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PRAYAGRAJ: In a major administrative action, UP Board has automatically withdrawn the recognition of 465 self-financed schools across the state after finding that they neither sent any students to Board examinations nor conducted classes for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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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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‘Failed as student’: BJP attacks Rahul Gandhi over rally ahead of NEET, says students should focus on exam

The political fight over NEET and education issues intensified on Wednesday after BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his planned ‘Echo of Students’ rally in Kota, Rajasthan.Speaking at a press conference in Delhi, Trivedi questioned the timing of the event, which comes just days before the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination scheduled for…

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‘Thank your government’: Telegram trolls Centre over NEET-linked ban, fires back with cheeky responses

Picture soource: X screengrab Telegram has been taking an unusually direct approach on X after government imposed a temporary restriction on the messaging platform ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination.The restriction was announced as part of efforts to prevent the spread of fake paper leak claims and exam-related fraud before the June 21 re-test. Authorities…

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‘MCQs ill-suited for humanities’: Parliamentary committee seeks review of CUET design

Parliamentary panel questions CUET format, says MCQs may not suit humanities and social sciences A parliamentary committee has raised fresh questions over the Common University Entrance Test (CUET), arguing that its multiple-choice format may not be the best way to assess students seeking admission to humanities and social sciences courses.The department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on…

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