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 Identifies Land for New World Skill Centers in Berhampur and Sambalpur | ₹278 Crore Allocation for Youth Skill Training
The state government has taken a major step forward in its mission to turn Odisha’s youth into globally competitive professionals by fast-tracking land acquisition for two ambitious new World Skill...
Odisha Cracks Down on Drugs Near Colleges: 500-Meter Drug-Free Zones Enforced
In a decisive move to safeguard students from addiction and create a healthy learning atmosphere, the Higher Education Department of Odisha has issued fresh orders making every government and aided...
Odisha Releases Revised Textbooks for Classes 1-4 | Public Feedback Invited Within 7 Days
In a transparent and participatory move amid ongoing efforts to strengthen school education, Odisha's School & Mass Education Department has made revised textbooks for Classes 1 to 4 available online....
CPET 2026 Results Declared; Check Scores on SAMS Portal
The Higher Education Department declared the results of the Common PG Entrance Test (CPET) 2026 today for admission to postgraduate programmes in the academic session 2026–27. Candidates who appeared for...
Odisha Expands Mid-Day Meals to Secondary Schools Under Mukhyamantri Poshan Yojana | Rs 4,224 Crore for 57.41 Lakh Students Over 5 Years
In a landmark push to fight malnutrition and unlock the full potential of Odisha’s young learners, the state government has scaled up its flagship welfare programme to deliver hot, nutritious...
Odisha Cabinet Approves Gyanodaya – Shiksharu Samruddhi Scheme: Free Education from KG to PG in Govt Institutions from 2026-27
In a landmark decision that will transform the lives of lakhs of families, the Odisha Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, has approved the ambitious “Gyanodaya – Shiksharu...
Odisha Govt to Provide Completely Error-Free New Textbooks to Students: Dr. N. Thirumala Naik
In a decisive move to uphold educational standards, the Odisha Government has pledged to deliver completely error-free textbooks to students of Classes I to VIII for the ongoing academic session...
Odisha SI Exam 2026 to Conclude by October, OUSSSC Confirms
The Odisha Uniformed Service Staff Selection Commission (OUSSSC) announced that the Sub‑Inspector (SI) examination will conclude by October this year. The Commission confirmed that students who missed the earlier test...
Odisha Govt Promises Error-Free Textbooks for Students This Year
Odisha School and Mass Education Department Secretary N. Tirumala Naik announced that students will receive error-free textbooks within the current academic year. He confirmed that the government has already initiated...
Gajapati Day Celebrated at Utkal University
Gajapati Kapilendra Deva’s 591st coronation anniversary, “Gajapati Divas,” was observed today at the M.K.C.G. Auditorium of Utkal University. The event was jointly organized by the Odisha Sahitya Akademi and the...
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