Education Ministry: News
28 Aug 2024
ChildrenSouth Korea's president orders crackdown on deepfake pornography
South Korea's President, Yoon Suk Yeol, has initiated a stringent crackdown on the rising tide of digital sex crimes involving deepfake pornography.
24 Jun 2024
Narendra ModiParliament session: 'NEET' jeers by opposition as Pradhan takes oath
The inaugural session of the 18th Lok Sabha began on Monday, with MPs taking their oaths in the Parliament.
21 Jun 2024
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)UGC-NET exam paper leaked, sold on darknet: Report
The University Grants Commission-National Eligibility Test question paper, held on Tuesday, was leaked 48 hours in advance and sold on the dark web and encrypted social media platforms for ₹6 lakh, according to Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) sources, NDTV reported.
21 Jun 2024
Dharmendra PradhanExplained: Government's response to NEET-UG, UGC-NET row; opposition's reaction
Amid national outrage over irregularities in NEET-UG and UGC-NET, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday said that the National Testing Agency—which conducts the exams—will be strengthened and those responsible for the paper leaks will be penalized.
20 Jun 2024
Dharmendra PradhanNEET-UG row: Centre forms high-level committee to review NTA's functioning
Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan addressed the media on Thursday amid a slugfest over the cancellation of the University Grants Commission-National Eligibility Test (UGC-NET) and the alleged paper leak of the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET).
20 Jun 2024
National Testing Agency (NTA)'Won't hesitate to take action...': Government's response on UGC-NET cancellation
Amid the controversy over canceling the University Grants Commission-National Eligibility Test, the Ministry of Education (MoE) on Thursday said the exam was scrapped because its "integrity may have been compromised."
19 Jan 2024
KotaCoaching centres barred from entering students below 16 years
Ministry of Education has unveiled new regulations for coaching centers, aiming to improve student supervision and support for study programs, competitive exams, and academics.
23 Aug 2023
Central GovernmentBoard exam will be held twice a year: Centre
The Ministry of Education reportedly announced on Wednesday that board exams will be held twice a year in the country.
27 Jun 2023
Jammu And Kashmir'Through the Ages': ICHR to hold exhibition on J&K, Ladakh
The Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR) is planning an exhibition showcasing the history of Jammu and Kashmir and its links to ancient India, the Hindustan Times reported.
12 Apr 2023
West BengalBengal over-reported midday meals worth Rs. 100 cr: Centre
A panel appointed by the Education Ministry found that the West Bengal government had over-reported 16 crore midday meals worth over Rs. 100 crore between April to September 2022, reported PTI.
21 Mar 2023
Central GovernmentNearly 4,000 SC, ST, OBC central university teaching posts vacant
Around 3,874 teaching posts for candidates from reserved categories are lying vacant in all 45 central universities across the country, the Centre informed the Parliament on Monday.
13 Jan 2023
KeralaNo 'sir' or 'madam', only 'teacher' in Kerala schools
The Kerala State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (KSCPCR) officially instructed all school teachers to be addressed as 'teacher' instead of 'madam' or 'sir,' regardless of gender.
06 Jan 2023
University Grants CommissionIndia likely to get Yale, Oxford, Stanford campuses soon
The University Grants Commission (UGC) unveiled a draft law on Thursday seeking public feedback to facilitate the setting up of branches of prestigious foreign institutes in India, in line with the National Education Policy (NEP).
10 Dec 2022
University Grants CommissionUGC new rule mandates 4-year course for 'Honors' degree
As per new draft norms framed by the University Grants Commission (UGC), Students will now be allowed to acquire an undergraduate "Honors" degree only after completing four years instead of three.
17 Nov 2022
G20 SummitEducation is a priority area of G20: Dharmendra Pradhan
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan chaired a meeting on Wednesday ahead of the preparations for the G20 summit scheduled to take place next year in India.
14 Nov 2022
Kerala High CourtAmid government-governor spat, Kerala HC cancels appointment of university VC
The Kerala High Court on Monday struck down the appointment of Dr. K Riji John as the Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS) vice-chancellor.
