Category : Higher Education


Rajasthan Probes 10 Private Universities for Fake Degrees

Rajasthan Deputy CM Prem Chand Bairwa announced investigations into 10 private universities for alleged fake degree distribution and irregularities. The state is also establishing a regulatory commission to combat fraud in higher education.

Parul University Student Found Dead in Hostel Room

A 21-year-old BTech student from Mumbai was found dead in his hostel room at Parul University in Vadodara. Police are investigating the apparent suicide, with no note recovered and the mobile phone sent for forensic analysis.

Karnataka Seeks Legal Opinion on Guest Faculty

Karnataka's Higher Education Department has sought legal opinion to address potential confusion and technical issues regarding guest faculty appointments, awaiting the Law Department's response.

How Map Distortions and Bias Shape Our Worldview

A large international study with over 130,000 participants explores how map projections like Mercator distort perceptions of country sizes and how cognitive biases influence global-scale thinking.

Student Regret Over Major Choices: Social Comparison Fuels Doubt

A Reddit post reveals student anxiety about switching majors from biology to political science. Research shows 30% of students change majors, with STEM switches common. Experts explain how social comparison theory and growth mindset impact academic decisi

IGNOU B.Ed 2026: Apply Online by Feb 27

IGNOU is accepting applications for its B.Ed programme for the 2026 session. Candidates can apply online via ignou-bed.samarth.edu.in by February 27, 2026, with a fee of Rs. 1,000.

CMAT 2026 Results Expected Soon: NTA Announcement Today

The National Testing Agency is expected to release the Common Management Admission Test 2026 results soon, possibly on February 13. Candidates can download scorecards from the official website using login credentials.

BFUHS to Control Punjab's Pharmacy and Healthcare Courses

Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS) in Faridkot has been designated as the controlling authority for pharmacy and healthcare courses in Punjab, transferring control from the technical education department to improve governance and quality.

Sociologist P K B Nayar, Gerontology Pioneer, Dies at 96

P K B Nayar, a pioneering sociologist who founded India's first UGC-backed Centre for Women's Studies and contributed to gerontology, passed away at 96 in Thiruvananthapuram. He was honored with the Vayoshreshtha Samman in 2014.

CUK Campus Land Allotment Delay Puts University in Crisis

The Central University of Kerala's permanent campus project in Thiruvananthapuram is stalled due to state government delays in allotting 5 acres of land at Andoorkonam, forcing the university to operate from expensive rented facilities with limited course

BHU, Buddhist Foundation Sign MoU for Research and Education

Banaras Hindu University's Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Light of Buddhadharma Foundation to foster collaboration in research, education, and preservation of Buddhist heritage in India.

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