CLAT 2026 Registration Extended, JEE Main 2026 Applications, CA Foundation Results & IAS Coaching Fines

Nov 3, 2025

Published: Monday, November 3, 2025

CLAT 2026 Registration Deadline Extended to November 7

The Consortium of National Law Universities has extended the CLAT 2026 registration deadline to November 7, 2025, according to the official notification released today. Eligible candidates now have additional time to complete the online application process, with submissions accepted until 11:59 PM through the official website consortiumofnlus.ac.in.

Official Announcement and Revised Timeline

In its official notice, the Consortium stated: "The Executive Council of the Consortium of National Law Universities is pleased to announce the extension of the last date for submission of CLAT 2026 online applications (for both UG and PG programmes)." The revised last date, as per the notification, is November 7, 2025 (Friday), up to 23:59 hours.

The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2026 will be held on December 7, 2025, from 2 PM to 4 PM in a single shift across the country. The national-level entrance examination serves as the primary admission gateway for undergraduate and postgraduate law programmes at 25 National Law Universities in India.

Application Process Steps

Candidates can complete their registration by visiting the official website consortiumofnlus.ac.in, clicking on the 'CLAT 2026 Registration' link on the homepage, registering by entering required personal and contact details, logging in using credentials generated during registration, filling out the complete application form, uploading required documents, and paying the applicable fee. After reviewing details, candidates should submit the form and download the confirmation page for future reference.

JEE Main 2026 Applications Open for January Session

The National Testing Agency on October 31 made the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 application forms available, according to the official announcement. The last date to register for the JEE Main 2026 January session examination is November 27 at 9 PM, with fee transactions through credit card, debit card, net banking, or UPI accepted until November 27 at 11:50 PM via the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in.

Two-Session Format and Examination Dates

Continuing similar trends, JEE Main 2026 will be held in two phases. The first session is scheduled from January 21 to 30, 2026, while the second session will be conducted between April 1 and 10, 2026. JEE Main is held for two papers: Paper 1 (BE/BTech) and Paper 2 (BArch/BPlan).

Candidates can select up to a maximum of four cities for the examination centre from the state of their present or permanent address. NTA reserves the right to merge cities if there are few candidates and to allot a different city from the candidate's choice for administrative reasons. Foreign candidates must select cities based on their present and permanent addresses, and at least one city in India.

Document Verification Requirements

NTA, in a notification released on September 29, urged aspirants to ensure that their Aadhaar card, UDID card (for persons with disabilities), and category certificates (EWS/SC/ST/OBC-NCL) are updated and valid before filling out the JEE Main 2026 application form. This step seeks to avoid discrepancies or rejection at later stages of the admission process.

Historical Participation Trends

In Session 1 JEE Main 2025, 13,11,544 students registered, and 12,58,136 appeared. For Session 2 or April 2025, 10,61,840 candidates registered and 9,92,350 appeared. Total registrations went up from 10.26 lakh in 2022 to 11.62 lakh in 2023, demonstrating consistent growth in engineering aspirants nationwide.

ICAI Declares CA Foundation September 2025 Results

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India announced the CA Foundation result today, November 3, 2025, according to the official statement. Candidates who appeared in the September session can check their results on the institute's official result portal at icai.nic.in and icai.org.

Result Access and Score Details

Candidates will be able to check their Foundation status and marks. ICAI typically publishes individual score details alongside the pass/fail outcome, allowing candidates to see subject-wise marks and total marks. After the result, the institute also issues downloadable scorecards and guidance on further formalities for those who qualify.

Result Checking Process

Candidates can check their scores by opening icai.org or icai.nic.in and looking for the CA September 2025 results link, clicking the Foundation result link to be redirected to the result login portal, entering their roll number and registration number (or PIN) and completing the captcha text, submitting the details to view their result and scores, and downloading and saving the scorecard while printing a copy for their records.

Next Steps for Successful Candidates

Candidates who clear the Foundation will be eligible to register for the next stage of the CA course as per ICAI rules. The institute typically issues detailed scorecards and a list of successful candidates. Those who clear all requirements will move ahead toward registration for Intermediate or the relevant next-stage formalities. ICAI will also announce procedures for obtaining pass certificates and duplicate documents, and candidates should follow the institute's official instructions for any certificates or rank-related queries.

CCPA Fines Two IAS Coaching Institutes ₹8 Lakh Each for Misleading Advertisements

The Central Consumer Protection Authority has fined Dikshant IAS and Abhimanu IAS ₹8 lakh each for misleading advertisements and unfair trade practices, according to the official order issued under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019. The action was taken after complaints from successful UPSC candidates who accused the institutes of using their names and photos without permission.

Dikshant IAS Violations

The CCPA's investigation revealed that both institutes published exaggerated claims of success without credible evidence, using photographs and names of successful UPSC candidates to advertise high selection numbers, creating the impression that many toppers were their students. Mini Shukla (AIR 96, UPSC 2021) complained that Dikshant IAS used her name and image in its advertisements without her consent, clarifying that her only interaction with the institute was attending a single mock interview session organised jointly with another academy.

The inquiry found that Dikshant IAS had promoted "200+ Results in UPSC CSE 2021" but failed to prove the authenticity of these claims. The CCPA noted that the institute's advertisements omitted key details about the candidates' association, misleading aspirants about its contribution to their success.

Abhimanu IAS Similar Violations

Natasha Goyal (AIR 175, UPSC 2022) filed a complaint against Abhimanu IAS for using her photo without authorisation. The institute's ads claimed "2200+ Selections since Inception" and "10+ Selections in IAS Top 10," yet provided no clear data to verify its involvement. Further inquiry revealed that out of 139 candidates showcased in the 2023 campaign, 88 cleared exams independently. The CCPA ruled that such advertisements deprived students of accurate information and violated consumer rights.

Growing Regulatory Scrutiny

With these actions, the CCPA has now issued 57 notices to coaching institutes and imposed penalties exceeding ₹98.6 lakh on 27 institutions. The regulator has directed all erring institutes to withdraw misleading content and ensure transparency in future promotions. Earlier this year, two renowned Delhi-based institutes – Drishti IAS and Vision IAS – faced penalties of ₹5 lakh and ₹3 lakh, respectively, for making similar claims about student results.

The move underlines the CCPA's ongoing effort to bring accountability to India's fast-growing coaching industry, protecting aspirants from deceptive marketing practices that exploit successful candidates' achievements without authorisation.