Education News 17 January 2026 LIVE Updates: Latest entrance exams & recruitment exam updates

Education News 17 January 2026(LIVE Updates): If you are tracking entrance and recruitment exam updates, today’s education news is packed with important updates you should not miss. From state to national-level exams, the next two days are crucial for multiple events.

Education News Live: 17 January Updates

• KCET 2026 Registration Begins:The Karnataka Examination Authority, has begun theKCET 2026 registrationstoday, on the official website cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Interested candidates apply before the deadline.
• ACET Result January 2026 Today:TheACET Result January 2026is being released today, through their receptive portal actuariesindia.org.
• NIFT 2026 Submission of Application Form with late fee begins (Today):Aspirants who have not yet submitted their application will have an opportunity to complete the registration with a late fee ofRs 5000today onwards at nift.ac.in.

Looking Ahead: January 18 and 19 Updates

• UCEED 2026 Exam:IIT Bombay is scheduled to conduct the UCEED 2026 exam on January 18. Aspirants shall refer to theUCEED 2026 important exam day instructionshere.
• Sainik School AISSEE 2026 Exam date and timings: NTA will conduct the Sainik School AISSEE 2026 examination on January 18. The exam for Class 6 will be held from 2 PM to 4:30 PM, while the Class 9 exam is scheduled from 2 PM to 5 PM.
• GPAT 2026 Application Form editing last date:The last date for GPAT 2026 Application Form Submission of correction window is January 19.

​Stay tuned to this Education News Today LIVE blog for real-time exam updates, key deadline so you never miss important education updates.

Education News 17 January 2026 LIVE Updates

• Jan 17, 2026 02:00 PM IST

  KEA Revises KCET 2026 Schedule

  The Karnataka Examination Authority has again changed the registration dates for the Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) 2026. KEA has also removed the earlier announced exam dates from its website, which had scheduled the test for May 25 and 26.

• Jan 17, 2026 01:40 PM IST

  IBPS Releases Tentative Exam Calendar for 2026–27 Recruitment Cycle

  The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection has published the provisional schedule for CRP online examinations for Public Sector Banks and Regional Rural Banks.
  As per the calendar, the exams will commence in August 2026 and continue through January 2027.

• Jan 17, 2026 01:20 PM IST

  Telangana Open School Introduces Baseline Exams for New Admissions

  For the first time, students seeking admission to Class 10 and Intermediate courses at the Telangana Open School will be required to take baseline examinations. Officials clarified that these assessments are designed on the lines of pre-final exams to evaluate students’ preparedness before regular coursework begins

• Jan 17, 2026 01:00 PM IST

  UP Board Makes Vocational Education Mandatory from 2026

  The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UP Board) has decided to introduce compulsory vocational education for students in Classes 9 and 11 starting from the 2026 academic session. The move aims to strengthen the connection between school education and employment opportunities.

• Jan 17, 2026 12:45 PM IST

  Rajasthan Grade 4 Results 2025 OUT

  The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) has announced the Rajasthan Grade 4 Result 2025 today on its official website, rssb.rajasthan.gov.in. Applicants can access and download the RSSB Grade 4 Result PDF 2025 from the official portal by logging in with their registered credentials.

• Jan 17, 2026 12:05 PM IST

  MP Board Class 10 Admit Card 2026 Released

  MPBSE has announced the release of the MP Board Class 10 admit card for 2026 on January 17. Students enrolled as regular candidates will obtain their MPBSE Class 10 admit cards through their respective schools, whereas private candidates must download their admit cards from the official website, mpbse.mponline.gov.in. The exams will be conducted from February 13 to March 6, 2026.
   

• Jan 17, 2026 11:45 AM IST

  EE Mains 2026 Phase 1 Admit cards soon!!

   NTA will issue the JEE Mains 2026 Phase 1 admit cards shortly through their respective portal jeemain.nta.nic.in. The session 1 exams are scheduled to be held on January 21, 22, 23, 24, 28 and 29.
   

• Jan 17, 2026 11:25 AM IST

  Maharashtra TET 2025 Results OUT

  The Maharashtra State Examination Council, Pune released the Maharashtra TET 2025 results yesterday. Aspirants who have appeared for the examination can view their result status by using their username and password. If any one finds discrepancy they raise the objections until January 21.