as exam group selection may not be permitted. Candidates are therefore advised to fill in all details carefully during initial registration.

JEECUP 2026 Exam Pattern

The JEECUP 2026 examination will be conducted as a computer-based test. The key features of the exam pattern are outlined below:

  • Mode of examination: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
  • Type of questions: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
  • Total questions: 100
  • Duration of exam: 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Medium of paper: English and Hindi
  • Marking scheme: +4 marks for a correct answer; 1 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer

Important Instructions for Candidates

JEECUP 2026 registration marks the first step toward securing admission to diploma and polytechnic programmes in Uttar Pradesh. Candidates should complete the application process well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues. It is recommended to keep copies of the submitted application form, fee receipt, and uploaded documents for future reference.

Applicants must regularly check the official website for updates related to admit card release, exam schedule changes, and counselling details. Only information published on the official portal will be considered valid.

SSC CHSL Tier 1 Result 2025 expected soon at ssc.gov.in

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The Staff Selection Commission is expected to announce the SSC CHSL Tier 1 Result 2025 shortly on its official website, ssc.gov.in. Candidates who appeared for the Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) Tier 1 exam can check their qualifying status through a result PDF made available in the Results section of the commission’s portal. The result will list the roll numbers of candidates shortlisted for the next stage of the recruitment process. At the time of release, no login credentials will be required to access the result PDF, though individual scorecards will be released later and can be accessed using registration credentials.

The SSC CHSL Tier 1 exam was conducted from November 12 to November 30, 2025, in multiple shifts across examination centres nationwide. The computer-based test was held to fill vacancies for posts including Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), and Data Entry Operator (DEO) in various central government ministries, departments, and offices. Following the conclusion of the examination, the commission released the provisional answer key and candidates’ response sheets, along with an objection window, which was closed in December 2025. After reviewing objections and finalising answers, the commission is now preparing the Tier 1 result.

The SSC CHSL Tier 1 Result 2025 will be released in PDF format, containing category-wise cut-off marks and the roll numbers of candidates who have qualified for the Tier 2 examination. The commission follows a normalisation process to account for variations in difficulty levels across different shifts, and the final marks are prepared accordingly. Candidates are advised to rely only on the official SSC website for authentic updates related to the result.

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How to Download SSC CHSL Tier 1 Result 2025

Candidates can check and download the SSC CHSL Tier 1 Result 2025 by following the steps given below once the result is officially declared:

  • Visit the official website at ssc.gov.in
  • Click on the Results tab available on the homepage
  • Look for the link titled “SSC CHSL Tier 1 Result 2025”
  • Open the result PDF
  • Use Ctrl + F to search for the roll number
  • Download and save the PDF for future reference

It is important to note that the result PDF will only indicate whether a candidate has qualified for the next stage. Marks will not be displayed in the result document.

Information Included in SSC CHSL Tier 1 Scorecard

After the declaration of the Tier 1 result, the commission will release individual scorecards on the candidate login portal. The scorecard will contain detailed information related to performance in the examination. The following details will be included in the SSC CHSL Tier 1 scorecard:

  • Candidate’s name
  • Roll number and registration number
  • Date of birth
  • Category and sub-category
  • Post preference
  • Section-wise marks
  • Total marks (normalised)
  • Qualifying status

Candidates will be required to log in using their registration number and password to access and download their scorecards once they are made available.

Category-wise Qualifying Marks

The Staff Selection Commission will release category-wise cut-off marks along with the SSC CHSL Tier 1 result. The cut-offs will be announced separately for different posts and categories, including UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST, and PwBD. These cut-offs are determined based on several factors such as the number of vacancies, the number of candidates appearing for the examination, the difficulty level of the paper, and overall performance trends.

Only candidates who score equal to or above the prescribed cut-off marks for their respective category will be considered qualified for the Tier 2 examination. The commission may also apply different cut-offs for posts like DEO and LDC/JSA, depending on the recruitment requirements.

What Next After SSC CHSL Tier 1 Result 2025

Candidates who qualify the SSC CHSL Tier 1 exam will be eligible to appear for the Tier 2 exam , which is the next stage of the recruitment process. The Tier 2 exam is a computer-based test designed to assess candidates’ mathematical abilities, reasoning skills, English language proficiency, and general awareness in greater depth. The detailed exam pattern, syllabus, and schedule for Tier 2 will be notified separately on the official SSC website.

