Top 20 Education News India & World Stories for today Saturday Oct 31st 2026

Top 20 Education News — India & World

Saturday, October 31, 2026

Here are 20 major education developments and stories making news today, with a mix of India and international coverage:

1. UGC NET December 2026 Registration Ends Today — The NTA’s extended application window for UGC NET December 2026 closes on October 31 at 11:50 PM. More than 10 lakh candidates have registered, with many still required to complete fee payment.
2. UGC Calls on Higher Education Institutions to Mark BRICS Sustainable Lifestyle Week — Universities and colleges have been asked to organise activities from November 1–7 under Mission LiFE during India’s BRICS Chairship.
3. CBSE Revises Class 10 Subject Structure From 2028 — The board is changing the Class 10 scheme of studies, with the objective of reducing confusion and the academic burden created by students taking an excessive number of subjects.
4. IIT Kanpur to Establish ₹104-Crore Cyber Security Operations Centre — The proposed centre in Uttar Pradesh will use AI, machine learning and advanced security technologies to strengthen cyber-security capabilities.
5. JEE Main 2027 Applicants Get DigiLocker Re-KYC Advisory — NTA has advised candidates registering for JEE Main 2027 Session 1 to complete re-KYC through DigiLocker so updated identity details can be retrieved during registration.
6. NEET Super Specialty 2026 Registration Underway — NBEMS has opened applications for NEET SS 2026, with the examination scheduled for December 11 and 12. Applications remain open until November 18.
7. JMI Moves Classes and End-Semester Exams Online — Jamia Millia Islamia has extended online classes until November 24 and announced online end-semester examinations amid continuing student protests.
8. Jamia Students’ Union Revival Expected — Following weeks of protests, the university has agreed to work toward restoring its students’ union, with a proposed timeline for approving its constitution and holding elections.
9. IIT Delhi Launches Certificate Programme in Agentic AI — A six-month programme is being offered for professionals and graduates seeking specialised knowledge in agentic artificial intelligence systems.
10. IIT Kharagpur and Tripura Partner on Higher Education and Research — The collaboration aims to combine IIT Kharagpur’s academic and research expertise with Tripura’s institutional infrastructure to strengthen higher education in the Northeast.
11. IGNOU Opens Online Assignment Submission for December TEE — Students appearing for the December 2026 Term-End Examination can submit assignments through the new online system, with the deadline set for November 20.
12. Karnataka Releases 2nd PUC 2027 Examination Schedule — The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board has announced the timetable for the 2027 second-year Pre-University examinations, which will be conducted offline.
13. BPSC Extends Teacher Recruitment Application Deadline — The Bihar Public Service Commission has extended the TRE 4.0 application deadline to November 3. The recruitment drive covers more than 33,000 teaching vacancies.
14. Parliamentary Panel to Examine National Exam Reforms — A parliamentary standing committee is set to examine examination integrity, coaching-centre regulation and possible reforms to strengthen major national-level examinations.
15. Schools of India Summit 2026 Underway in Pune — The three-day education summit is focusing on teaching innovation, school leadership, student mental health and responsible use of artificial intelligence in classrooms.
16. Viksit Bharat Buildathon Winners Recognised — Ten winning student teams from the Viksit Bharat Buildathon have been awarded ₹17.5 lakh, highlighting innovation and problem-solving among school students.
17. UNESCO Highlights AI and Media Literacy in Higher Education — UNESCO’s Institute for Information Technologies in Education has stressed the importance of integrating AI literacy and media-information literacy into teacher training and professional development.
18. UNESCO Highlights Digital Tools for Education Accountability — Recent UNESCO education planning work is examining how civil society organisations can use digital tools to strengthen transparency and accountability in education systems.
19. US Higher Education Groups Challenge Proposed Tax-Exemption Rule — More than 40 higher-education organisations have urged the US Internal Revenue Service to withdraw a proposal they say could threaten the tax-exempt status of private nonprofit colleges and universities.
20. UNESCO Marks Legacy of Thailand’s Queen Rambhai Barni — Thailand is commemorating the 100th anniversary of Queen Rambhai Barni’s legacy, including her contributions to education, social development and gender equality.

Key education themes today: AI in education, examination reform, competitive-exam registrations, curriculum changes, student representation, higher-education partnerships, sustainability and digital learning.