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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…
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…
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…
The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) and the Central Institute of Educational Technology (CIET) have launched a nationwide live educational series titled 'Towards a More Inclusive Tomorrow: Understanding Down Syndrome.' Running fr…
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) officially opened the physical reporting and admission window for candidates allotted post-graduate medical seats in Round 1 of NEET PG 2026. Following the conclusion of discrepancy scrutiny and the publication of final…
The National Testing Agency (NTA) recorded a significant surge in candidate participation, with over 2.18 lakh applications submitted across the UGC NET and Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2026 cycles. Official metrics show UGC NET leading with 1,86,301 submissio…
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) released the provisional seat allotment for Round 1 of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Postgraduate (NEET PG) 2026 counselling. To eliminate algorithmic and administrative discrepancies, MCC instituted a …
The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) officially deferred the Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test (STET) 2026 examination originally scheduled for November 4 to November 21. The postponement was ordered to prevent a direct scheduling clash with nationwide …
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) officially declared the results for the CA Intermediate September 2026 examinations. A total of 14,818 candidates successfully qualified the intermediate level across different groups. The overall pass pe…
The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) concluded its five-day special live interactive training series focused on Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD) and dyslexia awareness. Timed to observe global Dyslexia Awareness Month, the pro…
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) officially published the final seat matrix for Round 1 of NEET PG 2026 medical counselling on its official portal. The detailed breakdown covers 13,522 All India Quota (AIQ) MD/MS seats, 9,201 Diplomate of National Boar…
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 duration of closures varies significantly ac…
The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), in collaboration with the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) and UNICEF, launched a national training framework aimed at strengthening inclusive education and foundational literacy. The ini…
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 duration of closures varies significantly ac…
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 inclusive education and foundational literacy…
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, candidates seeking to apply for 12,405 primary…
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 current NEET-PG 2026 answer key disclosur…
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 government-aided secondary schools. The init…
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 in the NEET-PG 2026 evaluation process. A …
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 University of Melbourne's Global Centre in Ne…
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 under Advertisement No. 05/2026, the high…
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) 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…
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…
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. …
