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IB Results 2026: India records 10.5% rise in students over 3 years, higher average scores globally

July 13, 2026 9:17 am

Globally, 209,607 students received their DP and CP results in the May 2026 session, compared with 202,102 in last year, and 192,866 in prior to that. The IB said the number of students receiving results in India increased by 3 per cent over the previous year.

TN govt mandates physical education for students in classes 6 to 12

June 09, 2026 9:26 am

Following this, all the district physical education inspectors have been instructed to immediately report the details of schools with unused play grounds.

School Holidays in April 2026: Check complete list of days when educational institutions likely to remain closed

April 02, 2026 9:33 am

School holidays in April 2026 across India: Good Friday, Vaisakhi, Ambedkar Jayanti, Tamil New Year, and regional breaks. Complete list with dates and occasions for students.

Eligible children for Class 1 or pre-primary level will be selected through a lottery system to ensure transparency and equality

UP RTE 25% quota admission schedule announced for 2026–27 session in private schools

January 20, 2026 6:20 pm

The department has instructed District Basic Education Officers and Block Education Officers of all districts to ensure that the admission of selected children is completed within the prescribed time limit.

CBSE has instructed schools to comply with the revised format of Appendix IX and ensure that complete and correct information is uploaded on their websites by February 15, 2026.

CBSE issues notice on mandatory public disclosure norms for its schools

January 14, 2026 9:20 am

CBSE has instructed schools to comply with the revised format, ensure that complete and correct information is uploaded on their websites by February 15, 2026.

Punjab schools to host sessions to remember Sahibzadas: Bains

December 07, 2025 8:44 am

State education board will hold programme from Dec 22 to 24, SGPC will evaluate study material.

NCERT’s introduction to the Constitution is confusing. Young minds deserve better

December 02, 2025 12:32 pm

The differential treatment of specific amendment and conflation of the formal law of the land with the informal artistic work risks blurring the understanding of the Constitution

Winter Holidays 2025-2026 (Representative/Express photo)

Winter School Holidays 2025-26: J&K announces vacation dates; what's likely for Delhi, Noida and surrounding areas

November 26, 2025 9:25 am

With J&K issuing its annual schedule, other north Indian states, including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh, are expected to announce their winter holidays for the 2025-26 academic year soon.

Guru Tegh Bahadur Martyrdom Day 2025- Schools across Delhi NCR shut (Express Photo)

Delhi NCR, Noida schools to remain closed today on account of Guru Tegh Bahadur Shaheedi Diwas

November 25, 2025 8:49 am

Guru Tegh Bahadur Shaheedi Diwas 2025 School Holiday: The holiday has been confirmed for all institutions in the region, following official updates from the Delhi Chief Minister and Uttar Pradesh governments.

There have been cases of students enrolled in coaching institutes ending their lives in recent years due to study pressure (Representative Image-AI Generated)

Parliamentary panel to review surge in coaching centres, student stress and impact of tech in education

November 25, 2025 9:16 am

The Ministry of Education had earlier this year set up a nine-member panel to examine issues relating to coaching and the emergence of "dummy schools" besides the effectiveness and fairness of entrance examinations.