Education

A sexual assault allegation at Cornell University has renewed focus on campus safety in the US after a victim filed a civil lawsuit two years later. The case prompted a criminal investigation, highlighting concerns over reporting, accountability and handling of sexual violence claims

The Education Ministry is preparing a national CBT infrastructure strategy to shift NEET from pen-and-paper to online mode. The move follows the paper leak controversy, with the Centre awaiting recommendations from Nandan Nilekani’s task force before finalising the transition and reforms

India’s higher education sector expanded sharply over the past decade, with more universities, colleges, students and teachers. Women and disadvantaged communities recorded stronger participation, while placements and salaries improved. SBI Research urged higher public spending, research investment, vocational training and examination reforms

University of Hyderabad Students’ Union election results are expected Tuesday after around 80 percent of 5,900 votes were polled. A total of 220 candidates contested nine central posts and 59 school board councillor seats, with counting scheduled for afternoon

The Chakma Autonomous District Council in Mizoram will implement NEP from the 2027-28 academic session and observe Wednesdays as Mizo Speaking Day in primary and middle schools. It also approved draft teacher-transfer rules and proposed literacy and weekly meditation programmes

  Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann directed DGP Gaurav Yadav to visit Lovely Professional University and assess violent student protests triggered by unverified allegations involving a female student. Police have formed an SIT, while LPU denied the claims and suspended classes 

India’s health universities must move beyond professional education to foster interdisciplinary research and innovation

Supreme Court’s order seeking greater financial transparency from private universities was long overdue and brings renewed focus on regulation, student interests and accountability

The National Testing Agency declared UGC-NET June 2026 re-examination results for English, Commerce and Sociology on Friday. The retest was conducted after complaints over errors in the papers. Candidates can download scorecards online, while the examination covered 87 subjects

Fee reimbursement arrears in Telangana have increased sharply, leaving students from BC, minority and EBC communities facing difficulties. Government data shows that only 28% of the Rs 7,673.78 crore demanded for three academic years has been released so far

Devi Ahilya University in Indore will offer former Agniveers a 100 per cent tuition fee waiver to pursue higher education. Eligible candidates must complete four years of service without disciplinary dismissal. The university may also introduce reservations and specialised courses for former Agniveers

The Centre has strengthened delivery of post-matric scholarships for Scheduled Caste students through online applications, Direct Benefit Transfer and Aadhaar-seeded payments. The Social Justice Ministry said these measures have simplified fund transfers, reduced delays and improved transparency and coordination with states and UTs

President Droupadi Murmu felicitated 82 teachers and educators with national awards on Teachers’ Day, recognising innovations including mobile science labs, recycled-material science parks, QR-based botanical learning, reading campaigns and community initiatives that expand access to quality, inclusive and practical education

President Droupadi Murmu conferred National Teachers Awards on 48 educators at Vigyan Bhawan on Teachers’ Day, honouring their contribution to school education. The awardees, selected through a three-stage process, represent 27 states, seven Union Territories and six central government organisations

This Teachers’ Day, law schools should celebrate not only the teachers who taught students the Constitution, but also the students courageous enough to ask whether their institutions are living by it

NTA has released the UGC NET 2026 re-examination city intimation slip for English, Commerce and Sociology candidates. The re-test will be held on September 9 and 10 following complaints about question paper errors, with no additional fee charged to candidates

BRS leader T Harish Rao demanded immediate release of pending fee reimbursement dues, alleging that delays had pushed private degree and postgraduate colleges into a financial crisis. He said nearly Rs 10,000 crore remained pending and warned of Assembly session disruption.

Educational reform succeeds not by adding more to the curriculum, but by understanding what children should learn, when and how

Some individuals who visited the bakery found that paper plates being used to serve snacks were made from the question papers belonging to the Group-III exam, which was conducted for recruitment to 1,363 vacancies in 2024

Free online coaching can improve access, but lasting change requires strict regulation, stronger schools, credible examinations and wider higher-education opportunities

BRS leader T Harish Rao demanded an inquiry into alleged poor-quality uniforms supplied to Telangana government school students. He claimed shortages, incorrect measurements and fading colours, while accusing the Revanth Reddy government of sidelining local handloom workers in favour of corporate suppliers

A six-year-old boy died at a private school in Visakhapatnam after allegedly being slapped by a teacher, police said. Andhra Pradesh government ordered an inquiry, formed a three-member committee and initiated legal action, while the family alleged the child collapsed from distress

Congress criticised the government after NTA announced a retest for UGC-NET June 2026 English, Commerce and Sociology papers due to multiple errors. Jairam Ramesh questioned accountability and delays, while NTA said no additional fee would be charged for candidates

The Telangana Board of Intermediate Education has extended the deadline for first-year Intermediate admissions for the 2026-27 academic year till August 31. Junior colleges have been instructed to continue admissions, while parents have been advised to choose only affiliated institutions