Education

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

Ahead of the of the NEET (UG) 2026 re-examination scheduled for June 21, the Delhi High Court scheduled to resume hearing on Thursday afternoon. A plea has been filed by messaging platform Telegram challenging the Centre's decision to temporarily suspend its services across India.

BJP leader Sudhanshu Trivedi slammed Rahul Gandhi for organising a Congress campaign at Kota in Rajasthan, for his interaction with the students 72 hours prior to their NEET retest. He also accused the Congress leader of playing politics at the expense of medical aspirants.

Former Tamil Nadu BJP President, K Annamalai criticized the Union government for stringent measures and security protocols announced for the NEET re-test scheduled on June 21. He said that the strict entry procedures, would increase anxiety among students and further burden them.

NCERT has decided to restore the original image of the iconic Mohenjo-daro ‘Dancing Girl’ in its Class 9 Arts textbook, replacing the modified version that had triggered criticism over its “clothed” depiction. The move comes after a debate over the representation of historical artefacts in school textbooks

Civic awareness should not be an occasional chapter buried in a social studies textbook. It must become a practical and continuous part of education

Actors Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna have launched an education initiative to support Class 9–10 students in Telangana’s Achampet Mandal, covering fees and study materials through the Deverakonda Foundation to reduce school dropouts and promote education

India’s exam-centric model confuses memory with knowledge, speed with intelligence, and language proficiency with understanding

The Suvendu Adhikari government has appointed separate ministers for school and higher education, aiming to improve specialised oversight, budget management, policy formulation and administrative efficiency. The move revives a system previously followed under the Left Front government

A Patna court granted interim protection from arrest to educator Khan Sir in a coaching centre firing case, directing no coercive action until June 30 hearing. The case involves alleged firing outside his institute and subsequent FIR under serious charges