State & Higher Education Roundup: KTET 2026 Registration Opens; ICSI CS Results Expected Today NEW DELHI / THIRUVANANTHAPURAM – Signi...
State & Higher Education Roundup: KTET 2026 Registration Opens; ICSI CS Results Expected Today
NEW DELHI / THIRUVANANTHAPURAM – Significant developments are unfolding across state education boards and professional institutes today, February 26, 2026, ranging from new application cycles to critical budget analyses.
Kerala: KTET 2026 Registration Begins
The Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan has officially opened the registration portal for the Kerala Teacher Eligibility Test (KTET) 2026 today.
How to Apply: Eligible candidates can submit their applications online at the official website,
ktet.kerala.gov.in.Categories: The exam will be conducted across four categories: Category I (Lower Primary), Category II (Upper Primary), Category III (High School), and Category IV (Language Teachers & Specialist Teachers).
Eligibility: Applicants must ensure they meet the specific educational qualifications (TTC/D.Ed/B.Ed) required for their respective categories before paying the application fee.
Professional Update: ICSI CS Results Awaited
The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) is scheduled to release the results for the CS Professional and Executive Programme examinations (December 2025 session) today.
Timing: Results are typically uploaded in two shifts—Professional results in the morning and Executive results by mid-afternoon.
Where to Check: Candidates can access their formal e-Result-cum-Marks Statement on
icsi.edu.Note: No physical copy of the result-cum-marks statement will be issued for the Executive program; however, Professional program candidates will receive a hard copy at their registered addresses.
Haryana: Budgetary Concerns Over Education Outlay
A critical report from The Hindu has sparked a political and academic debate in Haryana regarding the state's education funding. The analysis highlights a downward trend in the education budget when compared to the rising state debt.
Key Points of Concern:
University Funding: Several state universities are reportedly facing a "financial crunch," leading to delays in infrastructure projects and research grants.
Teacher Vacancies: Critics argue that the shrinking percentage of the budget allocated to education is hindering the recruitment process for thousands of vacant teaching positions in government schools and colleges.
Impact: Educationists warn that if the trend continues, the quality of higher education in the state could face a significant decline relative to neighboring states.
Quick Highlights
Assam: The state government is expected to announce the dates for the HSLC (Class 10) results evaluation process later today.
Tamil Nadu: Admissions for the TNEA 2026 (Engineering) are seeing a surge in pre-registration inquiries following the completion of major board papers.
