India

• PatnaEducationSep 30

  Court Dismisses Bail Pleas in JPSC Exam Scam Case Over OMR Sheet Tampering

  The court rejected the bail pleas of three main accused in the JPSC exam scam and paper leak case. The court found prima facie evidence supporting serious allegations of tampering with OMR sheets and compromising the examination system. This affects the future of thousands of honest candidates.

• RaipurEducationSep 29

  Dr. Dharmendra Das appointed to Management Board of AYUSH University Raipur

  The Chhattisgarh government's Medical Education Department has nominated Dr. Dharmendra Das from Bilaspur as a member of the Management Board of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Smriti Health Science & AYUSH University, Raipur. Dr. Das thanked the state's Health and Medical Education Minister for this significant responsibility.

• RaipurEducationSep 29

  6th-12th Exams Rescheduled to October 5th in Bilaspur After Rain

  The quarterly school exams for classes 6th to 12th, postponed from September 26th due to heavy rain in the Bilaspur district, will now be held on October 5th. The revised schedule allocates different timings and subjects for various grades.

• RanchiEducationSep 29

  JSSC Assistant Professor Exam-2026: Another Chance to Apply Until October 18

  The Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) has revised the online application dates for the Jharkhand Trained Assistant Professor Joint Competitive Examination-2026. Candidates can now register from September 29, 2026, until midnight on October 18, 2026.

• PatnaEducationSep 29

  Bihar Board Makes 2026 Class 10 & 12 Documents Available on DigiLocker

  The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has uploaded academic documents for the 2026 Class 10 and Class 12 exams to DigiLocker. This allows students digital access to marksheets from anywhere, eliminating the need to visit board offices. These digital records are considered equivalent to originals.

• ShillongEducationSep 29

  Ri-Bhoi resident Sylvester Shadap to appear for SSLC exams in December

  Sylvester Shadap, a 59-year-old from Ri-Bhoi, will appear for the SSLC exams in December. He is participating through Meghalaya’s Second Chance Learning Programme, which aims to help school dropouts take the exam. The program is run by MBoSE and MPOWER.

• ShillongEducationSep 29

  NEHU Kicks Off Third National Moot Court Competition in Shillong

  The Department of Law at NEHU started its third National Moot Court competition on Tuesday. The event featured 36 teams from 18 states and was attended by Chief Justice of Meghalaya High Court, Justice Revati Mohite Dere. She advised students to be "useful lawyers" committed to the Constitution.

• BhubaneswarEducationSep 29

  OSSTET 2026 Scheduled for Wednesday; BSE Odisha Advises Candidates

  BSE Odisha has clarified that the Odisha Secondary School Teacher Eligibility Test (OSSTET) 2026 will proceed as scheduled on Wednesday. The Board urged candidates to disregard false social media rumors regarding deferment or cancellation, advising them to check official sources.

• PatnaEducationSep 29

  Bihar Model Schools to Upgrade with Phone Ban and New ICT Labs

  Bihar is upgrading its model schools with stricter practices, including a ban on teachers carrying mobile phones into classrooms. The plan also introduces 'Best Teacher of the Month' awards and seeks funds for 3,818 new ICT labs. Additionally, around 700 model schools will become Centres of Excellence.

• PatnaEducationSep 29

  Bihar Education to Receive AI Upgrade Through Google Partnership

  Bihar’s Science, Technology and Technical Education Department signed an SOI with Google LLC for AI empowerment. The collaboration will train teachers on using tools like Gemini and NotebookLM for lesson planning and improving teaching methods. It also covers digital infrastructure development in the state.

• KolkataEducationSep 29

  New 'Sarathi' Project Announces Cycle Distribution and Industry Boost in Bengal

  The Chief Minister announced the 'Sarathi' project in Kolkata, providing students with a bicycle upon entering Class 8. This initiative also includes establishing local cycle factories to boost employment and related industries in Bengal. Furthermore, education-related smart tabs will be provided to students.

• BhubaneswarEducationSep 29

  OSSTET Examination Scheduled Across Odisha Tomorrow

  The Odisha Secondary School Teacher Eligibility Test (OSSTET) will take place across the state tomorrow, Wednesday. The examination for both Paper-I and Paper-II is scheduled from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM at 261 centers across 30 districts. Candidates are advised to reach the centers by 7:45 AM.

• BhopalEducationSep 29

  Student in Indore accused of manipulating mark sheet after failing a subject

  A BA student from the Government PG College in Dhar was found to have manipulated her computerized mark sheet. Despite needing to pass a supplementary exam for the first year, she was shown as passed, leading to her filling out the second-year form. The university is now taking action against the student and issuing a notice to the college principal.

• RanchiEducationSep 29

  DC advises students on limited and meaningful use of social media

  During the Senior School Concert-2026 at Loreto Convent School in Doranda, the DC addressed female students. She advised that while Gen-Z and Gen-Alpha are digital natives, limiting social media is not the solution; rather, its controlled and proper use for knowledge and academics is necessary.

• RanchiEducationSep 29

  Jharkhand High Court: Service Continuation for Para Teachers Upheld

  The Jharkhand High Court granted relief to para teachers (now assistant teachers), setting aside orders that stopped their service. The court stated that teachers with qualifications at the time of appointment cannot be dismissed over later educational qualification disputes, directing salary payment.

• RanchiEducationSep 29

  Jharkhand High Court orders appointment in assistant teacher case

  The Jharkhand High Court ordered an appointment for a petitioner in the language subject for classes VI-VIII in Deoghar district. The court dismissed the state government's argument, noting the petitioner scored above the set cut-off marks. Officials were directed to issue the appointment letter within six weeks.

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