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In 1985, a giant satellite dish travelled through Bengaluru on a wooden bullock cart; it helped transform India into an IT superpower
N Vittal, the IAS officer and former Secretary of the Department of Electronics, played a key role in shaping India's software industry by removing regulatory barriers and promoting shared digital infrastructure. The article traces how a 1985 Texas Instruments satellite link, famously transported by...
Times of India — Education · 2 weeks ago ↗Delhi schools revise Class 9 assessment rules, make vocational education and third language compulsory
Delhi schools are set to follow a revamped Class 9 academic structure from the 2026-27 session, making vocational education and a third language compulsory. The new framework also offers advanced-level Mathematics and Science assessments, introduces AI and computational thinking modules, and sets fr...
Times of India — Education · 2 weeks ago ↗How do the 9-1 GCSE grade boundaries work in England
The previous alphabetical system has been replaced in England, but is still used in Wales and Northern Ireland.
BBC — Education · 2 weeks ago ↗How do I apply for an apprenticeship and what will I get paid?
Apprentices split their time between training and working - and are paid by their employer.
BBC — Education · 2 weeks ago ↗What are T-levels and what are the grades worth?
T-levels are equivalent to three A-levels, and focus on practical rather than academic subjects.
BBC — Education · 2 weeks ago ↗What are BTecs and how are they graded?
Hundreds of thousands of students do the vocational qualifications known as BTecs every year.
BBC — Education · 2 weeks ago ↗Delhi HC puts JNU admissions on hold over deprivation points: What students need to know
The Delhi High Court has put JNU’s 2026-27 admissions based on deprivation points on hold, questioning whether the university can effectively add marks to CUET scores after the entrance examination. Under JNU’s policy, eligible candidates can receive up to 12 deprivation points, equivalent to 36 mar...
Times of India — Education · 2 weeks ago ↗IIT JAM 2027 registration to begin on September 5; exam scheduled for February 14: Check key dates, eligibility, and other details here
IIT Kharagpur will open registrations for JAM 2027 on September 5, with the application window remaining active until October 12. The national-level entrance test is scheduled for February 14, 2027, across seven subjects and two sessions. The institute will release the information brochure on August...
Times of India — Education · 2 weeks ago ↗'Five to eight years behind': UC Berkeley professor raises alarm over student math skills
A UC Berkeley mathematics professor has raised concerns about declining math preparedness among incoming calculus students. Zvezdelina Stankova says some students arrive five to eight years behind in mathematics, requiring instruction in fractions and basic algebra instead of college-level calculus....
Times of India — Education · 2 weeks ago ↗Haryana Police SPO recruitment 2026: Apply for 400 posts, check district-wise dates
Haryana Police SPO recruitment 2026: Haryana Police has announced 400 Special Police Officer posts in its Telecommunication Wing for eligible ex-servicemen and former Constables of disbanded HSISF and HAP Battalions. Applications must be submitted in person according to the district-wise schedule fr...
Times of India — Education · 2 weeks ago ↗UGC-NET retest fallout: Education Ministry orders major overhaul of NTA examination system
The Ministry of Education is tightening the NTA’s examination system after errors in UGC-NET papers prompted a retest for English, Commerce and Sociology. Over 50 staff members have been removed, while new specialists are being inducted in key areas. The government has also ordered tighter examinati...
Times of India — Education · 2 weeks ago ↗NEET UG 2026 counselling: MCC extends Round 1 choice-filling deadline till August 18, check complete details here
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has extended the Round 1 choice-filling deadline for NEET UG 2026 counselling, allowing candidates to submit and lock their preferences until 11:59 pm on August 18. Registered candidates must finalise their preferred medical and dental colleges, arrange choice...
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