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.
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,...
Odisha Govt to Review Supreme Court’s TET Mandate for Teachers
Following the Supreme Court’s landmark ruling making the Teachers’ Eligibility Test (TET) mandatory for both recruitment and promotion of school teachers, the Odisha Government is preparing to issue revised guidelines...
Empowering SHGs through Skill Development at World Skill Center
In a significant step towards women's empowerment and economic self-reliance, the Orientation Programme for a Customized 12-Week Training Course in Cosmetology and Entrepreneurship was inaugurated today at the World Skill...
Supreme Court SC Exempts Retiring Teachers, Mandates TET for Others
In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India has ruled that the Teachers Eligibility Test (TET) is a mandatory requirement for school teachers seeking continuation in service or promotion....
NCERT Turns 65: Dharmendra Pradhan Unveils DIKSHA 2.0, Urges Tech-Driven Reforms
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan today addressed the 65th Foundation Day of the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) in New Delhi, urging the institution to emerge as...
UDISE+ 2024–25 Report: India’s Teacher Strength Crosses 1 Cr, Dropout Rates Fall & Digital Infra Expands
In a landmark development for Indian education, the Ministry of Education’s latest UDISE+ 2024–25 report reveals that the total number of teachers has crossed the 1 crore mark for the...
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