Education

The Telangana Board of Intermediate Education has made submission of an anti-drug affidavit mandatory for 2026-27 admissions. Lecturers’ association urged a simpler declaration to avoid inconvenience. Admissions begin May 12, with classwork scheduled to start on June 1

The National Testing Agency has issued an advisory for CUET-UG 2026, outlining dress code and permitted items for candidates. The exam will be held in CBT mode from May 11–31, with rules allowing transparent water bottles, religious threads like kalava, and simple attire and footwear for smooth frisking

IIT Madras Global Research Foundation opened its first US centre in Menlo Park, California, to boost deep-tech startups and innovation, aiming to connect India–US ecosystems through research, incubation, and venture partnerships, with further expansion planned on the East Coast

Two Telangana students secured top-10 ranks in JEE Main Paper 2 (BArch/BPlanning) results. Several others excelled across categories, highlighting the State’s strong performance, while Kerala and Uttar Pradesh candidates secured 100 percentiles in the national-level examination

A clash broke out between student groups at the University of Hyderabad during a theatre performance titled ‘Holi’, with SFI alleging ABVP disruption and violence while ABVP claimed its members were attacked during a protest over alleged hurt sentiments, leaving several injured

Gabriella Pizzolo revealed Natalie Portman inspired her to pursue psychology alongside acting. The actress balanced filming Stranger Things with college, earning degrees in psychology and music while embracing campus life and diverse experiences

National Testing Agency will conduct NEET UG 2026 Sunday from 2–5 pm across 551 cities. Around 22.79 lakh candidates will appear under strict security, with detailed guidelines, monitoring systems, and coordinated efforts ensuring fair and smooth examination nationwide

TG EAPCET 2026 will begin on May 4 with strict entry rules, including a one-minute late policy. Over 90,000 students will appear for the A&P test, while JNTU-H has prohibited wrist watches and electronic gadgets inside exam halls.

Osmania University has cancelled nearly 80 PhD admissions after scholars failed to present their Research Design Seminar within the stipulated deadline. While the varsity cites repeated reminders, affected students allege delays in coursework and lack of proper communication

Hyderabad Police VC Sajjanar has warned parents and students against fraudulent schemes promising medical seats, even as NEET-UG exams are set to begin

Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations announced Class 10 and 12 results for 2026 with over 99% pass rates. Girls outperformed boys in both ICSE and ISC exams, and results are available on the official website

Tamil Nadu will launch a literacy programme under the NILP to educate over four lakh adults by 2026–27. The initiative uses community centres, volunteers, and surveys to improve basic literacy, numeracy, and life skills across the state

The Directorate of Government Examinations has made arrangements to release the results at 2 pm. The results can be accessed via the website https://bse.telangana.gov.in/

The Telangana Council of Higher Education has welcomed the UGC’s decision to require a State government NOC for deemed universities and off-campus centres, stating the move will improve regulation, transparency and coordination between Central and State authorities

The Central Board of Secondary Education announced Class 10 second board exams from May 15 to 21, covering core subjects like maths, science, languages, and social science. The optional cycle allows students to improve scores or clear failed subjects

TG EAPCET 2026 has attracted applicants across age groups, including a 65-year-old candidate. With no upper age limit, older aspirants are seeking engineering and pharmacy admissions, primarily to gain qualifications required for licences and regulatory compliance

Mamidala Istari, Kakatiya University professor, selected Fellow of Royal Society of Biology for contributions to biology. With 100+ papers, books, patents, and research projects, his achievement brings recognition to Telangana’s academic and scientific community

Telangana students delivered an impressive performance in JEE Main 2026, with five securing 100 percentiles and top ranks. Ritwik Reddy topped the EWS category, while Asna Mallavarapu emerged as the girls’ topper from the State

Twenty-six candidates secured a perfect 100 NTA score in JEE-Main 2026, with Andhra Pradesh and Telangana producing five each. Over 13 lakh candidates appeared in the first session, while more than 10 lakh took the second

Commencing this year, the School Education department will be sending a copy of internet marks memo directly to the student's registered WhatsApp mobile number. This facility will be available to students who have earlier downloaded their SSC Public Examinations hall ticket via the MeeSeva Telangana Chatbot - 8096958096

Students of Tamil Nadu National Law University protested against Vice Chancellor V Nagaraj over remarks linking women’s dress to harassment, demanding apology as controversy grew, while he clarified comments were misinterpreted and intended as general advice

Andhra Pradesh Intermediate results showed a 77% pass rate for first year and 81% for second year, with girls outperforming boys in both. Education Minister Nara Lokesh highlighted improved government college performance and announced supplementary exams and re-verification schedule

Supreme Court of India sought responses from Centre and states on a PIL seeking full implementation of Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 and National Education Policy 2020, including pre-primary education coverage

State government is considering a shift from intermediate marks-based admission system to a centralised entrance examination. The entrance test, which may be on the lines of the Common University Entrance Test conducted for UG admissions to Central universities, is likely to be rolled out from 2027-28