After clearing Tier 2, candidates applying for certain posts such as Data Entry Operator may also have to appear for a Skill Test or Typing Test, depending on the post-specific requirements. Final selection will be based on performance in Tier 1 and Tier 2 examinations, subject to qualifying the skill or typing test wherever applicable, along with document verification.

Candidates are advised to regularly check ssc.gov.in for official notifications regarding the Tier 2 exam schedule, admit card release, and further recruitment stages. It is also recommended that candidates keep their registration credentials and important documents ready for the upcoming stages of the selection process.

The SSC CHSL Tier 1 Result 2025 marks a crucial step in the recruitment cycle for thousands of aspirants seeking central government jobs after completing their higher secondary education. With the result expected soon, candidates should stay alert for official announcements and prepare accordingly for the next phase of the examination process.

SSC Delhi Police Constable 2025 provisional answer key released; objections open till January 16

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The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the provisional answer key for the Delhi Police Constable (Executive) Recruitment Examination 2025–26 on its official website ssc.gov.in. Along with the provisional answer key, SSC has also uploaded the question papers and individual candidate response sheets, enabling candidates to review their performance in the computer-based test.

Candidates who appeared for the examination can download the answer key and response sheet by logging in with their registration credentials on the SSC portal. The commission has also opened the objection window, allowing candidates to challenge the provisional answers until January 16, 2026, up to 6 pm.

The computer-based test for the Delhi Police Constable (Executive) posts was conducted between December 18, 2025 and January 6, 2026.

Latest Updates:

  • To download the provisional answer key, response sheets, and submit objections – Click Here

SSC Delhi Police Constable 2025 – Following Documents are released

SSC uploaded the following documents on January 13, 2026:

  • Provisional (tentative) answer key
  • Question paper(s)
  • Candidate response sheet(s)

These documents enable candidates to compare their marked responses with the official answers and calculate their tentative scores before the declaration of results.

The Delhi Police Constable (Executive) CBT was conducted between December 18, 2025 and January 6, 2026.

How to download the answer key and response sheet

Candidates can download the provisional answer key and response sheet by:

  1. Visiting the official SSC website
  2. Clicking on the “Answer Key” section
  3. Selecting the link related to the Delhi Police Constable (Executive) Examination 2025
  4. Logging in using registration number or roll number and password or date of birth
  5. Viewing and downloading the answer key and response sheet

Objection window: how and when to challenge answers

Candidates who are not satisfied with the provisional answers can raise objections online through the SSC portal.

  • Last date to challenge: January 16, 2026
  • Time: Up to 6 pm
  • Objection fee: ₹50 per question

Each challenge must be supported with proper justification. Objections submitted without payment or after the deadline will not be considered.

Why checking the answer key is important

The provisional answer key allows candidates to:

  • Estimate their probable score
  • Identify potential errors in the official answers
  • Decide whether to raise objections within the given timeframe

SSC will examine all valid objections received during the challenge period before finalising the answer key.

What happens after the objection window closes

After reviewing the objections, SSC will release the final answer key, based on which the Delhi Police Constable 2025 result will be prepared.

Candidates who qualify the CBT will be called for the subsequent stages of the selection process, which include the Physical Endurance and Measurement Test (PE&MT), followed by document verification and medical examination, as per SSC recruitment rules.

Candidates are advised to regularly check the official SSC website for updates on the final answer key, result announcement and further stages of the recruitment process.

Noida DIET aligns with NEP framework to offer 4-year integrated teacher education programs

The District Institute of Education and Training (DIET), Noida is aligning its teacher education offerings with the National Education Policy (NEP) framework, under which four-year integrated teacher education programs have been proposed as the new standard for preparing future teachers.

The initiative forms part of the broader NEP roadmap, which recommends a shift towards integrated, multidisciplinary teacher preparation programmes to strengthen the quality of school education. Institutions such as DIETs are among those identified to implement NEP-aligned teacher education courses, subject to approvals and notifications from the relevant authorities.

