Centre clears ?12,000 crore push to expand digital classrooms in 40,000 government schools by 2028
The rollout will prioritise Tier-2 and Tier-3 districts first, with state education boards given until March to submit infrastructure readiness plans.
Third Language in Schools: Can India’s Three-Language Policy Fit Into the School Day?
India’s push to introduce a third language in schools has renewed debate over classroom time, teacher shortages and curriculum pressure. Education experts argue that language learning should be introduced gradually through activity-based lessons, rather than adding another examination burden to already crowded school schedules.
Beyond Jobs: What Indian Universities Must Prepare Students for in the Next Decade
As artificial intelligence reshapes careers and research demands greater investment, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Pro Vice-Chancellor Dr Maneesha Vinodini Ramesh argues that higher education must prepare students for uncertainty, independent thinking and social responsibility—not just employment.
72 Lakh Teachers to Use Digital Tools to Identify Students with Disabilities
Around 72 lakh teachers are set to use a digital screening tool to identify students who may have disabilities, with special educators conducting further assessments across 21 recognised disability categories. The initiative aims to improve early identification and strengthen inclusive education in schools.
Ambedkar University Delhi Faces Growing Unrest Over PhD Rules and Campus Restrictions
A July 31 order requiring attendance and whereabouts records for PhD scholars receiving fellowships triggered protests at Ambedkar University Delhi, bringing wider concerns over campus access, student facilities, research funding and administrative decision-making into focus.
Is the Traditional MBA Losing Relevance? AI and Changing Jobs Force B-Schools to Rethink
A survey of 22 Indian business school leaders finds that changing employer expectations, shifting demand for conventional MBA degrees and artificial intelligence are putting management education at a turning point, with 73% expecting AI to substantially or fundamentally transform the sector.
CBSE Board Exams 2027: Schools Get October 21 Deadline to Verify Student Data
CBSE has directed affiliated schools to submit accurate student details for the 2027 Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations by October 21, warning that errors in candidate records can cause examination delays and unnecessary difficulties for students.
Why British Schools Are Expanding into India: Beyond the Brand Name
From historic institutions opening Indian campuses to partnerships with local education groups, British schools are entering India’s premium K-12 market with a promise that extends beyond international curricula: teacher development, pastoral care, leadership and a more holistic approach to education.
Beyond JEE: How Olympiads Are Opening New Doors to India’s Top Colleges
From international medals to alternative admission routes at premier institutions, academic Olympiads are gaining recognition in India as a pathway for students whose strengths go beyond conventional board examinations and entrance tests.
28% of India’s Universities Concentrated in Just 20 Districts: Report
India’s higher education system has expanded rapidly over the past 25 years, but a new report finds that university capacity remains heavily concentrated, with 28% of universities located across just 20 districts and several high-growth states facing a future capacity gap.
FMGE 2026: Why Foreign Medical Graduates Say the Exam Has Become Tougher
A sharp fall in the FMGE June 2026 pass rate has triggered protests from foreign medical graduates, who allege that the examination was unusually difficult and increasingly focused on clinical reasoning, raising questions over whether the screening test has become tougher than comparable domestic medical assessments.
JEE Advanced 2026: Women Qualifiers Cross 10,000 for First Time
The women’s qualification rate in JEE Advanced reached a six-year high in 2026, with more than 10,000 female candidates qualifying for the exam for the first time, while qualification rates among SC and ST candidates also recorded significant gains.
Elite US Colleges Face Questions Over Declining Jewish Student Numbers
A reported decline in Jewish enrolment at some of America’s most selective universities is raising questions about campus climate, student belonging and whether institutions are collecting enough data to understand the trend.
CBSE Clarifies Class 10 Passing Criteria for 2026-27: No Change in 33% Rule
CBSE has clarified that the Class 10 passing criteria for the 2026-27 academic session remain unchanged, with students required to secure at least 33% marks in a subject after combining internal assessment and external examination scores.
Are We Creating an ‘Education Trap’? Rising Costs and Falling Quality Raise Concerns
Former Steel Secretary Dr Aruna Sharma has raised concerns over what she describes as an emerging “Education Trap” in India, arguing that rising education costs, weakening access to public institutions and gaps in quality could make it increasingly difficult for young people from poorer and middle-income families to access opportunity.
NEET-UG May Move Online as Education Ministry Plans Nationwide CBT Infrastructure
The Union Ministry of Education is developing a nationwide Computer-Based Testing (CBT) infrastructure strategy that could enable NEET-UG to move from its existing pen-and-paper format to an online examination system.
