Education

Reliance on private institutions and targeted subsidies may expand access for disadvantaged groups, but it does little to strengthen educational institutions

The Telangana Council of Higher Education plans to introduce AI tutors in colleges from 2026-27 academic year to support lecturers in newly introduced UG and PG programmes. The digital assistants will provide personalised guidance, explanations and doubt-clearing to improve student learning

KT Rama Rao distributed financial aid cheques to 16 MBBS students in Hyderabad, supported by Bandari Lakshma Reddy and the BLR Charitable Trust, helping underprivileged students continue medical education

Satya Kumar Yadav announced plans to run 10 medical colleges under the PPP model in Andhra Pradesh over the next two financial years, with total investment of Rs 8,480 crore, while criticizing the previous YSRCP government

India’s new policy allowing direct PhD entry after a four-year Bachelor’s degree raises concerns about research rigour

CBSE has postponed Class 10 and 12 exams in Gulf nations, including Saudi Arabia and UAE, due to escalating US-Israel-Iran conflict. Fresh dates will be announced later, with a review set for March 5

NCERT’s revised Class 8 Social Science textbook introduces a section on “corruption in the judiciary,” sparking political debate. While detailing case backlogs and accountability mechanisms, the addition drew criticism from Kapil Sibal, who questioned why corruption in other institutions was not highlighted

The Telangana Board of Intermediate Education will allow a five-minute grace period for students entering intermediate exams from February 25. Over 9.97 lakh candidates will appear across 1,495 centres, with support services for stress and counselling provided

Intermediate Public Examinations in Telangana will begin on February 25, followed by SSC exams from March 14. Over 10 lakh students have enrolled. The Board has set up 1,495 centres and issued QR code-enabled hall tickets to help students locate exam centres easily.

The Telangana High Court granted relief to two Intermediate second-year students who missed exam registration due to college errors. The court directed the Board to allow late registration and issue hall tickets, ensuring the students do not lose an academic year

A Noida-based university was removed from the AI Impact Summit after social media backlash over showcasing a Chinese robotic dog as its own. The government acted following national embarrassment, despite the university claiming it was for educational purposes

A Class 10 student from Kharjama village, was found dead near a railway track in Bihar after reportedly being denied entry to the exam for arriving late, sparking grief and investigation

The Telangana Board of Intermediate Education will monitor the Intermediate Public Examinations in real time this year using CCTV cameras integrated with a command control centre, covering 1,495 centres and nearly 10 lakh students, officials said

The Telangana Engineering, Agriculture and Pharmacy Common Entrance Test 2028 will adopt a revised syllabus aligned with changes being introduced by the Telangana Board of Intermediate Education from the 2026–27 academic year, officials said

CBSE has clarified that class 10 students must appear in the first board exam. Those missing three or more subjects will be placed in the “Essential Repeat” category and can appear only next year, while passed students may improve scores in select subjects

Tamil Nadu leads India in hiring 395 professors of practice (PoPs) in higher education, followed by Maharashtra and Gujarat. UGC data shows 1,841 PoPs appointed across 349 institutions, primarily private and deemed universities, to integrate industry expertise into classrooms

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad has released the TG EAPACET 2026 notification. Online applications will begin on February 19, with exams scheduled in May. Details on fees, late charges and test centres have also been announced

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad, has removed its R&D Cell director following controversy over a PhD guideship fee. The move comes after a Telangana Today report and criticism from academics. The university has also revoked the disputed notification

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad, will release the TG EAPCET 2026 notification on Saturday. Online registration begins on February 19. Exams will be held from May 4 to 11, with mobile-friendly applications introduced

Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences has notified the mop-up phase of web-based counselling for PG medical admissions under Management and NRI quotas for 2025–26, covering private unaided and minority medical colleges affiliated to the university

The push for evidence-driven compliance risks sidelining teachers’ natural counselling roles and raises deeper questions about trust in educators and the true purpose of education

While the inclusion of OBCs is welcome, key questions remain over equality, representation, and safeguards in higher education institutions

Telangana will release the detailed schedule for TG EAPCET 2026, covering notifications, online registration, and fees. The exams are set for May 4–11, with agriculture and pharmacy tests on May 4–5, and engineering exams from May 9–11

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