Latest Updates:

  • To download ITEP Curriculum Framework PDF – Click Here
  • Official portal for ITEP information – Visit Here

What the 4-year integrated teacher education programme is

Under NEP, the four-year Integrated Teacher Education Program (ITEP) is proposed as a comprehensive pathway for students who intend to pursue teaching as a profession. The program is designed to integrate disciplinary knowledge, pedagogy, educational theory and practical training within a single degree.

As per NEP and National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) guidelines, the integrated programme is intended to replace multiple-entry teacher education routes over time, though existing pathways continue to remain valid.

How this fits into NEP’s teacher education reforms

NEP outlines a long-term reform of teacher education, recommending that the four-year integrated programme become the minimum qualification for teachers in the future. The policy also emphasises extended school internships, hands-on training and the use of modern teaching methods as part of teacher preparation.

The alignment of DIET Noida with this framework reflects the broader national push to standardise and strengthen teacher education across institutions.

Admission-related details yet to be announced

As of now, no official notification has been issued by DIET Noida regarding admission dates, eligibility criteria, intake capacity or application procedures for the integrated programme. These details are expected to be released only after the necessary regulatory and administrative approvals.

Students are advised to rely only on official updates issued by DIET Noida, the state education department or NCTE.

What students should keep in mind

Students interested in teacher education may note that NEP places increased emphasis on integrated programs and early professional preparation. However, until formal announcements are made, aspirants should treat the four-year integrated program at DIET Noida as policy-aligned and under consideration, rather than a confirmed admission offering.

MAH CET 2026 registration opens for BHMCT, BCA, BBA and other UG courses; Register at cetcell.mahacet.org

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The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, has STARTED the online registration process for the MAH CET 2026 for admissions to undergraduate professional courses including BHMCT, BCA, BBA, BBM and BMS for the academic session 2026–27. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official website cetcell.mahacet.org until February 16, 2026.

The entrance test, officially titled MAH-BHMCT/BCA/BBA/BBM/BMS Common Entrance Test 2026, will be conducted in computer-based mode between April 28 and April 30, 2026, as per the latest notification issued by the CET Cell. The exam is held for admission to participating colleges across Maharashtra offering management, computer applications and hotel management programmes.

Candidates are required to register using a valid Aadhaar number and APAAR ID, which has been made mandatory for the application process this year.

Latest Updates:

MAH CET 2026 Registration Timeline

The key dates announced by the CET Cell for MAH CET 2026 are as follows:

EventDate
Online registration beginsJanuary 14, 2026
Last date to applyFebruary 16, 2026
MAH CET 2026 exam datesApril 28 to 30, 2026

How to apply for MAH CET 2026

Applicants must submit their forms online only. To complete the registration process, candidates need to:

  • Visit the official website at cetcell.mahacet.org
  • Register as a new user using email ID and mobile number
  • Log in and fill in personal, academic and contact details
  • Upload scanned photograph and signature in the prescribed format
  • Pay the application fee online
  • Submit the form and download the confirmation page

The CET Cell has advised candidates to carefully verify all details before final submission.

MAH CET 2026 Application fee details

As per the current official registration notice, the category-wise application fee for MAH-BHMCT/BCA/BBA/BBM/BMS CET 2026 has not yet been specified separately. Candidates are required to check the fee amount displayed on the application portal at the time of payment. Any updates regarding fee structure are expected to be notified on the official website.

MAH CET 2026 – Documents Required for Registration

Candidates should keep the following documents and information ready before filling out the application form:

  • Aadhaar number
  • APAAR ID
  • Scanned passport-size photograph
  • Scanned signature
  • Class 12 academic details

Will there be an MAH CET 2026 application correction window?

As of now, the State CET Cell has not announced any separate application correction window for MAH CET 2026. No official information has been released regarding editable fields or correction dates. Applicants are therefore advised to fill in the form carefully and regularly check the official website for updates.

What happens after registration?

Once the registration window closes, the CET Cell will issue MAH CET 2026 admit cards online ahead of the examination. Candidates who appear for the test will be able to download their scorecards after the results are declared. Admissions to participating institutes will be conducted through the Centralized Admission Process (CAP) based on CET scores and merit rankings.

PU DAT 2026: Application Form (Open), Exam Date, Syllabus, Pattern, Selection Process

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PU DAT 2026 – Parul University (PU) will conduct the PU DAT 2026 exam on January 25, 2026. The Design Aptitude Test (DAT) will be conducted in remote-proctored mode.

