In a notable shift in the QS World University Rankings 2025, IIT Delhi has overtaken IIT Bombay to become India’s highest-ranking university. This year’s rankings underscore the remarkable progress of India’s higher education system within Asia, with two Indian institutions in the top 50 and seven in the top 100. IIT Delhi rose to the …
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has disaffiliated 21 schools and downgraded 6 others across Delhi and Rajasthan following surprise inspections conducted on September 3, 2024. These inspections aimed to ensure compliance with the Board’s Affiliation and Examination Bye-Laws, specifically addressing mandatory attendance requirements. CBSE’s actions target the issue of “dummy” or non-attending admissions, …
In a significant update for the National Eligibility Test (NET) aspirants, the University Grants Commission (UGC) announced the addition of Ayurveda Biology as a subject in the UGC-NET exam, starting December 2024. This new subject choice aims to foster interdisciplinary study and bridge traditional Ayurvedic knowledge with modern biological sciences. UGC Chairman, Prof. M. Jagadesh …
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The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced plans to establish a sub-regional office in Agartala. This decision follows public concern and debate surrounding the poor performance of state-run schools affiliated with CBSE in recent board examinations, a pressing issue that has prompted both state authorities and education stakeholders to seek effective solutions. The …
The Nagaland State Level Education Committee (SLEC), led by Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, announced the statewide implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 across government and private schools beginning the 2025 academic year. Key changes include the adoption of the NEP’s 5+3+3+4 structure, as well as upgrades, downgrades, and amalgamations of select government schools. …
In a move to foster educational development and industry alignment, IIM Indore has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with M S University (MSU) to introduce faculty and staff development programs for colleges and universities in Gujarat. The collaboration will focus on both short- and long-term certificate programs designed to equip educators with skills that …
Australia’s University of Wollongong (UOW) has become the second foreign university to establish a campus in India’s GIFT City, Gujarat, and has officially commenced classes, offering unique scholarships for its inaugural batch. All full-time students enrolled in the first batch are eligible for “InAugural Scholarships,” which include a 50% tuition fee waiver for Masters and …
India’s Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan emphasized the need to strengthen the educational partnership with Singapore, describing it as a key pillar in India’s all-encompassing education strategy. During his visit to Singapore, Pradhan referred to the country as India’s “trusted knowledge partner” and laid out a strategy to enhance collaboration through three key pillars: talent, resources, …
In response to the heavy rainfall battering Bengaluru, the District Collector has declared a holiday for all Anganwadis and schools in the city on Monday, October 21. The decision was made as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of students. However, higher education institutions, including degree programs, postgraduate courses, diplomas, engineering colleges, and ITIs, …
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The Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (IIM Lucknow) has announced a strategic collaboration with TalentSprint to offer an innovative 10-month Executive Program in Sales and Marketing. This program is tailored for working professionals, combining IIM Lucknow’s academic expertise with TalentSprint’s proficiency in delivering online executive education. Meeting the Demands of a Customer-Centric Future As businesses …