09 Nov 2022
KarnatakaKarnataka: Sunny Leone's photo on TET admit card, probe ordered
In a faux pas, the hall ticket of a candidate appearing for the Teacher's Eligibility Test (TET) in Karnataka was found bearing the photo of Bollywood actor Sunny Leone instead of the candidate.
09 Nov 2022
EducationNo 60% quota for JRF-NET holders in PhD: UGC
A suggestion for reserving 60% of seats for the National Eligibility Test/Junior Research Fellowship holders in all higher education institutions has been dropped.
13 Oct 2022
Government of IndiaEducation loan guarantee limit will be Rs. 10 lakh: Report
The Government of India is considering raising the guarantee limit for education loans from Rs. 7.5 lakh to Rs. 10 lakh, according to The Indian Express report.
18 Jul 2022
Education5 scholarships for every engineering student
Engineering is one of the most popular streams of study opted by Indian students.
29 Jun 2022
JEEEducation Ministry: No change in NEET-UG, CUET, JEE (Main) schedule
According to the Ministry of Education, none of the competitive exams administered by the National Testing Agency (NTA) scheduled between July and August 2022 will be postponed despite student demands citing various reasons, TOI reported.
07 Sep 2021
DelhiPM Modi launches key initiatives in education sector
The teaching-learning process in the country has to be constantly redefined and redesigned to make our education sector world-class, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday.
18 Aug 2021
KolkataUttam Kumar Sarkar named new director of IIM-Calcutta
Uttam Kumar Sarkar was on Wednesday named the new director of IIM-Calcutta.
12 Aug 2021
Dharmendra PradhanAt least 15cr children, youths out of formal education: Pradhan
At least 15 crore children and youths are out of the country's formal education system, and roughly about 25 crore population is below the primary definition of literacy, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Thursday.
28 Jul 2021
EmploymentEngineering seats in India drop to lowest in a decade
Engineering seats in India have dropped to their lowest number in a decade, even though it still remains the most popular technical course across the country.
22 Mar 2021
IndiaIIM-Calcutta's first woman director quits amid conflict with the Board
Anju Seth, the first woman Director of the Indian Institute of Management-Calcutta (IIM-C), has quit the post almost one year before her term ends.
27 Jan 2021
MaharashtraWill consider reopening schools for classes 1-4: Maharashtra Government
The Maharashtra Government will consider reopening schools for students of classes 1st to 4th if schools can smoothly run classes 5th to 8th that are set to restart from January 27, state School Education Minister Varsha Gaikwad said on Tuesday.
07 Jan 2021
JEE MainsIIT- Kharagpur to conduct JEE Advanced on July 3: Education Minister
Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' on Thursday announced that the Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) Advanced will be conducted on July 3, 2021.
02 Jan 2021
KarnatakaSchools reopen in Kerala, Karnataka, Assam amid strict COVID-19 regulations
Schools in Kerala, Karnataka, and Assam reopened with strict COVID-19 regulations, including masks, thermal screening, hand hygiene, and social distancing.
16 Dec 2020
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)JEE-Main to be held four times in 2021; details here
The Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) Main will be held four times next year, in February, March, April, and May, Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' said on Wednesday.
28 Oct 2020
All India Institute Of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)DU VC Yogesh Tyagi suspended by President over 'administrative lapses'
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Delhi, Professor Yogesh Tyagi, has been suspended by President Ram Nath Kovind, officials of the Ministry of Education said on Wednesday.
05 Oct 2020
Ramesh PokhriyalSOPs for reopening schools released; no assessment for 2-3 weeks
The Ministry of Education on Monday issued Standard Operating Procedure (SOPs) for the reopening of schools from October 15.
22 Jun 2020
JEEPending CBSE exams, NEET, JEE unlikely in July: Report
The pending Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) examinations for Classes X and XII are reportedly unlikely to be held in the month of July.
31 Dec 2019
Law School#CareerBytes: Scholarships for law students in India
Law is a highly coveted career option among youngsters in India, given the lucrative opportunities it offers.
08 Aug 2018
EducationCentral government scholarships for engineering, medical students
Both engineers and doctors play equally significant roles in the development of the country.
25 May 2018
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)CBSE Class 12 results to be announced tomorrow
The CBSE Class 12 results will be declared tomorrow (May 26), Education Ministry Secretary Anil Swarup has announced on Twitter.