The candidate will receive log-in credentials for the online exam via email/sms/call.

The PU DAT 2026 application form is currently open till January 22, 2026. The application is for admission to the Bachelor of Design (BDes) course. Candidates who met the PU DAT 2026 eligibility criteria must apply following the link given below. 

Parul University will declare the results of PU DAT 2026 within a few days of the exam; the direct link to check the results will be provided here. Candidates who qualify in the exam will be invited for PU DAT 2025 counseling and seat allotment.

The PU DAT 2025 seat allotment will be based on the merit rank of the candidate in the entrance exam.

Note that PID didn’t provide PU DAT 2025 admit card but the candidates receive Login Credentials to give their online DAT via Email/SMS/Call. The DAT will be conducted on WAC (World Assessment Council) online platform.

Latest Updates:

PU DAT Exam Highlights 2026

Particulars Description
Name of the examParul University Design Aptitude Test (PU-DAT)
Exam conducting bodyParul Institute of Design
Skills testedConceptual Evaluation, Analytical Evaluation, Visual Evaluation, Problem-solving evaluation
Courses offeredB.Des
Status of Application Form OPEN

Last date to apply: January 22, 2026
Mode of examOnline, remote-proctored mode
Number of attempts allowed Unlimited
Will Parul University accept scores of other entrance exams?No, there is no test that works as an alternative for PU DAT

This means scores of entrance exams like NIFT 2025, UCEED 2025, and NID DAT 2025 will not be accepted for admission purposes.
WebsitePU DAT 2025 – Admission Portal

PU DAT 2026 – Important Dates

EventDates
START of application formOpen

Application Fee: INR 2000
Deadline to submit applications January 22, 2026
PU DAT 2025 exam dateJanuary 25, 2026
Declaration of resultsTo be notified

PU DAT Admit Card 2026

PID will not issue any admit cards for PU DAT 2026 exam.

Instead the candidate will be sent log-in credentials to give their online DAT via Email/SMS/Call. 

The Design Aptitude Test (DAT) will be conducted on WAC (World Assessment Council ) online platform.

PU DAT Application Form 2026

The application form for PU DAT 2025 will close on January 22.

The application form had to be filled out online; application link is given above.

How to apply for PU DAT 2026

  1. Register for the exam – The candidate will have to register for PU DAT 2026 using their email ID, mobile number, and other details.
  2. Fill in the form – The candidate has to next fill in personal, academic, and contact details.
  3. Upload documents – Next, upload documents per the given specification.
  4. Pay the application fee – Finally, pay the application fee to complete the application process.

PU DAT Application Fee 2026

CategoryApplication Fee
All categoryINR 2000

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PU DAT Exam Pattern 2026

Candidates appearing in the DAT are urged to carefully go through the PU DAT 2026 exam pattern.

PU DAT 2025 exam pattern

ParticularsDescription
Mode of the examOnline, remote-proctored mode
Number of questions100
Total marks100
Marking scheme+1 mark for every correct answer
SectionsAll aspects of design
Logical and Analytical Reasoning
Critical Thinking
General Knowledge.
Skills testedThe Design Aptitude Test covers all the aspects from Design, Logical and Analytical Reasoning, Critical Thinking, General Knowledge. 

Skills tested during PU DAT 2026 exam

The Design Aptitude Test (DAT) will evaluate a range of skills, including visual perception, creative thinking, problem-solving, design fundamentals, and spatial understanding, among others. These tests are designed to assess an individual’s potential to succeed in the field of design and to identify areas where they may need further development.

PU DAT Selection Process 2026

DAT is conducted by Parul Institute of Design to evaluate the attitude, aptitude, achievement, motivation and perception essential in a potential student of design. 

The PU DAT 2026 selection process will be held in THREE stages:

  1. DAT – Design Aptitude Test 
  2. Portfolio Round
  3. Personal Interview

PU DAT 2026 – Portfolio Submission + Final Result

The candidate will be called to email their portfolios, the second stage of DAT, on the basis of their obtained scores in DAT written exam (first stage). 

A final merit list of PU DAT 2026 will be generated by Parul Institute of Design (PID) on the basis of the sum total of the weighted scores secured by the candidate in each stage of the admissions process. 

