#Education
Meghalaya Teachers Question Pay Cuts Under New Staffing Framework
Meghalaya teachers face pay uncertainty after the government opened State Pay Scale vacancies to the lower-paying Structured Pay Framework until 2028.
Walrik Marak • 17 Sep 2026
Parents and teachers push back against early December SSLC exams in Meghalaya
Meghalaya’s move to hold SSLC exams in December sparks concern among parents and teachers over rushed syllabi and difficult transitions to Class XI.
NEWire Desk • 17 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Sets Rules for 138 MBBS Admissions
Meghalaya has released its 2026-27 MBBS counselling plan for 138 seats. Students must clear NEET-UG to qualify for state and central pool placements.
Walrik Marak • 17 Sep 2026
Professor Ashan Riddi Named Vice-Chancellor of Arunachal Pradesh University
Professor Ashan Riddi takes over as Vice-Chancellor of Arunachal Pradesh University, succeeding founding head Tomo Riba following a lengthy career.
Tani M • 16 Sep 2026
Nagaland Schools Train Staff and Students to Combat Gender-Based Violence
Nagaland schools wrapped up a state-wide training program focused on preventing and reporting gender-based violence within the classroom environment.
Kiyeto Swu • 16 Sep 2026
Officials Warn Students of Digital Fraud Risks
Kohima officials briefed KROS College students on consumer rights and the dangers of online scams during a recent awareness event.
Kiyeto Swu • 16 Sep 2026
ICMT Announces 2026 Manipur Nationalism Essay Contest
The Irengbam Chaoren Memorial Trust is hosting an essay competition on October 18 in Imphal. Students can win cash prizes for writing on local nationalism.
Priyanka Moirangthem • 16 Sep 2026
Manipur Forms Panel After Dhanamanjuri Scholars Stage Hunger Strike
Manipur officials formed a committee to review fellowship demands after Dhanamanjuri University research scholars staged a week-long hunger strike.
Diana Moirangthem • 16 Sep 2026
Assam Ties Free College Admissions to Attendance and Passing Grades
Assam students failing exams or missing class will lose free admission perks next year, Education Minister Ranoj Pegu said.
Timungpi Terang • 16 Sep 2026
BTC Scraps 1,700 Jobs and Reviews Land Policy
BTC Chief Hagrama Mohilary announced the cancellation of 1,700 job recruitments and a formal review of current land policy in Kokrajhar.
Timungpi Terang • 16 Sep 2026
Assam Chief Minister Backs Kokrajhar Civil Service Mentorship Program
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma has praised a new, free mentorship program in Kokrajhar that helps local students prepare for civil service exams.
Bibar Daimary • 16 Sep 2026
Assam Awards Over Rs 194 Crore in Scholarships to Tribal Students
Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu distributed Rs 194.55 crore in post-matric scholarships to more than 1.66 lakh Scheduled Tribe students.
Bibar Daimary • 16 Sep 2026
Assam Researcher Dipjyoti Patgiri Lands Postdoctoral Role at NASA
Dipjyoti Patgiri from Assam is heading to the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center after earning a competitive postdoctoral research position.
Bibar Daimary • 16 Sep 2026
GSU Demands State Takeover of Deficit Schools and Pay Reform
The Garo Students’ Union wants the state government to provincialise deficit schools and scrap the current pay framework to end teacher salary gaps.
Walrik Marak • 16 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Cabinet Overhauls Education, Aviation, and Transport Sectors
Meghalaya's cabinet approved major state initiatives, including school grants, a new aviation wing, and an integrated transport booking platform.
NEWire Desk • 16 Sep 2026
Government Polytechnic Seithekema Hosts Career Guidance Program
Government Polytechnic Seithekema hosted the SATHEE Pragati event to help students explore new career paths, technical skills, and educational tools.
Kiyeto Swu • 16 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Scraps MBBS Round-I Allotments After Fairness Complaints
Meghalaya cancels first-round MBBS allotments due to flaws, ordering fresh, merit-based counselling to be completed over two days in Shillong.
Walrik Marak • 16 Sep 2026
Kohima Officials Mandate New Documents for Language Proficiency Certificates
Kohima residents must now submit specific paperwork to receive Language Proficiency Certificates for 19 local dialects recognized by the state.
Kiyeto Swu • 16 Sep 2026
Nagaland teachers start training to fix math and science gaps
Nagaland educators are gathering in Kohima for a two-day workshop to boost student performance in math and science within PM SHRI schools.
Kiyeto Swu • 15 Sep 2026
ENSF Issues Warning Over Teacher Transfers in Eastern Nagaland
The ENSF demands relievers for all outgoing teachers in Eastern Nagaland to prevent classroom shortages from worsening after recent transfer applications.
Naro Jamir • 15 Sep 2026
