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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
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Union Minister Piyush Goyal said India's new free trade agreements are creating opportunities in manufacturing and innovation. Speaking at the launch of IIM Udaipur's online bilingual BBA programme, he urged students to develop practical skills and embrace technology-driven education
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While multilingualism offers cognitive benefits, concerns remain over teacher shortages, infrastructure gaps and a hurried rollout
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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.
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India’s exam-centric model confuses memory with knowledge, speed with intelligence, and language proficiency with understanding
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According to a statement, the governor also issued strict instructions to teachers, saying no teacher should indulge in any act that harms the dignity and stature of the profession
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Parents and educationists have raised concerns over CBSE’s sudden implementation of the three-language policy for Class 9 from July 1, citing academic disruption, limited preparedness, teacher shortages, reduced language choice, and increased stress on students midway through the school session
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Confusion continues over Class I admissions in Telangana as the State government has yet to decide whether to retain the existing five-year minimum age or adopt the Centre’s six-year mandate under NEP 2020. While CBSE, ICSE, and IB schools have already implemented the six-year norm, State board schools continue with five years, leading to non-uniform practices.
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Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy announced that Telangana will frame a new State Education Policy aligned with the National Education Policy, with a committee of experts overseeing the process. Plans include extending free transport for pre-primary children in villages.
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AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey met Odisha officials in Bhubaneswar to discuss the renewal of the AIFF–FIFA Talent Academy and strategies for grassroots football development. Plans include a structured feeder system, training Physical Education Teachers, and appointing former footballers as coaches
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NIT Warangal will host its 23rd Convocation on November 28, with dignitaries including Anand Ramamoorthy, Dr. BVR Mohan Reddy, and Dr. Samir V. Kamat. A total of 1,913 students will graduate, with several receiving gold medals and awards for academic excellence and research.
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Through a future-ready collaboration model, NIAT is helping Indian universities integrate industry-aligned skills, modern infrastructure, and real-world career outcomes within UGC/AICTE guidelines.
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The incident occurred after a heated exchange between police officers and BJP supporters. The campaign was organised to rally support for the controversial three-language policy under the National Education Policy (NEP)
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In a new learning pattern implemented at the university instructors dedicate ten minutes of each hour-long class to explaining concepts with the remaining fifty minutes devoted to hypothetical learning and practice-based activities.
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The micro-credentials are a certification of assessed learning that is additional, alternate, complementary or a formal component of a formal qualification
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While CBSE and international boards have switched tosix-year age criterion, State schools are following 5 yrs
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The Centre for the Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy, proposed in the 12th FYP, is yet to be established in many HEIs, especially in IITs
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While Education Minister Rushikesh Patel called the Bill a "milestone," the opposition Congress said it infringes on the autonomy of the universities and is detrimental to academic freedom
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It emphasised that this prohibition was in alignment with the principles enshrined in the Right to Education Act, 2009, and the Right to Education Rules, 2012.
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EFLU Vice Chancellor Prof. E Suresh Kumar, who envisioned the reviving and strengthening of the alumni association, foresees a bigger role for the alumni in cementing the university’s eminence at the global level.