Note that everything is conducted online.

PU DAT Mock Test 2026

Two mock tests will be conducted before the final DAT.

The PU DAT 2026 mock test links will be given on the PU DAT 2026 admission portal.

The mock tests will help the candidate get an idea about the remote-proctored exam, the navigation process, and how to attempt the question paper.

The mock test will also help the candidate get acclimatized with the online exam. 

Note that exam officials will share the log-in credentials of the online exam with the candidate before the exam date.

The log-in credentials will be shared with the candidate via email, sms, or call.

PU DAT Sample Paper 2026 

The candidate is urged to download and practice PU DAT sample papers to prepare for the design entrance exam.

There are multiple benefits of solving sample papers:

  • The sample papers will contain questions similar to those asked in the entrance exam.
  • So, by solving the sample papers, the candidate will get an idea about the types of questions asked, chapters covered, weightage, difficulty level, etc.
  • If the candidate solves enough sample papers, it will help them improve their problem-solving and time-management skills.
  • Sample papers can also be used to assess one’s progress and fix mistakes.

Download (Official) PU DAT Sample Paper

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Education Experts Flag Upskilling, AI Readiness as Key Focus Areas Ahead of Union Budget 2026

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As preparations for the Union Budget 2026 gather momentum, education experts and workforce leaders are shifting the conversation beyond funding figures to focus on how India’s education system can directly power future jobs. The emphasis this year is not just on spending more, but on spending smarter — to ensure students and professionals are prepared for a rapidly changing, technology-driven economy.

A key concern raised by stakeholders is the growing gap between academic learning and industry requirements. While enrolment in schools and higher education has expanded steadily, experts argue that employability outcomes remain uneven. Budget 2026 is being seen as an opportunity to redesign education policies so that learning outcomes are better aligned with real-world skills, particularly in high-growth sectors such as artificial intelligence, data analytics, automation, and green technologies.

Upskilling and reskilling are expected to emerge as central themes. Rather than being treated as optional add-ons, experts want continuous skill development to become a national priority, supported by structured funding and incentives. This includes support for short-term credential programmes, industry-linked training, and lifelong learning models that allow individuals to upgrade skills throughout their careers.

Another major area of focus is education financing. While education loans are widely available, experts note that access remains uneven due to complex procedures and repayment pressures. There is growing demand for reforms that make loans more student-friendly, such as simplified approval processes, flexible repayment schedules, and support mechanisms linked to employment outcomes. The goal is to ensure that financial limitations do not prevent capable students from pursuing quality education.

Quality improvement is also expected to dominate budget discussions. Education leaders are calling for investments in modern classrooms, digital infrastructure, research facilities, and large-scale teacher training. With a significant portion of India’s population under the age of 25, strengthening institutional quality is seen as essential to converting demographic potential into economic productivity. Overall, expectations from Union Budget 2026 reflect a broader shift in thinking — from viewing education as a social sector expense to recognizing it as a strategic investment in India’s economic and technological future. Whether the budget delivers structural reforms alongside financial support will determine how effectively India prepares its workforce for the decade ahead.

IBPS RRB Clerk Prelims 2025 Result OUT Soon; Download Link, Qualifying Status

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The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) is expected to declare the IBPS RRB preliminary exam result 2025 soon on its official website, ibps.in. The result will be released online in the form of a qualifying status and scorecard for candidates who appeared in the prelims examination. 

Once announced, candidates will be able to check their result using their registration number or roll number along with their date of birth or password. 

The prelims examination for IBPS RRB Clerk 2025 was conducted on December 6, 7, 13, and 14, 2025.

The result will determine eligibility for the next stage of the recruitment process, the Mains examination.

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How to Download IBPS RRB Clerk Prelims 2025 Scorecard

To check the IBPS RRB Clerk Prelims Result 2025, candidates need to:

  1. Visit ibps.in
  2. On the home page, click the ‘IBPS RRB Result’ link on the home page
  3. Enter your registration number or roll number and date of birth
  4. The result status will be displayed on the screen
  5. Take printout of IBPS RRB result

Information Included in IBPS RRB Clerk Prelims 2025 Scorecard

The IBPS RRB Clerk 2025 Results (prelims) scorecard will include the candidate’s name, roll number or registration number, category, qualifying status, and marks obtained in the preliminary examination. 

