Odisha's Department of Higher Education has released the SAMS Postgraduate Admission 2026-27 schedule. Candidates can check the detailed counselling dates on the official SAMS Odisha website. The admission process is for PG courses offered by state universities and colleges. Eligibility requires graduation from a UGC-recognised university for all applicants. Students should carefully read the prospectus and complete choice locking before deadlines.

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The National Testing Agency will soon release the UGC NET June 2026 provisional answer key. Candidates can download their response sheets and question papers from the official website. Objections against the provisional key can be submitted with a fee for expert review. A final answer key will be prepared after considering all valid challenges. Results will be declared based on the final answer key and eligibility criteria.

The Centre has described IIT graduates' decisions to study or work abroad as a matter of individual choice, attributing them to factors such as affordability, education loans, global exposure and academic interests. However, the absence of official migration data has reignited questions over whether India is doing enough to retain top talent and strengthen its research and innovation ecosystem.

Indian Space Research Organisation is inviting online applications for 244 vacancies. These positions include Assistant, Junior Personal Assistant, Upper Division Clerk, and Stenographer roles. The application window opens on July 27, 2026, and closes on August 16, 2026. Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree and computer proficiency for specific posts. The selection process involves a written test followed by a skill test.

NCP-SP leader Rohit Pawar, Fahad Ahmad and student organisation representatives met the Mumbai Police Commissioner to raise concerns over FIRs registered during recent student protests. AISF representative Aamir Kazi said police assured the delegation that notices and procedures against students would be handled slowly. Police also informed the group that students could respond to summons notices through WhatsApp and visit police stations according to their convenience. Decisions on FIR withdrawal will be taken by the home department.