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By making teachers do research and researchers teach, India is stifling both
April 28, 2026 3:12 pm
The assumption that subject-matter knowledge automatically translates into teaching ability has no basis in evidence. The UGC-NET, as currently structured, tests neither; it is a relic that needs fundamental reimagining
Kerala govt introduces QR code based app to monitor higher secondary schools exam
March 03, 2026 9:52 am
The Higher Secondary Examination wing has directed all Chief and Deputy Chief Superintendents to install the app from the Android Play Store and log in before March 4.
From 173 to 378, UGC’s 5-year data shows surge in caste discrimination complaints on campuses
January 28, 2026 2:17 pm
The UGC data provided to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education last year was based on details from 2,256 higher education institutions, comprising 704 universities and 1,553 colleges.
High-quality education needs trust between state and institutions, public and private
January 10, 2026 7:30 am
How effectively our higher education prepares young people for learning, work, and leadership will shape our social and economic growth
Higher education bill frees our universities
December 26, 2025 7:28 am
The Bill prioritises transparency by mandating online and offline public self-disclosure of all academic, operational, and financial matters. It ensures students have free access to a fair, transparent, and robust grievance redressal mechanism.
As US tightens immigration policy, India must seize the opportunity
May 21, 2025 2:41 pm
A changing global landscape positions India to become a top destination for higher learning through policy, digital innovation, and soft power
Tavleen Singh writes: Let higher education go
June 23, 2024 6:50 pm
It is hard to understand why Modi, with his ‘mission’ to make India a Vishvaguru again, has done so little to urge his chief ministers to improve government schools in BJP states.
Karnataka scraps four year degree programme, restricts to only three years
May 10, 2024 7:15 am
"Regarding allowing certificates after the first year and diploma after the 2nd year (multiple entry and exit), the government will decide on implementing the recommendations after the submission of the final report and not at this stage." said the Higher Education Department
West Bengal: WBCHSE introduces semester system in state-run schools
April 19, 2024 5:47 pm
According to the notice, new system will divide the entire higher secondary or 10+2 education into four parts such as semester 1, semester 2, semester 3 and semester 4.
PM Modi on NEP 2020 Updates: 'Indian sign language to be introduced as subject at secondary level'
July 29, 2021 8:40 pm
PM Narendra Modi Speech on NEP 2020 News Updates: Addressing policymakers in the domain of education and skill development to mark one year of the National Education Policy 2020, Modi said new NEP assures youth that country is completely with them, supports their aspirations.
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