Ministry of Human Resource Development: News
03 Aug 2018
NITI AayogUGC recommends deemed university status for IIMC
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has recommended the Ministry of Human Resource and Development (HRD) to grant deemed university status to the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC).
30 Jul 2018
Lok SabhaJavadekar says only Letter of Intent issued to Jio Institute
Amid continuing criticism over "Institution of Eminence" tag for Jio Institute, Union Minister Prakash Javadekar today said only a "Letter of Intent" has been issued to it.
26 Jul 2018
EducationUniversities told to fill up all teaching-vacancies in 3yrs: Govt
Concerned over the rise in vacancies of college and varsity teachers, the government today said it has asked all universities to fill them up within three-years.
26 Jul 2018
Government Schools887 students fell ill consuming mid-day meals in last 3yrs
The HRD Ministry had received 30 complaints from across the country regarding the poor quality of mid-day meals during past three years and 887 students were reported ill after having those meals during the period, the Rajya Sabha was informed today.
25 Jul 2018
EducationGovt notifies 'Institute-of-Eminence' status for all shortlisted institutes except BITS
The HRD Ministry has officially notified the 'Institute of Eminence' (IoE) tag for five of six selected institutes.
24 Jul 2018
EducationIIT-Delhi to establish PhD start-up incubators; targets to incubate 20-ideas
Buoyed by "Institution of Eminence" (IoE) status, the IIT-Delhi has set to establish a Ph.D. start-up incubator, work on which is likely to begin this month.
23 Jul 2018
IndiaRagging complaints in varsities, higher educational institutions doubled in 3yrs
The number of complaints of ragging reported to University Grants Commission (UGC) and higher educational institutions (HEIs) has doubled in the last three years, Union HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar today informed Rajya Sabha.
22 Jul 2018
ManipurImphal: Tribal students call hill bandh; MUSU to disrupt Assembly
Throwing its weight behind the beleaguered Vice-Chancellor of Manipur University, AP Pandey, a tribal students' body has called for an indefinite hill bandh from tomorrow, coinciding with Manipur University Students' Union's (MUSU) decision to disrupt the Assembly session for not discussing the impasse at the institute.
16 Jul 2018
RajasthanClass-10 students doing abysmally in math, worse than Class-3 students
The latest National Achievement Survey (NAS) assessed 15L students across all states and union territories to reveal alarming findings: Class-10 students were doing far worse than even Class-3 students, especially in Mathematics, where average scores were less than 40%.
14 Jul 2018
Narendra ModiTN opposes Higher Education Bill; says no to scrapping UGC
The Tamil Nadu government today strongly opposed the Center's draft Bill on setting up a Higher Education Commission and wanted the existing arrangement with the University Grants Commission at the helm to continue.
11 Jul 2018
Mukesh AmbaniGovt is in Ambani's pocket: Kejriwal on Jio Institute row
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today slammed the government over the selection of Jio Institute for the "Institution of Eminence" status, saying the government "is in Ambani's pocket".
10 Jul 2018
Reliance IndustriesInstitution of Eminence tag for Jio Institute 'conditional': HRD Ministry
Facing criticism over the selection of yet-to-be-established Jio Institute by Reliance Foundation as an "Institution of Eminence", HRD Ministry today clarified that the tag was conditional and it would get only a letter of intent for now.
08 Jul 2018
IndiaHRD Ministry approves third-extension for panel drafting new education policy
The K Kasturirangan Committee tasked with drafting a new education policy has got a third extension from HRD Ministry to give final shape to the draft.
28 Jun 2018
Computer ScienceComputer Science and IIT-Bombay are hot favorites of JEE toppers
Computer Science and IIT-Bombay have emerged as the top favorites this time, with most JEE toppers preferring this course in this institute, the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) has revealed.
27 Jun 2018
ManipurManipur University: Impasse continues for 29th-day over removal of VC
Academic activities of the Manipur University remained suspended for the 29th day today following students' agitation demanding the removal of the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Aditya Prasad Pandey.
27 Jun 2018
Narendra ModiModi government to replace UGC with Higher Education Commission
In a drastic overhaul, the Narendra Modi government has announced repeal of the UGC and fresh legislation to create a new Higher Education Commission of India (HECI).
26 Jun 2018
Prakash JavadekarHRD Ministry will include truth of Emergency-period in textbooks: Javadekar
The 1975 Emergency was a blot on democracy and an attempt to restrict people's freedom, said Union Minister Prakash Javadekar, adding that HRD Ministry would work to include the truth about this dark chapter in school and college textbooks.
24 Jun 2018
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)Again, glaring errors in CBSE's marks for over 10,000 students
The CBSE seems to have its plates full with more than 10,000 requests from Class-10/12 appeared students for verification.
17 Jun 2018
IndiaUniversities must hold convocation ceremony every year: HRD Ministry
The Ministry of Human Resource Development has written to all universities mandating them to hold convocation every year after few universities were found skipping the event.
