Education Headlines in India

IIT Kanpur has announced the dates for JEE Advanced 2025, with registration starting on April 23 and ending on May 2. The exam will be held on May 18, 2025,...

IIT Roorkee has released the GATE 2025 exam timetable, with exams scheduled for February 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025. The exams will be conducted in two sessions each day,...

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...

West Bengal has announced the establishment of two new private universities named after Rabindranath Tagore and Ramakrishna Paramhansa, aiming to expand educational opportunities and honor the state's cultural heritage.

The University of Southampton has announced the opening of its new campus at Gurgaon's International Tech Park, offering world-class education and research opportunities. The campus will be completed by April...

BITS Pilani has been awarded an A grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), placing it among the top 4% of accredited universities in India. The institute scored...

The National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued a directive urging medical colleges to implement stringent anti-ragging measures following the tragic death of an 18-year-old student at GMERS Medical College. The...

Banaras Hindu University (BHU) has launched the Free Coaching Scheme for SC and OBC Students under the Dr Ambedkar Centre of Excellence (DACE). This initiative aims to provide high-quality coaching...

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially started the registration process for the CSIR UGC NET December 2024 exam. This crucial exam offers opportunities for Junior Research Fellowships and Assistant...

Sikkim University has introduced a one-day menstrual leave policy for female students, allowing them to take a day off each month during their menstrual cycle. This initiative, proposed by the...

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has released draft guidelines proposing biannual admissions and flexible degree structures for undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) programs. These changes aim to enhance accessibility, inclusivity,...

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...

The Ministry of Education has restructured the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) for the 2025-26 academic session, aiming to streamline joint counselling for admissions to IITs, NITs, and other Centrally...

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is set to introduce a two-level examination system for Science and Social Science in Classes 9 and 10 starting from the 2026-27 academic...

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur has announced the exam date for JEE Advanced 2025, which will be held on May 18, 2025. The examination will consist of two...

Kerala's education department has completed a statewide survey, identifying 827 unrecognised schools operating outside the formal education system. General Education Minister V Sivankutty has announced measures to ensure affordable school...

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Jodhpur is extending an exclusive invitation to international students for its postgraduate (PG), PG-PhD, and PhD programmes. Unlike traditional admissions that require national-level examinations,...

The Indian government has revealed that over 5,000 teaching posts remain vacant in central universities as of October 2024. Despite efforts like the CU-Chayan portal and special recruitment drives, filling...

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has introduced a revolutionary curriculum and credit framework for Postgraduate (PG) programmes under the New Education Policy (NEP) 2020. This new framework aims to modernize...

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has opened applications for PhD programs for the academic year 2024-25. Apply online through NET, JRF, or GATE scores before December 2, 2024.

The 'One Nation One Subscription' (ONOS) scheme, approved by the Union Cabinet, aims to democratize access to scholarly research articles and journal publications for students, faculty, and researchers across India's...

Anna University has secured the top rank in India in the Times Higher Education Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2025, achieving the 42nd spot globally. This marks a significant milestone for Indian...

The Open Doors 2024 report highlights that the US welcomed over 1.1 million international students in the 2023-2024 academic year, with India leading as the top sender for the first...

IIT Delhi invites applications for English Language Instructors with a salary of Rs 75,000 per month. The contract-based role offers additional perks and a tenure of up to three years....

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...

IIT Madras and the Andhra Pradesh government have signed eight MoUs to foster innovation and development. The collaboration focuses on deep-tech innovation, digital skilling, aviation, maritime research, and governance systems,...

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan met with a high-level delegation from Johns Hopkins University to discuss establishing an offshore campus in India. The collaboration aims to enhance academic and research...

The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Raipur has extended the application deadline for its 4-year PhD programme in Management (Practice Track) to November 17, 2024. This program is designed for...

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has announced the PhD Excellence Citation to recognize outstanding doctoral research across disciplines like sciences, engineering, social sciences, and Indian languages. The rigorous selection process...

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has introduced Ayurveda Biology as a new subject in the UGC NET December 2024 exam. This move aims to bridge traditional Indian medicine with modern...

The PM Vidyalaxmi Scheme provides financial support to meritorious students pursuing higher education in top institutions, offering collateral-free, guarantor-free loans and interest subvention.

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.

IIT Bombay is revolutionizing its teaching methods and infrastructure with a ₹2,000-crore revamp. The institute plans to introduce flipped classrooms and expand its built-up area to accommodate more students and...

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the UGC NET June 2024 results. Candidates can download their scorecards from the official website using their registration number and date of birth.