Education

Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh urged Narendra Modi to suspend CBSE’s mid-session implementation of the three-language policy for Class IX students. He cited shortages of teachers and textbooks, policy inconsistencies, and potential disruption for millions of students

The Central Board of Secondary Education has opened the online portal for Class 12 students to apply for verification of marks and re-evaluation. Eligible candidates who obtained answer-sheet copies can submit requests online, following prescribed procedures, deadlines, and fee requirements

Two Hyderabad students, Mohit Shekher Shukla and Kuchi Sandeep, secured AIR 4 and AIR 5 respectively in JEE Advanced 2026. Mohit emerged as the Telangana topper and IIT Madras zone topper, crediting disciplined preparation for his achievement

Without systemic trust, security will remain vulnerable to human failure, and meritocracy will continue to be betrayed

Tamil Nadu directed private schools to display government-fixed tuition fees on notice boards from June 4. Over 13,000 schools warned against hidden charges; violations risk cancellation of recognition. Parents may lodge complaints under the amended fee regulation act

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan defended Central Board of Secondary Education’s On-Screen Marking system amid controversy, promising strict action against any deliberate negligence. He said IIT Kanpur and IIT Madras were addressing technical issues, while criticising Rahul Gandhi for politicising student concerns

Central Board of Secondary Education defended its On-Screen Marking System as secure amid controversy over Class 12 answer-sheet evaluation. The Board denied vulnerabilities and contract irregularities, while opposition leader Rahul Gandhi demanded a judicial probe over alleged exam-evaluation discrepancies and student concerns 

Scholar Michel Danino warned Supreme Court orders on NCERT’s judiciary chapter could stifle textbook innovation, creating a “chilling effect” on academic freedom. He urged reducing classroom dependence on textbooks, stressing teacher training and digital access for NEP 2020 reforms

CBI arrested Latur doctor Manoj Shirure and Pune physics faculty Tejas Shah in the NEET UG 2026 paper leak case. With 13 arrests so far, officials seized incriminating material. NTA cancelled May 3 exam; re-test scheduled June 21

  The Supreme Court criticized NTA over recurring NEET paper leaks, seeking affidavits from NTA and Centre. It considered pleas for replacing NTA with an autonomous body. A Centre-appointed committee led by ex-ISRO chief reviews compliance, while CBI probes May 3 exam leak 

NTA postponed CUET-UG 2026 exams scheduled for May 28 due to Bakrid holiday rescheduling. Revised dates will be announced later. Candidates are advised to check official websites regularly for updates and clarifications from the agency

The Telangana Public Schools proposal promises better education and infrastructure, but its competitive model may deepen educational inequality and weaken neighbourhood schools

The UPSC will, for the first time, release the provisional answer key for the Civil Services Preliminary Examination immediately after the test on May 24. Candidates can submit representations until May 31, which will be reviewed by subject experts. This move aims to enhance transparency and provide timely feedback to aspirants.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao congratulated Malladi Rushi, a student from the Chiluka Nagar division, for securing the state-level first rank in the EAPCET with 156.63 marks. Accompanied by Uppal MLA Bandaru Lakshma Reddy, Rama Rao presented a Rs 1 lakh cheque to Rushi at his Nanakramguda residence

The Telangana Technical Education Department has released the TG POLYCET 2026 admission schedule. First phase counselling begins May 27, with registration from May 21. Seat allotments will be announced by June 6, while academic sessions are set to start on June 9

CBSE will implement the NEP 2020 three-language formula for Class 9 from July 2026, requiring students to study three languages, including two Indian languages. The policy revives debates over multilingual education, English classification, languages, and Tamil Nadu’s opposition to Hindi

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced that NEET-UG will transition to a computer-based model next year to prevent malpractice. Following recent paper leaks, a re-examination is set for June 21, with fee refunds provided and a choice of exam cities for affected aspirants

Pragati Biwal, an MBBS student and daughter of key accused Mangilal Biwal, has gone missing from her college in Dausa as the CBI intensifies its NEET paper leak probe. Investigators are now scrutinizing the medical admissions of multiple Biwal family members across India to uncover a potential "education mafia" network

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced that the NEET-UG medical entrance exam will be re-conducted on June 21, 2026. This decision follows the cancellation of the May 3 exam due to alleged irregularities

PCOS has officially been renamed PMOS after global experts concluded the condition was widely misunderstood as only an ovarian disorder, affecting more than 170 million women worldwide.

The CBI is investigating a NEET question paper leak that may have spread to Kerala, with students allegedly accessing a “model paper” derived from the original exam. The probe spans multiple states, exposing a suspected interstate racket linked to exam fraud networks

Opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Arvind Kejriwal, attacked the Centre after NEET-UG 2026 was cancelled over alleged paper leaks. They accused the government and NTA of administrative failure

The National Testing Agency has cancelled the NEET UG 2026 examination conducted on May 3 following allegations of irregularities. The Government of India has ordered a CBI inquiry, while the NTA announced that the examination will be re-conducted on dates to be announced shortly.

National Testing Agency has cancelled the NEET-UG 2026 exam held on May 3 following alleged irregularities and inputs from law enforcement agencies, and announced that it will be re-conducted on later dates. The government has also referred the matter to the Central Bureau of Investigation for a detailed probe into suspected paper leak claims