Here are the key education updates from 8 and 9 October 2026 for parents and students.
1. CBSE pushes digital fee payments
CBSE Circular 12/2026 advises schools to accept UPI and RuPay at all payment points and to use the Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS) for fees.
2. Safety near Delhi schools
The Supreme Court directed Delhi Police to step up patrolling near schools and colleges and to strictly verify bus, cab and auto drivers. The next hearing is on 16 November.
3. CSIR UGC NET registration open
Apply at csirnet.nta.nic.in by 5 November 2026. The exam is on 19, 22 and 27 December.
4. JEE Main 2027: registration awaited
Session 1 is scheduled for 20-24 and 28 January (revised) 2027. Registration has not been confirmed as open yet, so keep checking jeemain.nta.nic.in.
5. CBSE LOC reminder
Schools are submitting the List of Candidates for the 2027 board exams. The regular deadline is 21 October 2026.
6. Nobel Prize in Literature 2026
Canadian writer Anne Carson has won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature, recognised for work in "playful dialogue with the classical tradition". A good current-affairs point for school quizzes and assemblies.
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Sources: CBSE Circular 12/2026; Deccan Chronicle; Organiser; NobelPrize.org; Careerindia; Careers360.
Frequently Asked Questions
What did CBSE Circular 12/2026 say about fees?
It advises schools to accept UPI and RuPay at all payment points and to use the Bharat Bill Payment System for fees.
When is the CSIR UGC NET December 2026 exam?
On 19, 22 and 27 December 2026. Applications closed on 5 November.
