The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has launched a call for candidates for its Online Short, Term Internship Programme (OSTI), which will be held from 9 to 20 March 2026. The two week internship that will be conducted completely online is designed to give university students real life experience of human rights issues and the working of an institution.

The programme will be held on a full time schedule, 10 am to 5.30 pm (IST), on all working days. Those students who will be awarded the internship and complete it successfully will be given a stipend of 2, 000 in addition to a certificate from the Commission.

NHRC communicated that the interns selected will have the opportunity to participate in 40 to 45 interactive sessions that will be facilitated by subject matter experts and senior officials.

The programme content covers a wide range of human rights issues such as child labour, trafficking in persons, mental health, women's rights, education, and the rights of marginalized groups.

Besides group works, book reviews, human rights, themed film screenings, and virtual tours of prisons, police stations, and NGO- run shelters are also included in the programme.

Moreover, the interns will be given the chance to meet the NHRC Chairperson and Members.

The internship is accessible to students in their third year or higher of five, year integrated postgraduate courses, final year undergraduate students, postgraduate or diploma students of any semester, and research scholars. The candidates should have obtained a minimum of 60 per cent marks starting from Class XII and must be under 28 years of age as of January 1, 2026. Those candidates who have already undergone NHRC internship are not allowed to reapply.

Those wishing to apply should only send their applications via the official website, nhrc.nic.in, by 6 pm on 28th January 2026. The application entails a 250, word Statement of Purpose outlining the applicant's interest in human rights, self, attested copies of academic mark sheets from Class X onwards, and a recently signed recommendation letter from the institution's head.

Selection will take into account academic performance, research inclination, co, curricular achievements, and overall suitability. The list of selected interns will be uploaded on the NHRC website.

Stanford University has closed its Office of the Vice Provost for Digital Education, referred to as Stanford Digital Education, on January 15 due to budget cuts, thus killing a program through which for years low, income high school students gained access to Stanford, taught courses.

Since 2021, Stanford Digital Education coordinated efforts to offer online Stanford courses beyond campus. According to information published by the program, it reached 2,612 high school students across 103 schools in 22 states and Washington, D.C. The office’s closure also ended Stanford’s partnership with the National Education Opportunity Network, which delivered Stanford courses to Title I high schools serving students from low-income families.

University cites lack of long-term funding

In a statement to the Stanford Daily, Director of University Public Relations Charlene Gage said the initiative began with start-up funding but did not secure long-term financial support. She said the University chose to concentrate its digital education efforts in programs with established and sustainable funding models, pointing to the Center for Global and Online Education and Stanford Continuing Studies.

How the program worked

Through the National Education Opportunity Network partnership, Stanford professors taught remote courses alongside Stanford student teaching fellows, while high school teachers supervised students on site. Students who completed the courses received a Stanford transcript and grade. The courses drew national attention, including coverage by the Wall Street Journal and the Los Angeles Times.

Partner organization seeks continuation

Leslie Cornfeld, chief executive officer and founder of the National Education Opportunity Network, told the Stanford Daily that the organization had offered to cover the costs of continuing the Stanford program and remained hopeful it could resume. She said the courses helped students see themselves as belonging in elite academic spaces.

Faculty and student concerns

Faculty members involved in the program also expressed concern about its end. Drew Endy, a professor of bioengineering who taught a course through the partnership, said the classes aligned with Stanford’s founding mission to promote the public welfare. He said the program exposed students to fields they might not otherwise encounter.

Former Stanford Digital Education student teaching fellow Parth Sarin learned in June that the University planned to stop funding the program. Sarin told the Stanford Daily that uncertainty about the program’s future had grown over the past year and questioned the decision to end it, arguing that the costs were relatively limited and that faculty interest remained strong.

Impact on participating schools

High school educators who collaborated with the program indicated that the shutting down of the program left a big gap that is hard to fill. Lindsay Humphrey, an English teacher at Birmingham Community Charter High School in Los Angeles, informed Stanford Daily that the Stanford courses sparked great enthusiasm among the students and in some cases, helped them to see themselves going to very selective universities. Two pupils from her school who took part in the program subsequently went to Stanford.

Sara Schafer, an Advanced Placement coordinator at Topeka High School, said alternative university courses were arranged after Stanford Digital Education closed, but she viewed Stanford’s involvement as distinct. She said the program also played a role in introducing Stanford to students in regions with lower application rates.

