Education Headlines in India

The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has launched a Bachelor of Arts program in Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (BA MSMEs) to empower aspiring entrepreneurs nationwide. This innovative course...

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has urged the Union Education Minister to reschedule the UGC NET exams scheduled for January 13-16, 2025, due to the Pongal festival. Stalin emphasized...

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has released draft regulations for faculty recruitment in 2025, aiming to align with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Key changes include academic flexibility, holistic...

IIM Lucknow invites applications for its PhD Programme in Management 2025. This full-time program spans 4.5 years and aims to develop exceptional scholars in various management domains. Apply by February...

IIM Mumbai, in collaboration with TalentSprint, has launched a cutting-edge PG Diploma in Financial Economics and Management. This 45-credit program is designed for both freshers and working professionals, offering a...

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the final merit list for the Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination I, 2024. A total of 590 candidates have qualified, including 470...

Telangana High Court has announced 1,277 vacancies for various non-technical posts. Applications open from January 8, 2025, and close on January 31, 2025. Selected candidates will receive a salary ranging...

Indian Railways has announced 4,232 apprentice vacancies for candidates who have passed Class 10. The selection is based on merit, with no written exam required. Apply by January 27, 2025,...

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the UGC NET admit cards for the January 9, 2025, exam. Candidates can download their admit cards using their application number and date...

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee has released the GATE 2025 admit cards on January 7, 2025. Candidates can download their hall tickets using their enrolment ID and password....

India introduces two new visa categories, the e-student visa and e-student-x visa, to streamline the admission process for international students and their dependents.

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has announced vacancies for Processing Assistant Grade B posts in the Income Tax Department, offering salaries up to Rs 1,42,400 per month. Applications...

IIT Madras has launched Asia's largest Shallow Wave Basin Research Facility, a groundbreaking infrastructure designed to meet both research and industrial needs. This advanced facility, located at the ‘Discovery’ Satellite...

For the first time, female teachers now constitute 53.3% of India's school education workforce, according to the latest UDISE+ data. This marks a significant milestone in gender diversity within the...

India has launched the G20 Talent Visa, a new initiative aimed at attracting top-tier scholars, researchers, and professionals from G20 nations. Approved by the Ministry of Home Affairs, this visa...

The launch of the PM Internship Scheme, initially scheduled for December 2, 2024, has been postponed. A new date will be announced soon as the insights from the pilot scheme...

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...

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...

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...

Johns Hopkins University (JHU) has launched two impactful programs in India: the TB-Free Schools Initiative to eliminate paediatric TB and a career advancement initiative for women in STEMM. These programs...

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...

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has introduced new guidelines to curb misleading advertisements by coaching centres, aiming to protect students and ensure fair practices in the coaching sector.

IIT Delhi has surpassed IIT Bombay to become India's top-ranked institute in the QS Asia University Rankings 2024. This achievement is attributed to significant improvements in several indicators, including staff...

A new report by Bain & Company outlines a roadmap to double India's female labor force participation rate (FLFPR) from 35-40% to 70% by 2047, aiming to add 400 million...