IIT Madras has extended the application deadline for its full-time two-year MBA programme to February 8, 2025. Admissions are based on CAT 2025 or GMAT scores, with 100% placement record and highest package of ₹35 LPA.
University of Melbourne, University of East London, and IIT Madras lead research facilities in quantum computing, agritech, and electric vehicles at Tamil Nadu's new knowledge city near Tiruvallur.
A violent clash between students of Birla and Ruiya hostels at Banaras Hindu University in Varanasi resulted in injuries, with police intervention restoring order.
Despite Supreme Court staying new UGC guidelines for equity in higher education, upper caste groups in Rajasthan plan Sunday protest demanding withdrawal, calling guidelines an attack on education system.
Police detained several students in Jammu during a protest demanding the establishment of a dedicated law university in the region. The demonstration highlights educational infrastructure gaps in Jammu and Kashmir.
The University Grants Commission has granted Category-I status to Jammu University, recognizing its academic excellence and research contributions. This prestigious status brings greater autonomy and funding opportunities to the institution.
The Himalayan Institute of Alternative Ladakh (HIAL) continues its academic operations normally despite the recent arrest of its founder, Sonam Wangchuk. Classes and activities proceed without disruption, with staff and students maintaining focus on educa
Haryana schools are introducing AI and robotics STEM labs to foster experiential learning among students, aiming to nurture young talent through hands-on technology education.
The University Grants Commission's initiatives to address caste-based discrimination in higher education spark debate on merit versus systemic bias, highlighting the need for civil discourse.
Aviation experts in Hyderabad reveal affordability as major barrier, with 90% aspirants dropping out due to pilot training costs. Speakers demand govt financing, CSR funds, and regulatory reforms to address India's pilot shortage.
Schools in Gujarat will conduct pre-board exams for select subjects from January 30 to February 3, as per GSHSEB guidelines. Marks must be submitted by February 20 and will count towards final board results.
The ComedK Undergraduate Entrance Test for BE/BTech admissions will be held on May 9, 2026. Applications open from February 3 to March 16. Over 140,000 students expected across 200+ cities.
Equal opportunity cells at Delhi universities, mandated to combat discrimination, operate as token bodies with minimal staff, no dedicated funding, and informal complaint systems, limiting their effectiveness in promoting inclusion.
Supreme Court suspends UGC's 2026 equity regulations, citing vague language and potential misuse. The bench warns provisions could divide society and undermine casteless society goals.
A delegation of 22 Swedish students and three faculty members visited Trichy Corporation to study waste management, water supply, and urban governance practices during a 30-day cultural exchange program.
Goa Education Development Corporation introduces a one-time relief scheme for 1,402 students who defaulted on Rs 21.3 crore in interest-free education loans, offering various repayment options with reduced penalties.
Ahmedabad Municipal School Board approves Rs 1,205 crore budget for 2026-27, a Rs 50 crore increase from last year. Key allocations include Rs 10 crore for sports, Rs 1 crore for AI education, and funds for NEP implementation.
Brinda Rani Panda, a Class IX student from Berhampur, Odisha, interacted with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Pariksha Pe Charcha and won the Veer Gatha award for her painting on Indian warriors.
District education officer in Bettiah suspended four special teachers from Vipin Higher Secondary School after surprise inspections found them absent despite marking attendance. The school is located opposite the district collectorate.
Govt Engineering College Buxar concluded its Earthquake Safety Fortnight with an SDRF mock drill and expert lectures. Students participated in competitions and learned crucial disaster response skills.
JSS Science and Technology University in Mysuru is establishing India's first engineering college exclusively for differently-abled students, offering a BE in Computer Science with inclusive infrastructure and tailored learning resources.
A 13-year-old deaf and mute student died under suspicious circumstances at Kasturba Gandhi Residential School in Buxar district. Investigations launched as family mourns tragic loss.
Visvesvaraya Technological University in Belagavi will hold the second part of its 25th Annual Convocation on February 2, conferring postgraduate and research degrees to 8,702 students with Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot presiding.
At Patliputra University's fifth convocation, female students secured 22 of 31 gold medals, with degrees awarded to 865 graduates and honorary DLitt to Vijay Amritraj.
NITK Surathkal introduces a four-year Village Immersion Programme for engineering undergraduates, focusing on grassroots innovation and rural development through field visits and partnerships.
Harvard College introduces a centralized Summer Funding Opportunities Office with three application rounds, aiming to bring equity and clarity to previously fragmented summer funding processes.
Zilla Panchayat CEO Ruchi Bindal encouraged job seekers at Haveri's district-level job fair to persist through rejections and consider relocation for opportunities, with 93+ companies participating.
Ranchi district government schools have launched pre-board examinations for Class VIII students, with 26,000 examinees participating. The initiative aims to enhance academic preparedness and improve final exam performance.
Assam State School Education Board excludes private school teachers from invigilation duties for Class X and XII board exams, citing integrity concerns and following CM's directive.
Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu announces major education sector transformation aligned with NEP 2020, including school rationalization and university expansion plans during APUFEST 2026 inauguration.