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Union Minister Pralhad Joshi has been given the additional charge of the Ministry of Education after Dharmendra Pradhan resigned amid nationwide protests over exam paper leaks. President Droupadi Murmu accepted Pradhan’s resignation under Article 75(2) of the Constitution and formalised Joshi’s appointment to ensure continuity in the ministry’s functioning.

The Centre has constituted a fact-finding committee to investigate alleged irregularities in four BEd colleges in Madhya Pradesh. The panel will verify infrastructure, records and compliance with norms after media reports flagged missing campuses and inadequate facilities at institutions affiliated with Barkatullah University

Only 55 per cent of universities participated in the NIRF rankings, while 56 per cent introduced four-year undergraduate programmes, according to the AISHE 2023-24 report. Higher education enrolment rose to nearly 4.5 crore, reflecting gradual implementation of the National Education Policy

Chandigarh emerged as the top performer in the Ministry of Education’s Performance Grading Index 2025-26 for school education. Punjab, Kerala, Delhi, and Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu secured the next performance band, with no state achieving the highest grade

The Centre is considering giving 50 per cent weightage to Class 12 board exam marks in admissions currently based on entrance tests like NEET and JEE. The proposed reforms aim to reduce exam pressure, curb coaching dependence and improve fairness in admissions

Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan reviewed preparations for the NEET-UG re-examination scheduled on June 21, directing strict vigilance and coordination. Officials from National Testing Agency, states, and institutions discussed security, logistics, and fair conduct following the earlier paper leak cancellation

IIT-Roorkee and the Education Ministry have dismissed reports of a JEE (Advanced) data breach as misleading. Officials clarified that a temporary cloud misconfiguration exposed less than 0.05% of data in read-only mode, with zero mass extraction or impact on results

He directed strict action against fake Telegram channels spreading misinformation related to the medical-entrance exam.

The Ministry of Education defended the On-Screen Marking system in CBSE Class 12 exams, saying multiple security checks ensured fair evaluation. Amid student concerns over lower scores, CBSE reduced revaluation and verification fees to Rs 100 and promised refunds if marks increase

NCERT has been officially declared a deemed-to-be university, enabling it to award its own degrees. The status covers six constituent units, with mandates to start research, doctoral, and innovative programs while adhering to UGC norms and non-commercial guidelines

Smart India Hackathon 2025 began at 60 nodal centres across India, including VCE Hyderabad, with 8,160 finalists taking part. The event saw a record rise in women’s participation, as AICTE declared 2025 the Year of Artificial Intelligence

Tezpur University agitators vowed to continue a campus shutdown until formal Centre confirmation of Vice Chancellor Shambhu Nath Singh’s removal. After tense overnight standoffs, a Ministry of Education team assured a time-bound inquiry, but protesters demand an official notification before ending their 79-day agitation

A survey by the Ministry of Education reveals a severe lack of functional toilets in government-run schools in Telangana. More than 1,700 schools lack toilets for girls, and many schools with facilities have non-functional restrooms. This situation forces students, particularly girls, to avoid drinking water during school hours, leading to dehydration and other health issues.

Fresh enrolments in Kendriya Vidyalayas dropped to 1.39 lakh in 2024-25, the lowest in five years, according to data shared by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan in Lok Sabha. There are currently 1,280 KVs functioning across the country

The Education Ministry has ordered nationwide safety audits for schools, mandatory 24-hour incident reporting, mental health support, regular drills, and stronger collaboration with local authorities to ensure the safety and well-being of students across India

The petitioner urged the Court to direct the Union Ministry of Education and Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti to establish 23 additional JNVs to ensure that each of the 32 rural districts has one such institution.

As per the revised cost per child per day, for Bala Vatikas and primary schools, the cost is enhanced from Rs.5.45 to Rs.6.19. Similarly, price has been increased from Rs.8.17 per child per day to Rs.9.29 per child per day.

Interested candidates can apply online by June 26, 2023. The salary for the posts ranges from Rs 18,000 to Rs 2,09,200 per month, depending on the position.

As many as 5,973 government schools across the State have been shortlisted by the Ministry of Education

Hyderabad: Three teachers from Telangana were selected for the National Best Teachers Awards 2022. TN Sridhar, teacher, Zilla Parishad High School, Mahbubnagar district, Kandala Ramaiah, teacher, ZP High School Abbapur, Mulugu district, and Sunitha Rao, principal, Delhi Public School Nacharam, Medchal-Malkajgiri district have been selected for the National Awards to Teachers 2022. In total, 46 […]