Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday directed officials to remain fully prepared for relief and rescue operations as another cyclone threat loomed over the state, with a severe cyclonic storm likely to cross the coast near Bapatla on November 3 morning.

Officials informed the chief minister that the depression over the Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify into a deep depression, develop into a cyclonic storm before strengthening into a severe cyclonic storm over the west-central Bay of Bengal by November 2.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has announced the result date for the CA Foundation examination held in September 2026. According to the official announcement, the ICAI CA September 2026 results for the Foundation level will be released on November 6, 2026, by the evening. Applicants will be able to access their scorecards from the institute's official website: caresults.icai.org.

Read more | CA Foundation September 2026 Result Date Out: Here's When And How To Check

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 system, CBSE will now conduct two board examinations for Class 10 every year, allowing eligible students an additional opportunity to improve their performance.

The Central Board of Secondary Education is expected to release the date sheet for the Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations 2027 soon. Students will be able to check the detailed schedule, including subject-wise exam dates and timings, once the date sheet is released.

A former Microsoft employee's emotional social-media post about losing his job has struck a chord online, after he admitted he was initially "in denial" and pledged to secure a new role within 30 days. The post, shared as an Instagram reel, comes amid renewed attention on Microsoft's workforce reductions and voluntary-exit offers. "This was surprising," the user said. "A layoff just before Diwali, that I didn't expect," he added.

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According to a study published in a journal of National Centre for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) by Christianson (1992), clinical evidence of cognitive psychology studies show that boredom, stress, confusion, anxiety and low levels of motivation hinders learning.

CBSE has clarified that there will be no change in the question paper design or assessment pattern for the 2026-27 academic session. The passing criteria will also remain the same as those applicable during the 2025-26 academic session.

As artificial intelligence (AI) tools become a routine part of students' academic lives, college applicants face a new question: where does legitimate help end and misrepresentation begin? Admission experts broadly agree that AI can support brainstorming, organisation, and proofreading; but it should not replace a student's own reflection, voice, or final writing. In a report published by the New York Post, experts have warned against using artificial intelligence to manufacture application essays or fabricate extracurricular narratives.

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Bihar Education Minister Mithlesh Tiwary on Saturday said his department has directed all educational institutes to strictly enforce a formal dress code for teachers and non-teaching staff, while expressing concern over the use of DJ during entertainment programmes on campus.

In a letter issued on Friday, Education Department Director (Administration) Vijay Kumar Pandey asked all district officers to ensure that staff attend schools in formal attire during teaching and office hours.

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 passing criteria for the Class 10 and 12 board examinations remain unchanged from last year. To pass the examinations, students must secure at least 33 per cent marks in each subject as well as in aggregate.

Once the CBSE board exam timetable is published, 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 Union Education Ministry has extended the last date for submission of applications under the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS) for the academic year 2026-27 till November 15, an official said on Saturday.

Last Year, the CBSE released the Class 10, 12 tentative board exam timetable on September 24, while the final exam date sheet was released on October 30. However, there is no official confirmation from the CBSE as of now for the upcoming exam schedule.

According to last year's topper Kabeer Chhillar, engineering aspirants should focus on conceptual understanding, regular problem-solving, systematic revision, and performance analysis to strengthen their preparation for the JEE Main 2027 exam. Chhillar secured AIR 2 in JEE Main 2027 Session 1 examination and also obtained the second rank in JEE Advanced 2026, scoring 329 out of 360 marks. 

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The Central Board of Secondary Education will release the CBSE board 2027 exam timetable on its official website, cbse.gov.in.

An early intimation of the exam schedule enables students to:

• Design structured study plans aligned with subject gaps and exam order
• Formulate targeted revision strategies and mock-test schedules
• Prioritise high-weightage subjects and manage time effectively

With the JEE Main 2027 exam set for January 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 28, 2027, aspirants are now looking to streamline their preparation and focusing on smart strategies to maximise their score. Pranjal Jha from Bengaluru has shared his preparation journey to help 2027 candidates. Jha had scored 99.95 percentile in last year's JEE Main Session 1 exam.

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CBSE has clarified that there will be no change in the question paper design or assessment pattern for the 2026-27 academic session. The passing criteria will also remain the same as those applicable during the 2025-26 academic session.

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 system, CBSE will now conduct two board examinations for Class 10 every year, allowing eligible students an additional opportunity to improve their performance.

The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) is expected to release the ICSE Class 10 and ISC Class 12 timetables for the 2027 examination soon. Based on the council's recent release pattern, students can expect the timetables around November 2026.

For latest updates, check | ICSE, ISC Timetable 2027 Live Updates: Check Class 10, 12 Date Sheet PDF Release Date, Exam Instructions

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

The deadline for submitting the List of Candidates (LOC) ended on October 21. The board had issued multiple reminders to schools, urging them to ensure that candidate details were accurate, subjects were selected correctly, and the LOCs of all eligible students were submitted within the stipulated deadline. Schools were also instructed to pay the examination fees on time.

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 NCERT  is all set to make the new textbooks for class 10th students available by December 2026, around three months before the beginning of the 2027 academic session. The intent behind the release of the textbooks is to give students enough time so that they are well familiarised with the revised curriculum and can start their preparations before the new session starts. 

The CBSE on October 29 clarified the structure for its 2028 Class 10 board exams, where students will have five compulsory subjects with the option of an additional skill paper, which can help them clear the examination even if they fail in mathematics, science, or social science, according to a report by the Press Trust of India.

The board also clarified that interdisciplinary area and CT and AI modules will not be included in its Scheme of Studies.

The clarification applies specifically to students studying in Class 9 in 2026-27, who will appear for their Class 10 board examination in 2028. It does not affect the current Class 10 batch.

Last Year, the CBSE released the Class 10, 12 tentative board exam timetable on September 24, while the final exam date sheet was released on October 30. However, there is no official confirmation from the CBSE as of now for the upcoming exam schedule.

Once the CBSE board exam timetable is published, Class 10 and 12 students can follow the steps given below to download the PDF.

• 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

Class 10 and 12 board candidates can expect the following information in the CBSE date sheet 2027:

• CBSE board exam timeline
• CBSE Class 10, 12 main examination date sheet
• CBSE Class 12 board exam for sports students
• CBSE Class 10 second board exam timeline
• CBSE Class 12 supplementary exam dates