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.
PM Modi Announces Nilekani-Led Task Force for Exam Reforms Amid Student Protests
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced the formation of a high-powered task force headed by Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani to recommend sweeping reforms in India’s examination system. The move comes...
Pralhad Joshi Assigned Education Portfolio After Pradhan’s Exit
In a significant political development, President Droupadi Murmu accepted the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The decision came on the advice of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Simultaneously, the...
Centre Axes 47 NTA Officials, Promises Leak-Proof Exams
The National Testing Agency (NTA), responsible for conducting NEET, JEE, and CUET, is set for a major overhaul following nationwide protests over exam paper leaks. The government has confirmed that...
PM Modi Announces Cabinet to Clear Fast-Track Courts Bill on Paper Leaks Tomorrow
Prime Minister Narendra Modi late on Thursday announced that the Union Cabinet will on Friday discuss a draft law providing for fast-track courts and stricter punishment in paper-leak cases, saying...
NEET Paper Leak Fiasco: Vineet Joshi Transferred, Naresh Pal Gangwar Appointed New Higher Education Secretary
In a swift response to the ongoing NEET-UG paper leak controversy that has rocked students, parents, and the entire medical admissions process, the Union Government has effected a significant bureaucratic...
Odisha +2 Second Merit List 2026: Ravenshaw Tops Across Streams
The Phase-I, Second Selection Admission Statistics Report for the academic year 2026–27 has been released, marking another milestone in Odisha’s higher secondary admission process. A total of 87,576 applicants were...
IGNOU Extends July 2026 Admission and Re-Registration Deadline to July 31
The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has announced an extension of the admission and re-registration deadline for the July 2026 academic session till July 31. The move provides additional...
Crime Branch Probes Textbook Error Case, Questions OSEPA Officials
The controversy over massive errors in Odisha school textbooks has taken a serious turn with the Crime Branch launching a detailed investigation into the matter. Acting on the directive of...
World Youth Skills Day 2026 Celebrated in Odisha | IndiaSkills Winners Honored
The State Government is committed to build Odisha as a premier hub for skill development and technical education in the entire country. The Minister of Industries, Skill Development, and Technical...
Former SCERT Director Manoj Padhy Arrested in Odisha Textbook Error Case
The Odisha Police CID Crime Branch has formally arrested Manoj Kumar Padhy (57), former Director of TE & SCERT, in connection with the criminal conspiracy behind the preparation and publication...
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