Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is likely to open up the application window for private candidates for the 2027 board examinations shortly. The Board has remained silent on the issue of dates for now. However, it is expected that the private candidate application portal will open in the near future, as per the previous academic year’s schedule.

For the 2026 board examinations, CBSE had opened the application window for private candidates on September 9, 2025. Those appearing as private candidates for the 2027 examinations are advised to keep a track of the required documents and other relevant information and apply through the official website of the Board, once the portal is opened.

CBSE Private Candidate 2027: Eligibility

According to eligibility categories released by CBSE in the previous academic year, the following candidates are eligible to apply as private candidates:

• Those declared as Essential Repeat in the concerned session
• Candidates declared under compartment
• Candidates who have failed and are eligible to re-appear
• Those who have passed but wish to appear to improve their marks in one or more subjects
• Those passing the examination who wish to appear for an additional subject

The eligibility criteria for appearing for the CBSE 2027 examination as a private candidate will be revealed in the official notification by the Board. Hence, until then, the aforementioned categories are provided as per the 2026 notification.

CBSE Private Candidate 2027: How to Apply?

Once the application window is opened, the candidates can follow the below-given instructions:

• Visit the official website of CBSE
• Navigate to the section containing the application portal for private candidates.
• Click on the link and fill in the required details.
• Submit the filled application form.
• Download and save the application form’s copy for future reference.

CBSE Board Exams 2027

It must be noted that CBSE examinations for Classes 10 and 12 are usually held in the month of February and April. The tentative datesheet for the 2027 examinations will be released separately by the Board.

The candidates must refer to the official notification for dates of submission of applications, eligibility, and other related instructions. It must also be noted that until the 2027 notification is released, the categories and application dates mentioned above are merely speculative.

Jadavpur Police have sought information on the record of 18 students from Jadavpur University (JU) in connection with an assault case registered on August 20. The police have asked JU to provide the documents within five days.

Jadavpur Police Station sent the request to JU Vice-Chancellor Chiranjib Bhattacharjee on September 2 under Section 94 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). The notice requested for detailed information of these students.

The request is in connection with a case of alleged assault against fellow students. The FIR invokes various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989.

The police notice has warned the university of legal action if the requested information is not provided within the stipulated period.

A source said that the 18 students include members affiliated with different student organisations. “Among the 18 students, at least five students are affiliated with Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), while the majority are from the left organisations,” the source said.

Police said the students were identified after investigating officers studied the CCTV footage shared by the university. A senior officer at Kolkata Police headquarters, Lalbazar, said that some individuals visible in the footage had been identified and the university was asked to provide their details.

“We will send notices to them and ask them to appear before the investigating officer at the police station,” the officer said.

As the police continue to investigate into the circumstances surrounding the August 20 incident and the roles of those allegedly involved, the collection of student records is expected to assist in verifying identities and contacting the individuals for questioning.

JU Vice-Chancellor Chiranjib Bhattacharjee confirmed that the university was processing the police request. “The details are being readied and will be sent,” he said.

The case has drawn attention to the role of student groups on the campus, and the police are seeking information on students affiliated with different political and ideological organisations. However, the affiliations mentioned by sources do not necessarily establish involvement in the alleged assault.

The investigation continues and the police are expected to issue notices to the identified students once the university provides the requested records.

The tenancy agreement signed by the residents of the PG building that collapsed this Sunday on which 7 people were killed has come under scanner as several clauses were found to absolve the hostel from any liabilities related to injuries, casualties and damages to property.

The agreement reportedly stated that the PG authorities will not be responsible for personal injuries, loss or damage due to situations like sealing, fire, earthquake, heavy rain etc., which may be termed as beyond control of the hostel. It also included a clause that the PG authorities will not be held responsible for casualties involving the tenants.

The clauses drew attention as concerns are raised over the safety and regulation of paying guest accommodations being run from residential buildings in Delhi. The tragedy has also led to the Delhi High Court looking into the role of civic authorities in ensuring that such buildings adhere to construction and safety guidelines.

