19 May 2016 | Today’s Latest and Top 10 Education News of India

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India News (May 19, 2026):

1. NEET-UG Paper Leak Probe Intensifies
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has widened its investigation into the NEET-UG paper leak network. Following raids on multiple coaching centers, including a prominent facility in Latur, investigators have arrested a retired chemistry teacher identified as a key mentor in the alleged exam racket.

2. Education Minister Orders ‘Foolproof’ NEET Re-Exam Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan reviewed preparations for the upcoming NEET re-examination scheduled for June 21. Amid mounting political pressure and student protests, the ministry has demanded a flawless execution and announced plans to shift the exam fully to a computer-based test (CBT) format starting next year.

3. House Panel to Review NTA Structure and Reforms A Parliamentary Standing Committee has been summoned to review the structure, legal status, and overall functioning of the National Testing Agency (NTA). The institutional overhaul comes after severe backlash regarding accountability and candidate security frameworks.

4. CBSE Extends Class 12 Scanned Copies Deadline Following widespread portal glitches and login issues reported by students trying to access the official website, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) extended the deadline for applying for Class 12 scanned answer sheets.

5. CBSE to Fully Refund Re-evaluation Fees if Marks Increase
In a student-friendly move backed by the Education Ministry, CBSE announced that it will fully refund re-evaluation fees to Class 12 students if their marks increase after rechecking. The board is also defending its transition to an On-Screen Marking (OSM) system amid questions over dips in Physics-Chemistry-Math (PCM) scores.

6. Heatwaves Trigger Extended Summer Breaks Across North India Severe heatwave conditions have forced state governments across Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and West Bengal to order early or extended school closures to ensure the safety of primary and secondary school students.

7. Google Launches Free AI Training for 15,000 Teachers Google and YouTube have announced a major collaborative initiative providing free AI training scholarships for school teachers across Maharashtra, Assam, Punjab, and other key regions to help bridge the digital literacy gap in local classrooms.

8. IIT Bombay Placement Rates Dip to 70% Reflecting a shifting tech landscape, IIT Bombay’s recent placement cycle recorded a drop in the overall placement rate to 70%. However, the institute maintained a strong financial benchmark, with the average salary package hitting 26.45 lakh.

9. Major State Board Results Dropping
State boards are moving fast with score releases. The Odisha Board (CHSE) Class 12 results and the Tamil Nadu Board (SSLC) Class 10 results are officially scheduled to be declared online, mapping out the next academic pipeline for lakhs of students.

10. Controversy Over CBSE’s New 3-Language Policy Educationists, parents, and school administrators have openly criticized the timing of CBSE’s mandatory implementation of a 3-language policy for Class 9 and 10 students mid-session, citing operational challenges and syllabus pressure.