Education
Stay updated with the latest education news, policies, and academic developments from Odisha and beyond. Covering higher education, competitive exams, scholarships, and skill development, this section provides insightful updates for students and educators.
DBT-ILS Bioincubator Hosts Startup Career Fair, Bringing 17 Ventures Together in Bhubaneswar
The DBT-ILS Bioincubator hosted a single-day Startup Career Fair today at its Niladri Vihar campus, connecting 17 innovative startups across biotechnology, agritech, food innovation, and allied sectors with emerging talent....
OSSTET 2026 Hall Tickets Live at bseodisha.nic.in: Download Before Sept 30 Exam
The Board of Secondary Education (BSE) Odisha has officially confirmed that the Odisha Secondary School Teacher Eligibility Test (OSSTET) 2026 will be conducted strictly as per its pre-scheduled timeline on...
Mandeep Bhandari Named New CBSE Chief Amid Exam Reform Scrutiny
IAS officer Mandeep K. Bhandari, a 2001-batch AGMUT cadre and MBBS gold medallist, has been appointed as the new CBSE chairman amid scrutiny over exam reforms.
Odisha SCERT Textbooks Contain 1,741 Errors; 4 Officials Suspended
A total of 1,741 errors and suggestions have been detected in State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) textbooks issued for Classes I to VIII during the current academic...
Odisha Releases Rs 14.34 Cr 2nd Instalment Under Gyanodaya KG to PG Free Education Scheme
The Higher Education Department has released the second instalment of funds under ‘Gyanodaya – Shiksha Ru Samruddhi’, Odisha’s flagship KG-to-PG free education scheme, transferring Rs 14.34 crore (15%) directly to...
Odisha Govt Extends Bidesh Sikhyabruti Scheme Deadline to Sept 30
In a major relief for aspiring international scholars, the Higher Education Department, Government of Odisha, has officially extended the deadline for online application submissions under the Bidesh Sikhyabruti Scheme. Eligible...
53 IIT Students Died in Five Years, 55% From SC, ST and OBC Groups: Official Data
At least 53 students died across the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) between 2020-21 and 2024-25, with more than half of the deaths involving students from Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled...
Ashok Tripathy panel hands over teachers’ report; CM Majhi says decisions will follow
The Ashok Tripathy Committee on Sept 21, 2026 submitted its report on Odisha teachers’ problems to CM Mohan Charan Majhi. The panel met 104 unions and held 90 meetings. The...
State-Level Quiz on Disability Rights Held in Bhubaneswar | Hirakud College Wins
A lively state-level quiz competition turned into a powerful lesson in empathy and citizenship on Sunday afternoon as college students from across Odisha gathered at Doordarshan Kendra, Bhubaneswar. Organised under...
NTA Declares UGC NET 2026 Re-test Results
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially declared the UGC NET Result 2026 for the English, Commerce, and Sociology re-test papers. Candidates who appeared for these three subject examinations can...
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