UGC Social Inclusion Scheme Stuck in Limbo as Funding Delay Triggers Salary Crisis
Twenty-four central universities are still awaiting the renewal of the UGC’s Centre for the Study of Social Inclusion in Universities scheme for 2026-27, with delays reportedly affecting salaries of teaching and non-teaching staff at some centres.
India’s Higher Education Growth Faces Faculty Crunch, 34% Teaching Posts Vacant: SBI Research
India’s higher education system has expanded sharply over the past decade, but a persistent faculty shortage is raising concerns about whether institutional growth can be matched by teaching capacity, research strength and academic quality.
50 Million Indian Children Still Lack School Sanitation Services: WHO-UNICEF
India accounts for nearly one-fifth of the 244 million children worldwide who lacked sanitation services in schools in 2025, even as the country recorded a 14% reduction in schools without sanitation during the period assessed.
World University Rankings 2027: Asia Overtakes Mainland Europe as Global Higher Education Order Shifts
The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2027 show Asian universities strengthening their position globally, overtaking mainland Europe for the first time, while the US and UK continue to dominate the top 10 despite weakening performance across several indicators.
UPSC Completes 100 Years: From 1926 Advisory Panel to Constitutional Body
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) completes a century on October 1, 2026, marking its evolution from a limited colonial-era recruitment body into an independent constitutional institution responsible for selecting candidates for some of India’s most important public services.
Indian Universities Face a Three-Way Challenge: Expansion, Equity and Excellence
BITS Pilani Group Vice Chancellor V Ramgopal Rao says Indian universities must expand access without compromising academic quality, while AI, financial sustainability and student outcomes reshape higher education.
UNESCO Honours Finland and Brazil AI-in-Education Projects With 2026 ICT Prize
Finland’s Generation AI and Brazil’s Redação Paraná have won UNESCO’s 2026 ICT in Education Prize for using artificial intelligence to strengthen critical thinking, creativity and access to quality learning.
CISCE to Hold National Student Mental Health Conclave for 16 Lakh Students Across 3,300 Schools
The three-tier initiative will bring together nearly 16 lakh students from Classes VI to XII, 32,000 teachers and more than 3,300 CISCE-affiliated schools to discuss academic stress, emotional well-being, digital life, substance abuse and resilience.
Why Are Students Protesting at IIT Bombay? What Triggered the Unrest and What Students Are Demanding
The protest at IIT Bombay began after the death of second-year BTech student Sahil Wakode following an examination-related incident. Students have since raised wider concerns about disciplinary procedures, mental-health support, student representation and accountability on campus.
France Eyes GIFT City Branch Campuses as India Revisits Qualifications-Recognition Pact
India has invited French higher education institutions to explore setting up campuses in GIFT City and other locations, while New Delhi and Paris work to expand academic mobility, research partnerships and recognition of qualifications.
Online or In-Person? Why Hybrid Learning May Be the Better Fit for Working Professionals
For professionals balancing jobs, family responsibilities and career development, hybrid learning can offer a middle ground between the flexibility of online education and the interaction of a physical classroom.
CBSE Three-Language Policy: Supreme Court Extends Exemption to Class 6 Students
Supreme Court directs CBSE to extend the transitional exemption to current Class 6 students, giving them the same relief already available to Classes 7, 8 and 9 amid concerns over a mid-session change in language requirements.
Edinburgh Course Cuts Raise Questions Over Scottish Culture and Student Choice
University of Edinburgh plans to phase out dozens of degree programmes, prompting concerns over Scottish culture and student choice. The university says many affected programmes had very low enrolments, while researchers argue Scottish and Gaelic studies can remain central through broader degrees.
How Spending on Education Trends Like a Luxury Good Across Classes
The richest tenth spends ₹55,553 more per year on education than the poorest tenth. Of that gap, ₹35,120 (63%) comes from school fees alone.
No Hostels and Poor PGs: Inside India’s Student Housing Crisis
In an effort to tackle the growing anxieties surrounding school academic calendars and post-secondary transitions across India, education administrators and urban planners have hinted at the imminent crisis brewing within municipal student housing. India’s ambitious goal of organizing smooth higher education pipelines for over 45 lakh migrating students hinges heavily on early, predictable tracking of safe accommodations, giving institutions a baseline to coordinate campus expansions, regulatory checks, and local administrative logistics.
