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🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

‘Schools not ready for 2026 computer-based SSCE exams’

Educationist Ebenezer Mbamalu warns that many Nigerian schools are unprepared for the shift to computer-based testing for the 2026 Senior School Certificate Examinations.

Feb 27 • 00:53 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

New file for the case investigating possible rigging in the exams for inspectors and commissioners of the Municipal Police of Madrid

A Madrid court has closed a case investigating alleged rigging in the exams for Municipal Police inspectors and commissioners for the third time, citing lack of sufficient evidence.

Feb 26 • 23:02 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Partial Renewal of the National Electoral Council: Commission will repeat request to universities to send professors to prepare the exams

The Citizens' Commission overseeing the partial renewal of Ecuador's National Electoral Council is set to repeat its request for universities to nominate professors to prepare written and oral exams for candidates.

Feb 26 • 21:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

UPA Dr. Thelmo reduces waiting times for exams by up to 75% with new laboratory

The UPA Dr. Thelmo in Jacareí has installed a new clinical analysis laboratory that drastically reduces waiting times for exam results.

Feb 26 • 16:49 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Electric shock while pressing uniform a day before board exam, student dies tragically

A 10th-grade student in Haridwar, Uttarakhand, tragically died from an electric shock while ironing his school uniform just a day before his board exams.

Feb 26 • 16:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Lawyer and 4 intermediaries targeted by the Federal Police operation after report of false exams used in fraud against INSS in PI

The Federal Police in Brazil conducted an operation targeting a lawyer and four intermediaries allegedly involved in a scheme to produce false medical documents for fraudulent INSS benefit claims.

Feb 26 • 13:25 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Parents Were Helping Students Copy During the Examination... This Video from Haryana Will Shock You!

A video from Haryana reveals parents assisting students in cheating during board examinations, challenging the claims of a cheating-free exam process.

Feb 26 • 12:29 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Will artificial intelligence in universities lead to a return to oral exams? A discussion about LU's research

A study conducted by the University of Latvia explores how students and teachers are integrating artificial intelligence into their academic processes.

Feb 26 • 10:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

New values for medical and psychological exams for driver's license in Piauí; check it out

The state of Piauí in Brazil has set new limits for the fees charged for medical and psychological exams required for obtaining a driver's license, with a cap of R$ 180 implemented by the Departamento Estadual de Trânsito (Detran-PI).

Feb 26 • 09:20 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Gujarat Board's 10th-12th Exams Begin, 15.27 Lakh Students Taking the Exam

The Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board has commenced the 10th and 12th-grade exams from February 26, with a total of 15.27 lakh students participating this year.

Feb 26 • 02:28 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

LAUTECH mourns as six nursing students die in road crash

Ladoke Akintola University of Technology mourns the loss of six final-year nursing students who died in a road crash while traveling to campus for exams.

Feb 26 • 02:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Health Ministry Again Fails to Meet Deadlines with Delay of Provisional List of Those Approved in the MIR, FIR, and EIR Tests

The Spanish health ministry has failed to publish the provisional results of the MIR exams, affecting candidates’ ability to select their specialties.

Feb 26 • 00:40 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Fuvest opens on Monday registration for simulation with a new format for the 1st phase

Fuvest will begin registrations on Monday for a simulated test of the first phase of the 2027 Vestibular, featuring a new format and reduced questions.

Feb 25 • 19:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Unesp 2026: sixth list of approved candidates in the entrance exam is released

The State University of São Paulo (Unesp) has released the sixth list of approved candidates for its entrance exams, allowing students to check their results and proceed with virtual registration.

Feb 25 • 18:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ivete Sangalo is hospitalized in Salvador after feeling unwell

Brazilian singer Ivete Sangalo has been hospitalized in Salvador for routine exams after feeling unwell, with her team stating she is stable and under medical supervision.

Feb 25 • 17:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ophthalmology community effort offers free exams and early diagnosis of blindness in Ubaíra

Ubaíra, Brazil is hosting a free ophthalmological event offering a variety of eye exams and early diagnosis services until February 28.