Student experiences and access concerns Students who had the chance to be part of the program characterized it as highly exceptional. TaSheena Thompson, a Stanford undergrad who was raised in the Navajo Nation and also took multiple courses through the partnership while still in high school, shared with the Stanford Daily that the experience "taught her the kind of work a college student does and gave her the courage to go to college." She felt the termination of the program would only serve to further shut the door on students coming from similar backgrounds in the future. What no one knows for sure is what will happen next The university administration has not made any statement or indication about replacing the Stanford Digital Education office or bringing back the partnership. For the schools that depended on the program, its disappearance is like losing a door to a direct connection of low, income high school students to Stanford classrooms.

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the student's admission cards for Classes 10 and 12 board exams 2026. It was informed that the Class 10 and Class 12 board exams will start from 17th February 2026 and will end on 9th April 2026. 

In a notification by CBSE that students taking the board exams this year can download their hall tickets now. The admit card is a very important document that students should always carry with them when going to the exam center.

The entire nation is getting prepared to meet the requirements of the large number of students who will be coming up for these exams and therefore the release of the admit cards is a very essential step in their packing for the examination.

Importance of the Admit Card for Class 10 and 12 Exams

Firstly, students must recognize that the admit card is the most significant document that they must bring with them when they appear for the CBSE board exams. Without this, the students will not be allowed to enter the examination hall. Also the card along with the student's identity information and since it is quite important for the students to download and print the admit card before the examination.

CBSE 2026 admit cards for Class 10 and 12 reveal a student's name, roll number, and the time table of the examination in addition to the details of the practical assessment and the total marks and passing criteria. Also, the paper has complete details about the examination center.

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has advised students to thoroughly verify the details of their admit cards. In case of any discrepancy in the student's name, roll number, subjects or examination center, the student's regional office must be informed without delay. Not solving such problems in time may lead to such difficulties on the day of the examination.

Private candidates can easily download their admit cards online. The first thing they have to do is to visit the official website of CBSE i.e. cbse.gov.in. After that they need to click the link for CBSE Main Examination 2026 Admit Card.

On entering the roll number, school code, and date of birth, the admit card will be shown. Then the students are allowed to take it to the exam by downloading and printing it.

Haryana introduces 6-year age rule for class 1 admissions

Only children who have completed their sixth birthday by the time they are admitted to Class 1 will be allowed to join Class 1 in the 2026, 2027 academic year in Haryana.

This step was taken after the orders of the Punjab and Haryana High Court and it's in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.This change ends the previous six-month age waiver and will affect parents in Gurgaon and other cities.

Currently six states and union territories-including Tamil Nadu, Telangana and Kerala-have not yet implemented a six-year minimum age for Class 1. As per ANI report, 30 states and union territories have already modified their entry rules in line with the policy.

Some states have implemented the six-year rule. Delhi Directorate of Education said that from 2026 the age of entry in all schools will be six years. The entry age in Goa will be officially raised to six years under the Goa School Education Bill, 2026. Uttar Pradesh and Bihar have also implemented the age of six, while Karnataka has adopted it in a phased manner with a cut-off of June 1.

Gujarat and Maharashtra have fully implemented the 6+ norms. Punjab has reorganized the pre-primary stages as per the new rules. Central schools, including all Kendriya Vidyalayas and Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, have implemented the six, year rule from the 2022, 23 session.

In the matter of Divisha Yadav vs State of Haryana, the Court castigated the State for the non, alignment of its manual with the National Education Policy (NEP) and ordered it to bring it up to date. Now children who do not meet the age limit will be placed in pre-primary classes and will be included in Class 1 on completion of six years of age, so that they can study along with their classmates.

Considering the opposition that students raised on account of observing Saraswati Puja in West Bengal on January 23, 2026, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has made a significant move. The agency has revealed that the candidates of the state who were to appear in JEE Main 2026 (Session 1) on January 23 will now have the option to appear for the exam on another date within the same session.

With this step, pupils will not be compelled to attend the test centres on the day of Saraswati Puja. NTA has confirmed that the students will be able to pick a convenient day from the exam schedule that is officially released. The change of date for the test will be notified to the candidates directly.

Decision Taken Respecting Religious Sentiments

The NTA pointed out that the choice was taken in view of the religious sentiments of the students as well as the difficulties in practice that they might face. Saraswati Puja is a very important festival in West Bengal and a great number of students participate in the religious ceremonies of the day. Giving an alternative date for the exam is thus being considered as a support measure for the students.

