Education

The Supreme Court has stayed the UGC (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026, reverting to the 2012 rules. The court cited concerns over potential caste-based discrimination against general category individuals and lack of grievance mechanisms

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, attending a leadership programme at Harvard University, interacted with Indian students at Harvard Business School, urging them to contribute to India and Telangana’s growth and promote the state’s “TelanganaRising 2047” vision globally

The TG ICET 2026 notification will be released on February 6, with online registrations open from February 12 to March 16. The entrance test for MBA and MCA admissions will be held on May 13 and 14

Inadequate preschool access, high private costs, and policy shifts threaten smooth educational transitions, undermining learning outcomes and long-term life chances

Singapore will recognise medical degrees from eight additional overseas universities, including Manipal Academy in India, to meet growing healthcare demand from its ageing population. The move increases registrable foreign medical schools to 120, ensuring high standards through SMC supervision

A government teacher in Khammam was suspended for allegedly promoting a private school on social media during school hours. In an emotional Facebook video, she denied intent, sought mercy, and faced online trolling, while tribal groups planned protests alleging selective action

High female STEM enrolment contrasts with low career entry, reflecting persistent cultural and systemic barriers that push women out of India’s technology workforce

The J&K BOPEE has scheduled January 24 counselling to relocate 50 students from the revoked SMVDIME MBBS program into seven government medical colleges using supernumerary seats, ensuring their education continues despite previous controversy over religious composition

Telangana Board of Intermediate Education allows a five-minute grace period for late arrivals in the Intermediate Public Examinations from February 25 to March 18. Practical exams start February 2, with QR-coded hall tickets guiding students to centres

EThames Business School and Simandhar Education signed an MoU to integrate US CPA and Enrolled Agent pathways into BCom, BBA, and allied programs, enabling students to earn global accounting and taxation credentials alongside their undergraduate degrees

One of the flaws is that nearly a quarter of faculty end up spending most of their time on administrative tasks that are primarily critical to institutions rather than students

Odisha government directed state universities and colleges to identify non-performing teachers for compulsory premature retirement, reviewing performance, conduct, and integrity. Compliance reports must be submitted by January 31, ensuring adherence to service rules, natural justice, and government guidelines

To fill over 18,000 vacant NEET-PG 2025 seats, NBEMS has lowered qualifying percentiles to zero for reserved categories and seven for general. The move expands eligibility without compromising merit, ensuring optimal use of postgraduate medical seats and strengthening healthcare

School Education Department has announced that Class X pre-final examinations will be conducted from February 17 to 24, with officials directed to ensure prompt evaluation and special focus on improving performance of academically weak students

The National Testing Agency has revised the examination dates for JEE Main 2026 Session 1. Paper I will be held between January 21 and 28, while Paper II is scheduled for January 29, according to an official notice.

IIT Kharagpur will host its annual techno-management festival Kshitij 2026 from January 16 to 18, featuring over 40 events, exhibitions, workshops and talks, offering students across India a platform to engage with technology, innovation and learning

An IIT Hyderabad final-year Computer Science student has received the institute’s highest-ever placement offer of Rs 2.5 crore per annum from Netherlands-based firm Optiver, marking a major milestone in IITH’s 17-year placement history.

Allegations of irregularities have emerged over non-academic and administrative appointments at Visva-Bharati University, with complaints to PM Modi, the Education Ministry, and UGC. Applicants claim merit lists were not published and rules bypassed, while the university denies any wrongdoing

Finland combats fake news by teaching media literacy from preschool, now expanding to artificial intelligence education. Integrated into national curricula, these efforts aim to strengthen democratic resilience and counter disinformation, particularly amid rising AI use and heightened Russian propaganda concerns

Marwadi Siksha Samithi Law College, Hyderabad, hosted a lively Freshers’ Party for the Class of 2025. Guided by college officials, the event featured cultural programs and inspiring speeches, welcoming new students into the legal fraternity and motivating them for their academic journey

Educational experts have been calling for a drastic overhaul of the system to bring it on par with global standards

KNRUHS issues notification for the second phase of web-based counseling for allotment of PG Medical seats. Eligible candidates can exercise web options from 9 am on December 25 to 6 am on December 27.

Canada, US, UK, Australia and Germany are the top higher education destinations for Indian students, with over 13.35 lakh Indians studying abroad in 2024, highlighting persistent brain drain, a NITI Aayog report said

INSPACe plans to establish 'Antariksh Prayogshala' space labs at seven Indian academic institutions, providing hands-on training in space technology, fostering industry-academia collaboration, and preparing skilled talent to support India’s growing space economy projected to reach $44 billion by 2033