UP Board withdraws recognition of 465 non-functional schools in UP

PRAYAGRAJ: In a major administrative action, UP Board has automatically withdrawn the recognition of 465 self-financed schools across the state after finding that they neither sent any students to Board examinations nor conducted classes for two consecutive academic sessions, 2024-25 and 2025-26.The highest number of derecognised institutions belongs to the Prayagraj region, with 150 schools,…

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PM Research Chair Scheme 2026: Government invites Indian-origin researchers abroad- Check details

The Department of Higher Education under the Ministry of Education has opened applications for the Prime Minister Research Chair (PMRC) Scheme 2026. The scheme aims to bring Indian-origin researchers, scientists and professionals working abroad to India’s top institutions and national laboratories for advanced research.Applications for both Fellows and Host Institutions began on 1 June 2026…

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‘Lipstick under my schoolbag’: Kerala students use cosmetics during breaks; schools draw red line

The Child Welfare Committee in Kerala has started a campaign against the use of cosmetics among schoolchildren. The campaign was launched in Kollam after concerns were raised over increasing use of makeup products in schools.The campaign was inaugurated at Mayyanad Higher Secondary School in Kollam, where teachers said they have noticed students bringing cosmetics to…

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OTET 2026 admit card released at bseodisha.nic.in: Direct link to download hall ticket here

The Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha has released the Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) 2026 admit card on its official website, bseodisha.nic.in. Candidates who have registered for the examination can now download their hall tickets online by logging in with the required credentials.Candidates are advised to download and print their admit cards as soon…

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CTET September 2026 application correction window closes tomorrow at ctet.nic.in: Direct link, list of editable fields here

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will close the application correction window for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) September 2026 session tomorrow, June 18. Candidates who have already submitted their application forms can make necessary corrections through the official website, ctet.nic.in.After the correction window closes, no further changes will be allowed in the…

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NEET UG re-exam 2026: Check states providing free bus travel for candidates on June 21

As the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) 2026 re-examination approaches, several state governments have announced free travel facilities for candidates appearing for the test on June 21. The initiative aims to help students reach their examination centres comfortably and without any additional travel expenses.The National Testing Agency (NTA) is scheduled to conduct the NEET…

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‘Will need to sit him down’: IIT Kanpur professor, Nisarg Adhikary spar online over Telegram ban

Picture source: X screengrab After questioning the government’s decision to restrict Telegram ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination, ethical hacker Nisarga Adhikary found himself on the receiving end of a public response from IIT Kanpur professor Manindra Agrawal.The exchange began after Adhikary reacted to the government’s move to temporarily restrict Telegram and disable its message-editing…

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OJEE second special registration 2026 begins at ojee.nic.in: Direct link to apply here

The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination Board (OJEEB) has started the registration process for the Second Special Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) 2026. Eligible candidates seeking admission to various undergraduate and postgraduate courses can now apply through the official website, ojee.nic.in.Candidates can complete the registration process till June 28, 2026, up to 11 PM. To access…

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