Delhi's EWS School Seats Remain Vacant, Children Miss Out
Government data reveals thousands of reserved seats for Economically Weaker Sections go unfilled yearly in Delhi's private schools, highlighting gaps between policy and implementation.
Category : Education
Kerala Arts Festival: Kalamandalam Students Perform But Can't Compete
Kerala Kalamandalam students will perform at the State School Arts Festival but are barred from competing, sparking criticism. Meanwhile, noon-meal workers plan protests over wages.
UGC orders equity panels in colleges to fight caste bias
New UGC regulations require higher education institutions to form equity committees with diverse members to address discrimination complaints, removing a 'false complaints' section from the draft.
SC Mandates 25% Free Seats in Schools for Disadvantaged Kids
The Supreme Court directs authorities to implement 25% free seats for poor children in schools, emphasizing fraternity through shared education spaces as per RTE Act.
IIT Patna Students Get 19 Google Offers, Two ₹1.17 Crore Packages
Nineteen IIT Patna students secured Google job offers in 2026 placements, with two receiving ₹1.17 crore annual packages. The institute reports strong placement growth.
Uttarakhand Launches Eat Right Youth Hackathon
Uttarakhand's education minister Dhan Singh Rawat launched a six-month youth innovation competition on National Youth Day. The hackathon aims to promote safe and sustainable food systems across the state.
Rayat Bahra University Celebrates Lohri with Cultural Fervour
Rayat Bahra University in Chandigarh celebrated Lohri with vibrant cultural performances and speeches emphasizing heritage preservation, attended by students, faculty, and guests.
Karnataka Universities Must Rent Buildings, Cut Costs for Funds
Karnataka government directs six state universities to rent unused buildings and shut low-enrollment courses to boost revenue. Grants released for pensions, but universities say funds are insufficient.
Odisha Starts Mother Tongue Education for Tribal Preschoolers
Odisha launches 'Aame Padhibaa Aama Bhasare' scheme to teach tribal children aged 3-6 in their mother tongue at anganwadi centers, aligning with NEP 2020 recommendations.
IIM Vizag Hosts Ocean Economy Workshop
IIM Visakhapatnam organized the fifth national workshop of Ocean Centres India, focusing on safety and sustainability in the ocean economy. Experts discussed maritime cybersecurity, green shipping, and blue finance.
California Governor Proposes Education Governance Overhaul
Governor Gavin Newsom proposes shifting power from elected superintendent to state board to simplify California's complex K-12 education system and improve student support.
Australia Moves India to Highest-Risk AL3 Student Visa Category
Australia has reclassified India to Assessment Level 3, its highest-risk student visa category, imposing stricter checks and document verification for applicants.
Mangalore University Plans Pension Fund Trust
Mangalore University considers creating a Pension Fund Trust to ensure timely pension payments for retired employees, addressing long-standing cash crunch issues.
Karnataka Official Warns on School Dropouts, Minor Pregnancies
Karnataka Bala Vikas Academy chairman Sangamesh Babaleshwar urges officials to monitor school dropouts closely, citing rising minor pregnancies and child labor in Mandya district.
Jaundice Outbreak: JNV Gurujang Reopens for Class XII
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya in Gurujang, Khurda, reopens for Class XII students after a jaundice outbreak. Water samples sent for testing, campus sanitized.
64th Kerala School Arts Festival Begins in Thrissur
Thrissur transforms into a cultural hub as the 64th State School Arts Festival commences. Over 15,000 students compete in 239 events across 25 venues, featuring traditional performances and grand inaugurations.
BDU VC Search Committee Sets Jan 27 Interviews Amid Legal Delays
Bharathidasan University's search committee schedules interviews for 10 shortlisted VC candidates on January 27. The process resumes despite Supreme Court delays in Tamil Nadu's petition challenging VC appointment stays.
SASTRA's 26-Year Pongal Aid: Rs 30 Lakh for 6,500 Families
SASTRA Deemed University continues its 26-year Pongal tradition, distributing Rs 30 lakh worth of gift hampers to over 6,500 families across ten villages in Tamil Nadu's Thanjavur, Trichy, and Mayiladuthurai districts.
TANSTIA, Trichy Colleges Sign MoU for Student Startups
TANSTIA signs a two-year MoU with six Trichy engineering and arts colleges to provide internships, R&D, and startup incubation for students, strengthening industry-academic ties.
UPSC CSE 2026 Notification Out Tomorrow: Dates
The UPSC will issue the Civil Services Examination 2026 notification on January 14, 2026, starting online applications for IAS, IPS, IFS roles until February 3.
Madurai School Gets Rs 1 Crore Virtual Reality Lab
A new virtual reality lab funded by HDFC Bank opens at a Madurai school, allowing students to experience textbook concepts through immersive technology.
IIEST Teachers Protest Mandatory Cleanliness Drive Attendance
Teachers at IIEST Kolkata oppose mandatory participation in Saturday cleanliness drives, calling attendance recording disruptive to academic environment.
Punjab Announces International Punjabi Olympiad Results
The Punjab government has officially released the results of the International Punjabi Language Olympiad, celebrating top performers in this global language competition.
Delhi Police Constable Answer Key 2025-26 Released by SSC
The Staff Selection Commission has published the provisional answer key for Delhi Police Constable exam 2025-26. Candidates can check responses and submit objections until January 16, 2026.
Technical Institutes to Adopt National Accreditation Framework
Technical institutes across India will now operate under a unified national accreditation framework, as decided at the 13th Council of NIT, Science Education and Research meeting.
CBSE Mandates Schools to Update Public Disclosure Info Online
CBSE issues notice requiring all affiliated schools to upload detailed public information in a new format covering administration, academics, staff, and infrastructure for transparency.
AMU Student Dies by Suicide After Video Call to Father
A 20-year-old engineering student at Aligarh Muslim University died by suicide in her hostel room after informing her father during a video call. This marks the second such incident at AMU in three months.
NEET PG 2025 Percentile Cut for More Candidates in Counselling
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences reduces NEET PG 2025 qualifying percentile to fill vacant PG seats. New cut-off scores announced for all categories.
UBSE Uttarakhand Board Class 10, 12 Date Sheet Out
The Uttarakhand Board of School Education has published the 2026 exam schedule for Class 10 and 12. Theory exams run from February 21 to March 20, with practicals in January-February.
MSU Releases November 2025 Exam Results
Manonmaniam Sundaranar University has officially declared the November 2025 examination results. Students can now check their scores online via the official portal.
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