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State governments and educational boards across India have officially announced autumn recess and festive holiday schedules for schools in observance of Durga Ashtami, Maha Navami, and Dussehra (Vijayadashami). The du…
The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), in collaboration with the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) and UNICEF, launched a five-day national training framework aimed at strengthening inc…
The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) issued an official notice extending the registration deadline for the Primary Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026. Under Advertisement No. 05/2026, cand…
The Supreme Court of India issued a formal notice to the Union Government, the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS), and the National Medical Commission (NMC) regarding a petition challenging the…
The Odisha State Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, approved a major five-year education welfare scheme worth ₹284.07 crore to provide free textbooks to Class 9 and 10 students in government and go…
The Supreme Court of India issued notices to the Union Government, the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS), and the National Medical Commission (NMC) on a petition seeking enhanced transparency …
The University of Melbourne and the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Tirupati officially launched a novel Bachelor of Science Integrated (Honours) 2+2 dual degree program. Unveiled at the Uni…
The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) officially concluded the online application and fee payment process for 12,405 Primary Assistant Teacher posts on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Conducted…
Tech pioneer and head of the Union Government's High-Powered Task Force on Exam Reforms, Nandan Nilekani, proposed a shift in India’s examination framework to prevent paper leaks. Speaking at the Bloomberg New Economy…
The University of Delhi (DU) reviewed a massive ₹8,000 crore infrastructure and hostel expansion master plan during its Executive Council meeting on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. Designed to address the severe shortage o…
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) officially published the date sheet for the Class 12 Special Examinations 2026 catering to students across West Asian countries. Scheduled to take place from October 23 …
The National Testing Agency (NTA) officially commenced the online registration process for the UGC-NET December examination cycle on Thursday, October 8, 2026. Eligible candidates seeking Junior Research Fellowship (J…
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) officially activated its online portal for Class 10 and Class 12 private candidate registrations for the 2027 annual board examinations. Following separate circulars iss…
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) issued a national directive instructing all affiliated schools to organize the screening of a dedicated 30-minute sensitization and orientation module on inclusive educa…
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) officially opened its online registration portal on Thursday, October 8, 2026, for Class 10 and Class 12 private candidates. The registration drive applies to students c…
In a milestone regulatory push for the nation's healthcare ecosystem, the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP) officially notified regulations establishing four autonomous boards alongside…
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) issued Circular TRG-20/2026 directing all affiliated schools across India and abroad to conduct a mandatory 30-minute orientation on inclusive education for Children wit…
In a historic triumph for the nation's scientific ecosystem, the Indian student contingent delivered an extraordinary performance at the 19th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA 2026). Competing…
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) issued Circular TRG-20/2026 directing all affiliated schools across India and abroad to conduct a mandatory 30-minute orientation on inclusive education for Children wit…
On October 5, 2026, UNESCO, the International Labour Organization (ILO), UNICEF, and Education International convened global education leaders at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris to celebrate World Teachers' Day. The 2026…
In a major push to preserve and digitize India's linguistic heritage, the Union Ministry of Education's Department of Higher Education approved the establishment of five dedicated Centres of Excellence (CoEs) for Clas…
In line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCF-SE) 2023, the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) released its revised Cl…
To ensure no eligible student is left behind due to administrative delays, the Union Ministry of Education extended the online application deadline for the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS) for the a…
In a strategic move to address structural bottlenecks in India's scientific innovation landscape, NITI Aayog convened high-level consultations with directors of the Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research …
Union Minister for Education Pralhad Joshi held a high-level bilateral meeting in New Delhi with France’s Minister for Higher Education, Research and Space, H.E. Philippe Baptiste. Capitalizing on the 'India-France Ye…
Aligning secondary education with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCF-SE) 2023, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) formally mandated the th…
Union Minister for Education Pralhad Joshi officially launched the website and registration portal for the 'Seva First Innovation Challenge' (SFIC) at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru. Organised joint…
The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) issued a formal clarification regarding the Class 9 Mathematics draft curriculum, confirming that no mathematical topics have been deleted. Responding …
In a decisive measures to safeguard student career prospects, the All IITs Placement Committee (AIPC) announced a two-year campus hiring ban across all 23 Indian Institutes of Technology against 22 companies. The coll…
The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) formally kicked off the Class 12 Semester 3 board examinations across the state. Marking the first full-fledged implementation of the split-semester syste…
Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) has formally approved the introduction of one-year postgraduate (PG) degree programmes across 13 distinct disciplines through its Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE). Aligned wit…
Educational institutions across select Indian states observed planned closures on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, driven by regional cultural traditions and state-level historical commemorations. State notifications co…
The National Medical Commission (NMC) released its updated official seat matrix for undergraduate (MBBS) courses for the 2026–27 academic session on its official portal. Reaching a national historic milestone, total a…
The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has introduced completely overhauled Class 9 textbooks for the 2026–27 academic session in alignment with the National Education Policy (NEP 2020) and …
AI Ready School (AIRS), an AI ecosystem for K–12 education, launched a nationwide research program to evaluate how Artificial Intelligence impacts teaching and student learning across Indian schools. Led by AIRS Resea…
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the official schedule for submitting the List of Candidates (LOC) and examination forms for Class 12 special examinations tailored for students across seven…
A report published by Save the Children highlights that major natural disasters and severe climate shocks disrupted the education of at least 13 million children across six countries—Venezuela, the Philippines, Colomb…
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has mandated a revised three-language policy (R1, R2, R3) for Class 9 students, requiring every student to study three languages, with at least two being native Indian l…
A report published by Save the Children highlights that major natural disasters and severe climate shocks disrupted the education of at least 13 million children across six countries—Venezuela, the Philippines, Colomb…
Schools, colleges, and state administrative offices across West Bengal are closed today, September 18, 2026, in observance of Vishwakarma Puja, following a revised state government notification that rescheduled the of…