Education Headlines in India
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India Needs 2,500 Universities to Achieve 50% Higher Education Enrollment
India needs to double its universities to 2,500 to achieve a 50% higher education enrollment rate, says NITI Aayog CEO BVR Subrahmanyam. Despite opening one university and two colleges weekly...
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Union Minister Announces Reforms for Error-Free National Entrance Exams
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has announced upcoming reforms aimed at minimizing errors in national entrance exams, starting January 2025. The reforms, based on the Radhakrishnan Committee's recommendations, focus on...
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IIT Madras Hosts First Pan-IIT Summit for Student Governance
IIT Madras recently hosted the inaugural Pan-IIT Student Governance Summit, bringing together student leaders from across IITs to discuss higher education challenges and share best practices.
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IITs Relax Cut-offs, Offer Fee Waivers for SC, ST, PwD, EWS Students
IITs have introduced fee waivers and relaxed cut-offs for SC, ST, PwD, and EWS students to promote inclusivity in higher education. These measures aim to make quality education more accessible...
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Arunachal Advocates Merging Low-Enrolment Schools
Arunachal Pradesh's Education Minister Pasang Dorjee Sona proposes merging state-run schools with low enrolment to enhance educational quality and infrastructure. This initiative aims to address persistent challenges in the public...
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JEE Main 2025: NTA Discontinues Optional Questions in Section B
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the discontinuation of optional questions in Section B for JEE Main 2025, reverting to the pre-pandemic exam format. This change will affect Paper...
