Education: News
India might lose over 20,000 management seats this year
It's not only engineering colleges that are in trouble. More than 100 business schools offering MBA have applied for permission to shut down in 2017-18.
CBSE introduces mandatory physical fitness course for Class-9 and above
According to a study, India had the second highest number of obese children in the world as of June'17, with 1.44cr children weighing excess.
#FinancialBytes: Going to US for higher-studies? Here're best education-loan options
Many Indian students aspire to pursue higher studies, especially MS (Master of Science), in the US as it's home to many top universities.
DU admission-process to start next week, first cutoff in June
Application for undergraduate admissions into Delhi University (DU) is set to begin next week.
MBA aspirants prefer Bengaluru over other cities, finds out survey
Bengaluru is the most preferred city for those pursuing MBA in India, according to a survey.
DU cutoffs might drop as CBSE, 23 states shelve moderation
The ridiculously high cutoffs that Delhi University is known for, sometimes touching as much as 100%, is likely to see a dip this year.
Reliance family office may acquire online education portal Embibe.com
Mukesh Ambani-owned Reliance family office may reportedly acquire a majority stake in online education portal Embibe.com, for nearly Rs. 100 crore.
India to lose 3.1L engineering seats in four years
Engineering aspirants might be in for a hard time. According to the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), there will be 80,000 fewer seats in engineering this year, expected to reduce by 3.1L in four years.
TISS Mumbai to give India its first hostel for transgenders
In a first in India, Mumbai's Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) is introducing a gender-neutral hostel space on campus for students from the upcoming academic year.
Degrees or diplomas? IIMs are confused, HRD refuses help
Four months after passage of the IIM Bill that granted statutory powers to the prestigious institutes, they are still undecided on what they should offer- degrees or diplomas.
Delhi government to assess and grade over 5,000 city schools
The Delhi government is embarking on a first-of-its-kind exercise: it is going to assess and grade over 5,000 schools in the national capital.
CBSE: Class-12 Economics re-test on April-25, Class-10 Math for Delhi,Haryana
After cancelling the Class-10 Math and Class-12 Economics exams earlier this week, the CBSE has announced that the retest for the latter will be held on April 25.
CBSE paper leak: Re-examination for Class-12 Economics, Class-10 Math
After vehemently denying reports of question paper leaks, CBSE has announced re-examination for Class 12 Economics and Class 10 Math papers.
WB Board Class-12 Bengali paper 'circulated' on WhatsApp; probe ordered
After the Bengali question paper of Class 12 board exam was allegedly circulated on WhatsApp at an examination center at West Bengal's Kaliachak in Malda district, the West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) said that it will inquire if there was any racket involved in the paper leak to create confusion among the public.
SSC CGLE 2017 exam: No question of re-examination, says government
The Combined Graduate Level (CGL) examination 2017 has not been canceled, and there is no question of re-conducting it, the government said today.
EWS admissions: Delhi Government warns private schools against demanding Aadhaar
The Delhi government has warned private schools against demanding Aadhaar details of children belonging to economically weaker section/disadvantaged group category and refusing admission to such students on either on grounds of distance range or the pretext of minor spelling errors.
Acer launches the first-ever tablet to run on Chrome OS
Acer has launched the first ever tablet that runs the Chrome OS. So far, Google's Chrome OS has run on laptops, desktops, and convertibles, but never on a purely keyboard-less device.
Apple's mysterious "Education Event" on 27 March: What to expect?
Apple hosts an event every spring to unveil new products and release major updates, but this year, it's holding a special education-focused event to take us on a "field trip" on 27 March.
Samsung's SRI-Noida employees to get special M.Tech from BITS Pilani
To help its employees develop skills as well as gain an advanced degree, Samsung India has signed an MoU with the reputed BITS Pilani.
62 higher-education institutions get autonomy: What does it mean?
In a first, the University Grants Commission (UGC) awarded full autonomy to as many as 62 institutions of higher education.
In a first, Kerala tribals to become 'instructors' in literacy-mission
At a time when Kerala is still struggling for the social development of its tribal population, the Pinarayi Vijayan government is gearing up to impact a change in their lives through a comprehensive literacy program.
CBSE postpones Class 10 Boards exams for shooter Anish Bhanwala
In a first, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has rescheduled three Class 10 Board exam papers for India's emerging shooter Anish Bhanwala.
Aadhaar not mandatory for NEET, other entrance test aspirants
In a relief for NEET and other entrance exam aspirants, the SC has ruled that organizers cannot insist on Aadhaar for appearing in the test.
CBSE Classes 10, 12 board exams will start from tomorrow
More than 28 lakh candidates will appear for Classes 10 and 12 examinations conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education, from tomorrow.
USIEF announces a range of Fulbright fellowships for Indians
The United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF) has invited applications for a range of Fulbright scholarships for the 2019-20 session.
IIT Kharagpur to host youth conclave for budding engineers
IIT Kharagpur is set to host the two-day 'INAE Youth Conclave' from March 23, aiming to engage budding engineers from different disciplines.
Tamil Nadu government unveils 24-hour helpline for students
Tamil Nadu Government today said a 24-hour helpline has been set up for the first time in the country that would provide information on education and offer guidance to students.
Falling number of Indian students could impact US severely: Report
The US' tightening of immigration policies has taken a hit on international students, particularly from India.
NCERT syllabus to reduce by 50% from 2019
It's raining good news for schoolchildren across India.
Class 12 exam question offends primary school teachers in UP
A question in UP's Class 12 English board exams has riled primary school teachers in the state.
IISER asks students why HRD minister was wrong about evolution
HRD MoS Satyapal Singh's controversial comment on Charles Darwin's theory of evolution has made it to exam question papers in Pune's premier Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER).
Mumbai college professor convicted for inappropriate sex talk with students
A nursing college professor at a government hospital in Mumbai has been convicted for outraging the modesty of students by repeatedly referring to sexual topics in class unnecessarily.
HRD wants 'proof' of students watching 'Pariksha Par Charcha'
The HRD Ministry reportedly wants photo or video proof from schools across the country that students watched the telecast of PM Narendra Modi's 'Pariksha Par Charcha.'
GATE 2018: Question paper and answer key released
IIT-Guwahati has released the question paper and answer key for the GATE 2018 that was held on February 3-4 and 10-11.
DU considers limited cut-off lists, online aptitude tests for candidates
The Delhi University (DU) is mulling cutting down the number of cutoff lists for undergraduate admissions to five.
Soon, thinner books and lighter schoolbags for NCERT students
The NCERT is close to finalizing a more student-friendly curriculum, officials say, where the focus would be on experiential learning instead of memorizing.
'Wear flip-flops': Bihar Board's direction to students to check cheating
Days after expelling over 1,000 Class 12 students for cheating in the Bihar Board Intermediate Examinations, the state School Examination Board (BSEB) has now passed new directions for Class 10 students.
70% students don't sleep enough during exams. Follow these tips
Exams have been getting more stressful for students, so much so that over 70% don't even get the required amount of sleep, a multi-city Fortis survey has found.
IES Prelims 2018 results declared, Mains in July
The UPSC has declared the results of the Indian Engineering Service (IES) Preliminary exam 2018, which was held on January 7.
Over 1,000 students expelled in Bihar for mass cheating
Over 1,000 students were expelled in Bihar after reports of mass cheating in the Class 12 board examinations emerged.