CBSE issues important advisory for Class 10, 12 students on UGC-recognised colleges; check official notice here

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued an important advisory for Class 10 and Class 12 students regarding admission to fake and unrecognised universities and colleges.The advisory was released on January 13, 2026, and has been shared with all schools affiliated with CBSE. The main aim of this notice is to protect students…

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CBSE orders schools to disclose teacher strength: Why India’s ‘comfortable’ PTR tells only half the story

Pupil–teacher ratio should not exceed 30:1 in schools In a recent circular, CBSE has instructed its affiliated schools to put their staffing reality on record: upload and regularly update complete teacher details and related information on the school website under Mandatory Public Disclosure, in the prescribed format, by 15 February 2026.The compliance message is clear….

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Trump administration reinstates US workplace safety researchers after sweeping layoffs

Federal officials are reinstating hundreds of US health workers who were laid off last year from a small but legally mandated workplace safety agency, according to information confirmed by government officials and a federal workers’ union.The layoffs occurred in April, when the Trump administration sharply reduced staff at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and…

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Michigan study finds students with disabilities improve academically after switching to charter schools

Michigan study finds students with disabilities improve academically after switching to charter schools When 1.7 million Michigan students with disabilities switched from traditional public schools to charter schools between 2013 and 2018, there was a wave of apprehension. However, the survey results are surprising. These students didn’t just keep up, they improved academically. A study…

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Explained: UGC 2026 regulations to ensure equity and end caste bias in higher education

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued new rules called the University Grants Commission (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026. These rules apply to all Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in India.The main aim is to stop caste-based discrimination and ensure equal treatment for everyone in colleges and universities. What is caste-based discrimination?…

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JEE Main 2026 Session 1: NTA reschedules January 23 exam for West Bengal candidates due to Saraswati Puja; check official notice

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced an important update for candidates appearing in Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 Session 1 from West Bengal.According to an official post shared by NTA on X, several candidates from West Bengal submitted requests regarding the celebration of Saraswati Puja on January 23, 2026. After reviewing these requests,…

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