Education

UGC allows students to pursue two degree courses at the same time

After receiving nod to a proposal in this regard, the UGC Chairman M Jagadesh Kumar confirmed that the University Grants Commission (UGC) allowed the students to pursue two-degree courses simultaneously from the same or either different university.

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4 years ago

April 12, 2022

The University Grants Commission (UGC) on Tuesday announced that students have now been allowed to pursue two-degree courses simultaneously. The development comes after the University Grants Commission (UGC) gave its nod to a proposal in this regard, UGC Chairman M Jagadesh Kumar said on Tuesday.

Speaking at a press conference, Jagadesh Kumar said as announced in the new National Education Policy (NEP) and in order to allow students to acquire multiple skills, the UGC is coming up with new guidelines to allow a candidate to pursue two-degree programmes at the time from the same or either the different university.

The students will also be allowed to pursue two-degree programmes in physical and online mode simultaneously, Kumar said.

The move will benefit thousands of students. It will have a long-lasting impact on higher education that will pave the way for students to join two academic programmes at the same time and earn multiple degrees.

The commission has also put together a set of guidelines regarding the same, which will be put up on the official website of UGC tomorrow. Earlier, the candidate could only pursue one full-time degree along with online/short-term/diploma courses under the UGC regulations.

In its latest meeting, the UGC approved simultaneous dual degrees for students in India. As per the new regulations, a student could complete courses either at the same university or from different universities at the same time.

The commission will soon issue detailed guidelines in this regard. The guidelines will apply to all the programmes available across the country.

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UP Board result 2026 declared: Class 10 pass rate at 90.42%, class 12 at 80.38%

UP Board 2026 results are out with strong pass rates. Here’s how to check your score and key highlights.

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2 weeks ago

April 23, 2026

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The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad has declared the UP Board Class 10 and Class 12 results for 2026 on April 23 at 4 pm.

This year, more than 52 lakh students registered for the exams, including over 27 lakh candidates in Class 10 and nearly 25 lakh in Class 12. The examinations were conducted between February 18 and March 12 across around 8,000 centres in the state.

Pass percentage and performance trends

The overall performance remains strong:

Class 10 pass percentage: 90.42%
Class 12 pass percentage: 80.38%

Girls have once again outperformed boys in both classes, continuing the trend seen in previous years.

How to check UP Board result 2026

Students can access their results through official platforms by following these steps:

Visit the official website: upmsp.edu.in or upresults.nic.in
Click on the result link for Class 10 or Class 12
Enter roll number and required details
View and download the provisional marksheet

Alternatively, results are also available via DigiLocker and other digital platforms.

What students should do after results

Students are advised to:

Download and print the provisional marksheet immediately
Collect the original marksheet from their respective schools later
Apply for re-evaluation or compartment exams if required

Education

CBSE class 10 result 2026 out, who can appear for second board exam explained

CBSE has announced Class 10 results 2026 and introduced clear rules for the second board exam. Here’s who is eligible and who is not.

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3 weeks ago

April 15, 2026

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The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the Class 10 results for 2026, along with key guidelines for students who wish to appear in the second board examination under the newly introduced two-exam policy.

As per the updated system aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, students now have an opportunity to improve their performance in selected subjects through a second exam scheduled later in the same academic year.

Who is eligible for second board exam

CBSE has laid down specific conditions for students to appear in the second board examination:

It is mandatory for students to appear in the first board exam
Students must have appeared in at least three subjects in the main exam
Those who have passed can opt for improvement in up to three subjects
Students in the compartment category are also eligible to appear
Improvement is allowed only in subjects already taken in the first exam

The second exam allows students to improve marks in subjects such as Science, Mathematics, Social Science, and languages.

Who is not eligible

Certain categories of students will not be allowed to appear in the second board exam:

Students who did not appear in three or more subjects
Those who failed in three or more subjects
Students placed in specific non-eligible categories by the board

Such students will have to reappear in the next main examination cycle instead.

Important rules students must note

CBSE has also clarified several important rules:

Change of subjects is not permitted in the second exam
No corrections in student data will be allowed
Schools will submit the list of candidates for the second exam
Students can improve performance in a maximum of three subjects

The board aims to reduce exam pressure and give students flexibility to improve scores within the same academic year.

Education

CBSE 10th result 2026 expected soon, students advised to prepare DigiLocker access

CBSE is likely to announce Class 10 result 2026 soon in April. Students can check scores on official websites, DigiLocker, and UMANG app.

Published

4 weeks ago

April 15, 2026

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The Central Board of Secondary Education is expected to declare the Class 10 board examination result for 2026 soon, with indications pointing toward an announcement in April. However, the board has not yet confirmed the official date and time.

Students who appeared for the examination are advised to stay prepared and keep their login credentials ready, as the result can be released at any time once the final process is completed.

Result likely earlier than usual

Unlike previous years when CBSE results were typically released in May, the 2026 Class 10 result is expected earlier. The shift is linked to changes in the examination system, including the introduction of multiple exam phases during the academic year.

The board conducted the Class 10 examinations between February 17 and March 11, 2026, with lakhs of students participating across the country.

Where to check CBSE 10th result 2026

Once declared, students will be able to access their results through multiple official platforms, including:

Official websites such as cbse.gov.in and results.cbse.nic.in
DigiLocker platform for digital marksheets
UMANG mobile application

These platforms are expected to host the result simultaneously to ensure smooth access for students.

Advisory for students before result declaration

Students have been advised not to wait until the result day to complete formalities. They should create and verify their DigiLocker accounts in advance to avoid last-minute issues.

Digital marksheets made available through DigiLocker will be considered valid and can be used for further admission and documentation purposes.