16 Jun 2018
EducationMHRD panel recommends QR codes for CBSE question papers
An expert panel constituted by the Union ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) has come up with several suggestions to prevent paper leaks, including the use of center-specific quick response (QR) codes on question papers, as reported by the Hindustan Times.
14 Jun 2018
Prakash JavadekarIITs release extended list of JEE-Advanced, 31,980 students qualifying now
After intervention from the HRD Ministry, the IIT Joint Admission Board (JAB) has announced that the number of qualifiers has increased to 31,980 after the issuance of a supplementary list.
13 Jun 2018
IIT-DelhiNaming metro station 'FIITJEE-IIT' is misleading: HRD backs IIT-Delhi
Lending support to IIT-Delhi, the HRD ministry has asked the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) to intervene in its ongoing metro station naming row.
12 Jun 2018
Delhi High Court#FIITJEEMetroStationRow: HRD-Ministry writes to MoHUA over metro-station's name outside IIT-Delhi
The HRD Ministry has written to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, seeking its intervention in the ongoing row over the name of a metro station outside the IIT-Delhi's campus.
08 Jun 2018
Himachal PradeshNo more semester system in undergraduate courses in HP University
Students pursuing undergraduate courses in Himachal Pradesh University will no longer have to appear for semester examinations, as the HP government yesterday decided to revert to the annual examination system.
07 Jun 2018
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)Govt. likely to set up separate board for ITIs soon
A separate board is likely to be established to carry out assessment and certification of around 23 lakh students passing out from Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) across the country.
06 Jun 2018
Delhi UniversityAfter President's concerns, 21 DU colleges asked to appoint principals
After the President's office expressed concerns over several DU colleges being run by 'acting' or 'officiating' heads for years, chairpersons of 21 colleges have been asked to appoint regular principals by July 15.
04 Jun 2018
ICSECBSE should end board-exams in 4-weeks to prevent leaks: Panel
A committee formed by the Human Resource Development ministry has said limiting the board exams to four weeks might prevent question paper leaks of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).
30 May 2018
MaharashtraMumbai University staring at loss of Rs. 340cr in aid
Mumbai University (MU) is staring at a loss of a massive RS. 340cr in aid.
27 May 2018
Indian GovernmentPlanning to study abroad? Here are 8 prestigious international scholarships
Many Indians seek opportunities to study abroad at top universities after Class-12 or graduation. However, many face financial obstacles that often prevent them from pursuing their dreams.
24 May 2018
IndiaUNICEF launches data visualization app to monitor education programs
The UNICEF today launched a "data visualization app" which provides a user-friendly visual representation of complex analytics of the education scenario in the country.
19 May 2018
IndiaUGC directs universities to ban plastic cups, bottles on campus
The UGC has directed all varsities and higher educational institutions to ban the use of plastic cups, lunch packets, straws, bottles, and bags on their campuses.
05 May 2018
University Grants CommissionEducation-institutions to face action for failing to refund fees: HRD
Higher education institutions not returning fees in case of withdrawal of admission by a student will soon face punitive action, according to a senior HRD Ministry official.
01 May 2018
EducationPhD degree to become mandatory for professors in Universities
From 2021, PhD degree will be mandatory for University professors, even for assistant professors.
29 Apr 2018
ExamsEngineering students might soon have open-book exams
The Indian education system focuses excessively on marks, and performance in final exams often determines "intelligent" and "dull" students.
26 Apr 2018
IndiaMHRD announces Swachh Bharat summer internships. Apply now
To achieve its lofty ambition of making India open defecation free by October 2019, the Ministry of Human Resource Development has launched a Swachh Bharat summer internship for college students across India.
20 Apr 2018
University Grants CommissionHRD is launching the 'Swachh Bharat Summer Internship' for students!
Days after the Lok Sabha Secretariat announced exciting internships, the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) has invited applications for a similar program.
15 Apr 2018
IndiaHRD Ministry says males pursue PhDs more than females
More than 21,000 more males pursue PhDs in the country than females, contrary to the popular perception, according to HRD Ministry data.
11 Apr 2018
Indian GovernmentPlanning to study abroad? Here are 8 prestigious international scholarships
Many Indians seek opportunities to study abroad at top universities after Class-12 or graduation. However, many face financial obstacles that often prevent them from pursuing their dreams.
10 Apr 2018
Subramanian SwamyIIT-Delhi v/s Swamy: Modi government steps in to resolve dispute
A 45-yr old dispute between IIT-Delhi and its former faculty member BJP MP Subramanian Swamy may finally be resolved, thanks to Modi government's intervention.
07 Apr 2018
Delhi PoliceEconomics paper leak: Crime branch arrests 3 from Himachal Pradesh
In a major development in the leak of Class 12th Economics Paper of CBSE, the Crime Branch has arrested three from Himachal Pradesh on Saturday.
