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HP TET November 2026: Applications open for the Himachal teacher eligibility test; fees and how to register
Applications for HP TET November 2026 have started. Candidates can apply online until 3 October. The exam will be held from 22 November to 6 December. Here is the…
· Admissions & counselling
Big relief for medical aspirants: 13,186 more MBBS seats across India, total crosses 1.40 lakh
13,186 new MBBS seats have been added across India, taking the total to more than 1.40 lakh. Government medical colleges account for 2,786 of the new seats, opening up…
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International study: Can 20 minutes of conversation a week improve learning? Report has a key finding
Children's learning can continue even when schools are closed for long periods. A new report says a regular conversation of about 20 minutes a week between teacher and…
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Good news for PG medical and dental students: Bihar raises monthly stipend, first-year students to get this much
Bihar PG Medical Stipend 2026: The Bihar government has raised the monthly stipend for postgraduate students at government medical and dental colleges, with first-year…
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Education news: Centre writes to Kerala seeking a quick decision on the PM SHRI scheme
The central government has asked Kerala to decide soon on the PM SHRI scheme. The state government will discuss the issue and decide after receiving the Union Education…
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NTA: CSIR UGC NET June exam results declared, check quickly at this link; know how the result went
CSIR UGC NET June Result: The National Testing Agency has declared the CSIR UGC NET June 2026 result. Candidates can check their scorecard on the official website…
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School holiday: Delhi schools closed on 11 September because of the BRICS summit, which schools does it apply to?
Delhi Schools Closed: Schools in Delhi will remain closed on 11 September. The decision was taken because of security, traffic and VIP movement arrangements for the…
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SC: Supreme Court to hear plea for a national policy for private school teachers, what did the court say?
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a petition seeking a national policy for the welfare of private school teachers. The petition asks for a uniform policy to protect…
· Schools & policy
The way schools teach will change: 1 lakh teachers in Assam to learn AI, Bihar partners with Google; what is planned?
AI in School Education: The way children study in school may change soon. Assam has started preparing to use artificial intelligence in education with six organisations…
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Teacher's Day: 21 higher education and polytechnic teachers to get national honour from the President
Outstanding teachers will be honoured at the national level on Teacher's Day. President Droupadi Murmu will present national awards to 21 higher education and…
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Teacher's Day: Success came from where their struggle began; some became teachers, others accountants
On Teacher's Day, the stories of students who changed their lives through education despite very difficult circumstances. Many children supported by the committee are…
· Schools & policy
Pralhad Joshi: What did the Education Minister say about the role of teachers? He also congratulated National Teacher Award winners
Teacher's Day 2026: Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi praised the contribution of teachers across the country. He said teachers do not just share knowledge; by…
· Exams & results
UGC NET June 2026: Admit card released for the English, Commerce and Sociology re-exam; download now
NTA has released the admit card for the UGC NET June 2026 re-exam. Candidates can download their admit card for the September exam from the official website.
· Exams & results
UP: Applications for Special TET open today, chance until this date; know eligibility, documents and the full process
UP Special TET 2026: Applications have opened for the special teacher eligibility test for teachers working in Uttar Pradesh. The exam is on 3 November. Check…
· Exams & results
UGC NET: High Court seeks NTA's reply on the English re-test, what does the petition ask for?
The decision to hold the UGC NET June 2026 English exam again has been challenged in the Delhi High Court. The court has sought replies from the Centre and NTA. The next…
· Scholarships & fellowships
Rs 10 lakh in one go plus Rs 60,000 a month: know about this PhD starting in India for the first time
For the first time, students in India will be able to do a PhD in collaboration with startups and industry. The government has approved the Innovation and…
· Exams & results
What should India's exam system look like? High-powered task force invites suggestions until 13 September
Public Exam Reforms: Work is under way to make public examinations more transparent and better. The high-powered task force has invited suggestions from students…
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Teacher's Day: President Murmu's message to teachers on new technology and teaching methods
On the eve of Teacher's Day, President Droupadi Murmu wished teachers across the country. She said teachers play a key role not only in bringing out students' talent but…
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Teacher's Day 2026: A great speech for Teachers' Day that your teachers will love
Teachers Day 2026 Speech: Teachers guide our lives in the right direction, and Teacher's Day is a special chance to thank them. If you have to give a speech at school…
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Teacher's Day 2026: Are you a GK master? Test yourself with these 20 questions and answers
Teacher's Day is not only a day to honour teachers but also a chance to learn important facts about education. Test your general knowledge with these 20 questions and…
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SC: Supreme Court hears three-language policy for Class 9 students, Centre says work on implementation is under way
The central government told the Supreme Court that it is working on how to implement the three-language policy for Class 9 students. Under the policy, students will…
· Admissions & counselling
Delhi EWS-freeship admissions: Schools must admit students chosen by lottery, action if they refuse
Important instructions have been issued on admissions under the EWS and freeship quota in Delhi schools. Schools have been asked to verify their available seats and…
· Exams & results
Preparations for NEET UG 2027 begin: search for computer-based test centres, whose help is NTA taking?
NEET UG: From 2027, the NEET UG exam will be held in computer-based test mode. NTA has started collecting details of technical facilities and available space at…
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Exams 2027: NTA-standard testing centres to be set up in government schools, how will the new system work?
The National Testing Agency has started preparing for the 2027 entrance exams. It has begun auditing the IT infrastructure and network facilities at possible testing…
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