Here are the key education updates from 21 and 22 October 2026 for parents and students.
1. CBSE LOC window closes
The regular List of Candidates window for 2027 boards closed on 21 October. Late submission is open until 30 October at Rs 2,000 per student, and verification-slip corrections are allowed from 2 to 4 November. The date sheet is still awaited.
2. Navodaya Class 9 and 11: last day today
The extended deadline to apply for JNV lateral entry admissions (2027-28) is 22 October at navodaya.gov.in. The Class 9 correction window is 23-25 October.
3. IndiaAI Fellowship 2026-27
Undergraduate students can get up to Rs 1 lakh and postgraduates up to Rs 2 lakh for AI projects. Apply by 30 November at fellowship.indiaai.gov.in.
4. NIOS bridge course for primary teachers
NIOS has reopened registration for its six-month Certificate Bridge Course in Primary Teacher Education for B.Ed-qualified teachers from 21 to 28 October at bridge.nios.ac.in, saying there will be no further extension.
5. NIOS public exams begin
NIOS Class 10 and 12 theory exams for the October-November session began on 22 October.
6. JEE Main 2027
Registration has still not been confirmed as open. Session 1 is on 20-24 and 28 January (revised) 2027. Keep checking jeemain.nta.nic.in.
Upcoming deadlines
- UGC NET December 2026: 28 October
- NIOS bridge course: 28 October
- CBSE late LOC: 30 October
- NMMSS scholarship: 15 November 2026 (extended)
- CSIR UGC NET: 5 November
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Sources: Business Standard; Careerindia; Careers360; NIOS (official X post).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CBSE late LOC fee?
Rs 2,000 per student for late submission until 30 October 2026.
What was the last date for Navodaya Class 9 and 11 lateral entry?
22 October 2026 at navodaya.gov.in, with the Class 9 correction window on 23-25 October.
