JNU Faculty Recruitment Row Deepens

By BPN News Desk August 14, 2026

Education

Students and teachers at Jawaharlal Nehru University have demanded the removal of Vice-Chancellor Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit and an independent investigation into alleged irregularities in faculty recruitment and promotions. The university administration has rejected the allegations and

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Panel Flags Sharp Fall in School Enrolment At Higher Secondary

By BPN News Desk August 13, 2026

A parliamentary committee has warned of a sharp decline in student enrolment as children progress through India’s school system, saying the number enrolled at the higher secondary level is about 73% lower than at the primary level. The panel has urged governments to expand secondary and higher secondary schooling to improve retention. Student Enrolment Falls […]

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NEET-UG Computer-Based Test Under Review

By BPN News Desk August 5, 2026

The Centre has informed the Supreme Court that shifting NEET-UG from its existing pen-and-paper format to computer-based testing is under active consideration. However, no final decision has been taken, and any transition will follow consultations with stakeholders. NEET-UG Computer-Based Test Proposal In a compliance affidavit filed before the Supreme Court, the Centre

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CBSE Declares Class 10 Second Board Exam Results, Overall Pass Rate Reaches 96.78%

By BPN News Desk July 19, 2026

The Central Board of Secondary Education has declared the results of the Class 10 Second Board Examination for 2026, marking the completion of the first year of its two-examination system. With the results of the main and second examinations combined, the overall Class 10 pass percentage for the academic year has increased to 96.78%. The […]

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CBI Alleges ₹5 Lakh NEET Question Deal

By BPN News Desk July 16, 2026

The Central Bureau of Investigation has alleged that a Latur coaching institute owner paid ₹5 lakh to obtain NEET-UG 2026 chemistry questions from an expert associated with the National Testing Agency. The claim was made while opposing the accused’s bail application before a special CBI court in Delhi. CBI Alleges ₹5 Lakh NEET Payment The […]

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Uttarakhand Becomes Fully Literate State

By BPN News Desk July 9, 2026

Uttarakhand has been declared India’s sixth fully literate state after meeting adult literacy benchmarks under the National Education Policy 2020 and the ULLAS programme. Uttarakhand Becomes Fully Literate State Uttarakhand achieved the milestone after crossing the prescribed adult literacy standards set by the Department of School Education and Literacy under the Union

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Karnataka Body Opposes CBSE Language Policy

By BPN News Desk June 29, 2026

A Karnataka school body has opposed CBSE’s three-language policy, arguing that Kannada cannot be treated as a third language in the state’s schools because state rules require it to be taught as a first or second language. Kannada Language Rule In Karnataka The Associated Management of Primary and Secondary Schools in Karnataka has said that […]

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CBSE Relaxes Three-Language Rule

By BPN News Desk June 29, 2026

CBSE has relaxed the rollout of its three-language rule, giving relief to current Class 10 students and easing transition concerns for Class 9 students in affiliated schools. CBSE Three-Language Rule Relaxed The Central Board of Secondary Education has clarified that students currently studying in Class 10 will not be required to take up the new […]

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CBSE Language Rule Relief For Students

By BPN News Desk June 27, 2026

CBSE’s clarification on its revised three-language policy has brought relief to many students, but parents remain upset over the last-minute uncertainty caused by the language rule changes. The clarification allows students already in Classes 7, 8 and 9 to continue their existing foreign language combinations till Class 10. CBSE Language Policy Clarification Under the

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NCERT Adds Emergency To Class IX Textbook

By BPN News Desk June 25, 2026

NCERT has introduced a section on the Emergency period in a Class IX textbook for the first time, describing the 1975-77 period as one of the major challenges faced by Indian democracy. NCERT Adds Emergency To Class IX Textbook The new section has been included in NCERT’s newly developed Social Science textbook, Understanding Society: India […]