Here are the key education updates from 16 and 17 October 2026 for parents and students.
1. CBSE 2027: date sheet still awaited
The Class 10 and 12 date sheet is expected soon on cbse.gov.in. Schools must finalise the List of Candidates by 21 October, and the private candidate deadline is reported as 23 October. Class 12 special exams for students in West Asia run from 23 to 28 October.
2. Holiday on 19 October in UP and Kerala
Uttar Pradesh (Mahanavami) and Kerala (Durgashtami) have declared Monday, 19 October a holiday. Schools and colleges will be closed. Private schools should confirm with parents.
3. University of Liverpool opens Bengaluru campus
The UK university has opened its campus at Whitefield, Bengaluru, with nearly 300 students in computer science, game design, business, finance and biomedical sciences.
4. Odisha: free textbooks for Classes 9 and 10
The Odisha Cabinet has approved free textbooks for about 28.7 lakh Class 9 and 10 students in government and aided schools, at an estimated Rs 284.07 crore over five years (2025-26 to 2029-30).
5. IIT Kharagpur's free AI tutor
IIT Kharagpur has launched the NDLI-FERMI AI Tutor, free for registered National Digital Library of India users, with a "Scan & Ask" feature for Physics, Chemistry, Maths and Biology. It also launched free online GATE and JAM preparation support.
Deadlines to remember
- CBSE LOC: 21 October 2026
- NMMSS scholarship: 15 November 2026 (extended)
- CSIR UGC NET December 2026: 5 November 2026
- NIOS exams begin: 22 October 2026
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Sources: Careers360; Daily Jagran; The PIE News; OrissaPOST; Observer Voice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which states declared a holiday on 19 October 2026?
Uttar Pradesh (Mahanavami) and Kerala (Durgashtami).
What is the NDLI-FERMI AI Tutor?
A free AI tutor from IIT Kharagpur for registered National Digital Library of India users, with a “Scan & Ask” feature for Physics, Chemistry, Maths and Biology.
