The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has declared the ICSE Class 10 Improvement Examination Result 2026. Candidates can check their scores on the official website and results portal, with DigiLocker access available from July 24. The board will retain the higher marks between the main and improvement examinations for each subject, ensuring students receive their best final scores.

Delhi has secured the top global spot for student affordability in the QS Best Student Cities 2027 rankings, underscoring India's appeal as a higher education destination. Mumbai led the country in the overall rankings, while Chennai and Bengaluru also earned places on the global list. The assessment measures cities on academic quality, affordability, employability and overall student experience.

IGNOU will organise a two-day mega placement drive on July 27 and 28 at its New Delhi campus, offering over 350 vacancies across sectors such as banking, insurance, aviation, AI and marketing. Open to students, alumni and fresh graduates, the recruitment event will feature multiple employers, with salary packages ranging up to ₹12 lakh per annum.

ISRO's recent wave of scientist resignations has shifted attention from India's space achievements to a growing talent retention challenge. As private space companies offer faster career growth and greater autonomy, the exodus raises critical questions about whether the country's premier space agency must reform its work culture, career pathways and organisational structure to remain a destination for top scientific talent.

The Karnataka Directorate of State Educational Research and Training (DSERT), in collaboration with the Regional Institute of English, South India (RIESI), has launched a year-long initiative to strengthen bilingual education in government schools. The programme will train nearly 65,000 teachers through workshops, mentoring and continuous academic support, beginning with 389 District Resource Team members.

The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has declared the Sakshamta Pariksha Phase 5 Result 2026 for local body teachers and librarians. Candidates who appeared for the competency test can now access their scorecards online using their application number and password or date of birth. The board has advised applicants to download and preserve their results for future reference.