Education

Jharkhand Cancels JSSC-CGL Exam Amid Student Protest Over Unmet Demands

The Jharkhand government has announced the cancellation of the JSSC-CGL exam, following protests by students who claim their demands were not fully addressed.

17 Aug 2026

CJP Promises to Push 'Fix Schools' Drive Amid Rajasthan Govt Restrictions

Chief Justice of India has pledged to continue his 'Fix Schools' initiative after the Rajasthan government imposed restrictions on access to schools.

17 Aug 2026

Karnataka to Launch AI Curriculum from Class 6 in New School Programs

The Karnataka government announced plans to integrate artificial intelligence education into the curriculum for students starting from class six as part of its new school programmes.

17 Aug 2026

Rajasthan Bans Outsiders from Schools Ahead of CJP's Inspection Tour

Rajasthan has prohibited outsiders from entering schools in anticipation of the Chief Justice of India's nationwide school inspection tour. The move, announced by the state education department, aims to ensure a focused environment for the inspection.

17 Aug 2026

Rajasthan NEET UG 2026 Registration Ends Today – Apply Now

Students seeking admission to Rajasthan medical colleges must complete the NEET UG 2026 registration before the deadline today. The official portal, run by the state, opens for applications on 1st March and closes on 31st March.

17 Aug 2026

Rajasthan School Milk Scheme Fails to Reach Children, Nutrition Crisis Looms

Rajasthan's school milk program has been found to omit many children, raising concerns of a looming nutrition crisis among students.

17 Aug 2026

Uttar Pradesh's Lowest Literacy Districts Highlight Education Challenges

A Jagran Josh report identifies five districts in Uttar Pradesh with the lowest literacy rates, underscoring persistent educational hurdles across the state.

17 Aug 2026

TET 2026: 1.5 Million Teachers to Take Exam from Oct 12, Applications Open Aug 21

The Teacher Eligibility Test 2026 schedule has been released. About 1.5 million teachers will sit for a 150-question exam starting 12 October, with applications open from 21 August to 4 September.

17 Aug 2026

India Schools to Stay Closed Tomorrow Amid Heavy Rain, State Updates Awaited

India’s schools will remain closed on August 18, 2026, as heavy rainfall threatens safety across the country. Parents and students are urged to stay tuned for state‑wise updates.

17 Aug 2026

New ITI Training Programme Launches in Pecharthal, Tripura

Tripura's Pecharthal locality will host a new Industrial Training Institute (ITI) programme aimed at enhancing vocational skills for local youth.

17 Aug 2026

BFUHS Declares 525 MBBS/BDS Applicants Ineligible Over Double Domicile Claims

The Bhatinda Faculty of Health Sciences has ruled 525 candidates ineligible for the 2026 MBBS and BDS admissions after discovering they held domicile certificates from two states.

17 Aug 2026

Madhya Pradesh Commissioner Abhishek Singh Takes Attendance to Push E‑Attendance Adoption

In a bid to enforce stricter e‑attendance rules, Madhya Pradesh’s local education commissioner Abhishek Singh personally logged attendance and urged over 300,000 teachers to adopt the system.

17 Aug 2026