Education Headlines in India
-
PM Internship Scheme Launch Postponed: New Date to be Announced Soon
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 Identifies 827 Unrecognised Schools: Ensuring Equitable Education
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...
-
IIT Jodhpur Invites International Students for PG and PhD Programmes
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,...
-
Over 5,000 Teaching Posts Vacant in Central Universities: Govt Addresses Rajya Sabha
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...
-
UGC Unveils New Framework for PG Programmes: Transforming Postgraduate Education in India
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...
-
One Nation One Subscription (ONOS): Empowering Students with Access to Scholarly Journals
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...
-
Open Doors 2024: US Welcomes 1.1 Million International Students, India Leads
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 Launches Initiatives in India for Paediatric TB Elimination and Women’s Leadership in STEMM
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 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...
-
New Government Guidelines to Curb Misleading Ads by Coaching Centres
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 Tops QS Asia Rankings, Overtakes IIT Bombay
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...
-
Building India's 400 Million Women Workforce by 2047
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...