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Karnataka demands NEET UG scrapped from 2026 and CET restored as states seek control

Karnataka demands NEET UG scrapped from 2026 and CET restored as states seek control

Karnataka’s medical education minister Sharan Prakash Patil has renewed a push to scrap NEET-UG starting 2026, arguing the Centre should restore states’ authority to run transparent Common Entrance Tests. He cited the recent NEET question paper leak as a “grave injustice,” accusing central agencies of undermining students’ futures and suggesting the scandal may be aimed at enabling MBBS seat sales. Patil also criticized the CBI’s probe, calling for a court-supervised investigation.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 16 May 2026
CBSE makes three languages compulsory for Class 9 and 10 from July 1 2026

CBSE makes three languages compulsory for Class 9 and 10 from July 1 2026

From the 2026-27 academic session, CBSE will require students in Classes 9 and 10 to study three languages starting July 1, aligning with NEP 2020 and NCF-SE 2023. The languages will be labeled R1, R2, and R3, with at least two needing to be native Indian languages. In a key relief, CBSE says there will be no board exam for the third language at the Class 10 level. Until new textbooks arrive, schools will use Class 6-level third-language books and receive teaching guidance later.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 16 May 2026

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Karnataka readies AI rules for medical education to curb misuse and standardize adoption across colleges

Karnataka readies AI rules for medical education to curb misuse and standardize adoption across colleges

Karnataka is preparing guidelines to govern how artificial intelligence is used in medical education, with a protocol and standard operating procedure under consideration. The state plans to focus on ethical AI adoption and is evaluating whether AI can be integrated across all affiliated colleges. An Innovation Centre is proposed at the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences in Mysuru. Separately, Karnataka is establishing NIMHANS-model hospitals in Mysuru and Kalaburagi as complaints about mental health have risen sharply.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 15 May 2026
Kazakhstan to embed AI in secondary schools with a 2026 to 2029 nationwide rollout plan

Kazakhstan to embed AI in secondary schools with a 2026 to 2029 nationwide rollout plan

Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed a May 12 decree to introduce artificial intelligence into the nation’s secondary education system, aiming for nationwide rollout as part of a 2026–2029 action plan. By July 1, the government will approve details covering personalized learning, digital infrastructure, teacher training, and safeguards for student personal data. Pilot projects are expected to start after proposals by June 1, with equipment and stable high-speed internet by Aug. 1. National AI standards are due by Sept. 1.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 14 May 2026
NEET paper leak plea in Supreme Court demands NTA overhaul or replacement plus interim watchdog panel

NEET paper leak plea in Supreme Court demands NTA overhaul or replacement plus interim watchdog panel

A medical body has urged the Supreme Court to overhaul or replace the National Testing Agency after recurring NEET-UG paper leaks. It calls the issue a direct assault on students’ fundamental rights and says the current system shows systemic failures and outdated security measures. The plea requests a robust, autonomous exam integrity setup and a high-powered interim committee to monitor and prevent further breaches.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 14 May 2026
NEET-UG cancellation sparks SFI protests across Kerala including office raid in Thiruvananthapuram

NEET-UG cancellation sparks SFI protests across Kerala including office raid in Thiruvananthapuram

After the NEET-UG exam was cancelled, Students Federation of India (SFI) activists intensified protests across Kerala, targeting the Centre and the NTA with slogans and barrier removals. On Tuesday, protesters barged into the office of the Principal Accountant General in Thiruvananthapuram. SFI MLA A N Shamsheer urged Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to ensure the exam is conducted quickly and smoothly.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 13 May 2026

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Supreme Court tells petitioner to take plea to Centre on education rules for children under 14

Supreme Court tells petitioner to take plea to Centre on education rules for children under 14

The Supreme Court directed a petitioner to present his plea to the Central government, seeking regulation of all institutions imparting education or religious instruction to children below 14. The court said the Centre must review the representation and communicate its decision, signalling possible nationwide oversight over how early schooling and religious learning are governed.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 11 May 2026
France launches one euro university meals to end student skipping

France launches one euro university meals to end student skipping

France has introduced a one euro three-course meal program for all university students, cutting costs dramatically from the usual price. The move targets student hunger, after nearly half reported skipping meals due to cost. With government funding, officials say quality will be protected and staffing pressures kept manageable while the program scales.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 5 May 2026
CBSE launches parenting calendar for 2026 27 with new wellbeing inclusion coping modules

CBSE launches parenting calendar for 2026 27 with new wellbeing inclusion coping modules

CBSE has launched a Parenting Calendar for the 2026–27 academic session, building on its NEP 2020-aligned effort from 2025–26. The calendar is designed to deepen parent school partnerships and support student well-being, while adding new elements including inclusion focus, coping strategies for curriculum changes, and expanded parenting workshops. The move could reshape how families engage with schooling.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 29 Apr 2026
Noida Schools Move to Morning Only Schedule as Heatwave Threatens Students

Noida Schools Move to Morning Only Schedule as Heatwave Threatens Students

Noida’s Gautam Buddh Nagar District Magistrate has ordered all schools—government and private—across CBSE, ICSE, IB, UP Board and other affiliations to operate only between 7:30 AM and 12:30 PM. The morning-only schedule begins April 27, 2026, as heatwave conditions intensify, with the change continuing until further notice.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 27 Apr 2026

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Harvard and Caltech reverse course reinstating SAT and ACT for admissions

Harvard and Caltech reverse course reinstating SAT and ACT for admissions

Harvard and Caltech are reintroducing SAT and ACT scores for admissions, joining a shift already underway at other elite US universities. Dartmouth, Yale, and Brown are also leaning back toward standardized testing to better spot talent from varied backgrounds. MIT reinstated tests after findings tied to Raj Chetty, despite criticism that test use could advantage wealthier applicants.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
CBSE Class 10 2026 rule makes first board compulsory or face essential repeat status

CBSE Class 10 2026 rule makes first board compulsory or face essential repeat status

CBSE will start a new policy for Class 10 exams in 2026, making the first board examination compulsory for every student. Students must attempt at least three subjects; otherwise, they may be marked ‘essential repeat’. Those who need another shot can take a second exam to improve scores in selected subjects—but missing the first attempt could carry consequences.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Jammu Kashmir takes over 58 schools tied to banned Jamaat e Islami and trust management

Jammu Kashmir takes over 58 schools tied to banned Jamaat e Islami and trust management

Jammu and Kashmir authorities have assumed control of 58 schools previously linked to the banned Jamaat-e-Islami and its Falah-e-Aam Trust. The takeover followed intelligence inputs and the expiry of the schools’ management tenures. Officials say the step is meant to protect students’ academic interests while ensuring consistent education standards across the Union Territory.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
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