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NEP 2020 Implementation: North-Eastern states proposed special financial package, emphasis on overcoming challenges
North-eastern states have demanded a special financial package for the implementation of NEP 2020. States say the additional funding will help address challenges in…
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School: NCERT will work on improving the quality of education, preparations to start working as a university from session 2027
NCERT is going to take big steps towards improving the quality of education, strengthening research and teacher training. The institute is preparing to start functioning…
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Education: Udhayanidhi Stalin expressed disagreement regarding Navodaya schools, said - Tamil Nadu does not need it
Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin's statement regarding Navodaya schools in Tamil Nadu has come to light. He said that Tamil Nadu does not need Navodaya schools…
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Harvard University's big plan: Will soon start executive education course in Hyderabad; CM told
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy said that Harvard University will start executive education course in Hyderabad from December. The government aims to make…
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NEET-SS 2026: Center agrees to reduce cutoff from 50 to 30, tells Supreme Court - 1,857 seats are vacant
The Central Government has told the Supreme Court that it has agreed to reduce the qualifying percentile for NEET-Super Specialty Course 2026 from 50 to 30. The…
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NLSIU: Research fellowship from graduate to postdoctoral, amount up to Rs 2 lakh will be given; How to apply?
National Law School of India University, Bengaluru has started applications for Research Fellowship 2026. A total of 20 fellowships will be given in this program…
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UGC-NET 2026: Final answer key released, English-Commerce-Sociology candidates should check this way
UGC-NET 2026: Final answer key released, how should English-Commerce-Sociology candidates check?
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UGC NET 2026: Re-exam results declared; What was the cutoff for English, Commerce and Sociology? check here
The results of UGC NET English, Commerce and Sociology re-exam have been released. Candidates can check their result on the official website.
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NIOS: Important news for teachers with B.Ed degree, six months bridge course started, so many applications received from all over the country.
B.Ed Teachers Bridge Course 2026: A six-month compulsory bridge course has started for assistant teachers appointed on the basis of B.Ed in primary schools. 66,154…
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Three Language Policy: What did CJI say on the demand for relief in 9th class? CBSE will consider implementing it in class 6 from 2027
CBSE 3-Language Policy: On the demand for relief to class 9 students in the case of CBSE's three language policy, CJI Surya Kant said that class 9 is a mature class. The…
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CBSE: Challenge to the policy making three languages mandatory in class 9th, Supreme Court will hear today
The Supreme Court will today hear petitions challenging the CBSE policy which has made the study of three languages, including two Indian languages, mandatory for Class…
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Long holiday on Dussehra: Schools will remain closed for 13 days on Vijayadashami in this state, examinations up to 10th will be held first.
13-Day Dussehra Break In Telangana: There will be a 13-day holiday in schools of one state of the country on Dussehra from 10 to 22 October. Schools will open on 23…
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AICTE Pragati Scholarship: Rs 50000 assistance to B.Tech girl students, what is this scheme? When can you fill the form?
AICTE Pragati Scholarship 2026: Under the Pragati Scholarship Scheme of AICTE, girl students studying in B.Tech and other technical degree courses get financial…
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Bihar Board: Date for filling 10th-12th exam form extended, schools got additional time, now chance till this day
Bihar Board Exam 2027: Bihar Board has extended the last date for submission of online forms and fees for 10th and 12th annual examination 2027. Schools will now be able…
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NTA released exam calendar: JEE Main from January 22, CUET PG in March; see when which exam will be held
NTA Exam Calendar 2026-27: NTA has released the calendar of major examinations to be held from December 2026 to March 2027. This includes the proposed dates of many…
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UGC: Big opportunity for physics researchers, R. Nominations open for Srinivasan Award, who can apply?
Professor R Srinivasan Award 2026: Professor R Srinivasan Award for scientists doing notable research in low temperature physics. Nominations have bee...
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MBOSE: Meghalaya Board 10th timetable released, examinations will start from December 4; See full schedule here
Meghalaya Board of School Education has released the schedule of class 10th exam 2026-27. The board exams will start from 4th December and continue ti...
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Educational Institute Regulation: Notice issued to School Education Secretary on contempt petition, reply sought in four weeks
Regulation Of Educational Institutions: The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the School Education Secretary on a contempt petition seeking regulat...
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BSEB: Application window for Bihar STET about to close, who can apply and until when? Know everything
The application process for Bihar STET 2026 will close soon. Eligible candidates preparing to become teachers should apply online before the last date and check the…
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Maharashtra: Teacher walks 5 km every day to teach one student, keeping his promise deep in the forest
Every morning, teacher Jeevan Mithari walks about 5 kilometres through dense forest to teach a single student, facing rain, wild animals and poor roads along the way.
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CBSE Exam 2027: Registration and LOC process to begin soon, schools asked to keep these details ready
CBSE has asked schools to begin preparations for the 2027 board exams. Registration for Classes 9 and 11 and the list of candidates (LOC) process for Classes 10 and 12…
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Himachal D.El.Ed CET: Second phase counselling schedule released, 947 seats to be allotted on 15-16 September
The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education has released the second phase counselling schedule for D.El.Ed CET 2026-28 admissions. The remaining 947 seats will be…
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Hindi Diwas 2026: An easy speech for primary school children, and how to prepare them to speak on stage
Hindi Diwas Speech for Kids: Primary school children do not need to memorise a long speech. Help them prepare a short, simple one, and learn how to help them understand…
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14 September 2026: A short and powerful Hindi Diwas speech, plus tips to prepare
Hindi Diwas Speech 2026: A ready speech that students, teachers or any speaker can deliver on stage, covering the history of Hindi Diwas, the importance of Hindi and key…
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