Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains announced that 882 government school students qualified the NEET-UG 2026 exam, attributing the success to state education reforms and teacher dedication. This marks a significant increase over previous years, despite exam disruptions, with free coaching programs playing a key role.
Government schools in India have significantly improved internet connectivity, rising from 46.2% in 2023-24 to 63.1% in 2025-26, narrowing the gap with private schools. Smart classroom adoption also increased, though still lags behind. Goa leads with full coverage, while West Bengal remains at the bottom.
A statewide bandh called by student organizations on July 10, 2026, has led to many private schools in Telangana closing. The Telangana School Education Department has not announced an official holiday, and government schools remain open, though some activities may be affected by protests.
