JEE Mains 2026 admit card release date: JEE Main 2026 admit cards are expected soon from the National Testing Agency. Candidates can download their hall tickets from the official website. The exam dates are set for January 21 to 29, 2026. Paper 1 will be held from January 21 to 24, with Paper 2 on January 29.
India's top IT firms saw a dramatic hiring slowdown, adding only 17 net employees in nine months, a stark contrast to last year's 17,764. This shift, driven by tighter demand and AI adoption, is reshaping the industry. TCS alone shed over 25,000 staff, signaling a move away from traditional growth models towards efficiency and productivity.
Artificial intelligence is transforming finance and leadership by enabling faster, more informed decisions through advanced data analysis and automation. Professionals must now blend technological insights with human values, ethical judgment, and strategic thinking to navigate complex, data-driven environments. This evolution empowers teams to enhance accuracy, speed, and adaptability, securing a competitive edge.
The Staff Selection Commission has released the final results for the GD Constable examination, concluding a comprehensive selection process. Candidates who cleared all stages, from the computer-based test to medical checks, have been listed. The recruitment drive aimed to fill 53,690 vacancies across various central armed forces.
Indian business leaders are boosting AI investments for 2026. They see AI as key for revenue growth, not just cost savings. However, a lack of skilled talent is a major hurdle. Despite this, many plan to continue investing and hiring. Organizations are actively deploying AI agents and redesigning processes. Employees are optimistic about AI's efficiency and business impact.
Mumbai's job market is changing. Employers now prefer workers with practical skills over degrees. 'Less than Tenth' is the most sought-after qualification. This makes hiring more inclusive. Delhi leads in job postings, but demand is growing in smaller cities. Delivery jobs favor men, while telecalling hires more women. This trend will likely speed up in 2026.
A new report reveals a significant gap in India's higher education sector. Most colleges are not equipped to meet industry demands. Fewer than one in five institutions achieve high placement rates within six months of graduation. This indicates a need for fundamental changes in curriculum and industry partnerships to boost student employability across the nation.
The Centre has revised NEET-PG 2025 cut-offs to fill over 18,000 vacant postgraduate medical seats. Percentiles for general, EWS, SC, ST, and OBC candidates have been significantly reduced. This move aims to optimize seat utilization and strengthen the medical specialist pool while maintaining transparency and merit-based admissions through authorized counselling.
In a video message, Krishnan said that reducing the cut-off to the 0th percentile means that even candidates who scored negative marks in the examination are now eligible for postgraduate medical admissions.
BITS Pilani students achieved over 920 placements in the first semester of the 2025-26 cycle. The all-campus median salary reached Rs 28 lakh per annum. Top firms offered high compensation, with some exceeding Rs 1 crore. International companies also recruited. The semiconductor sector saw significant hiring. Internships are proving to be a strong pathway to full-time roles.