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Will CBSE students get relief in IIT admission from 75% marks criteria? — All about JoSAA counselling via JEE Advanced

Will CBSE students get relief in IIT admission from 75% marks criteria? — All about JoSAA counselling via JEE Advanced

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The Indian Institute of Technology-Roorkee recently dropped an update on JoSAA 2026 counselling, declaring that CBSE students who do not currently meet the minimum Class 12 marks requirement for admission can still participate in the admission process. This implies that even those CBSE students who did not score minimum 75% marks in their Senior School Certificate Examination can also appear for the JEE Advanced admission process based on their rank. According to IIT-Roorkee, allotment of seats will based on candidates’ JEE rank. In the latest notice released on Friday, 6 June, IIT-Roorkee, which conducted the national engineering entrance exam this year, said, “For those students whose Class 12 (or equivalent) marks are less than 75 per cent (for general/OBC-NCL/GEN-EWS categories) or less than 65 per cent (for SC/ST/PwD categories), please note the following: You are eligible to fill in your choices at present and seats will be allocated to you based on your rank.” The post on X added, “You need to send the revised score card with at least 75% or 65% as per …

IIT Roorkee relaxes eligibility criteria for CBSE students, no need for 75% marks in Class 12 board exam

IIT Roorkee relaxes eligibility criteria for CBSE students, no need for 75% marks in Class 12 board exam

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The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee conducted the JEE Advanced examination this year for admission to renowned private and government institutes across the country, including 138 government funded institutes. This includes 23 IITs, IISc Bengaluru, 31 NITs, IIEST Shibpur, 26 IIITs and 56 Other-Government Funded Technical Institutes (Other-GFTIs). The JoSAA 2026 counseling process is currently underway with qualifying students preparing their preference lists and scouting for top engineering institutions across the country. Relaxing the admission criteria for admission to the IITs, IIT Roorkee in its latest update said that students who do not currently meet the Class 12 eligibility criterion of 75 per cent marks can also apply for admission to the institution of their choice. Students will be allotted seats based on their JEE rank. IIT Roorkee in a statement said, “For those students whose Class 12 (or equivalent) marks are less than 75% (for General/OBC-NCL/GEN-EWS categories) or less than 65% (for SC/ST/PwD categories), please note the following: You are eligible to fill in your choices at present and seats will be allocated …

Did Nolan cast black actors in The Odyssey to meet Oscars eligibility criteria? Academy Awards’ diversity rule explained

Did Nolan cast black actors in The Odyssey to meet Oscars eligibility criteria? Academy Awards’ diversity rule explained

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If you believe the internet, then you would know that Christopher Nolan – the man they called the Spielberg of his generation – is butchering Homer’s Odyssey. In reality, the auteur is adapting the ancient Greek epic for the big screen. The Odyssey, set to release later this year, has been fully filmed with IMAX cameras and is touted as one of the most anticipated films of the year. But weeks before its release, the buzz is around its casting. Kenyan-Mexican actor Lupita Nyong’o has been cast as Helen of Troy, while rapper Travis Scott appears as a poet. These two castings have been criticised online as ‘diversity hires’, with many questioning the ‘race-swapping’ casting of Helen and the presence of a black rapper in ancient Greece. Christopher Nolan is directing The Odyssey, which releases in July. Ethan Miller/Getty Images/AFP (Getty Images via AFP) Is Nolan casting black actors to meet Oscars’ criteria? Conspiracy theories on Reddit and Twitter say the director is casting to meet the eligibility criteria for the Oscars. Since 2024, the …

CBSE 12th Result 2026 Likely Today: What is the passing marks criteria? | Education News

CBSE 12th Result 2026 Likely Today: What is the passing marks criteria? | Education News

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3 min readNew DelhiMay 13, 2026 12:20 PM IST CBSE 12th Passing Marks: The Central Board of Secondary Education is expected to announce the Class 12 board examination results 2026 today. Once declared, students who appeared for the All India Senior School Certificate Examination (AISSCE) will be able to check their results through the official websites — cbse.gov.in and cbseresults.nic.in — DigiLocker, and UMANG platforms. CBSE 12th Result 2026 Live Updates | Catch LIVE Updates Among the most common queries students have ahead of the result declaration is regarding the minimum passing marks required to clear CBSE Class 12 examinations. According to CBSE’s official passing criteria and curriculum guidelines for the 2025-26 session, students are required to secure a minimum of 33 per cent marks to pass a subject. For subjects that include both theory and practical or internal assessment components, candidates must obtain 33 per cent separately in both sections. This means that merely clearing the overall aggregate may not be enough if the student fails to secure minimum marks in either theory or …

Vinesh Phogat effectively out of 2026 Asian Games contention as WFI releases selection criteria

Vinesh Phogat effectively out of 2026 Asian Games contention as WFI releases selection criteria

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Vinesh Phogat has effectively been shut out of the 2026 Asian Games selection process after the Wrestling Federation of India announced eligibility criteria for the upcoming trials. According to the WFI circular released on Wednesday, only medal winners from the 2025 Senior National Wrestling Championships, the 2026 Senior Federation Cup, and the Under-20 National Wrestling Championships will be eligible to compete in the Asian Games selection trials later this month. The criteria leaves Vinesh ineligible, as the former world championships medallist has not competed since the Paris Olympics and therefore does not meet the qualification requirements laid out by the federation. Comeback plans hit setback amid fresh controversy The development comes less than a week after Vinesh announced her return to wrestling following an 18-month absence from the sport. She was expected to compete in the women’s 57kg category at the Senior Open Ranking Tournament in Gonda. However, the wrestler recently alleged that she faced difficulties in registration and raised concerns over the venue being located in Gonda, the political stronghold of former WFI president …

