Education

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

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