education

Bhubaneswar, July 22 (UDN): Defying geographical and socio-economic challenges, a tribal student from a Maoist-affected village in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district has secured admission to the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Dhanbad after successfully clearing the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced. Sagram Marandi, a resident of Dumurikudar village under Bijatala block, earned a seat at the premier engineering institute, marking a significant achievement for his family…

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has renamed the ‘Regional Directorate of Education’ as the ‘Regional Directorate of School Education’ with immediate effect, bringing a revised identity to the regional offices under the School & Mass Education Department.  Representational Image The change applies to the regional offices located in Bhubaneswar, Sambalpur, and Brahmapur, which will now operate under the new designation. The post of Regional Director of…

Sambalpur, July 21 (UDN): Students of Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology (VSSUT), Burla, staged a campus protest on Tuesday, highlighting concerns over student facilities and seeking timely action from the university administration. The students raised issues related to the existing uniform policy, hostel arrangements, and food quality, stating that improvements in these areas are necessary to ensure better living and learning conditions on campus.…

  EThames Business School announces TeenOrator Challenge 2026, a first-of-its-kind inter-school communication skills championship for students of Classes IX to XII across Telangana and seek entries from the school Hyderabad, July 21: EThames Business School, Hyderabad’s premier AI-Native Business School, has launched the TeenOrator Challenge 2026, a first-of-its-kind inter-school communication skills championship for students of Classes IX to XII across Telangana. The initiative seeks to…

Bhubaneswar, July 21 (UDN): The number of single-teacher schools in Odisha has increased by nearly 34 per cent in 2025-26, according to the latest UDISE+ report released by the Union Ministry of Education. The state recorded 1,458 single-teacher schools during the academic year, up from 1,089 in 2024-25. These schools rely on one teacher to manage multiple grades along with administrative responsibilities. Student enrolment in…

July 21: The Odisha Higher Education Department has released the second merit list for undergraduate (+3 Degree) admissions for the academic session 2026-27, with 41,578 students selected in the second round of Phase-I admissions. The latest selection round includes 23,839 female candidates, 17,737 male candidates, and two transgender candidates, reflecting wide participation from students across the state. The centralised admission process continues to ensure a transparent…

Bhubaneswar, July 18 (UDN): The Odisha Government has launched a career guidance programme for students of Classes IX and X across schools in the state, aimed at helping young learners understand career options and make informed decisions about their future. The initiative is designed to provide students with better awareness of various career pathways, skill development opportunities, and emerging fields of education and employment. Through structured…

India July 18: Education company PhysicsWallah (PW) has announced its NEET 2026 results, with multiple students securing spots in the top NEET All India Rank (AIR). Ravikant Diwakar (AIR 55), Shivansh Anand (AIR 152), Divyansh Jaiswal (AIR 173), and Sakshi Kumari (AIR 192) were some of the high-performing students, to name a few. These achievements are a testament to the flexibility of the learning ecosystem…

Mumbai, July 17:  The results of NEET-UG 2026, the country’s biggest medical entrance exam, have been announced. Students from Allen Career Institute Mumbai have once again demonstrated their excellence in the results. Allen Mumbai classroom student Raushmit Gupta achieved an All India Rank of 34, scoring 700 out of 720. Additionally, four Allen Mumbai students are ranked in the 1000. Allen Mumbai Center Head Nehchal…

Bhubaneswar, July 17: AIIMS Bhubaneswar will host its 6th Convocation Ceremony on July 18, marking a significant milestone in the institute’s journey of academic excellence, healthcare innovation and research advancement. Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare and Chemicals and Fertilizers Anupriya Patel will attend the ceremony as the chief guest and confer degrees upon the graduating students. Odisha Health and Family Welfare…