Feb 25 • 14:29 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Principal annulled matriculation exams without sufficient evidence - court overturned decision

The Helsinki Administrative Court has overturned a decision by the principal of Tuusula High School to invalidate a student's matriculation exams without adequate proof of cheating.

Feb 25 • 13:26 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

All of a student's matriculation exams were rejected due to suspicions of AI use - court overturned the decision

A student's five matriculation exam results were initially rejected by the principal due to alleged cheating involving AI, but this decision was later overturned by the Helsinki Administrative Court.

Feb 25 • 12:43 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

State School Inspection / The Quality of Teaching is Declining; Pressure on Performance and Testing Prevalent. It Seems that the Only Goal of Schools is Entrance Exams and Competitions

A report by the Slovak State Inspection highlights that the quality of teaching in schools is decreasing, focusing heavily on testing, which hinders the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills in children.

Feb 25 • 12:10 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The First in the Nation: Hyogo Prefectural Police Abolish 'Essay' in Recruitment Exams for University Students

The Hyogo Prefectural Police have decided to abolish the essay component in their recruitment exams for university students starting from the fiscal year 2026, aiming to lower barriers for applicants as competition decreases.

Feb 25 • 12:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

No one saw the student cheating – Yet all of his exams were failed

A student at Tuusula high school had all of his exams canceled over suspicions of cheating, despite no witnesses to the alleged dishonesty.

Feb 25 • 11:08 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The court has started examining a case regarding 10 points added to the results of the maturity exams

A group of opposition MPs has challenged the addition of 10 points to maturity exams in court, arguing it undermines equality among applicants.

Feb 25 • 09:22 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

JEE Main 2026: 2 scores 100 percentile... Abundance of those above 99! See the toppers list

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the results for the Joint Entrance Examination Main (JEE Main) 2026 session 1 paper 2, with two students from Kerala achieving a perfect score.

Feb 25 • 08:45 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The court started to hear a case regarding the 10 points added to the final exams for graduates

A court in Lithuania is examining a case concerning the recent decision to add 10 points to graduates' final exam scores, a move criticized by opposition parties as demotivating to diligent students.

Feb 25 • 08:39 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Slovak Language Instructor: Half of the Success in Entrance Exams is Not About Knowledge, but About Reading and Understanding the Task

Vanesa Mehesová, a Slovak language instructor, emphasizes that success in entrance exams depends more on reading comprehension than on knowledge.

Feb 25 • 08:29 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Pay 5 Thousand, the Paper Will Be Solved... How Copying Took Place in Board Exams in UP!

The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force arrested six individuals involved in a cheating racket during the 2026 UP Board examinations.

Feb 25 • 08:23 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

ICSI CS Professional Result Released, Here You Can Check Your Result!

The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) has released the results for the CS Professional December 2025 exams, accessible online.

Feb 25 • 07:56 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Eighth graders will participate in a trial mathematics assessment

Eighth-grade students in Lithuania will participate in a trial mathematics assessment organized by the National Education Agency to assess their knowledge and preparation for future exams.

Feb 25 • 04:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Detran reduces the cost of medical and psychological exams for obtaining a driver's license in Pernambuco

The cost of medical and psychological exams required for obtaining a driver's license in Pernambuco has been reduced to R$ 180 following a recent announcement by Detran.

Feb 24 • 17:48 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Detailed Data on Entrance Exams: Tens of Thousands of Children Apply to Gymnasiums, but There Are Fewer Places Than Last Year

In Czechia, the number of applicants for secondary schools and multi-year gymnasiums is nearly 156,000, with a significant shortfall in available spots compared to the previous year.

Feb 24 • 16:35 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

bumper vacancy in Bihar Police... recruitment for the posts of police, driver, forest guard

The Bihar Police has announced recruitment for thousands of vacant positions this year, with specific exam schedules released by the Central Selection Board.

Feb 24 • 16:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Action offers free health consultations and exams in Macapá; learn how to schedule

Starting from this Friday, residents of Macapá can access free health services focused on women's health but open to all, through the 'Carreta Delas' program.

