SSC CGL Re-Exam Oct 14, Ayurveda in Curriculum, NEET Round 3 & GATE 2026 Extension

Sep 29, 2025

SSC CGL Re-Exam Oct 14, Ayurveda Curriculum, NEET Round 3 & GATE 2026

Published: Monday, September 29, 2025

SSC Schedules CGL Re-Examination for October 14 Following Mumbai Incident

The Staff Selection Commission has announced a re-examination for the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) exam on October 14, 2025, specifically for candidates whose original test was interrupted by the Mumbai fire incident on September 26. The commission also addressed malpractice cases detected during the comprehensive examination process.

Malpractice Detection and Security Measures

SSC confirmed that during the examination, several incidents of malpractice came to their notice, with some individuals apprehended by law enforcement agencies for producing fake PwBD documents and attempting to misuse scribe provisions. Remote access attempts were also detected, with detailed analysis currently underway.

For candidates where evidence remains ambiguous, SSC will conduct re-examinations on October 14 to set the record straight. The CGL examinations have concluded at all other centres, with approximately 28 lakh candidates registered and 13.5 lakh appearing across 45 shifts over 15 days at 255 centres in 126 cities.

Answer Key Release and Candidate Feedback

The SSC CGL answer key is scheduled for release on October 15, coinciding with the opening of the objection window. Candidates can review answers and submit objections within the designated timeframe, requiring a non-refundable fee of ₹100 per question.

The candidate feedback portal received 18,920 submissions, with some reporting technical disruptions verified through digital footprints. Affected candidates were rescheduled and given additional opportunities to take the test. The commission has also opened application windows for Delhi Police examinations and SI CPO 2025, with Constable GD 2026 applications opening in November.

NCERT and UGC Collaborate to Integrate Ayurveda into Health Education Curriculum

Ayush Minister Prataprao Jadhav announced that the National Council of Educational Research and Training and University Grants Commission are working together to integrate Ayurveda into health education curricula across schools and colleges, enabling younger generations to connect with holistic health principles.

Progressive State Implementation

Several states, including Goa, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh, have already integrated the Indian knowledge system into school education. The minister confirmed that discussions are underway with NCERT and UGC for preparing comprehensive course modules for both school and higher education levels.

The initiative focuses on evidence-based research, with high-quality clinical trials conducted through the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences and other research institutions. In partnership with the WHO, standards are being established to strengthen the scientific credibility of Ayurvedic treatments.

Integrated Healthcare Model Development

Jadhav emphasised that the goal is to develop an integrated healthcare model where allopathy and AYUSH systems complement rather than compete with each other. Through the National AYUSH Mission and AYUSH Grid, the government is combining benefits from both systems to provide comprehensive healthcare services.

Under the National AYUSH Mission, AYUSH doctors are being deployed in Health and Wellness Centres, particularly in rural and remote areas, making primary healthcare services more accessible. The ministry has established AYUSH systems with scientific evidence while achieving global acceptance through initiatives like International Yoga Day and the WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine.

NEET UG Counselling Round 3 Registration Commences

The Medical Counselling Committee has initiated Round 3 registration for NEET UG counselling 2025, covering All India Quota, Deemed, and Central universities through the official website mcc.nic.in. The registration window closes on October 5, with choice-filling available from September 30 until 11:55 PM on October 5.

Comprehensive Seat Allocation Process

The choice-locking period starts at 4 PM on October 5 and concludes at 11:55 PM the same day. MCC will conduct seat allotment from October 6-7, with results announced on October 8, 2025. Only NEET UG 2025 qualified candidates are eligible for participation.

The counselling covers 15% All India Quota seats, 100% seats at AIIMS, JIPMER, BHU, AMU, and ESIC institutions, institutional quota seats managed through MCC, AFMC and IP quota at ESIC, and Central and Deemed University admissions.

Government Medical Seat Expansion

The Union Cabinet approved the third phase of the centrally sponsored scheme to add 5,023 MBBS seats and 5,000 PG seats in existing government medical colleges at a cost of ₹15,034 crore over three years. This aligns with the government's plan to add 75,000 new medical seats over five years, as announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the current budget.

Candidates satisfied with their allotted seats must report to their respective colleges for admission between October 9 and 17, 2025, ensuring the timely completion of the admission process.

IIT Guwahati Extends GATE 2026 Registration Deadline

IIT Guwahati has extended the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026 registration window without late fees until October 6, providing additional opportunity for candidates who haven't completed their applications through gate2026.iitg.ac.in. The closing date with late fees is October 9.

Examination Schedule and Eligibility

IIT Guwahati will conduct GATE 2026 on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026, with results scheduled for March 19, 2026. Eligible candidates must possess bachelor's degrees in Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Science, Commerce, Arts, or Humanities from recognised institutions, with current third-year or higher students also allowed to apply.

Fee Structure and Application Process

Regular application fees are ₹1,000 per paper for SC, ST, PwD, and female candidates, and ₹2,000 for all other categories. An extended window with late fees increases costs to ₹1,500 and ₹2,500, respectively.

GATE 2026 covers 30 test papers, introducing a new sectional paper on Energy Science (XE-I) in the Engineering Sciences category. Candidates can appear for one or up to two test papers, with combinations chosen from the approved list. All papers will be in English and entirely objective in type.