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The Indian Express Education Desk is your one-stop destination for news and updates on schools, colleges, examinations, results, scholarships, study abroad opportunities, and careers. Led by Neeti Nigam, who brings over 17 years of experience, the desk comprises education journalists Mridusmita Deka, Sheen Kachroo and Deepto Banerjee....Read More

The Indian Express Education Desk is your one-stop destination for news and updates on schools, colleges, examinations, results, scholarships, study abroad opportunities, and careers. Led by Neeti Nigam, who brings over 17 years of experience, the desk comprises education journalists Mridusmita Deka, Sheen Kachroo and Deepto Banerjee.

In addition to the core education desk team, award-winning journalist Ritika Chopra, senior reporters Ritu Sharma (Gujarat), Divya Goyal (Punjab), and Rahul Pisharody (Telangana) contribute in-depth and ground-reported stories. The desk is also supported by a young team of reporters, including Pallavi Smart (Mumbai), Abhinaya Harigovind and Vidheesha Kuntamalla (New Delhi), and Kiran Parashar (Bengaluru), who report regularly on education developments across regions.

What the Education Desk covers

The Education Desk publishes articles and updates on topics such as:

Schools and colleges — news about admissions, policies, infrastructure, etc.

Examinations — announcements, schedules, admit cards, answer keys, preparation tips, exam analysis, and counselling.

Results and analyses — board results, entrance test outcomes, and related insights.

Study abroad — updates on scholarships, visa policies, Indian students living abroad and international education opportunities.

Career advice and practical guidance — exam tips, career planning, and trends in the education ecosystem.

Every story published under the education desk byline is thoroughly researched, fact-checked, and verified by senior editors and subject experts.

Education Desk Industry Experience Years of experience: 10+

Follow the Indian Express Education Desk for the latest developments in India’s education landscape, insights into policy changes, examination guidance, and practical advice to help students, parents, and educators stay informed and ahead.

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👁 UPSC CSE Prelims 2026 result: Name-wise list of qualified candidates out at upsc.gov.in

UPSC CSE Prelims 2026 result: Name-wise list of qualified candidates out at upsc.gov.in

June 17, 2026

They will be required to provide/update their details such as submission of Mains fee, updation of scribe details and filling up the Cadre Preference for the CSE Main exam

June 17, 2026
👁 IIM Ahmedabad’s PGP 2026–28 batch has 61% engineers, 31% women

IIM Ahmedabad’s PGP 2026–28 batch has 61% engineers, 31% women

June 17, 2026

The PGP-FABM batch, meanwhile, consists entirely of students from agriculture and allied sectors. Women make up 38.64% of the cohort, while the average age is 23 years. Students in the programme have an average work experience of 16 months, with around 34% bringing prior industry exposure.

June 17, 2026
👁 Today News Headlines for School Assembly, June 18, 2026: After NCERT, Odisha textbooks found with over 1600 errors, NTA’s surplus of over 440cr

Today News Headlines for School Assembly, June 18, 2026: After NCERT, Odisha textbooks found with over 1600 errors, NTA’s surplus of over 440cr

June 17, 2026

Today News Headlines for School Assembly, June 18, 2026: Get important National, International, Sports, Business, and GK current affairs updates curated for students, teachers, and morning assemblies.

June 17, 2026
👁 NEET re-exam 2026: Stay calm, focus on revision, say experts

NEET re-exam 2026: Stay calm, focus on revision, say experts

June 17, 2026

The HOD of Physics, Vidyamandir classes, Mr. Jitender Ahuja is advising the students to be sane and confident in their preparation and to not let outside factors affect it.

June 17, 2026
👁 IIM Bangalore announces Tata Trusts-backed UG school; first residential BSc batch to begin in August

IIM Bangalore announces Tata Trusts-backed UG school; first residential BSc batch to begin in August

June 17, 2026

The first cohort will comprise 80 students, with 40 students enrolled in each programme. IIMB said the curriculum combines economics, data science and business studies in an interdisciplinary format.

