Education News Today 18 February 2026 LIVE: CBSE 12th PE, Maharashtra HSC Chemistry Paper Analysis; Entrance exam updates

CollegeDekho News Desk, New Delhi:The exam season is going on at full speed, and there is honestly no pause right now. Just one paper after another. Yesterday, on February 17, students completed major exams like CBSE Class 10 Mathematics, CBSE Class 12 Biotechnology, ICSE English Paper 1, and Maharashtra HSC Secretarial Practice. Now the focus has completely shifted to today’s exams. The main highlights for today are theCBSE Class 12 Physical Education Exam 2026and the Maharashtra HSC Chemistry Exam 2026. Students are appearing for these papers, and a detailed analysis, along with student reactions, will be available in this live blog.

Education News Today 18 February 2026: A Quick Glimpse

Apart from board exams, today is also important because of multiple deadlines and releases. Below is a complete list of events and deadlines aligned for today, February 18, 2026:

Apart from this,the last date to pay KCET 2026 application fee was also today. But as per a latest notification, it has been extended to February 24, 2026.Additionally, the registration deadline has also been extended from February 16 to February 22, 2026. Looking ahead, the TG EAMCET 2026 application process will begin tomorrow, February 19, 2026. Students are advised to stay updated with real-time announcements, carefully follow all instructions, and keep track of deadlines during this crucial exam period.

Education News Today 18 February 2026 LIVE

• Feb 18, 2026 01:15 PM IST

  GATE Response Sheet 2026 To Be Out Soon!

  GATE 2026 response sheets are expected to be released soon by IIT Guwahati, likely between February 18-22, 2026. Follow this live coverage to stay updated-GATE Response Sheet 2026 LIVE Updates

• Feb 18, 2026 01:10 PM IST

  COMEDK Mock Test Link

  COMEDK UGET 2026 official mock tests have been released today, for registered and fee-paid candidates. These tests simulate the actual exam. The link to open mock tests is https://www.comedk.org/mock-test. Get started now!

• Feb 18, 2026 12:50 PM IST

  Maharashtra HSC Board Exams 2026: Did You Know?

  Five teachers have been suspended after they were allegedly caught helping students cheat during the Class 12 HSC exams in Beed district. The issue was found on February 10, the first day of the exams, when drone cameras used for monitoring recorded supervisors in 16 exam halls not stopping cheating and, in some cases, even helping students.

• Feb 18, 2026 12:35 PM IST

  Paper Analysis for Maharashtra HSC Exam

  Official paper analysis for both HSC exams scheduled for today will be provided in this live blog, after completion of each exam. Stay tuned!

  
   

• Feb 18, 2026 12:10 PM IST

  Maharashtra HSC Papers Today!

  The Maharashtra HSC 2026 exams include:

  1. Chemistry for Science stream students in the morning shift (11 AM to 2 PM)
  2. Political Science for Arts stream students in the evening shift (3 to 6 PM)

• Feb 18, 2026 11:50 AM IST

  Important Re-Appearing Update for Class 10 Students!

  Class 10 students have to appear for all their subjects in the first board exam in February 2026. If a student misses three or more subjects, they won’t be allowed to sit for the second exam in May. In that case, they will be placed in the “Essential Repeat” category and will have to reappear next year.

• Feb 18, 2026 11:35 AM IST

  What to do if the CBSE Day 1 Exam 2026 did not go as planned?

  CBSE conducted the Class 10 Mathematics board exam yesterday, leaving many students anxious about their performance. However, under CBSE’s new two-exam scheme from 2025-26, students can get relief. While the first exam is mandatory, a second board exam will be held in May 2026, giving students another opportunity within the same academic year.

• Feb 18, 2026 11:10 AM IST

  CBSE Exams 2026 Today (Day 2)

  The Class 10 and Class 12 board exams will continue on their second day today. Class 10 students are appearing for the Home Science paper, while Class 12 students are writing the Physical Education exam. Both exams are being conducted from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM.