CLAT 2026 results are anticipated around mid-December, between the 15th and 17th, though an official date is pending. The national-level law entrance exam, held on December 7, 2025, saw nearly 92,000 registrations. Successful candidates can check their scores on the official consortium website and will then proceed to the counselling process.
Purdue University will require all incoming freshmen in 2026 to demonstrate basic AI competency as part of its AI@Purdue strategy. This initiative integrates AI skills into existing programs, tailoring proficiency standards to each discipline. The university aims to equip graduates to understand, use, and collaborate with AI tools effectively in their future careers.
Willamette University and Pacific University have announced plans to merge, forming Oregon’s largest private university, tentatively called the University of the Northwest. The merger will combine undergraduate and graduate programmes across multiple campuses, serving over 6,000 students. Officials said the consolidation aims to expand career pathways, strengthen academic offerings, and create a regional workforce hub. Both universities emphasised that the move is strategic, not financially driven, and could be operational by summer 2026, pending regulatory approvals.
Canada has launched a $1.7 billion initiative to attract foreign researchers, including US H-1B visa holders, over the next decade. The plan includes accelerated visa pathways, recognition of foreign credentials, expanded postdoctoral positions, and funding for salaries, infrastructure, and research grants. Officials say the move strengthens Canadian universities, addresses skill shortages, and positions the country competitively in global research. Scientists and academics from the US are already considering relocating due to uncertainty and funding challenges.