Here are the key education updates from 27 October to 2 November 2026 for parents and students.
1. Cyclone Arnab makes landfall
Cyclone Arnab made landfall on the Andhra Pradesh coast near Yanam on 28 October as a very severe cyclonic storm. At least 609 schools in Andhra Pradesh were turned into relief centres for affected residents. Schools in five Odisha districts were closed on 28-29 October. Recovery work is under way.
2. NMMSS deadline extended to 15 November
Students can now apply for the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship 2026-27 on scholarships.gov.in until 15 November. School verification must be done by 30 November.
3. CBSE correction window: 2-4 November
Schools can correct students' names, parents' names and dates of birth in board exam records this week. The 2027 date sheet is still awaited.
4. JEE Main 2027 registration continues
Session 1 applications are open on jeemain.nta.nic.in until 22 November 2026.
5. West Bengal HS Semester 3 answer key
The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education extended the deadline to challenge the provisional HS Semester 3 answer key to 2 November.
6. Other updates
- Schools in Lucknow and several UP districts were closed on 30 October as exam centres for the UP PET 2026.
- Jamia Millia Islamia has moved classes online until 24 November amid ongoing student protests on campus.
Upcoming deadlines
- CSIR UGC NET December 2026: 5 November
- NMMSS scholarship: 15 November
- JEE Main 2027 Session 1: 22 November
- IndiaAI Fellowship: 30 November
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Sources: The Week; Daily Jagran; Careerindia; Observer Voice; Shiksha.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the new NMMSS 2026-27 deadline?
Student applications on scholarships.gov.in are open until 15 November 2026, and school verification must be done by 30 November.
What is the last date for JEE Main 2027 Session 1 registration?
22 November 2026, on jeemain.nta.nic.in.
When is the CBSE correction window?
2 to 4 November 2026, for names, parents’ names and dates of birth in board exam records.
