CUET UG 2027 may introduce major changes, including a proposed “One Student, One Day” exam system. The proposed pattern could reduce paper duration from 60 minutes to 40-45 minutes and questions from 50 to 35-40. The maximum subject choice may also decrease from five to four. Changes to the General Test are also being considered by authorities.
The Supreme Court has directed CBSE to extend the exemption from the three-language policy to Class 6 students. The policy requires students to study three languages, including two Bhartiya Bhashas. Class 9 students in 2026-27 will study three languages, while Class 10 students will continue with the existing two-language system. The third language will be internally assessed.
JEE Advanced AIR 1 scores have varied significantly over the past 10 years due to changes in exam pattern, maximum marks and difficulty level. From 320 marks in 2016 to 355 in 2024, the scores have fluctuated across editions. The 2026 topper scored 330 out of 360. The article compares year-wise and subject-wise AIR 1 scores.
Karnataka is exploring AI training for government school students from Class 6, expanding the existing Class 9 programme. Google has expressed interest in supporting the initiative. The state is also planning an AI university, developing 1,000 Karnataka Public Schools and organising educational visits for Class 9 and 11 students. Officials are also working on farmer-focused digital communication initiatives.
NCERT has announced a 40-week online Diploma Course in Teaching of Science at Middle Stage for Classes 6 to 8. Registration will begin on October 12, 2026, and remain open until November 12. The ₹2,000 course starts on November 16 and includes 40 modules, assessments and a final examination. Successful participants will receive an NCERT e-certificate.
CBSE has asked affiliated schools to conduct a 30-minute sensitisation session on inclusive education for Children with Special Needs (CwSN) on October 7, 2026. The session is meant for teaching and non-teaching staff and will be available through the PRASHAST portal. The initiative aims to improve awareness, empathy and inclusive practices and support timely identification and intervention for students.
PSEB has released the examination form filling and fee payment schedule for Punjab Board Class 10 and Class 12 regular exams 2027. Schools can access the detailed schedule through their login IDs and must complete the required formalities within the given deadlines. The PSEB board exams are scheduled for February/March 2027, with school heads responsible for timely submission.
JEE Main 2027 registration is expected to begin around mid-October 2026, with NTA yet to announce the official application schedule. Check the expected Session 1 dates, eligibility criteria, application fee, registration process and document specifications. JEE Main 2027 Session 1 is expected from January 22 to 30, with January 31 as the tentative reserve day.
JEE Advanced 2026 saw 10,107 women candidates qualify, the highest number in six years. Of 43,112 registered women candidates, 40,562 appeared in both papers. The top woman candidate secured AIR 77 with 280 marks. The report also highlights category-wise qualification trends, relaxed qualifying criteria and IIT-wise seat allotment, including the highest allocation at IIT Kharagpur.
Indian students won four gold and one silver medal at the 19th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA) held in Hanoi, Vietnam. All five Indian participants won medals. India finished joint third with Vietnam in the medal tally. The achievement also marked a milestone as all 24 Indian students across five senior science Olympiads won gold or silver medals this year.
RBSE ने 2026-27 सेशन से 10वीं क्लास की परीक्षा के लिए नए नियम लागू किए हैं। राजस्थान बोर्ड की 10वीं क्लास की परीक्षाएं अब साल में दो बार होंगी; मुख्य परीक्षा फरवरी-मार्च में और दूसरी परीक्षा मई में आयोजित की जाएगी। यह नया सिस्टम पुरानी सप्लीमेंट्री परीक्षा प्रक्रिया की जगह लेगा और छात्रों को दूसरी परीक्षा के ज़रिए तीन विषयों तक में अपने मार्क्स सुधारने का मौका देगा।
MBA aspirants looking for low-fee colleges with good placements can consider FMS Delhi, JBIMS Mumbai, SIMSREE Mumbai, VGSoM IIT Kharagpur, DFS Delhi, IIT Kanpur, PUMBA Pune and MNIT Jaipur. These institutes offer strong ROI, but fees, placement data and admission difficulty vary. Students should compare total MBA costs, average and median salaries, career opportunities and admission requirements before choosing a college.
BITS Pilani has announced that the AY 2027-28 First Degree admission cycle is expected to begin in December 2026. BITSAT 2027 will offer admission to B.E., M.Sc. and B.Pharm programmes across the Pilani, Goa and Hyderabad campuses. The exact registration and exam dates are yet to be announced. The exam is expected to be conducted in two sessions.
IIT Roorkee has released the JEE Advanced 2026 report with detailed statistics on registrations, attendance, qualifying marks, toppers, ranks and seat allotment. Shubham Kumar topped the exam with 330 out of 360 marks. The report also provides zone-wise and category-wise data, including women’s participation. These insights can help JEE Advanced 2027 aspirants understand competition and performance trends.
SIBM Pune has opened MBA admission for the 2027-29 batch through SNAP 2026. Candidates must first register for SNAP and then complete the SIBM Pune programme application separately. The SNAP 2026 registration deadline is November 25, 2026. The exam will be conducted on December 13, 19 and 26. Candidates can appear for all three SNAP sessions.
SNAP 2026 introduces a new Ethics, Morality and Values section with 10 questions carrying 10 marks. The exam will be conducted in CBT mode on December 13, 19 and 26, 2026. Candidates can access the new section’s mock test from October 7 and question bank from October 8. Check the updated exam pattern, registration fee and application process.
NTA is reportedly considering changes to the CUET UG 2027 exam pattern to make the process simpler and reduce the time students spend at exam centres. Proposed changes include a single-day exam slot, shorter subject duration of 40–45 minutes, fewer questions per paper and a possible reduction in the subject selection limit from five to four. Final approval is awaited.
KEAM 2026 Phase 2 allotment process has started for Ayurveda, Homoeopathy, Siddha, Unani and medical allied courses. Candidates must confirm their options by October 8, 2026, at 5 PM. The provisional allotment will be released on October 9, followed by the final allotment on October 10. Check option confirmation, fresh BHMS options, fee payment and joining dates.
UPSC NDA 2 Result 2026 is expected to be released soon on the official UPSC website. Candidates who appeared for the September 13, 2026 examination can check their result PDF and qualification status online. Check previous NDA result trends, the expected result timeline, SSB Interview process and step-by-step instructions to download the NDA 2 Result 2026.
CBSE has issued guidelines to promote digital payments in schools across the education ecosystem. Schools have been advised to enable UPI and RuPay payments for fees, canteens, libraries and other services. The guidelines also cover BBPS integration for fee collection and digital payment awareness. Schools can conduct financial literacy programmes and awareness campaigns for teachers, students and parents.