IIT Madras Maps The Human Brain By Merging Neuroscience, Engineering And Advanced Imaging
In an effort to tackle the growing complexities surrounding neurological health and cognitive disorders across India, medical researchers and engineers have hinted at an imminent leap in cellular-level brain mapping. India’s ambitious goal of translating the intricate architecture of the human brain into an open-source digital library hinges heavily on high-throughput imaging platforms, giving scientific institutions a baseline to coordinate clinical diagnostics, neuro-pharmaceutical tracking, and therapeutic interventions.
CBSE 2027 Tentative Date Sheet Expected Today? Check Last Year's Date
In an effort to tackle the growing anxieties surrounding school academic calendars across India, education administrators have hinted at the imminent release of the CBSE Class 10 and 12 tentative date sheets. India’s ambitious goal of organizing smooth board examinations for over 45 lakh students hinges heavily on early, predictable tracking, according to the national board, giving institutions a baseline to coordinate pre-board schedules, practical assessments, and administrative logistics.
How Rankings Such as NIRF Do More Harm Than Good
In an effort to tackle the growing anxieties surrounding institutional metrics across India, education policy experts have called for a complete re-evaluation of the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF). India’s ambitious goal of modernizing its university ecosystem hinges heavily on authentic academic growth, according to national educational planning bodies, rather than the mechanical chasing of digital scores.
India Needs Central-State Collaboration to Meet 50% Higher Education GER Target: NIEPA Chancellor
In an effort to tackle the uneven implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 across India, Prof. Rama Shanker Dubey, the Chancellor of the National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA), has called for a robust federated partnership between the Centre and state governments. India’s ambitious goal of reaching a 50% Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) in higher education by 2035 hinges heavily on unified policy execution, according to the national planning body.
NTA Reforms: Can ‘Untainted’ Experts Truly Plug India's Exam Paper Leaks?
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has launched a sweeping overhaul to restore institutional credibility following the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak row. This month, the agency issued an Expression of Interest (EoI) to replace roughly 600 subject-matter experts, translators, and reviewers who were sacked after a CBI chargesheet implicated multiple inside experts in the leaks.
FSSAI Slaps Legal Action on Nestlé Over 3 Infant Formula Products — Here's What Went Wrong
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has initiated legal proceedings against Nestlé India Limited over alleged regulatory violations tied to three infant nutrition products, raising fresh questions about promotional claims and nutritional compliance in one of the country's most sensitive food categories — infant formula.
What Indian Students Need to Know About the New American Visa Rules
Indian students planning to study in the US are facing a wave of visa-related changes that could affect everything from application costs to long-term career plans after graduation. With the US remaining one of the top destinations for Indian students, these shifts are worth understanding closely before making study-abroad decisions.
SC Asks CBSE to Introduce Three-Language Policy for Class 6 From Next Year
The Supreme Court has asked the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to consider implementing its three-language policy — which mandates the study of three languages, including two native Indian languages — for Class 6 students starting from the next academic session in 2027, rather than immediately for students currently enrolled.
Indian Students Are Looking East as Study-Abroad Choices Diversify
For years, the study-abroad journey for Indian students has largely followed a familiar path — the US, UK, Canada, and Australia dominating the conversation. But a notable shift appears to be underway, with growing numbers of Indian students turning their attention eastward, as East Asian countries steadily build out a larger ecosystem of universities, scholarships, and programs designed specifically to attract foreign students.
NTA Exam Calendar 2026-27: UGC-NET, JEE Main, CUET PG Dates Announced
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released its tentative examination calendar for the December 2026 to March 2027 cycle, giving lakhs of aspirants across the country an early roadmap for planning their preparation around several major entrance and eligibility exams.
5 Future-Proof AI Careers That Could Define the Next Decade of Tech Hiring
As artificial intelligence continues to reshape industries at a rapid pace, a new set of career paths is emerging that could define AI-related hiring over the next decade. From building AI agents to overseeing how these systems are governed, these roles reflect how AI is moving from experimental technology to core business infrastructure.
Smacking Linked to Lower Scores: UK Study Finds Children Hit at Ages 3-7 Score Worse in GCSEs
A new study from the UK has found that children who were smacked between the ages of three and seven go on to score lower in their GCSEs — the academic qualification taken by students aged 14 to 16 to mark the end of compulsory secondary education in England — adding fresh evidence to the long-running debate over physical discipline and its long-term effects on child development.
