Education News

VBSA doesn’t have UGC’s grant-giving role — numbers show it barely existed anyway

Data check: Caste and income shape private schooling in India. Gender does not

Caste and money both shape who gets private schooling and private tuition. The gender gap moves with neither, nor with how far a child has got through school

Why Indian companies are hiring Psychology graduates beyond counselling, HR

MIT engineers built a small room-temperature device that generates paired radio waves; a message encoded in one signal could be decoded only with its matching partner

MIT researchers have demonstrated a room-temperature method for generating strongly correlated microwave signals using a magnetic film and microwave resonator, potentially overcoming a major limitation of existing quantum systems that require expensive cryogenic cooling. The technology could have ap...

Will sports become a fundamental right for children? Supreme Court hearing raises a bigger question about screen time

The Supreme Court is examining whether sports and physical literacy should be recognised as a fundamental right under Article 21A, amid concerns over children’s growing screen dependence. In the PIL Kanishka Pandey vs Union of India & Ors., recommendations include compulsory sports education and 90...

His father earned just ₹3,000 a month, he now earns ₹1.5 crore at 24: IIT Bombay graduate Shashank Agarwal’s inspiring journey

At 24, Shashank Agarwal has turned a challenging financial beginning into an extraordinary career milestone. After securing AIR 20 in JEE Advanced and graduating from IIT Bombay, he reportedly earns ₹1.5 crore annually as an Analyst at Zanskar Corporation. His journey also highlights his father’s sa...

'Relentless' GCSE resit cycle 'simply not working', school and college leaders say

Pass rates for maths and English resits remain significantly lower than students taking them for the first time.

UGC equity regulations 2026 under reconsideration: Centre to Supreme Court

On January 29, the Supreme Court had directed that the University Grants Commission (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026, be kept in abeyance.

From a village in Farrukhabad to IAF: How Ankit Kumar cleared SSB after 12 attempts to become a Flying Officer

Ankit Kumar’s journey from Farrukhabad to becoming an Indian Air Force Flying Officer is a story of extraordinary persistence. The 24-year-old reportedly faced the SSB process 12 times before finally achieving his dream in 2026. Despite securing All India Rank 1 for Assistant Commandant in the India...

SWAYAM January 2026 Semester exam results declared by NTA: Check complete details here

NTA has declared the SWAYAM January 2026 Semester Exam results for candidates who appeared in hybrid-mode examinations. A total of 3,053 candidates appeared across 69 papers. Candidates can access and download their scorecards from the official portal using their application number and password. The...

Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 CAP Round 1 counselling schedule revised; registration opens today

The Maharashtra CET Cell has revised the NEET UG 2026 CAP Round 1 counselling schedule for MBBS and BDS admissions. The changes follow an extension in the All India Quota counselling timeline. Candidates can register or raise grievances within the revised deadlines, while the final merit list will b...

IBPS Clerk apply online 2026: Last date August 21 for 11,403 vacancies, check fees and documents

IBPS Clerk apply online 2026: IBPS is accepting applications for 11,403 Customer Service Associate vacancies under CRP CSA-XVI. The online application window closes on August 21, 2026, at 11:59 pm, with the same deadline for fee payment. General, OBC and EWS candidates must pay Rs 850, while SC, ST,...