Australian students are reportedly among the worst-behaved in the world, with a new global report highlighting high levels of bullying, noise, and classroom disruption. Additionally, public school students are more than two years behind their private independent counterparts. 

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The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay celebrated National Engineers' Day 2026 by paying tribute to M Visvesvaraya and recognised contributions to engineering research, technology development, and campus infrastructure. The programme was held at the PC Saxena Auditorium on the IIT Bombay campus. 

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According to official information, a student who failed in class 10th or class 12th board exam can reappear as a private candidate or as regular student admitted in school. For further information students can visit cbse.nic.in.

Government initiatives in Gujarat’s tribal areas are helping girls continue their education by addressing challenges related to access to schools and providing financial and infrastructure support, according to a report by the Asian News International (ANI).

Under the Vidyasadhana Yojana, eligible tribal girls entering Class 9 are provided free bicycles to make their daily commute to school easier. The bicycle support is aimed at encouraging regular attendance and helping students continue their education, according to the report.

In 2018, 12,737 students scored above 95 per cent and 72,569 crossed 90 per cent, with the overall pass percentage at 83.01 per cent. In 2019, more than 94,000 students scored above 90 per cent, while 17,693 crossed the 95 per cent mark, and the pass percentage rose slightly to 83.40 per cent.

The Central Board of Secondary Education has not released the Class 10 and 12 board examination timetable for 2027 yet. Students are advised to check the official CBSE website and examination-circulars page for the date-sheet PDF and avoid relying on unverified social media posts or unofficial claims. In the 2026 cycle, CBSE released the tentative schedule on September 24, 2025. 
 

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has invited schools to participate in a first of its kind initiative by the institute, providing school students of Classes 9 to 12 hands-on career experiences through introductory courses.

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Once CBSE publishes the timetable, Class 10 and 12 students can follow the steps given below.

• Visit cbse.gov.in.
• Open the examination-circulars or latest-notice section.
• Locate the notification mentioning the Class 10 and 12 Board Examinations 2027.
• Open the official PDF.
• Check the class, subject code, subject name, examination date and examination timing.
• Download and save the PDF for reference.
   

The University Grants Commission (UGC) - Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) Consortium for Scientific Research, Indore, is inviting nominations for the Professor R Srinivasan Award for outstanding contributions in the field of Low Temperature Physics.

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According to official information, sample question papers and question paper designs of standard level and basic level Maths are available on the board's official website, cbseacademic.nic.in.

Students must note that the syllabus of Class 10th and 12th is available on the CBSE website: cbseacademic.nic.in. 

Answering students' queries on board examinations, the CBSE asserted that making notes helps students in understanding the chapter and also makes them confident.

Answering students' queries on board examinations, the CBSE noted that no marks are deducted for exceeding the word limit. 

According to official information, a student who failed in class 10th or class 12th board exam can reappear as a private candidate or as regular student admitted in school. For further information students can visit cbse.nic.in.

A black-and-white photograph claiming to show students of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur taking an engineering drawing examination in 1954 has resurfaced online, drawing attention to the institute's early academic history. 

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Answering FAQs on board examinations, the CBSE stated that the use of whitener is not permitted.

Issuing clarification on the issue, the CBSE board stated that the marks obtained in the pre board examination are not added or included in the board examination marks.

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras is inviting applications for hands-on training in swarm algorithms and emerging drone technologies. According to official information, the institute will organise a five-day symposium on Swarm Drone Technology from October 12 to 16, 2026, to examine how drones can work together as an intelligent and coordinated system.

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For the 2026 examination cycle, CBSE published a tentative date sheet for Classes 10 and 12 on September 24, 2025. It subsequently released the final date sheet on October 30, 2025. These dates relate to the 2026 examinations and do not establish an official release date for the 2027 timetable.

The CBSE date sheet will also help schools to align their academic and administrative activities, including deployment of teachers for examination and evaluation duties.

The Central Board of Secondary Education is expected to announce the board exam schedule for the academic year 2026-27 soon on its official website, cbse.gov.in.

The CBSE Class 10 and 12 board candidates can expect the following information soon:

• Tentative board examination schedule 
• Subject-wise dates for Classes 10 and 12
• Theory examination commencement date
• Practical examination or internal-assessment schedule
• Examination timings and reporting time
• Date-sheet PDF download link
• Any separate schedule for regular and private candidates

For the 2026 board examination, the CBSE released a tentative date sheet on September 24, 2025. It subsequently issued a revised date sheet on October 30, 2025. The board later released another revised version of the Class 10 and Class 12 date sheets on December 30, 2025, followed by a rescheduling notice on December 31.

School children in Delhi-NCR and neighbouring states may have to wait a little longer for their winter sports competitions this year. The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has advised the governments of Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh to ensure that no physical sports activities or competitions are scheduled during November and December 2026.

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The Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad, has secured an Indian patent for an environmentally focused innovation, an electrochemical reactor that recovers copper from wastewater.

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The second board examination was introduced from the 2026 academic session in line with the recommendations of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Under the revised system, CBSE will now conduct two board examinations for Class 10 every year, allowing eligible students an additional opportunity to improve their performance.

In a public notice, the CBSE announced that the introduction of the On Screen Marking (OSM) for Class 12 answer book evaluation has drawn positive responses from teachers across the country. 

Students and parents are advised not to rely on unverified social media posts, rumours, or unofficial sources for board-related information. All authentic updates will be issued by the CBSE through its official communication channels.

The CBSE Class 10 main board examination was held from February 17 to March 11, 2026, while the second board examination was conducted from May 15 to May 21, 2026.

In line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the Central Board of Secondary Education introduced the two board examination system last year, providing students a second opportunity to improve their scores.

For Class 10 students, the programme covers Mathematics and Science, while class 12 students will receive academic support in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Economics.

The sessions focus on subject-wise academic preparation, assessment strategies, examination techniques, time management and effective approaches to tackling board examinations, the officials said.

"Experienced teachers and resource persons from CBSE-affiliated schools across the country have been nominated to conduct the sessions," the board officials stated.

The initiative aims to enhance students' academic preparedness, build confidence, and equip them with effective strategies to perform better in the Board examinations, the board said.

The Central Board of Secondary Education on Monday commenced a month-long in-person support programme for classes 10 and 12 students in government schools across ten locations in the union territory of Ladakh.

The programme is being conducted at Leh, Nubra (two places), Shams, Zanskar, Kargil, Drass, Changthang, Sankoo and Chiktan, with a focus on strengthening students' subject understanding and preparing them for the board examinations.

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the Primary Teachers (PRT) Tier 2 results for recruitment in Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) and Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) on September 14. Candidates can check their result or shortlisting status on the official website by logging in through the application portal.

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Based on previous records, the CBSE is expected to release the tentative schedule by the last week of September 2026. Meanwhile, students can expect the CBSE board final date sheet in the month of October-November 2026.

Early access to the CBSE exam schedule will allow students across Science, Commerce, and Arts streams to structure their revision plans, focus on high-weightage topics, and manage stress effectively. 

For the 2026 examination cycle, the CBSE Class 10 and 12 board exams started on February 17.

Last year, the CBSE issued a tentative exam date sheet on September 24, 2025. 

The Central Board of Secondary Education is expected to announce the board exam schedule for the academic year 2026-27 anytime soon on its official website, cbse.gov.in.