Education Headlines in India

The Kerala Cabinet has approved a draft bill for the establishment of private universities in the state. This move aims to enhance the quality and accessibility of higher education, with...

NITI Aayog's report on "Expanding Quality Higher Education through SPUs" provides a comprehensive roadmap to enhance the quality, governance, funding, and employability in State Public Universities. Discover the key recommendations...

The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and the Department of Science and Technology (DST) have introduced a new undergraduate curriculum in quantum technology. This program aims to develop...

The recent amendment to the Right to Education (RTE) Act has brought significant changes to the no-detention policy in central schools. This blog delves into the rationale behind the policy,...

IIT Madras has become the first Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) to introduce a Fine Arts and Culture Excellence (FACE) quota for its undergraduate programmes. Starting from the academic year...

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan recently announced significant reforms for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET), hinting at a potential shift to an online mode by 2025. The proposed...

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has launched the PM e-VIDYA DTH Channel No. 31 dedicated to Indian Sign Language (ISL). This initiative aims to promote inclusive education and accessibility for the...

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has introduced a new policy allowing six central universities to adopt biannual admissions. This move aims to provide students with more opportunities to enroll in...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...