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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 Forum in New Delhi, Nilekani advocated le…
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 of university-managed housing, the proposal…
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 to October 28, 2026, the examinations cove…
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 (JRF), appointment as Assistant Professor, o…
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 issued on October 7, 2026, the application wi…
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 education on October 7, 2026. Developing empath…
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 categorized under Essential Repeat, Compart…
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 a Central Assessment Committee. The struc…
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 with Special Needs (CwSN) on Wednesday, Octob…
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 against elite secondary school teams from…
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 with Special Needs (CwSN) on Wednesday, Octob…
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 observance marks a historic milestone: th…
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 Classical Assamese, Classical Bengali, Classic…
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 Class 9 Social Science textbook. The updated…
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 academic year 2026-27 to October 31, 2026. …
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 (IISERs). Building upon its comprehensive …
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 Year of Innovation 2026', both ministers rev…
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 three-language formula for Class 9 students,…
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 jointly by the Ministry of Education, All India…
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 to rumors and concerns regarding the perce…
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 collective action follows the failure of these…
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 system aligned with the National Education Poli…
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 with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020…
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 confirmed gazetted holidays in Haryana for H…
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 approved intake capacity reached 1,40,664 M…
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 the National Curriculum Framework for Scho…
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 Research across 100 schools, the study evaluate…
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 West Asian nations. Registration opens fr…
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, Colombia, Indonesia, Japan, and Nepal—between Ju…
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 languages (Bhartiya Bhashas), aligning with…
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, Colombia, Indonesia, Japan, and Nepal—between Ju…
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 official holiday to create an extended three…
Polling for the 2026 Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) elections officially commenced on September 18 across colleges in North, South, and off-campus centers, with over 1.5 lakh eligible students voting to elect office-bearers for four central posts.
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) officially deferred the 22nd edition of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET 2026) from its initial September timeline to December 12 and 13, 2026, following a re-opened registration window for candidate c…
The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has officially commenced online registrations for 12,405 Assistant Teacher vacancies across urban primary schools and non-government aided primary institutions, with applications open until Oct…
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) is finalizing the release of provisional response sheets, question IDs, and raw evaluation metrics for the NEET-PG 2026 examination across candidate login portals in compliance with Supreme Court …
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has commenced the re-examination process for three specific UGC-NET June 2026 papers—English, Commerce, and Sociology—following expert committee reviews that identified factual and typographical errors in the original questio…
The National Examination Board (NEB) formally approved the deployment of automated evaluation systems and AI-powered optical scoring engines across all upcoming national university entrance examinations.
The Ministry of Education launched an expanded National Digital Skill Framework to mandate credit-linked emerging technology modules across undergraduate and postgraduate programs in all recognized higher education institutions.
The Nandan Nilekani-led High-Powered Task Force is implementing comprehensive digital, security, and administrative reforms across India's national competitive entrance examinations.