Top 20 Education News Stories — India & World
Monday, September 14, 2026
Here are the key education, examination, school, university and education-technology stories in the news today.
India Education News
- NTA Plans to Shift NEET-UG to Computer-Based Testing
The National Testing Agency is preparing to move NEET-UG to a computer-based test (CBT) format “very soon.” The agency says the transition is intended to improve examination security, transparency and reliability, with AI and technology expected to play a greater role. - NTA Plans Global Expansion of Its Examination Model
NTA is exploring opportunities to take its examination expertise beyond India and collaborate with BRICS countries and international organisations. The agency is also examining whether parts of its testing architecture could eventually become a digital public good. - NTA Looks to China’s Gaokao for Examination Best Practices
As part of its modernization programme, NTA is studying China’s Gaokao and examination systems used by other BRICS nations to identify practices that could strengthen India’s large-scale testing framework. - CTET 2026 Dates Announced
The CBSE has announced that the 22nd Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) will be conducted on December 12 and 13, 2026. The announcement starts the preparation cycle for candidates seeking teaching eligibility, particularly in central-government schools. - UP NEET-UG Counselling Round 2 Registration Opens
Uttar Pradesh has opened Round 2 registration for NEET-UG counselling today, September 14. Candidates can apply during the designated registration window, with seat allotment scheduled for September 21. - NEET-UG Round 2 Seat Allotment Results Released
The Medical Counselling Committee has released the Round 2 NEET-UG seat allotment results for MBBS and BDS admissions. MCC has also added 659 new seats across several states and Union Territories. - Haryana NEET-UG Round 2 Seat Allotment Announced
Haryana’s Department of Medical Education and Research has released the Round 2 NEET-UG seat allotment results, giving candidates another opportunity to secure MBBS and other medical seats. - Maharashtra NEET-UG Round 2 Allotment Draws Attention
Maharashtra has released its second-round medical admission allotment, with 10,938 MBBS and BDS seats reported in the latest education updates. - NEET-PG 2026 Result Expected on September 30
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences is scheduled to declare the NEET-PG 2026 result on September 30. Candidates will subsequently move into the postgraduate counselling process for MD, MS and PG diploma programmes. - AP TET 2026 Results Released
The Andhra Pradesh government has released the AP TET 2026 results. Candidates can access their scores through the official examination websites, with the results also available through WhatsApp. - DUSU Elections 2026 Focus on Student Issues
The ABVP has unveiled its manifesto for the Delhi University Students’ Union elections, highlighting student housing, women’s safety and academic reforms among its priorities. - West Bengal Orders Closure of 252 Madrassas
West Bengal has ordered the closure of 252 madrassas and issued show-cause notices to another 100 institutions. The state government has said madrassas with the required approvals will continue to operate. - Bihar NEET-UG Counselling Enters Choice-Filling Stage
Medical aspirants in Bihar are moving through the second round of NEET-UG counselling, with choice filling and seat-allocation procedures forming a major part of the current admission cycle. - MHT CET 2026 Admission Deadline Extended
Maharashtra’s Common Entrance Test admission process remains in focus, with the final admission deadline extended to September 14, giving students additional time to complete the process. - Allahabad University Opens PhD Admissions for 959 Seats
Allahabad University is accepting applications for 959 PhD seats, with candidates required to complete registration by September 25 as part of the 2026 admission process.
🌎 World Education News
- BRICS Nations Push Greater AI Cooperation in Education
BRICS countries have backed greater cooperation on the human-centred use of artificial intelligence in education, alongside collaboration in research, skills development and student mobility. - BRICS Discusses New Global University Ranking System
BRICS nations are discussing the development of a new university ranking and evaluation system, potentially creating an alternative framework for assessing universities beyond established global rankings. - University of Sydney Expands Access to ChatGPT Edu
The University of Sydney has partnered with OpenAI to provide staff and students with equitable, supported access to ChatGPT Edu, reflecting the accelerating adoption of generative AI in higher education. - Global Schools Face Declining Student Performance
Recent PISA findings point to significant declines in reading, mathematics and science performance among 15-year-olds across OECD countries. The latest analysis also highlights the growing role of generative AI in classrooms and the importance of teaching students to use AI as a learning aid rather than simply as a substitute for their own work. - Canada Expands University and Skills Investment
Canadian institutions are announcing new investments and programmes aimed at connecting students with high-demand careers. Ontario, for example, has announced a C$90 million investment at McMaster University for students pursuing in-demand fields, while universities are also expanding computing, STEM and skills-focused programmes.
🔥 Biggest Education Themes Today
NEET-UG going digital • NTA’s global expansion • AI in education • BRICS education cooperation • NEET counselling • CTET 2026 • university rankings • student performance • PhD admissions • education technology
