Delhi University’s rollout of the fourth undergraduate year under UGCF 2022 has triggered concerns from the Delhi University Teachers’ Association over increased faculty workload. DUTA has pointed to mounting responsibilities related to teaching, dissertation supervision, assessment and mentoring, while questioning whether adequate teachers, classrooms and institutional resources are available to support the expanded academic structure.

The Haryana Board of School Education has announced the HTET 2025 results for Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3. Candidates can access their scorecards online using their registration number and date of birth. HBSE has also opened the OMR sheet download facility for a ₹100 fee from September 1 to October 23, 2026, enabling candidates to review their responses.

The National Testing Agency has released the advance city intimation slips for the UGC NET June 2026 re-examination for English, Commerce and Sociology. Scheduled for September 9 and 10, the re-test follows concerns over errors in the question papers. Candidates can check their allotted examination city online, while admit cards will be issued separately.

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has invited eligible Higher Educational Institutions to apply for recognition to offer Open and Distance Learning and online programmes for the 2026-27 academic year. The application process covers sessions beginning January-February 2027 onwards. Institutions must register through the UGC DEB portal, while applications will be scrutinised before recognition is granted.

IIT Kharagpur has released the JAM 2027 information brochure and revised the registration schedule. Applications will open on September 12 through the official website, with the entrance test scheduled for February 14, 2027, across 114 cities. Candidates can choose from seven test papers, while JAM scores will be used for admission to several postgraduate programmes.

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