Feb 24 • 09:01 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Six concrete scenarios: what can await in the future for graduation exams?

There are six proposed scenarios for the future of graduation exams in Lithuania, highlighting the need for ongoing discussion rather than immediate decision-making.

Feb 24 • 08:59 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Ministry plans major changes to medical exams; doctors oppose

The Polish Ministry of Health intends to restore the oral component of specialization exams for doctors, a move opposed by resident doctors due to concerns over effectiveness and validation of current testing methods.

Feb 24 • 08:10 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

What is today's success mantra? Find out

Today's success mantra includes auspicious practices for exams, interviews, and important meetings to enhance positive outcomes.

Feb 24 • 06:43 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Goodbye to Spanish: The U.S. will require English exam for truck drivers to obtain a commercial driver's license

The U.S. will now require truck drivers to take their licensing exams in English as part of a new initiative to enhance road safety.

Feb 23 • 18:01 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

A Solver Was Taking the Exam on Behalf of a Candidate: Fake Practices Exposed in UP Board Examination

A major examination cheating scandal was uncovered in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh, where a solver was writing exams on behalf of a candidate, implicating the principal of the school in the fraud.

Feb 23 • 15:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Unesp 2026: the list of the fifth call of approved candidates in the entrance exam is released

The State University of São Paulo (Unesp) has released the fifth call for candidates approved in its entrance exams, which includes details about enrollment periods for successful applicants.

Feb 23 • 13:04 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Student abducted from school while appearing for board exams, brutally beaten and thrown on the road

A 12th-grade student was abducted from his school in Rajasthan while attending board exams and was found severely injured after being brutally beaten.

Feb 23 • 10:15 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Entered through the skylight, stole the CCTV from the board exam center; the incident was captured on camera.

Two CCTV cameras were stolen from the Horil Rao Intermediate College in Kunwarpura, Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, raising concerns about security at the board exam center.

Feb 23 • 09:07 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Without CNU in election year, traditional contests gain strength in 2026

In 2026, Brazil will not see a new edition of the CNU, which leads candidates to focus on other public service exams.

Feb 23 • 07:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Mathematics tests for students of various grades will help prepare for assessments and examinations

An initiative in Lithuania is providing trial mathematics tests for eighth graders to enhance their preparation for national assessments and exams.

Feb 23 • 06:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Mobile CT scans provide free exams in Porciúncula from February 23 to 28

The municipality of Porciúncula in Brazil is offering free mobile CT scans to residents from February 23-28 to enhance healthcare access.

Feb 22 • 16:07 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Short study goals help maintain motivation in the preparation for the university entrance exam

The article discusses effective strategies for students preparing for university entrance exams in Brazil, emphasizing the importance of establishing clear, short-term goals and proper planning.

Feb 22 • 14:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

AI in healthcare is good in theory, but fails with real patients, study shows

A recent study indicates that while AI models like GPT-4 and others excel in theoretical medical exams, they fail to enhance laypersons' abilities to make accurate decisions regarding common symptoms.

Feb 22 • 07:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Sesapi Contest: Dates, Times and Exam Guidelines Published

The public competition for the Piauí Health Department (Sesapi) is set for March 15, 2026, offering 1,000 positions in various fields.

Feb 21 • 20:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Contract between the São José dos Campos City Hall and laboratory for exam collection is terminated; see posts

A contract between the São José dos Campos City Hall and laboratory Valeclin for laboratory exam collection has been terminated, leading to changes in service locations for public health patients.

Feb 21 • 17:04 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

What is today's success mantra?

The article provides a set of tips that suggest auspicious practices for achieving success in exams, interviews, and meetings for the day.

Feb 21 • 09:44 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Training for Students Who Passed UPSC Exams Takes Place Amidst Mountains?

The article discusses the rigorous training that candidates undergo after passing the challenging UPSC exam, which is essential for obtaining civil service positions in India.

Feb 21 • 08:24 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

QUIZ: Would you get into high school? Test your skills against ninth graders!

A quiz that allows users to test their knowledge based on real entrance exam questions for Czech high schools.

Feb 21 • 06:15 UTC

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