It may also display category-wise and overall cut-off marks used to shortlist candidates for the mains exam. The scorecard helps candidates assess their performance and eligibility for the next phase.

IBPS RRB Clerk Prelims 2025 Results Re-check Window

IBPS does not provide any facility for re-checking or re-evaluation of the IBPS RRB Clerk prelims result. The result declared on the official website is final, and no requests regarding marks verification are entertained by the conducting authority.

What after IBPS RRB Clerk Prelims 2025 Results?

Candidates who qualify the prelims exam will be shortlisted for the IBPS RRB Clerk mains exam. 

They should begin focused preparation for the mains stage and regularly check the official website for updates related to the mains admit card, exam schedule and further instructions. 

Final selection for the clerical post will be based on performance in the mains examination as per IBPS guidelines.

IIT Guwahati releases GATE 2026 admit card; download at gate2026.iitg.ac.in

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IIT Guwahati, the organising institute for GATE 2026, has released the GATE 2026 admit card for registered candidates on January 13, 2026. The admit card has been made available online through the GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) and is a mandatory document for entry to the examination centre. Download it using your enrollment ID and password.

Candidates will not be permitted to appear for the test without a printed copy of the admit card along with a valid photo identity proof.

The release of the admit card enables candidates to check their exam centre details, shift timing and paper code, and verify personal information submitted during the application process.

GATE 2026 exam will be conducted over four days — February 7, 8, 14 and 15, 2026 in multiple sessions. The exam comprises 30 test papers, including full and sectional papers, with a new sectional paper introduced under the Engineering Sciences category. 

GATE scores are used for admission to postgraduate programmes (such as MTech, ME, MSc, PhD) and can also be considered by public sector undertakings for recruitment. 

Latest Updates:

How to Download the GATE 2026 Admit Card

Candidates can download the admit card by visiting the official GATE 2026 website and logging in to the GOAPS portal using their enrolment ID or registered email ID and password. After logging in, the admit card link will be visible on the dashboard. Candidates are advised to download and print the admit card on A4-size paper and retain it safely for the examination and subsequent admission processes.

Information Included in GATE 2026 Admit Card

The GATE 2026 admit card contains the candidate’s name, photograph and signature, enrolment ID, roll number, paper code and paper name, exam date and session, reporting time, exam centre name and complete address, as well as important instructions to be followed on the examination day. Candidates must ensure that all details are clearly visible and legible on the printed copy.

GATE 2026 Exam-Day Guidelines

Candidates must strictly follow the instructions mentioned on the admit card. 

It is recommended that candidates report to the exam centre at least 60 minutes before the exam starts; late entry beyond the gate closing time will not be permitted under any circumstances. 

A printed copy of the admit card and an original, valid photo identity proof—such as Aadhaar card, passport, voter ID, PAN card or driving licence—must be carried to the centre.

Only a black or blue ballpoint pen is allowed for signing attendance sheets or completing any manual formalities. Electronic devices including mobile phones, smartwatches, calculators, headphones, Bluetooth devices, digital pens and storage gadgets are strictly prohibited. Candidates are also not allowed to carry written or printed material, bags, wallets or stationery other than the permitted pen. All instructions given by invigilators must be followed throughout the examination.

You can carry a transparent water bottle. Scribble pad will be provided at the center (you must return it once the exam is over).

Also, exam officials will not make provisions for a baggage counter; so you are solely responsible for anything damaged or lost.

What to Do if There Is a Discrepancy in GATE 2026 admit card

In case of any discrepancy in the GATE 2026 admit card – such as incorrect name, photograph, signature, paper code, exam centre or session, immediately contact the GATE 2026 organising authority through the contact details provided on the official website or GOAPS portal. 

Discrepancies should be reported well in advance, as requests for correction may not be entertained close to the examination date or at the exam centre.

About the GATE 2026 Exam

GATE is a national-level computer-based exam conducted to assess candidates’ understanding of undergraduate-level subjects in engineering, technology, science and architecture. GATE scores are used for admission to postgraduate program and are also accepted by several public sector undertakings for recruitment purposes. The score remains valid for three years from the date of declaration of results.