Education News 17 January 2026 LIVE UpdatesEducation 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 the KCET 2026 registrations today, on the official website cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Interested candidates apply before the deadline.
- ACET Result January 2026 Today: The ACET Result January 2026 is 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 of Rs 5000 today 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 the UCEED 2026 important exam day instructions here.
- 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.
- SSC CGL 2025 Tier 2 exam: The SSC CGL 2025 Tier 2 exam is scheduled for January 18 and 19, 2026, as announced by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC), with Paper-I (DEST) on the January 18 and other papers on the January 19.
- 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
09 00 PM IST - 17 Jan'26
J&K Assembly Resolution Urges Centre to Review NMC Decision on Mata Vaishno Devi Medical College
A resolution has been moved in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly seeking a review of the Centre’s decision to revoke the MBBS course permission of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Medical College. The National Medical Commission had withdrawn the approval citing deficiencies in faculty, clinical facilities, and infrastructure.
08 30 PM IST - 17 Jan'26
CMAT 2026: NTA Opens Scribe Details Portal for PwD Candidates Till January 18
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has opened the portal for PwD/PwBD candidates to submit details of their own scribe for CMAT 2026. The CMAT 2026 exam will be held on January 25 in computer-based test mode.
07 55 PM IST - 17 Jan'26
Bihar Police Enforcement SI Admit Card 2026 to Be Released on January 25
The Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) will release the admit card for the next phase of Enforcement Sub-Inspector recruitment on January 25. Candidates qualified in the Mains exam can download their PET and PST hall tickets from the official website bpssc.bihar.gov.in.
07 00 PM IST - 17 Jan'26
CBSE Releases Class 10 & 12 Admit Cards 2026 for Private Candidates
Private students can now download their CBSE Class 10 and 12 board exam admit cards for 2026. The hall tickets are available on the official CBSE website cbseit.in
06 30 PM IST - 17 Jan'26
SSC CGL 2025 Tier 2 Exam on January 18 and 19
The Staff Selection Commission will conduct the Tier 2 CGL exams for over 1.39 lakh candidates. The exam includes two papers, and admit cards are available on the official SSC website.
06 00 PM IST - 17 Jan'26
CUK Opens Applications for Four-Year UG Honours Programmes
Central University of Kerala, an NAAC ‘A’ grade university, has started admissions for its four-year honours degree courses for 2026–27. Candidates can apply online until the last date, January 30, 2026.
05 30 PM IST - 17 Jan'26
JAC Class 10th Admit Card 2026 Released
Jharkhand Academic Council has uploaded the Class 10th admit cards for the 2026 board exams on its official website. School principals can download the admit cards, and students need to collect them from their respective schools.
05 00 PM IST - 17 Jan'26
Maharashtra NEET PG 2025 Round 3 Registration Begins January 19
Candidates can register online for Maharashtra NEET PG 2025 Round 3 from January 19 to 26, 2026, until 11:59 PM. Registrations and session applications must be completed through the official portal within this period.
04 30 PM IST - 17 Jan'26
Mumbai University Awards 1.72 Lakh Degrees; PhD Output Up 50%
The University of Mumbai conferred degrees on 1,72,522 students at its annual convocation.
This included 1,49,982 undergraduates and 22,540 postgraduates, with PhD graduations rising 50%, the highest in nine years.04 00 PM IST - 17 Jan'26
Maithili Language to Be Included in CTET
The NCTE has approved the Education Department’s proposal to add Maithili to the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET). Once finalized at the central level, candidates from Mithila will be able to take the exam in their native language.
03 30 PM IST - 17 Jan'26
Odisha to Introduce 55 New Textbooks for Classes 1–8 Next Session
The new books are adapted from NCERT materials and tailored to highlight Odisha’s local culture, heritage, and educational needs. Officials said the textbooks aim to provide students with a more contextual and relevant learning experience.
03 00 PM IST - 17 Jan'26
NCERT Seizes Over 30,000 Pirated Textbooks
The National Council of Educational Research and Training, along with the Delhi Police Crime Branch, has conducted a major operation against textbook piracy. As part of the crackdown, more than 30,000 illegally printed NCERT textbooks were seized.
02 40 PM IST - 17 Jan'26
UPSC Reschedules CSE 2025 Personality Test
The Union Public Service Commission has changed the schedule for candidates who were to appear for the CSE 2025 personality test on January 22, 2026, afternoon session. The test was postponed due to the Republic Day Parade rehearsal and will now be held on February 27, 2026, in the forenoon.
02 20 PM IST - 17 Jan'26
Applications Open for Admissions in TS State Model Schools
The School Education Department of Telagana has released the admission schedule for Class 6 and vacant seats in Classes 7 to 10 for the 2026–27 academic year in 194 model schools.
Applications will be accepted from January 28 to February 28.02 00 PM IST - 17 Jan'26
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.
01 40 PM IST - 17 Jan'26
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 2027.01 20 PM IST - 17 Jan'26
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
01 00 PM IST - 17 Jan'26
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.
12 45 PM IST - 17 Jan'26
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.
12 05 PM IST - 17 Jan'26
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.
11 45 AM IST - 17 Jan'26
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.
11 25 AM IST - 17 Jan'26
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.