June 17, 2026
👁 India among top 3 destinations for AI talent even as global skilled migration falls 12%: BCG report

India among top 3 destinations for AI talent even as global skilled migration falls 12%: BCG report

June 17, 2026

The report attributes part of India's rise to the return of highly skilled non-resident Indians, which has strengthened the country's domestic talent base. However, India continues to remain the world's largest net exporter of highly skilled professionals, including AI, STEM, and research talent.

June 17, 2026
👁 NTA earned Rs 448 crore surplus in 6 years; Parliamentary panel says need to fix exam system

NTA earned Rs 448 crore surplus in 6 years; Parliamentary panel says need to fix exam system

June 17, 2026

According to the department, around Rs 74.5 crore remains on average each year after expenses, and these funds are generally used for preparatory activities for the following year's examinations.

June 17, 2026
👁 MCQs ‘unsuitable’ for Humanities: Why a parliamentary panel wants CUET UG reworked

MCQs ‘unsuitable’ for Humanities: Why a parliamentary panel wants CUET UG reworked

June 17, 2026

The committee's reasoning being that these disciplines are built around independent and subjective thinking, the kind of reasoning that a tick-the-right-box format cannot capture. The panel has asked for a review of both the quality of the CUET question papers and the overall design of the exam.

June 17, 2026
👁 ‘There is a vulnerability in Telegram’: IIT Madras Director explains why the curb was necessary

‘There is a vulnerability in Telegram’: IIT Madras Director explains why the curb was necessary

June 17, 2026

Among those backing the decision was IIT Madras Director V Kamakoti, who has repeatedly warned about what he described as a "vulnerability" in Telegram that allows users to alter messages and even attached files without changing the original timestamp.

June 17, 2026
👁 Delhi University PG Admissions 2026: DU allocates 11,548 seats across 74 courses in round 1

Delhi University PG Admissions 2026: DU allocates 11,548 seats across 74 courses in round 1

June 17, 2026

Delhi University (DU) has offered 11,548 seat allocations in the first round of admissions to its two-year postgraduate programmes, with admissions opened across 74 courses under various reservation categories.

June 17, 2026
👁 IIT Madras Placements: 2,196 job offers, 538 students opt for higher studies, 76 launch startups

IIT Madras Placements: 2,196 job offers, 538 students opt for higher studies, 76 launch startups

June 17, 2026

Computer Science and Engineering posted the highest participation rate at 99.53 per cent, followed by Electrical Engineering (97.86 per cent) and Management Studies (96.90 per cent). Nine departments in the IIT recorded above-90 per cent career placement results.

June 17, 2026
👁 ICAI CA Intermediate May 2026 results to be declared on June 24 at caresults.icai.org

ICAI CA Intermediate May 2026 results to be declared on June 24 at caresults.icai.org

June 17, 2026

All those candidates who appeared for their CA Inter examination will be able to access their results through the official results portal at caresults.icai.org.

June 17, 2026
👁 Today News Headlines for School Assembly, June 17, 2026: Rahul Gandhi in Kota, 6.3 magnitude quake in China and more

Today News Headlines for School Assembly, June 17, 2026: Rahul Gandhi in Kota, 6.3 magnitude quake in China and more

June 16, 2026

Today News Headlines for School Assembly, June 15, 2026: Get important National, International, Sports, Business, and GK current affairs updates curated for students, teachers, and morning assemblies.

June 17, 2026
👁 RBI will pay Rs 1.5 lakh monthly stipend to young professionals; know more here

RBI will pay Rs 1.5 lakh monthly stipend to young professionals; know more here

June 16, 2026

The eligibility criteria, educational qualifications and post-specific requirements have been detailed in the official notification. The RBI will shortlist candidates based on qualifications, experience and suitability for the role.

June 17, 2026
👁 Jamia Milia Islamia concludes placement session for MA Social Work & HR Management

Jamia Milia Islamia concludes placement session for MA Social Work & HR Management

June 16, 2026

In the placement, 29 out of 44 students from MA Social Work and 14 out of 28 students from MA Human Resource Managment were placed during the placement process of academic session 2024-26 batch.

June 16, 2026
👁 Telegram ban not foolproof against VPNs, but curbs NEET fraud market: NTA chief

Telegram ban not foolproof against VPNs, but curbs NEET fraud market: NTA chief

June 16, 2026

NTA DG pointed out that the NEET re-exam had to be organised in just 37 days, compared to the usual five to six months of preparation time. Question paper setting, proofreading, translation into 13 languages, printing of 22 lakh papers and transportation all had to be compressed into that window.

June 17, 2026
👁 NEET UG re-exam 2026: Andhra Pradesh offers free bus rides to aspirants

NEET UG re-exam 2026: Andhra Pradesh offers free bus rides to aspirants

June 16, 2026

To avail the facility, students appearing for NEET UG 2026 are required to produce their examination hall ticket at the time of boarding an APSRTC bus.

June 16, 2026
👁 UGC NET Admit Card 2026: Hall tickets out at ugcnet.nta.nic.in, exam from June 22

UGC NET Admit Card 2026: Hall tickets out at ugcnet.nta.nic.in, exam from June 22

June 16, 2026

UGC NET Admit Card 2026 Released Direct Link at ugcnet.nta.nic.in: UGC NET 2026 admit cards have been released at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. Exam June 22-30, CBT mode. Candidates can check details like shifts, center, eligibility for JRF, PhD, Assistant Professor.

June 17, 2026
👁 MPBSE Exam 2 Results 2026 Out: Check at mpbse.mponline.gov.in

MPBSE Exam 2 Results 2026 Out: Check at mpbse.mponline.gov.in

June 16, 2026

Students who appeared for the second-chance exams can check and download their scorecards online via the official result portal--mpbse.mponline.gov.in.

June 17, 2026
👁 AP Inter Supplementary Results 2026 LIVE Updates: When were regular exams held this year? How many passed?

AP Inter Supplementary Results 2026 LIVE Updates: When were regular exams held this year? How many passed?

June 16, 2026

BIEAP AP Intermediate 1st 2nd Year Supplementary Results 2026 Date, Time LIVE Updates: The Board of Intermediate Education, Andhra Pradesh (BIEAP) is set to announce the AP Inter Supplementary results are set to be announced soon. Candidates who gave the examination can check their respective results on bie.ap.gov.in.

June 17, 2026
👁 WB Madhyamik PPR, PPS Results 2026: WBBSE releases scorecard at wbbsedata.com

WB Madhyamik PPR, PPS Results 2026: WBBSE releases scorecard at wbbsedata.com

June 16, 2026

Students who appeared for the PPR or PPS following their initial results in May can access and download their updated results from the official WBBSE portal at wbbsedata.com.

June 16, 2026
👁 UP B.Ed JEE 2026 Results Out: Websites to check & download scorecards

UP B.Ed JEE 2026 Results Out: Websites to check & download scorecards

June 16, 2026

Candidates who appeared for the entrance exam can log in using their registered User ID and password to access and download their scorecards from bujhansi.ac.in.

June 17, 2026
👁 IIT Roorkee and TeamLease launch programme on AI for e-commerce and quick commerce

IIT Roorkee and TeamLease launch programme on AI for e-commerce and quick commerce

June 16, 2026

The programme will be held in live sessions. This will help working professionals or aspirants who wants to enter-commerce and quick commerce complete the course without leaving the work.

June 16, 2026
👁 Andhra Pradesh School Holiday 2026: Check revised dates

Andhra Pradesh School Holiday 2026: Check revised dates

June 16, 2026

The revision means that schools, colleges, government offices and other institutions observing the state holiday calendar will remain closed on June 26 instead of June 25.

June 16, 2026
👁 ISRO introduces fellowship for ME, MTech, MSc graduates – eligibility, stipend & more

ISRO introduces fellowship for ME, MTech, MSc graduates – eligibility, stipend & more

June 16, 2026

Candidates can apply for the fellowship programme within July 11, 2026. The stipend fir the fellowship us initially Rs 37,000 per month and can increase till Rs 42,000 per month.

June 16, 2026
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