MBBS and BDS interns in Jammu and Kashmir have begun an indefinite strike demanding a hike in their monthly stipend from Rs 12,300 to Rs 30,000. The interns cite rising living costs, extended hospital duties and disparities with other states. They are also seeking a written government assurance, while questioning delays in implementing earlier recommendations on stipend revision.

The West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee (WBMCC) has announced the NEET UG 2026 Round 1 seat allotment result for MBBS and BDS admissions. Candidates can check their allotment online through the official portal. Those securing seats must download the allotment letter, arrange the required documents and report to their allotted college by September 5, 2026, to complete admission formalities.

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The Bihar Public Service Commission has postponed the online application process for TRE 4.0, which was scheduled to begin on September 1, 2026. The recruitment drive initially covers 32,388 teaching vacancies across Classes 1 to 12. BPSC cited administrative reasons for the delay and will announce fresh registration dates shortly. Candidates should await official updates.

AIIMS CRE-5 re-examination at a Jaipur centre was disrupted by server failures, delayed commencement and power outages on August 31, prompting candidates to protest outside the venue. AIIMS has cancelled the affected test and is expected to conduct it again. The disruption came a day after technical problems were reported at the same centre during NEET-PG 2026.

Soban Singh Jeena University has released the final answer key for the Uttarakhand B.Ed/M.Ed Entrance Examination 2026 held on August 16. Candidates can download the course-wise key and calculate their probable scores. The university is expected to announce the entrance exam results soon, followed by the merit list, rank cards and counselling process for admissions.