Here are the key education updates from 27 October 2026 for parents and students.
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1. NTA releases revised exam calendar
NTA has revised its calendar for December 2026 to April 2027. JEE Main 2027 Session 1 is listed for 20-24 and 28 January, AISSEE (Sainik Schools) for 31 January, RMS CET for 13 December and RIMC for 6 December. Full dates.
2. Diwali 2026 school breaks announced
Diwali is on 8 November. Reported breaks: Maharashtra 2-14 November, Gujarat 5-25 November, Goa 2-21 November, Bihar 7-17 November and Chhattisgarh 6-11 November. State-wise list.
3. Cyclone Arnab: more school closures
Koraput and Nabarangpur schools closed from 27 October, with five south Odisha districts shut on 28-29 October. Alluri Sitarama Raju district in Andhra Pradesh closed day-scholar schools on 27-28 October. District-wise update.
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4. Education Minister opens CBSE experience centre
Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi inaugurated a CBSE experience centre at the board’s Dwarka headquarters and called for more such centres to promote hands-on learning, with access for students from poorer families.
5. CBSE date sheet still awaited
The CBSE 2027 Class 10 and 12 date sheet has not been released yet. Late LOC submission is open until 30 October.
Upcoming deadlines
- CBSE late LOC: 30 October
- NMMSS scholarship applications on NSP: 15 November (extended)
- JEE Main 2027 Session 1 registration: 22 November
- RIMC exam: 6 December; RMS CET: 13 December
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Sources: Business Standard; Careerindia; The Hans India; Newsonair (27 October 2026).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the JEE Main 2027 Session 1 dates in NTA’s revised calendar?
20-24 and 28 January 2027. The calendar also lists AISSEE (Sainik Schools) on 31 January, RMS CET on 13 December and RIMC on 6 December.
When is Diwali 2026 and which states announced school breaks?
Diwali is on 8 November. Reported breaks include Maharashtra 2-14 November, Gujarat 5-25 November, Goa 2-21 November, Bihar 7-17 November and Chhattisgarh 6-11 November.