Helpline Available for Student Assistance

If any candidate has questions or concerns regarding the revised date, they can directly contact the NTA through the following channels:

Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Helpline Number: 011-40759000

City Intimation Slip Released, Admit Card Awaited

The NTA has already released the city intimation slip for JEE Main 2026 Session 1 on January 8, 2026. Through this slip, candidates can check the city where their examination centre will be located.

Students are now awaiting the release of the admit cards, which are expected to be issued soon.

JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Exam Dates

The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 exam dates are as follows:

Paper 1: January 21, 22, 23, 24, and 28, 2026

Paper 2A: January 29, 2026

How to Download JEE Main 2026 City Intimation Slip

Candidates can take the following steps to download their city intimation slip:

Go to the official website: jeemain.nta.nic.in

Click on the link named JEE Main 2026 City Intimation Slip

Enter your application number and password

Your city slip will appear on the screen in PDF format

Download it and take a printout for future reference

The National Testing Agency (NTA) issued a crucial advisory related to the CUET PG 2026 exam. The NTA has set the final date for the submission of the application form as 14th January. Students who have not submitted their applications yet should make sure to complete the online application process within the given time frame.

Candidates appearing for the CUET PG exam can apply online. The application form is available on NTA’s official website: exams.nta.nic.in/cuet-pg/. Interested applicants can fill out the form using the direct link provided on the website.

Category-wise Application Fee

NTA has prescribed different application fees for various categories:

General category: ₹1,400

EWS and OBC: ₹1,200

SC/ST: ₹1,100

Persons with Disabilities (PwD): ₹1,000

Additional test paper fee:

General category: ₹700

Other categories: ₹600

For foreign candidates:

Application fee: ₹7,000

Additional paper: ₹3,500

Correction Window Facility

After the application process ends, NTA will also provide a correction window. Candidates who have made any mistakes while filling out the form will be able to edit their details from January 18 to January 20 through the correction window.

How to Apply

• Visit the official website: exams.nta.nic.in/cuet-pg/
• Click on the link “Registration for CUET (PG)-2026 is LIVE!” under the ‘Latest News’ section
• Register by entering the required details
• Log in and complete the application form
• Pay the application fee according to your category and selected course
• Submit the form and take a printout for future reference

The REET 2026 admit cards have been released by the Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) to conduct the teacher recruitment examination for Primary and Upper Level classes. Applicants who have registered for the exam can download their admit cards now from the official website rssb.rajasthan.gov.in. The board has given the link to download the admit card.

Application Process and Exam Dates

The deadline for filing applications for REET 2026 was December 6, 2025. The application period started on November 7, 2025.

Upon completion of the application process, the board made the announcement of the examination calendar. The exam will be held in four shifts from January 17 to January 20, 2026.

How to Download REET 2026 Admit Card

Here is the way the candidates can get their admit cards:

• Go to the official website: rssb.rajasthan.gov.in
• Click on the Latest Updates section on the homepage
• Look for the link titled “Rajasthan REET Primary and Upper Level Admit Card 2026”
• Click on the link to open the admit card
• Download it and take a printout for later use

REET 2026 Exam Schedule: Date and Time

The examination will take place on the following days:

January 17, 2026 Level 1 (General Subjects)Time: 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM

January 18, 2026 Level 2Science & Maths: 10:00 AM to 12:30 PMSocial Studies: 03:00 PM to 05:30 PM

January 19, 2026 Level 2English: 10:00 AM to 12:30 PMHindi: 03:00 PM to 05:30 PM

January 20, 2026 Sanskrit

• Level 1 Sanskrit: 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM
• Level 2 Sanskrit: 03:00 PM to 05:30 PM

Instructions to Candidates on Exam Day

To perform the examination smoothly and strictly, the board has issued rules which are very strict:

Reach early: Candidates must be at the centre at least 90 minutes before the start of the exam. No entry will be allowed after the gates of examination centre are closed.Carry valid ID: Make sure you have your admit card and one original photo id proof such as Aadhaar, PAN Card or Voter ID card. Also, a recent passport size photograph is necessary.Follow dress code: The dress code of the Rajasthan government for competitive exams will be followed strictly.

Enhanced security: AI-based monitoring, jammers, and additional security measures have been deployed to prevent malpractice and paper leaks.

Advisory for Candidates

The board has advised candidates to download their admit cards well in advance to avoid last-minute technical issues due to heavy website traffic.