Education & Employment
Tamil Nadu school education, higher education, universities, TNPSC exams, skill development, and employment news.
SDAT Organizes 'Start Run, Stop Drugs' Anti-Drug Run on June 26th; Invites Students, Youth, Sportspersons, and Public to Register
To commemorate the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on June 26, the Tamil Nadu Sports Development Authority (SDAT) is organizing an anti-drug awareness run named 'Start Run, Stop Drugs'. Students, youth, sportspersons, and the general public are invited to participate.
Direct Admission for Trainees in Industrial Training Institutes (ITI)
The deadline for direct admissions to Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) has been extended until June 30, 2026, considering the welfare of students, as the counselling period for the 2026-2027 academic year ended on June 13, 2026.
Chief Minister's Breakfast Scheme to be expanded to Class 6-8 students from September 17, coinciding with Periyar's Birthday – Announcement after Social Welfare and Women's Rights Department review meeting.
Following a review meeting on the Social Welfare and Women's Rights Department, the Chief Minister announced the expansion of the Breakfast Scheme to students of classes 6 to 8, commencing on September 17.
Hon'ble Minister for Labour Welfare and Skill Development, Thiru. J. Mohammed Parvez, affirms to create a child labour-free Tamil Nadu
On June 12, 2026, on the occasion of World Day Against Child Labour, awareness meetings were held across all districts, including Chennai. A state-level awareness meeting was held in Chennai, presided over by Hon'ble Minister Thiru. J. Mohammed Parvez, where he affirmed the commitment to create a child labour-free Tamil Nadu.
Press Release on Competitive Exam Training Classes by State Career Guidance Center
The State Career Guidance Center, under the Department of Employment and Training, has commenced competitive exam coaching classes for various government examinations like TNPSC, RRB, and SSC from June 1st. These classes are conducted by experienced trainers and offer comprehensive study materials.
Online General Transfer Counseling for Adi Dravidar Welfare Department Teachers and Staff
Online general transfer counseling for various staff positions in schools under the Adi Dravidar Welfare Department for the 2026-2027 academic year will be held on June 16, 17, and 18, 2026, at district Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare offices.
Condolence and Financial Aid to the families of those who died and were injured in a vehicle accident near Siruthanoor village, Ulundurpettai taluk, Kallakurichi district - Announcement by Honorable Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay
Two students died and three students were injured in a vehicle accident near Ulundurpettai, Kallakurichi district. Chief Minister Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay announced financial aid of ₹3 lakhs each to the families of the deceased and ₹1 lakh each to the injured.
Speech delivered by the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay, at the 11th Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog held today (11.6.2026) at the Cultural Centre, Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi, under the chairmanship of the Hon'ble Prime Minister of India, Thiru. Narendra Modi.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay's speech at the 11th NITI Aayog Governing Council meeting in New Delhi, outlining Tamil Nadu's development priorities and requests to the Union Government.
Honorable Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Thiru. M.K. Stalin's message on Anti-Child Labour Day
Honorable Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Thiru. M.K. Stalin has appealed for awareness against child labour and to provide children with education and a happy life, in line with the observance of World Day Against Child Labour on June 12th.
Minister Rajmohan presents educational incentives worth Rs. 72.03 lakhs to 2,090 students, headmasters, and teachers in Chennai for high scores in public examinations.
Hon'ble Minister Thiru. Rajmohan awarded Rs. 72.03 lakhs in educational incentives to 2,090 students, headmasters, and teachers from Chennai Corporation schools who excelled in 10th and 12th standard public examinations.
Review by Honorable Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, P. Madan Raja, on the Preparatory Works of Government Schemes in the MSME Department
Honorable Minister P. Madan Raja chaired a review meeting on MSME schemes, emphasizing identifying more beneficiaries than last year, increasing loan provision for persons with disabilities, women, SC/ST, and achieving all targets by December.
Minister Ja. Mohamed Parvez Inaugurates ITI Student Counselling and Issues Admission Orders
The Minister for Labour Welfare and Skill Development, Thiru. Ja. Mohamed Parvez, launched the computerized admission system for ITIs, distributed admission orders, and provided free educational materials to students.