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 direct link to download the ICSE and ISC date sheet PDF will be made available on the official website of CISCE, cisce.org.

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 ICSE, ISC board examinations require comprehensive preparation of all subjects. Hence, an early start of preparation is required from candidates in order to ace the examination with good scores. 

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.

Read full story | "I Was In Denial": Man's Emotional Post After Microsoft Layoff, Vows To Find Job In 30 Days

Students must refrain from engaging in any behaviour that might make the invigilator suspect them and result in their disqualification from the examination.

As per official information, gadgets like calculators, smart watches, mobile phones, and other electronic devices will not be allowed in the examination hall.

Candidates preparing for the ICSE 10th and ISC 12th exams must have knowledge of the exam pattern. Understanding the board exam pattern will allow candidates to the the exam structure, marking scheme, and types of questions asked in the examination.

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.

Read full story | How To Write College Essay In The Age Of AI: Here's What Experts Recommend

It is important to note that only school heads will be able to download the hall tickets online and distribute it among the students.

The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) is expected to release the ICSE Class 10 and ISC Class 12 date sheets for the 2027 examinations soon. However, there is no official confirmation from the board as of now.  Last year, the council published the 10th, 12th timetables on November 13. 

Read more | ICSE, ISC Date Sheet 2027 When? Check Last Year's Release Date, Key Details

Class 10 candidates will be able to access the following information from the timetable PDF:

• List of subjects     
• Day of the examination
• Date of the examination    
• Time 
• Duration  
• Exam day guidelines

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.

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. 

Read full story | JEE Main 2027: Kabeer Chhillar's Balanced Formula For Physics, Chemistry, And Maths

The direct link to download the ICSE and ISC date sheet PDF will be made available on the official website of CISCE, cisce.org.

For the last examination cycle, the CISCE released the ISC Class 12 detailed date sheet on its official website, cisce.org, on November 13, 2025. 

The direct link to download the ICSE and ISC date sheet PDF will be made available on the official website of CISCE, cisce.org.

The ISC 12th exams were scheduled from February 12 to April 6, 2026. The council is yet to announce this year's exam dates.

The ICSE 10th date sheet will include important details such as exam date and time, exam duration, and exam day instructions.

The ICSE Class 10 exam for the last academic cycle was conducted from February 17 to March 30, 2026. The council is yet to announce this year's exam dates.

The ICSE 2027 and ISC 2027 date sheets are expected to specify subject-wise examination dates, paper timings, duration, and candidate instructions. The following details will be mentioned on CISCE timetable PDF:

• Name of the subjects     
• Day of the examination
• Date of the examination    
• Time of the examination 
• Duration     
• Exam day guidelines

The CISCE is expected to release the ICSE Class 10 and ISC Class 12 board exam timetables for the 2027 examination soon.