Today’s Top Education News – 12 May 2026
1. Central Board of Secondary Education Releases CTET September 2026 Notification
The CTET September 2026 notification has been released. Online applications opened on 11 May and will remain available until 10 June 2026. The examination is scheduled for 6 September 2026.
2. CBSE Class 12 Result Expected Soon
CBSE Class 12 students are awaiting the 2026 board results. Students will be able to check their marks on the official CBSE portals, DigiLocker, and the UMANG app once the result is announced.
3. Punjab School Education Board Declares Class 10 Results
PSEB has announced the Class 10 results. The overall pass percentage is reported at 94.52%, with Harleen Sharma securing the top rank in the state.
4. NCERT RIE Admissions 2026 Registration Begins on 15 May
NCERT has announced that registration for Regional Institute of Education admissions will begin on 15 May 2026 through the Common Entrance Examination process.
5. Union Public Service Commission Prelims Admit Cards Released
UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination admit cards are being issued today. Candidates can download them from the official UPSC websites.
6. Teacher Shortage Highlighted by NITI Aayog
A NITI Aayog report notes that Karnataka has a 22% teacher shortage in government schools, underscoring the need for faster recruitment and stronger investment in public education.
7. Directorate of Education, Government of Delhi Issues Safety Notice to School
The Delhi Directorate of Education has issued a show-cause notice to a school in Janakpuri over alleged safety lapses, reinforcing the importance of child protection and compliance in schools.
8. Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University Launches New Paramedical Courses
GGSIPU has introduced seven new paramedical programmes, with applications open until 31 May 2026.
9. Haryana Board of School Education Announces Result Dates
HBSE will declare Class 12 results on 14 May, while Class 10 results are expected on 16 or 17 May 2026.
10. Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Class 11 Lateral Entry Results Released
The Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti has published the Class 11 lateral entry selection test results on its official portal.