Education

Real victory will come only when the system itself becomes more transparent, inclusive, and accountable

Critical reforms in labour, land, agriculture, education, healthcare, infrastructure and the justice system are still pending

True reform lies not in individual resignations, but in reforming the institutions that failed

Cockroach Janta Party must broaden its mission beyond examination integrity to address education and employment challenges

Repeated paper leaks have exposed NEET’s flaws, strengthening the case for restoring State-level medical entrance examinations

A Delhi fast-track court took cognisance of the CBI's chargesheet against 13 accused in the NEET UG 2026 paper leak case. The agency will submit 20,000 pages of annexures later, while further proceedings are scheduled for August 3

A student who hacked IIT Kanpur and IIT Madras websites after being denied admission to IIT-K's Cyber Security programme may receive another opportunity. Instead of legal action, IIT-K plans to assess his technical skills for possible admission in the next academic cycle

The exit of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, whose resignation was the key demand of the protesters led by the Cockroach Janata Party, should now pave the way for sincere effort to tackle the larger issue of education reforms

NEET’s promise of transparency has been overshadowed by paper leaks, security failures and growing distrust. A return to federal decentralisation is the only cure for India’s medical admissions malaise

Osmania University has announced the Semester IV and Semester VI degree examination results. Overall, 74.38 per cent of Semester VI students passed, with women outperforming men across all undergraduate programmes. Students can check their results on the University's official website.

The Modi government's response to the protests in India's national capital has been disappointing, following a familiar playbook of denial, callousness, repression and misrepresentation

Nearly three lakh undergraduate seats remain vacant in Telangana after multiple admission rounds. Low student interest in conventional degree courses, declining rural enrolment and a mismatch between eligible students and available seats have contributed to the poor admissions across colleges.

The Supreme Court expressed concern over introducing a third language in Class 9 under CBSE, saying it may increase student stress. The bench suggested starting language learning in Classes 5 or 6 instead. Remarks came during a hearing on Tamil Nadu’s JNV concerns

The Supreme Court raised concerns over student grievances in CBSE’s digital marking system and sought Solicitor General Tushar Mehta’s assistance in a PIL seeking reforms. The court noted possible systemic issues, while the government said a committee is reviewing evaluation-related concerns

Meaningful education is not just about gaining new knowledge, but also recognising the value of knowledge that already exists

NITI Aayog member Gobardhan Das defended the MCQ-based Common University Entrance Test, saying it fairly assesses intelligence and reasoning. His remarks come amid criticism and a parliamentary panel's recommendation to review CUET's design for humanities and social sciences

India has generated 26.35 crore verified APAAR IDs under the 'One Nation, One Student ID' initiative, creating a unified digital academic identity. The platform streamlines record-keeping, enables credit transfers, and supports lifelong, flexible learning aligned with the National Education Policy 2020

Expanding medical colleges must never compromise training quality; Dr B C Roy's legacy reminds us that excellence demands rigorous education, ethical practice, and uncompromising standards

If schools conduct other health check-ups on their campus, then why not a drug screening test on the campus?

While multilingualism offers cognitive benefits, concerns remain over teacher shortages, infrastructure gaps and a hurried rollout

Hours before NEET-UG 2026 re-exam for nearly 22 lakh candidates amid paper leak allegations, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan urged students to appear confidently. He also announced CBSE Class 12 re-evaluation results for over 15 lakh students will be released soon

A Nagpur-based candidate was reportedly allotted an examination centre in Abu Dhabi due to an apparent NTA error ahead of Re-NEET UG 2026. The incident caused distress to the student, while officials acknowledged a technical glitch and assured corrective action

A nationwide mock drill was conducted ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination to assess preparedness and coordination. Enhanced security measures have been implemented, including at the NTA office, to ensure smooth, transparent, and secure conduct of the exam for over 22.79 lakh candidates