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NCERT deemed university status: Centre reiterates nod while experts warn of autonomy concerns
August 12, 2026 9:34 am
The notification released earlier this year also laid conditions governing NCERT’s functioning as a deemed university. Its academic programmes will have to conform to UGC norms and standards, while new courses and off-campus centres will have to follow the applicable UGC guidelines.
India cut 3,282 single-teacher schools in a year, yet 5 states added thousands
August 09, 2026 10:09 am
Given that the sanctioned posts and vacancies were not shared, it was not ascertainable from this reply as to how many of the reductions in single-teacher schools came from new appointments, and how many came from school mergers, closures or reclassification.
1 in 4 Kendriya Vidyalayas operating without a regular principal: Ministry data
August 01, 2026 9:55 am
In November last year, KVS notified 8,714 teaching vacancies, including 161 principal posts, through direct recruitment. The Tier-I and Tier-II examinations for these posts were conducted in January and March 2026, respectively.
Engineering students prefer these specialisations: AISHE report
July 14, 2026 1:22 pm
While core engineering branches such as Mechanical, Civil, and Electrical Engineering continue to record a significant share of enrolment and graduates, computing-related disciplines are attracting the largest number of students.
Private universities are growing three times faster than government ones
July 10, 2026 7:01 pm
The AISHE data point to two parallel trends. Private universities are not only being established in greater numbers than government institutions, but they are also expanding at nearly three times the pace.
Delhi among best-performing states in PGI 2025-26; foundational enrolment, secondary retention dip
July 09, 2026 4:03 pm
The report also flagged concerns over student retention. Delhi recorded a retention rate of 100 per cent at the foundational, preparatory and middle stages. However, the figure dropped to 86 per cent at the secondary stage.
CBSE Class 12 student Vedant refutes re-evaluation claims, says 'These are my actual marks'
July 02, 2026 11:51 am
Vedant Shrivastava’s case first gained national attention in May after he alleged that the Physics answer sheet uploaded by CBSE during the verification process did not belong to him. His Physics marks were subsequently revised from 65 to 74 after the correct answer book was identified.
National Teachers Awards 2026: MoE starts application process; know eligibility criteria, last date
June 27, 2026 9:45 am
The National Teachers Awards are presented to the teachers to honour their work in making extraordinary contribution to support school education and promote the holistic development of students.
Air Force jets, isolated setters, Telegram ban: Inside the Centre’s war footing for NEET UG re-test
June 18, 2026 3:51 pm
Cyber vigilance has emerged as another major focus area. The government has intensified monitoring of online misinformation, fake paper leak claims and fraud networks targeting candidates. In one of the most visible steps, access to Telegram has been temporarily restricted in India until June 22.
NCERT to restore nude Mohenjo-daro 'Dancing Girl' image in Class 9 Arts textbook: Express Impact
June 17, 2026 5:16 pm
Education Ministry sought an explanation from NCERT after The Indian Express reported that the iconic Harappan figurine's torso had been shaded over in the new Class 9 Arts Education textbook.
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Manabadi TS SSC 10th Supplementary Result 2022: Marks memo released
September 02, 2022 4:29 pm
The TS SSC supplementary exam results were declared today by the Directorate of government examination, Telangana. The candidates can check their result on the official website bse.telangana.gov.in
National Assessment Survey: Children undergo test of their skill
November 13, 2021 1:17 pm
As per initial estimates from 24 states and Union Territories, the survey, expected to cover 38 lakh students, saw participation of nearly 96% of sampled schools, and 92% of the targeted sample students, the Ministry of Education said in a statement.
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