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.
CBSE Tightens Board Exam Rules: 75% Attendance and 2-Year Study Now Mandatory
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued new guidelines for students appearing in Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations, aligning with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020....
XIM Bhubaneswar’s 7th Business Excellence Summit 2025 Inspires Future Leaders
The Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar (XIMB), celebrated 38 years of academic excellence by hosting the second day of its flagship 7th Business Excellence Summit (BES) on September 14, 2025....
UPSC Opens 223 Govt Vacancies Across Key Departments
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has invited applications for direct recruitment to 223 vacancies across various departments of the Government of India. The recruitment drive spans legal, administrative, medical,...
Odisha Governor Felicitates Champa Raspeda for Breaking Barriers with NEET
In a heartwarming ceremony at Raj Bhavan, Odisha Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati felicitated Champa Raspeda, the first girl from the Didyai community—a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG)—to qualify for...
CPSE-2024 Paper-III Rescheduled to October 6 Due to Durga Puja Immersion
The Odisha Police Recruitment Board (OPRB) has officially announced a change in the CPSE-2024 written examination schedule. The revision affects Paper-III (Physics & Chemistry), which was originally slated for October...
Odisha CM Honours Teachers, Launches Key Education Initiatives on Teachers’ Day
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi emphasised the role of teachers as mentors in nurturing children's dreams and hidden talents during the state-level Teachers' Day celebration and Chief Minister's Education...
Odisha Plus II Admission Phase-II: 39,278 Students Selected for 2025–26
The Directorate of Higher Secondary Education has announced the results of Phase-II admissions for Plus II courses in Odisha, selecting 39,278 candidates out of 44,966 applicants for the academic year...
IIT Madras Sets the Bar High in NIRF 2025 Rankings
The Ministry of Education released the 10th edition of the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), spotlighting India’s top-performing educational institutions across 17 categories. Once again, the Indian Institute of Technology...
One Shift, One Step Closer: SSC CGL Exam Simplified for Millions
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has announced significant changes to the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Exam 2025, aiming to improve accessibility and reduce logistical stress for candidates. The exam, now...
SOA’s Dr. Swayam Prabha Satpathy Named India’s Change Maker 2025 for Education Excellence
Dr. Swayam Prabha Satpathy, Associate Professor at Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (SOA) Deemed to be University in Bhubaneswar, has been named one of India’s Change Makers for 2025 by Business Talkz,...
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