Here are the key education updates from 25 and 26 October 2026 for parents and students.
1. JEE Main 2027 registration is open
NTA opened Session 1 registration on 24 October at jeemain.nta.nic.in. The last date is 22 November 2026. Session 1 is now reported to be on 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28 January 2027, replacing the earlier 22-24 and 28-30 January schedule. Registration uses MeriPehchaan single sign-on and a live photograph.
2. Cyclone Arnab: Odisha school closures
Schools, colleges and Anganwadi centres in Ganjam, Gajapati, Rayagada, Koraput and Malkangiri will be closed on 28 and 29 October. Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry are also on alert. Follow district and IMD updates.
3. Bihar STET rescheduled
The Bihar School Examination Board has moved the Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test 2026 from 4 November to 21 November 2026.
4. CBSE date sheet still awaited
CBSE has not yet released the 2027 Class 10 and 12 date sheet. Schools can submit late LOC entries until 30 October, and corrections are allowed from 2 to 4 November.
5. Other updates
- ICAI has declared CA Intermediate results for the September 2026 exam.
- NIOS Class 10 and 12 public exams continue.
Upcoming deadlines
- NIOS bridge course and UGC NET December 2026: 28 October
- CBSE late LOC: 30 October
- NMMSS scholarship: 15 November 2026 (extended)
- CSIR UGC NET: 5 November
- JEE Main 2027 Session 1: 22 November
- IndiaAI Fellowship: 30 November
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Sources: Careers360; Testbook; EduProspect; NewsX; Careerindia.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did JEE Main 2027 registration open?
On 24 October 2026 at jeemain.nta.nic.in. The last date is 22 November 2026.
When is Bihar STET 2026 now?
The Bihar School Examination Board moved it from 4 November to 21 November 2026.
