From Samagra Shiksha to PM SHRI: What Budget 2026 puts behind school education schemes
The Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman, presented the Union Budget 2026-27 in Parliament today with education placed firmly inside the employment conversation. It was not framed around as a standalone social sector, but as a feeder system for services, health, tourism and technology.The Ministry of Education has been allocated ₹1,39,285.95 crore […]
JEE Main 2026 session 2 registration begins at jeemain.nta.nic.in: Check direct link to apply and key dates here
JEE Main session 2: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has started the online registration process for Joint Entrance Examination (Main) 2026 Session 2. As per the official public notice issued on February 1, 2026, eligible candidates can apply online through the official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in.Candidates must note that the application process is completely online. Applications […]
KEAM 2026 registration deadline extended: Check the last date and direct link to apply here
The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala, has extended the registration deadline for Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical (KEAM) 2026. As per the latest update, candidates can now submit their KEAM 2026 application forms till 5:00 pm on February 6, 2026.This extension applies to fresh registrations as well as candidates who have already registered but could […]
Church leaders, managements protest over aided school appointments in Kerala, ETEducation
Responding to the protest, Education Minister V Sivankutty said some were trying to project the issue as a political matter during the election season. Thiruvananthapuram, Leaders of Catholic churches and managements of aided schools under them on Saturday staged a protest in front of the state secretariat here, demanding permission to appoint teachers from the […]
UCO Bank SO recruitment 2026-27: Registration ends tomorrow for 173 posts; direct link to apply here
UCO Bank SO recruitment 2026-27: UCO Bank has already started the online registration process for the recruitment of Specialist Officers (SO) and Generalist Officers for the 2026-27 recruitment cycle. The registration window is set to close tomorrow, February 2, 2026. As per the official notification, a total of 173 vacancies will be filled through this […]
Telangana mulls free breakfast for all govt school students: Deputy CM, ETEducation
Emphasising the importance of inclusive education, Bhatti said a common school system is essential for building a cohesive society. Hyderabad: Deputy chief minister Bhatti Vikramarka on Friday said the state govt is seriously considering extending free breakfast to students in all govt schools, provided the financial situation improves and resources are mobilised. Speaking at a […]
AFCAT 1 answer key, response sheet 2026 released at afcat.edcil.co.in: Direct link to download here
AFCAT 1 answer key 2026: The Indian Air Force (IAF) has released the AFCAT 1 answer key 2026 along with the question paper and candidate response sheet today, February 1, 2026. Candidates who appeared for the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) 1 exam can download these documents from the official website at afcat.edcil.co.in.AFCAT 1 […]
Budget 2026-27: Space budget recovers but misses crucial private sector reforms
Union Budget 2026-27 The Indian space program has moved out of its post-pandemic slump and is entering a phase of sustained, if also cautious, consolidation. Since 2012-2013, the national space budget has grown by 182%. This sounds massive but most of the growth actually happened in the last decade, especially between 2014 and 2019. Allocations […]
Punjab CM rolls out post-matric scholarship for 2.7 lakh SC students, claims 35% hike in beneficiaries, ETEducation
Recalling the period between 2017 and 2020, Mann said the scheme was virtually stalled, leading educational institutions to withhold degrees to students. Jalandhar: Launching the distribution of post-matric scholarships to more than 2.7 lakh Scheduled Caste students at the PAP Ground in Jalandhar on Friday, chief minister Bhagwant Mann said the Rs 271-crore ‘Post-Matric Scholarship’ […]
Budget 2026 sharpens focus on Kendriya and Navodaya Vidyalayas as school education gets fresh funding push
Budget 2026 sharpens focus on Kendriya and Navodaya Vidyalayas as school education gets fresh funding push. India’s Kendriya Vidyalaya (KV) and Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (NV) two central schools systems have again been given new priorities in the Union Budget 2026-27 with increased funds being given to improve access to these schools, infrastructure, and day-to-day running […]