Thousands of crores of scholarship funds in India remain unutilised every year, not because the money is unavailable but because many deserving students never discover the opportunities created for them. A first-generation learner may qualify for multiple scholarships without ever hearing about
A former soldier and a native of Sirsa, Haryana, Lal Chand Godara returned to formal education at the age of 76. Five years later, he completed his bachelor’s degree at 81. Now, at 85, he has completed an MA from Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), scoring 965 out of 1,200
Few topics in higher education receive as much attention as industry-academia collaboration. Every policy document, accreditation framework, and university strategy seems to ask the same question: What must universities do differently to become more relevant to industry?Few topics in higher
Gautam Padibhar’s journey from a financially struggling family to the Indian Forest Service is closely linked to his mother’s determination to educate her children. After his father died early, his mother, Sakhubai Padibhar, worked as a daily-wage labourer and later moved to Mumbai
A degree can get a graduate noticed but skills make the real difference in a competitive job market. For decades, a traditional degree was considered the standard route to a successful career. It provided students with academic knowledge, developed their understanding of a subject
The Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) has cancelled the main written examination for the recruitment of Police Sub-Inspectors, which was conducted on May 27, 2026. The commission cited “unavoidable reasons" for the decision but did not specify the exact reason for cancelling
To establish a comprehensive framework for registration of allied and healthcare professionals (AHP) in both the State Registers and the Central Register, the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP) under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare notified the Registration
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has declared the NEET-PG 2026 result for candidates seeking admission to postgraduate medical courses for the 2026-27 academic session. The exam was held on August 30. Candidates who appeared for the exam can check their results and
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For Prabhat Kumar Yadav, financial hardship and limited resources did not stand in the way of his dream of becoming a doctor. The student from Devkipur village in Machhlishahr tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh, has secured admission to the MBBS programme at King George’s Medical
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The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has decided to conduct special examinations for Class 12 students in West Asian countries whose Board examinations could not be held earlier due to the prevailing situation in the region. The examinations will be conducted in 40 subjects
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When a five-storey building known as “Hostel Daze” came down in Delhi’s Satya Niketan on September 6, 2026, it took less than a minute to kill at least six students and a labourer. The neighbourhood, wedged against Delhi University’s South Campus
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For over four decades, the English language served as the primary linguistic bridge connecting China to the global order. It was the critical catalyst for the reform and opening-up era initiated in 1978. English functioned as the ultimate vehicle for upward social mobility, global integration
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As JEE Main 2027 approaches, engineering aspirants have more technology-focused options to choose from than ever before. Computer Science Engineering (CSE) continues to dominate student preferences, but Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning and Data Science are rapidly becoming mainstream
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Amid heightened attention on student well-being and examination pressure following the death of an IIT Bombay student, IIT Kharagpur Director Prof. Suman Chakraborty has issued a message to students ahead of their examinations, urging them to trust their preparation and reminding them that an exam
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I have been riding since I was six. One of the first things you learn as an equestrian is that horses do not complain. In the wild, showing pain or weakness makes you a target for predators. So, horses have evolved to hide the signals that would tell you if something is wrong. As a rider
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The story so far: On September 8, 2026, the final day of the Budget session of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly, Higher Education Minister P. Viswanathan introduced the Tamil Nadu Private Universities (Amendment) Bill, 2026, seeking to drastically change the statutory requirements for setting up
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The Supreme Court on Thursday urged the Union government to make the three-language policy mandatory for Class 6 from January 1, 2027, rather than “springing a surprise” on the current batch when there is hardly four months left for the year to end
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After a survey instituted by the National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL), a Ministry of Education body, for a potential “charge” to be levied for its e-learning material that is currently running free, the agency clarified that the purpose of the exercise was “to collect
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India’s academic freedom has been "severely restricted” under the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government, according to the annual “Free to Think 2026” report released by Scholars at Risk’s (SAR), an international network of higher education institutions that works to protect
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On Teachers’ Day, Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar announced on X that teachers in the State can now use the prefix “Tr.” before their names – a mark of distinction, “to honour their invaluable contribution”. (Sign up for THEdge, The Hindu’s weekly education newsletter
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Four years ago, when Ameera was deciding where to study medicine, China was not a fallback plan. “It was a country which felt like one of the natural choices to study,” she said. An aspiring doctor from Bihar, she was looking beyond the countries that have traditionally dominated India’s
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India has become the third-largest publisher of research papers. For a country that spends only 0.7% of its GDP on research and development, this seems like a huge achievement. We are also the sixth-largest in terms of patent applications. On the face of it, these are fantastic numbers. However
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The National Testing Agency (NTA) is inviting applications from experienced educators, researchers and academicians for the empanelment of subject matter experts and translation reviewers as a part of it’s overhaul following the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak controversy
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Even as the Supreme Court has taken up the three-language policy, its implementation under the National Education Policy (NEP) across CBSE schools from 2026–27 is creating a complex web of permutations and combinations across States now that two Indian languages (Bhartiya Bhashas) have been made
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The MBBS seats have nearly tripled over the past decade. At first glance, it should make admission easier. Yet for millions of students appearing for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET-UG), securing an MBBS seat remain one of the country’s most competitive academic pursuits
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Every year, thousands of law students in India sit for examinations that reward one thing above all else: the ability to recall the name of a case, the year it was decided, and the ratio it laid down. That skill has served the profession for a long time
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India recorded 14,488 student deaths by suicide in 2024, the highest number in the latest National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data and a 4.3% increase from 13,892 in 2023. The rise came even as the country’s overall suicide count fell marginally, from 1,71,418 in 2023 to 1,70,746 in 2024
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The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has issued notifications for recruitment to 892 posts across various departments and services in the State. In a statement on Tuesday (September 15, 2026), the Commission said online applications would be invited from eligible candidates as per
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National Engineers’ Day 2026 is celebrated annually on September 15, a day dedicated to recognising the role of engineers in shaping infrastructure, technology and everyday life. The occasion is celebrated on the birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya
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I scored 98.2% in Class 12 (Humanities, CBSE) but took a gap year. I opted for the Humanities in Class 12 and am pursuing UG in Political Science. But I am exhausted by too much theory. I am preparing for CAT. Should I switch to Economics? What other alternatives do I have? Yukti I scored 98
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As people grow older, unfulfilled dreams are often pushed aside as responsibilities and life’s challenges take precedence. For 45-year-old Renu Hans from Jammu and Kashmir, however, an unfinished dream remained alive for 22 years. Unable to speak or hear
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A shortage of faculty and researchers at Lucknow-based Giri Institute of Development Studies (GIDS) has led to growing concern among academicians and policy makers about the future of the only institution of national importance status in the region which find significant place in the policy making
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The Indian design environment is experiencing a massive transformation. Whether it is IT-based startups or e-commerce firms, the healthcare industry or the consumer goods sector, design skills have become crucial in making one’s product stand out in a highly competitive environment
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A student struggling with a science problem can now turn to an Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbot and, within seconds, receive a clear explanation and a well-structured answer. The assignment may be completed successfully. But has the student learnt?A student struggling with a science problem can
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The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has not yet released the official datesheet for the Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations for the 2027 academic session. The Board has not yet issued a specific notification regarding the exact date or time when the timetable will be made public
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