Education

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

TG EAPCET 2026 engineering counselling will begin on June 19 with registration and certificate verification. The process will be held in multiple phases through August 16, including web options, seat allotment, fee payment, reporting, and internal sliding for admissions

An FIR has been registered against educator Khan Sir in Patna’s Kadamkuan coaching firing case, involving attempt to murder charges. Relatives and neighbours made allegations, while two security guards were arrested and police continue investigating all angles of the case

Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh urged Narendra Modi to suspend CBSE’s mid-session implementation of the three-language policy for Class IX students. He cited shortages of teachers and textbooks, policy inconsistencies, and potential disruption for millions of students

The Central Board of Secondary Education has opened the online portal for Class 12 students to apply for verification of marks and re-evaluation. Eligible candidates who obtained answer-sheet copies can submit requests online, following prescribed procedures, deadlines, and fee requirements

Two Hyderabad students, Mohit Shekher Shukla and Kuchi Sandeep, secured AIR 4 and AIR 5 respectively in JEE Advanced 2026. Mohit emerged as the Telangana topper and IIT Madras zone topper, crediting disciplined preparation for his achievement

Without systemic trust, security will remain vulnerable to human failure, and meritocracy will continue to be betrayed

Tamil Nadu directed private schools to display government-fixed tuition fees on notice boards from June 4. Over 13,000 schools warned against hidden charges; violations risk cancellation of recognition. Parents may lodge complaints under the amended fee regulation act

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan defended Central Board of Secondary Education’s On-Screen Marking system amid controversy, promising strict action against any deliberate negligence. He said IIT Kanpur and IIT Madras were addressing technical issues, while criticising Rahul Gandhi for politicising student concerns

Central Board of Secondary Education defended its On-Screen Marking System as secure amid controversy over Class 12 answer-sheet evaluation. The Board denied vulnerabilities and contract irregularities, while opposition leader Rahul Gandhi demanded a judicial probe over alleged exam-evaluation discrepancies and student concerns 

Scholar Michel Danino warned Supreme Court orders on NCERT’s judiciary chapter could stifle textbook innovation, creating a “chilling effect” on academic freedom. He urged reducing classroom dependence on textbooks, stressing teacher training and digital access for NEP 2020 reforms

CBI arrested Latur doctor Manoj Shirure and Pune physics faculty Tejas Shah in the NEET UG 2026 paper leak case. With 13 arrests so far, officials seized incriminating material. NTA cancelled May 3 exam; re-test scheduled June 21

  The Supreme Court criticized NTA over recurring NEET paper leaks, seeking affidavits from NTA and Centre. It considered pleas for replacing NTA with an autonomous body. A Centre-appointed committee led by ex-ISRO chief reviews compliance, while CBI probes May 3 exam leak 

NTA postponed CUET-UG 2026 exams scheduled for May 28 due to Bakrid holiday rescheduling. Revised dates will be announced later. Candidates are advised to check official websites regularly for updates and clarifications from the agency

The Telangana Public Schools proposal promises better education and infrastructure, but its competitive model may deepen educational inequality and weaken neighbourhood schools

The UPSC will, for the first time, release the provisional answer key for the Civil Services Preliminary Examination immediately after the test on May 24. Candidates can submit representations until May 31, which will be reviewed by subject experts. This move aims to enhance transparency and provide timely feedback to aspirants.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao congratulated Malladi Rushi, a student from the Chiluka Nagar division, for securing the state-level first rank in the EAPCET with 156.63 marks. Accompanied by Uppal MLA Bandaru Lakshma Reddy, Rama Rao presented a Rs 1 lakh cheque to Rushi at his Nanakramguda residence