On Monday, a bench of Chief Justice D K Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia ordered that a high level inquiry be initiated by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, into the collapse, considering it 'most unfortunate'. The court said that the civic body cannot evade its responsibility.

The bench observed that the responsibility of the incident cannot solely lie with the PG owner. It said that the MCD is also responsible for ensuring that construction and other works across the city adhere to the building bylaws and other statutory requirements.

The observations followed the court issuing notices to the Centre, Delhi government, MCD, Delhi Police and the National Human Rights Commission on a PIL filed by law student Aniket Kumar Gupta, who has sought immediate medical treatment and rehabilitation for the affected students, Rs 1 crore compensation to the families of those killed, preservation of evidence and a structural audit of all PG accommodations in Delhi.

The court directed the authorities to file their responses within 10 days and listed the matter for further hearing on September 25. It also directed that the MCD should investigate if the collapsed building had valid construction permission and fix responsibility of the officials concerned if violatons were found.

The civic body has also been asked to report if PG hostel buildings across Delhi have valid permissions and how many students are residing in them.

The court noted that many of the affected students would be studying in Delhi University affiliated colleges and had come from outside Delhi. As DU does not have sufficient hostel accommodation for the students coming from outside Delhi, many of them are reliant on private PG hostels. The court therefore asked the MCD if there is any specific statutory framework that regulates PG hostels and directed Delhi University to give details of outstation admissions and hostel facilities available.

The building had reportedly been flagged by the MCD as an unauthorised construction, allegedly for exceeding the permitted height. Locals said that repair work was being carried out in the basement and that water had accumulated after recent rains, although civic authorities said that the cause could only be established after the debris was cleared.

The collapse has raised concerns over the safety of privately operated PGs and the need for stricter monitoring of building hosting students across Delhi.

Rajasthan Governor Haribhau Bagde has called on universities to move beyond textbook-based learning and focus on developing students’ awareness, intellectual abilities and wisdom, saying education should prepare young people to understand and respond to real-life situations.

Speaking at the eighth convocation of Jagadguru Ramanandacharya Rajasthan Sanskrit University, Bagde said the object of education should not be restricted to gaining information. Students, he said, should be encouraged to apply what they learn in their day-to-day lives and develop the ability to differentiate between what is right and wrong.

The Governor also stressed the need to widen the use of Sanskrit beyond academic and traditional settings. He said the ancient language could grow more rapidly if it became a part of widespread public communication and was used regularly in daily life.

Calling Sanskrit one of the world’s oldest languages, Bagde said its knowledge traditions had been preserved and passed down through the oral recitation. He said greater efforts should be made to make sure that the language remained relevant and accessible to a greater section of society.

Speaking of India’s long intellectual and knowledge traditions, Bagde said knowledge could not simply disappear when institutions that preserved it were destroyed. Referring to the historic destruction of the Nalanda library, he added India’s knowledge continued to thrive despite such events.

The Governor also spoke of India’s contributions to science and technology and claimed that elements of its traditional knowledge were later attributed to the Western world.

Recalling the teachings of social reformer Ramanandacharya, Bagde quoted the message, “Jaat paat pooche nahi koi, Hari ko bhaje so Hari ka hoi,” and said the message had emphasized the need for equality and for rejecting caste-based discrimination.

He said the saints and spiritual leaders had played their part in social welfare and described Narayandasji Maharaj, who inspired the setting up of the Sanskrit university, as a visionary who understood the importance of preserving knowledge.

During the convocation, Bagde launched the website of Rajasthan Mantra Pratishthan, an initiative started by the university, and conferred honorary Vidyavachaspati degrees on Brahmarshi Guruvanand Swami and Prof Ramesh Kumar Pandey.

The Governor also gave out PhD degrees, gold medals and other degrees to students at the convocation. University Vice-Chancellor Prof Madan Mohan Jha presented the institution’s progress report while Central Sanskrit University Vice-Chancellor Prof Srinivas Varkhedi spoke on the convocation.