JEE, NEET, CUET: NTA Invites EoIs for Question Paper Setting, Translation & Other Confidential Work
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has invited Expressions of Interest (EoI) from eligible experts for confidential work related to major national entrance exams, including JEE, NEET, and CUET — covering roles such as question paper setting, translation, and other sensitive exam-related tasks.
Dehradun: 4 Students Booked for Securing MBBS Admission via Fake Freedom Fighter Dependent Certificates
Four students have been booked in Dehradun for allegedly securing MBBS admissions using fraudulent freedom fighter dependent certificates, in a case that raises fresh concerns about the misuse of reserved category quotas in medical college admissions.
Supreme Court Issues Notice to Education Secretary in Contempt Case
The Supreme Court has issued a notice to Union Education Secretary T. K. Anil Kumar in a contempt petition alleging non-compliance with an earlier court direction, putting the spotlight back on unresolved questions around the regulation of institutions that impart religious or secular instruction to children outside the formal schooling system.
Beyond the Classroom: Why the Global PISA Exam is Re-Defining How Students Learn
When students sit down to take a typical school exam, their success usually depends on one major factor: how well they memorized the textbook. However, the modern global economy does not care about what facts a student can repeat. It cares about what a student can do with what they know. This fundamental shift is exactly why the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) has become the most influential exam in global education.
Mass Expansion is Over: Pramath Raj Sinha Outlines the Urgent Blueprint for India’s Next-Gen Universities
Over the last twenty-five years, India’s higher education ecosystem has undergone an unprecedented boom. From a system once defined by scarcity, the nation has successfully built an infrastructure capable of handling massive student volumes. However, higher education pioneer Pramath Raj Sinha warns that India’s greatest challenge is no longer about getting bigger—it is about becoming distinct.
CBSE Postpones CTET September 2026 Exam to December; Revised Schedule Released
NEW DELHI: In a major development for teaching aspirants across India, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially rescheduled the 22nd edition of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2026. Initially slated to take place on September 6, 2026, the nationwide competitive examination has been postponed and will now be conducted in the second week of December 2026.
Beyond the Rank: Why QS CEO Jessica Turner Urges Students to Look Deeper
When the annual QS World University Rankings drop, students, parents, and academic institutions worldwide instantly fixate on the leaderboard. A jump of five spots is celebrated; a minor slip can trigger widespread panic. However, QS Chief Executive Officer Jessica Turner warns that obsessive focus on a single, headline number is a flawed strategy when shortlisting a university.
India's Research Paradox: Leading in Published Papers, But Low on Citations and Patents to Universities
India has emerged as one of the world's leading producers of academic research by sheer volume, ranking among the top countries globally for the number of research papers published each year. Yet beneath this impressive output lies a less flattering picture — Indian research continues to lag significantly when it comes to citations and university-held patents, raising questions about the real-world impact and quality of the country's academic output.
Education Sector Jobs in India Rise 14%, Survey Finds
India's education sector has emerged as one of the standout performers in the country's job market, with employment opportunities rising by 14% over the past year, according to a recent industry survey — a signal that hiring in this space is not just recovering but actively expanding.
UGC Notifies 33 New, Restructures 21 Healthcare Degrees: What It Means for Indian Medical Education
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has notified 33 new healthcare degrees and announced a restructuring of 21 existing healthcare degree programs, marking one of the more significant regulatory updates to India's medical and allied health education landscape in recent years.
NEET UG Counselling 2026: Round 2 Provisional Seat Allotment Out, Check Final Result Date
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has released the provisional seat allotment for NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 2, marking the next major step in the admission process for undergraduate medical seats across the country. Candidates who participated in Round 2 can now check their allotment status, with the final result expected to follow after the standard verification and grievance window.
DU to More Than Double Hostel Capacity to 12,754 Seats After Satya Niketan Incident
Delhi University is set to more than double its on-campus hostel capacity, adding 5,544 new beds to take total seats to 12,754, following renewed scrutiny of off-campus student housing safety in the wake of an incident in the Satya Niketan area — a locality near the university that houses a large number of students in private paying-guest (PG) accommodations and rented flats.
Thinking Over Typing: IIT Kanpur Professor's Pushback Against AI-Driven Learning
As artificial intelligence tools become increasingly common in classrooms and self-study routines across India, a growing number of educators are raising a pointed concern: technology may speed up access to information, but it cannot substitute for genuine conceptual understanding.
From Leak to Leak: Why India's Exam System Needs a Systemic Overhaul
India should move from examination-specific security measures to a common Public Examination Integrity Framework