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India News (31/05/2026) 1. Massive Technical Glitches Disrupt CUET-UG; Thousands Stranded The Common University Entrance Test (CUET-UG) faced widespread disruptions due to massive server and system breakdowns. The technical glitches forced thousands of candidates to wait for hours or leave their centers without attempting the test. Testing partner TCS has expressed formal regret to students for the inconvenience.

2. NTA Announces Fresh Re-Test for 3,765 CUET-UG Candidates Responding immediately to the system breakdowns during the CUET-UG shifts, the National Testing Agency (NTA) officially released a notice scheduling a fresh re-test. This measure specifically targets the 3,765 affected candidates who had to leave their examination centers due to technical failures.

3. CBSE Addresses “Vulnerabilities” in Digital On-Screen Marking Portal
Following intense public scrutiny after a teenage hacker exposed gaps in the system, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) stated that vulnerabilities identified in its OnMark portal have been contained. CBSE has deployed an expert team from the IITs and the government to further review, secure, and rule out any exploitable technical weaknesses.

4. Over 4 Lakh CBSE Class 12 Students Apply for Answer Script Re-evaluation
Amid mounting student anxiety over alleged discrepancies in digital checking via the On-Screen Marking (OSM) system, more than 4 lakh CBSE students have applied to verify and re-evaluate over 11 lakh total answer scripts.

5. NTA Plans Shift of NEET-UG to Fully Computer-Based Test (CBT) by 2027
In an affidavit filed before the Supreme Court, the NTA confirmed that a high-level expert committee has formally recommended transitioning the medical entrance exam (NEET-UG) entirely to a Computer-Based Test (CBT) format starting in 2027. The move aims to plug systemic weak points and definitively prevent physical paper leaks.

6. IAF Transport Proposed for Upcoming June 21 NEET Re-Test To ensure zero compromise on exam security following severe backlash over recent structural paper leaks, the Central Government and NTA are coordinating with the Indian Air Force (IAF) to securely airlift and transport question papers for the upcoming June 21 NEET-UG re-examination.

7. JEE Advanced Result Date Confirmed; Top IIT Ranks Awaited IIT Roorkee is putting final touches on the evaluation process for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced. The institute is set to announce the results shortly at jeeadv.ac.in, alongside the release of the final answer keys and cut-off marks for admissions into premier IITs.

8. Telangana TOSS SSC and Intermediate Results Formally Declared
The Telangana Open School Society (TOSS) has officially declared the results for the Class 10 (SSC) and Class 12 (Intermediate) open school examinations. Students can now access and download their official marks memos through the dedicated online portal.

9. First FYJC Merit List Released in Maharashtra with Slight Drop in Cut-offs
The First Year Junior College (FYJC) Class 11 admission cycle kicked off in Maharashtra with the release of the first merit list. Top-tier colleges in Mumbai and Pune reported a marginal dip in cut-off percentages compared to the previous academic year, offering competitive relief to applicants.

10. AICTE Officially Launches Industry Fellowship Programme
The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has opened registrations for its premier Industry Fellowship Programme. Commencing in July, the initiative aims to bridge the academia-industry divide by funding engineering educators with a monthly stipend to work directly on live industry projects.