‘Age is not a criteria’: MS Dhoni delivers verdict on Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s 2027 World Cup spot | Cricket News

‘Age is not a criteria’: MS Dhoni delivers verdict on Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s 2027 World Cup spot | Cricket News

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4 min readFeb 4, 2026 10:00 AM IST Former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has given a straight-batted response to whether we will see Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli play in the 2027 World Cup. There has been plenty of talk around the spot in the Indian team of both veterans—who only play in the One-Day International format for India—at next year’s World Cup. When Dhoni was asked the question by commentator Jatin Sapru during an event, Dhoni first joked and pretended not to hear the question. But then, Dhoni took guard and attacked the question about Kohli and Rohit featuring in the 50-over extravaganza that will be held in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia between October and November 2027. “Why not? Listen, the thing is—why should somebody not play the next World Cup? For me, age is not a criteria. Performance and fitness, these are the criteria. I always feel nobody should be told anything, but things should be clear: everyone will be treated the same way. When I made my debut, I was …

SFI’s criteria for 2026 Commonwealth Games sparks mixed response among Indian swimmers

SFI’s criteria for 2026 Commonwealth Games sparks mixed response among Indian swimmers

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With less than 200 days to go for the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games, athletes across disciplines are focused on securing qualification marks. For Indian swimmers, however, the qualification process comes with a ‘mandatory’ clause following a recent decision by the Swimming Federation of India (SFI). The SFI has made participation at the senior national championships mandatory even for swimmers who have already achieved the qualification mark. In a circular detailing the qualification timings and conditions, the SFI stated: “Swimmers are required to participate in the 79th Senior National Championship 2026 in all events for which they wish to be selected for participation in the XXIII Commonwealth Games. This is applicable even if the swimmer has achieved the qualification time. The fastest times clocked in all eligible meets, including the Senior Nationals, shall be considered for qualification.” The circular also noted that qualification achieved between September 21, 2025 and June 30, 2026 would be considered, while granting the SFI selection committee “sole discretion of all matters, including interpretation of this document.” This year, swimmers have the …

Delhi schools kickstart nursery admission process, to upload point criteria today

Delhi schools kickstart nursery admission process, to upload point criteria today

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Some Delhi schools are yet to kickstart nursery admission process and upload point criteria, as per the guidelines of Directorate of Education (DoE). Schools in Noida, Gurgaon and Faridabad have already commenced the admission process, it’s time for Delhi schools to the upload point criteria, marking a formal begining of admission season. Certain schools, such as Salwan Public School and Sachdeva Public School, have already uploaded the point criteria on their websites. It is expected that by 28 November evening, all schools across the national capital will provide the point criteria for entry level admission in the next academic session. As per the detailed admission schedule for the 2026-27 academic session, the registration forms will be available at specific websites of schools from 4 December. Also Read | Delhi nursery school admission 2026 schedule OUT for entry level classes Those parents seeking pre-school or nursery admission for their wards in private unaided recognised must take note of DoE’s admission schedule mentioned below: 1. Schools will upload the admission criteria and their points in the module …

Delhi nursery admission 2026 schedule OUT for entry level classes: Will schools implement updated age criteria?

Delhi nursery admission 2026 schedule OUT for entry level classes: Will schools implement updated age criteria?

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The Delhi government on Saturday released a detailed admission schedule for entry-level classes for the 2026-27 academic session. The Directorate of Education (DoE), in a notification dated 22 November outlined the specific dates for schools and parents seeking pre-school or nursery admission for their wards. From uploading of point criteria on school’s website to release of lists the notification provides a full timeline of the admission process. The circular also mentions crucial instructions to schools, prescribed the age limits for attendance, and also gave a list of the documents required as proof of address. Admission process in Delhi schools is set to begin next month. Those planning to apply for the same must take note of the admission schedule mentioned below. The admission process will commence on 4 December and conclude on 19 March, 2026. Registration fee Parents will have to pay a registration fee of ₹25 to apply in the schools of their choice. “Each school shall display the aforesaid admission schedule on its notice board and website… Only ₹25 (non-refundable) can be charged …

India rejects introduction of new criteria such as religion, faith for representation in reformed UNSC

India rejects introduction of new criteria such as religion, faith for representation in reformed UNSC

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India has rejected the introduction of new parameters, such as religion and faith, as the basis for UNSC’s permanent membership. India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador P Harish said that the latest attempts are contrary to the concept of ‘regional representation’. New York: India has rejected the attempts to introduce new parameters, including religion and faith as the basis for representation in a reformed UN Security Council (UNSC). New Delhi asserted that the latest attempts to include new criteria stand opposed to the accepted basis of regional representation. Participating in the Inter-Governmental Negotiations (IGN) meeting on ‘Size of the Future Council and cluster discussion on Regional Representation’, India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador P Harish said that those opposed to text-based negotiations do not seek progress on UNSC reforms. India calls out attempts to introduce new parameters for UNSC permanent membership Calling out the attempts to introduce new parameters, such as religion and faith, as the basis for representation in a reformed Council, Harish emphasised that the latest attempt “runs completely counter to …