CUET UG 2026 May Exam, RRB Recruitment Data, CBSE Jobs & CAT Answer Key Released

Dec 5, 2025

Published: Friday, December 5, 2025

CUET UG 2026 Scheduled for May; NTA Urges Document Updates

The National Testing Agency has announced that the Common University Entrance Test for Undergraduate courses (CUET-UG) will be conducted in May 2026, according to the official notification released today. Ahead of the application process, NTA has urged candidates to ensure that their Aadhaar details, UDID cards, and category certificates are updated to avoid discrepancies, grievances, or possible rejection of applications at later stages.

Pre-Registration Document Verification Requirements

NTA has advised all eligible aspirants to update their documents well in advance of the application window. Candidates must ensure that their Aadhaar card reflects the correct name, date of birth (as per Class 10 certificate), latest photograph, address, and father's name. Persons with disabilities are required to keep their UDID card or disability certificate valid, updated, and renewed as necessary. Applicants should also verify that their category certificate is current to avoid discrepancies.

The entrance test will be conducted for undergraduate admissions to 47 central universities and over 300 colleges across India. NTA will soon open the online application window for CUET-UG 2026 registration on its official website, cuet.nta.nic.in, with detailed timelines to be announced shortly.

CUET UG 2025 Performance Analysis and Top Scorers

CUET UG 2025 was held between May 13 and June 4 over 19 days in 35 total shifts. Instead of announcing traditional toppers, NTA, for the first time, listed application numbers scoring the highest aggregate NTA scores in five subjects. The top five aggregate NTA scores in five subjects were 1225.93, followed by 1210.10, 1205.17, 1203.40, and 1200.12.

According to data shared by NTA, only one candidate scored 100 percentile in four out of the five opted subjects. A total of 17 candidates achieved 100 percentile in three subjects out of their opted subjects. The number of students scoring 100 percentile in two and one subjects were 150 and 2,679, respectively.

Timeline for Result Declaration and Grievance Redressal

NTA released the CUET UG final answer keys on July 1, with provisional CUET UG answer keys issued on June 17. The agency allowed candidates to raise grievances against provisional answer keys by June 20, demonstrating transparent and systematic result declaration processes.

RRB Releases Comprehensive Recruitment Data for Large-Scale Hiring

The Ministry of Railways released significant data on railway recruitment, revealing that over 18 lakh candidates appeared for RRB recruitment examinations conducted for Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP), Group D, and Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) positions across 18,794 total vacancies, according to the official statement issued today.

Massive Candidate Participation and Competitive Landscape

This substantial participation reflects the attraction of government sector employment, with candidates across India competing for relatively limited positions. The 18+ lakh applicant pool competing for 18,794 vacancies illustrates the highly competitive nature of railway recruitment, with selection ratios exceeding 900:1 in many cases.

Strategic Importance of Railway Recruitment

Railway recruitment represents one of India's largest public sector hiring drives, providing stable employment opportunities across technical, operational, and support roles. The sheer scale of participation demonstrates continued confidence in government employment despite increasing private sector opportunities.

The data reflects Indian Railways' significant role as a major employer and its importance as a career destination for millions of aspirants nationwide. The comprehensive recruitment across multiple categories—ALP, Group D, and NTPC—ensures opportunities for candidates with diverse educational backgrounds and skill levels.

CBSE Recruitment 2026 Registration Deadline December 22

The Central Board of Secondary Education continues accepting applications for CBSE Recruitment 2026, which will remain open until December 22, according to the notification issued earlier this week. The recruitment encompasses 124 vacancies across Group A, B, and C non-teaching positions, including roles such as Assistant Secretary, Accounts Officer, Superintendent, Junior Translation Officer, Junior Accountant, and Junior Assistant.

Application Timeline and Fee Payment

Both application submission and fee payment must be completed by December 22 at 11:59 PM through the official CBSE portal. Candidates are advised to submit applications well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues or system overload.

Examination Format and Document Requirements

The recruitment features a Tier-1 examination with a marking scheme where each correct answer carries three marks, with one mark deducted for every incorrect response and no marks for unanswered questions. Candidates must carry specific documents to the examination centre including a printed admit card, passport-size photograph identical to the uploaded image, and valid photo identity proof.

For persons with disabilities, additional documentation, including disability certificates and any necessary undertakings for scribes, must be brought to the examination venue.

IIM Kozhikode Releases CAT 2025 Final Answer Key

The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode has released the final answer key for the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2025, according to today's announcement. The release follows the previous provisioning of provisional answer keys and allows candidates to verify their responses against the authoritative final key.

Answer Key Access and Objection Window

Candidates can access the CAT 2025 final answer key through the official website iimcat.ac.in by logging in with their application credentials. IIM Kozhikode maintains a structured objection window allowing candidates to challenge specific answers if they believe the official key contains errors.

The objection submission process requires detailed justification and supporting evidence for each challenged response. Only objections submitted within the designated timeframe and meeting submission requirements will be considered for potential key modifications.

Score Calculation and Result Timeline

With the final answer key now available, candidates can calculate their likely scores using the specified marking scheme, which awards three marks for correct responses and deducts one mark for incorrect answers across all 100 questions. This information aids candidates in assessing their performance and preparing for subsequent selection phases.

Following answer key finalisation and objection resolution, IIM Kozhikode will announce final CAT 2025 results, enabling MBA programme selection processes across participating institutions. The timeline for result declaration will be communicated through official channels.