Bagde’s statements stressed the need to see beyond the realm of higher education – to pursue a vision that combined both academic knowledge and practical understanding, critical awareness and social values. His call for greater public use of Sanskrit also highlighted the university’s efforts to keep the language connected to contemporary society.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) will begin its CA Final November 2026 Mock Test Series on September 9, giving candidates an opportunity to assess their preparation before the main examinations.

ICAI will conduct the mock tests in two series. The first series is scheduled from September 9 to September 21, while the second series will be held from September 23 to October 5. The tests will be conducted from 2 PM to 5 PM.

Candidates will have the flexibility to appear for the mock tests in either physical or virtual mode. The arrangement is aimed at allowing CA Final aspirants across different locations to participate and practise under examination-like conditions.

The mock test series will cover the key papers included in the CA Final examination. These include Financial Reporting, Advanced Financial Management, Advanced Auditing, Assurance and Professional Ethics, Direct Tax Laws and International Taxation, Indirect Tax Laws, and Integrated Business Solutions.

For candidates choosing the virtual mode, ICAI will make the question papers available through the Board of Studies (BoS) Knowledge Portal and the BoS MTP Registration Portal. This will allow students to access the papers and attempt the tests according to the announced schedule.

One of the key benefits of the mock test series is the availability of answer keys soon after each examination. ICAI will release the answer keys within 48 hours of the respective mock test, allowing candidates to review their performance while the topics are still fresh in their minds.

The mock tests are particularly important as the CA Final November 2026 examinations are scheduled to begin in November. The main exams will be conducted from November 2 to November 13, 2026.

For aspirants, the mock tests can serve as more than just a practice exercise. Attempting papers within the three-hour window can help candidates understand how effectively they are managing time, identify topics where they are losing marks and determine which areas need another round of revision.

With the first series set to begin on September 9, candidates should check the paper-wise schedule and plan their preparation accordingly. Regularly attempting the mock papers and analysing mistakes could help aspirants fine-tune their strategy in the final weeks before the CA Final November 2026 examinations.

A dispute over a sandalwood tilak at a missionary school in Kolkata has sparked a wider debate over religious freedom and the space for personal faith in educational institutions.

The controversy began after a student allegedly faced repeated objections from a teacher over wearing a sandalwood tilak on the forehead. According to the student's father, the teacher allegedly instructed the child to wipe it off several times. The incident reportedly left the family concerned, prompting the father to approach the police and lodge a complaint.

Following the complaint, an FIR was registered against the teacher at Alipore police station. The school management has also suspended the teacher and formed an internal committee to investigate the allegations.

The incident has since moved beyond the school premises, with political reactions bringing the larger question of religious expression in educational institutions into focus. The controversy has particularly raised questions about how schools should balance institutional rules with a student's right to practise and express their faith.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has confirmed that action has been taken against the teacher. Meanwhile, police are questioning the teacher as well as the student's parents as part of the investigation.

The allegations have generated strong reactions because religious symbols such as tilaks, turbans, crosses and other forms of faith-based expression can carry deep personal and cultural significance. For many families, allowing children to follow such practices is closely linked to their understanding of religious freedom.

At the same time, schools have their own rules and responsibilities, including maintaining discipline and ensuring that students from different backgrounds feel comfortable and respected. The central issue, therefore, is whether a school rule was applied in a manner that infringed upon the student's religious expression.

The school-formed committee is expected to examine the circumstances surrounding the incident and determine whether the teacher's actions violated institutional guidelines. The police investigation will separately establish whether any offence was committed.

For parents and educators, the episode has opened up a difficult but important conversation: where should schools draw the line between maintaining common rules and respecting individual religious practices?

As the investigation continues, the Kolkata incident has become another reminder that schools are not only places of academic learning but also spaces where children from diverse social, cultural and religious backgrounds learn to live together. How institutions handle such sensitive situations can have a lasting impact on students and their families.