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The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has launched ACTIVE CISCE, a nationwide physical health and fitness assessment programme covering over 31 lakh students across 3,300 affiliated schools. The initiative, aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, evaluates age-appropriate fitness parameters and provides students with individual Fitness Report Cards. CISCE says the programme will also help develop national School Health and School Fitness indices to support evidence-based interventions and policymaking.

The National Testing Agency has released advance examination city intimation slips for ICAR AIEEA (PG) and AICE JRF/SRF (Ph.D.) 2026. These exams, scheduled for July 4, 2026, will determine admissions for postgraduate and doctoral agricultural programs. Candidates can download their city intimation slip from the official ICAR portal. PwD candidates can also register scribe details from June 25 to June 27, 2026.

A Class 12 student, Sarthak Sidhant, has launched a public government procurement portal, making over 1.66 crore records accessible. This initiative follows his viral analysis of CBSE’s digital evaluation tender, which sparked national debate. Sidhant’s work, highlighting alleged discrepancies in tender documents, led to him presenting findings to a Parliamentary committee. He now invites collaboration to build data visualization tools for citizens

The Madras High Court has invalidated a Tamil Nadu government order that permitted converts to Islam from Backward Classes, Most Backward Classes, Denotified Communities, and Scheduled Castes to retain reservation benefits under the Backward Class Muslim category. Judges ruled the order unconstitutional, stating that conversion to Islam does not grant membership in specific Muslim communities recognized by birth.

A terrifying incident unfolded in Bengaluru when five schoolchildren were ejected from a moving private van after its rear door unexpectedly opened. Three children sustained injuries. The van was seized by traffic police, with initial findings suggesting the door wasn’t secured. This alarming event reignites widespread concerns about school van safety and overloading practices, prompting calls for stricter enforcement of transport regulations

The Bombay High Court has dismissed a petition challenging the recruitment of 89 district judges in Maharashtra. Eight advocates, who failed the preliminary exam, argued that the process used un-notified rules. The court ruled the process was valid, citing Supreme Court judgments and the advertisement’s clear disclosure of amended rules. The main written exam will proceed as planned.

The National Testing Agency has released the provisional answer key for the NEET UG 2026 re-examination, allowing candidates to raise objections until June 28. This early release, even with OMR scanning ongoing, aims for transparency and faster results. Challenges, costing Rs 200 per question, must be submitted online. Accepted objections will lead to a revised final answer key, impacting all candidates uniformly.

A significant shift is underway in India’s job market, with traditional IT roles seeing a dip in demand while sectors like wellness, sports, and personal care experience robust growth. Job postings in beauty and wellness surged over 36%, sports roles by over 41%, and home health services by more than 34%.

PC Mustafa, founder of iD Fresh Food, overcame significant academic and financial challenges to build one of India’s leading food brands. After failing Class 6 and dropping out of school, he was persuaded by a dedicated mathematics teacher to return to his studies. Mustafa later excelled academically, earned an engineering degree, studied at IIM Bangalore, and launched iD Fresh Food in 2005. His journey highlights resilience, education, and the transformative impact of mentorship.

Candidates who took the NEET UG 2026 re-test on June 21 are eagerly awaiting the provisional answer key, with the National Testing Agency (NTA) yet to provide a release date. This crucial document allows students to estimate their scores. While no official timeline is set, past trends suggest a release in the coming days. Once available, students can raise objections to any answers they deem incorrect.