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Education Minister meets officials to review ‘key priorities’ to strengthen CBSE
CBSE is facing public scrutiny, particularly surrounding its 2026 Class 12 examination evaluation process, issues concerning technological mismanagement and administrative failures, and a trust deficit among students
The Hindu — Education · 1 week ago ↗Geography and caste shape access to private coaching in India
In much of India, private tuition is a compensatory choice made by families who cannot count on the school.
The Hindu — Education · 1 week ago ↗RRB NTPC UG CBT 1 result 2026 out: Check steps to download scorecards and other details here
The Railway Recruitment Board has announced the RRB NTPC Undergraduate CBT 1 result 2026, allowing candidates to check their qualification status and cut-off details. Those shortlisted will advance to CBT 2, scheduled for September 17, 2026. Candidates should verify their results through official RR...
Times of India — Education · 1 week ago ↗Agencies Move to Implement OMB’s Proposed Takeover of Grant Making
Agencies Move to Implement OMB’s Proposed Takeover of Grant Making Ryan Quinn Mon, 08/24/2026 - 04:43 PM The Education Department and National Science Foundation have suggested regulations that would adopt core aspects of the White House Office of Management and Budget’s proposal—even though it’s no...
Inside Higher Ed · 1 week ago ↗Education Minister Pralhad Joshi reviews CBSE functioning, stresses efficiency and transparency
The Education Minister Pralhad Joshi reviewed the functioning of CBSE with senior education officials, focusing on academic, examination and administrative systems. The meeting stressed the need for greater efficiency, transparency and stronger support for students and teachers. The discussions also...
Times of India — Education · 1 week ago ↗Gurugram schools to switch to online classes on August 25 amid heavy rain, waterlogging concerns
Gurugram schools will shift to online classes on August 25 as heavy rainfall raises concerns over waterlogging and traffic disruption across the district. Authorities have advised schools and institutions to minimise physical movement, while offices have been asked to facilitate work from home. The...
Times of India — Education · 1 week ago ↗Who is Kaziah Liz Mejo? Meet the 19-year-old law student from Kerala who won Miss Universe India 2026
Kaziah Liz Mejo, a 19-year-old law student and model from Kerala, has won the Miss Universe India 2026 crown in Jaipur. The Mavelikkara native, who grew up in Abu Dhabi, has a strong background in academics, classical dance, music and acting. She will represent India at the 75th Miss Universe pagean...
Times of India — Education · 1 week ago ↗IIT Bombay puts an 8-year cap on PhDs: A necessary reform or a threat to research?
IIT Bombay’s decision to cap PhD programmes at eight years has reignited the debate over how long doctoral research should take. While the move could bring accountability and prevent indefinite delays, it also raises concerns about research quality, supervisory responsibility and the unpredictable n...
Times of India — Education · 1 week ago ↗Couldn’t crack IIT or REC in 1984? These students went on to become CEOs, leaders and entrepreneurs
In 1984, students who missed admission to IITs and Regional Engineering Colleges joined the first batch of a newly established private engineering college in Nagpur, YCCE. Four decades later, alumnus Sandeep Mall recalled how those students went on to become CEOs, government advisers, senior defence...
Times of India — Education · 1 week ago ↗School Holidays 2026: Check dates when schools will remain closed in August, September
Students across several parts of India could see multiple school holidays from late August through September 2026 as festivals including Eid-e-Milad, Raksha Bandhan, Onam, Janmashtami and Ganesh Chaturthi approach. However, holiday dates vary by state and school. Parents should check official school...
Times of India — Education · 1 week ago ↗What is the scholarship that awards students for playing games? Roehampton’s esports scheme puts gaming on the university balance sheet
Roehampton University’s esports scholarship is challenging traditional ideas about student funding by offering financial support to students who excel in competitive gaming while maintaining academic progress. The initiative comes as concerns over university costs intensify, highlighting a wider iss...
Times of India — Education · 1 week ago ↗He once earned Rs 300 a day as a coolie, cracked GATE with AIR 809 and got Rs 15 LPA PSU offers: How Ramthulla Shaik transformed his journey through education
Ramthulla Shaik’s reported journey from earning around Rs 300 a day as a coolie to pursuing a PhD at the National University of Singapore highlights the role of education and perseverance. After completing his BTech in Andhra Pradesh and working at TCS, he cleared GATE Electrical Engineering 2024 wi...
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