Several important developments have emerged across examinations, medical admissions, recruitment, and school education. The latest announcements include the release of the BSF HCM and ASI answer key, the Round 2 merit list for UP NEET UG counselling, the introduction of Artificial Intelligence as a vocational subject in Karnataka government schools, and the SBI Clerk Prelims admit card.
BSF HCM and ASI Answer Key Released
The Border Security Force (BSF) has released the answer key for the Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) Stenographer and Head Constable (HC) Ministerial examinations 2024. Candidates who appeared for the Computer-Based Test can now check the provisional answer key and submit objections through the official BSF recruitment website.
The objection management portal opened on September 21st, 2026, at 3 pm and will remain available until September 23rd at 11:55 pm. The facility is available to candidates who appeared for the examinations conducted on September 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and September 18th.
Candidates can log in to the objection management portal and submit challenges against questions within the prescribed deadline. The BSF has advised candidates to complete the process before the portal closes, as objections submitted after the deadline may not be considered.
UP NEET UG Round 2 Merit List Announced
The Uttar Pradesh government has released the Round 2 merit list for UP NEET UG counselling 2026. Candidates who registered for the second round can check their merit status through the official counselling website.
As per the revised schedule, choice filling began on September 21st at 2 pm and will remain open until September 24th at 11 am. The Round 2 seat allotment result will be announced on September 25th, while allotment letters can be downloaded from September 26th to October 1st.
Candidates who receive seats in the second round must complete admission to the allotted government or private medical or dental college within the specified period. Those who do not take admission after being allotted a seat will have their security deposit forfeited and will need to deposit the amount again to participate in the third round.
EducationNewsNetwork brings these developments together as part of the latest examination and admission activity, with students and candidates required to keep track of deadlines that can affect their next stage in the process.
Karnataka Introduces AI as a Vocational Subject
The Karnataka School Education Department has introduced Artificial Intelligence as a vocational subject for students of Classes 9th and 10th under the National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF). The programme will be offered in selected government schools from the 2026-27 academic year.
A total of 1,642 government high schools will be covered. These include 1,180 newly approved schools, 381 schools already offering NSQF subjects, and 81 existing single-sector schools.
The AI course is intended to develop skills such as problem-solving, critical thinking, technical knowledge and employability. It will be offered in place of the third-language option under the existing NSQF framework. Participating schools have been directed to appoint AI guest teachers for the academic year.
The introduction of AI education also allows students to explore technology-related skills while continuing their regular school education. The programme is positioned within vocational learning rather than as a separate academic stream.
SBI Clerk Prelims Admit Card Released
The State Bank of India has released the SBI Clerk Prelims Admit Card 2026 for candidates appearing for the Junior Associate recruitment examination. The preliminary examination is scheduled for September 26th and 27th.
The recruitment drive is being conducted for 9,766 Junior Associate posts. Candidates can download their call letters through the SBI careers portal using their registration number or roll number along with their password or date of birth.
The preliminary examination will be conducted online and will consist of 100 objective questions carrying 100 marks. Candidates will have 60 minutes to complete the test, with 20 minutes allotted to each of the three sections: English Language, Numerical Ability and Reasoning Ability.
Candidates should check their call letters carefully for the examination date, shift, reporting time, and centre address. They are also required to carry the documents specified in their individual call letters, including a valid original photo identity document.
What Candidates Should Check
With several examination and admission processes moving forward, candidates should pay close attention to official schedules and deadlines.
BSF candidates should complete their objections by September 23rd
UP NEET UG candidates should complete choice filling by September 24th
NEET UG candidates should check the Round 2 allotment result on September 25th
SBI Clerk candidates should download and verify their call letters before the September 26th and 27th examination
Karnataka students can check with their schools regarding the availability of the new vocational subject
The latest announcements cover different stages of the education and recruitment cycle, from answer-key objections and medical counselling to school-level vocational learning and competitive examinations. Candidates and students should rely on the respective official portals for further instructions, changes or additional notices.
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