Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) is preparing to launch the KVS Samvaad-Parent Connect App to help parents monitor their children's attendance, academic performance and school updates. The platform will be accessible only to verified parents, making mobile number and email verification mandatory through the SAMAGAM Portal. KVS has set November 6, 2026, as the deadline for completing verification. The app aims to strengthen communication between parents and schools through a centralised digital platform.

The Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) has announced the final result for 261 Ophthalmic Assistant (Class-3) vacancies under Advertisement No. 344/202526. The merit list has been prepared based on candidates' performance in the MCQ-CBRT examination and document verification. Candidates can access and download the result PDF through the Board's official website, gsssb.gujarat.gov.in.

The West Bengal government plans to prohibit teaching and non-teaching staff in government and government-aided schools from engaging in political activities. It is also considering linking teachers’ annual increments and promotions to students’ academic progress. Other proposals include a single-teacher arrangement for primary classes and the possible restoration of the pass-fail system in schools.

ISBM College of Engineering collected 257 units of blood at a donation camp organised by its National Service Scheme (NSS) unit at the Nande campus near Pune. Students, faculty members, staff and volunteers participated in the initiative, which aimed to promote voluntary blood donation and encourage youth to contribute towards saving lives. Organised under the guidance of ISB&M President Dr. Pramod Kumar and Principal Dr. P. K. Srivastava, the camp received support from college management.

Indian artist and educator Rouble Nagi has won the $1 million GEMS Education Global Teacher Prize 2026 for transforming neglected walls into interactive learning spaces for children in underserved communities. Through her Rouble Nagi Art Foundation, she has established over 800 learning centres across more than 100 communities, helping over one million children access formal education. Nagi plans to use the prize money to establish a Skilling Institute offering free vocational and digital literacy training.

November 2026 will bring several school holidays across India, with Diwali, Govardhan Puja, Bhaiya Dooj, Chhath Puja and Guru Nanak Jayanti among the major occasions. Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh are expected to observe different vacation schedules. Check the complete festival-wise calendar and state-wise school holiday dates before planning your November break.