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The committee headed by K Radhakrishnan had said in its report that computer-based tests with examinations in multiple shifts has become the “preferred mode of examination and a sure way forward”.

NEET UG: Education Ministry analysing data to explore online mode of exam

September 21, 2025 9:35 am

Detailed deliberations have been conducted several times between the education and health ministries on whether to conduct the exam in pen-and-paper or online mode; however, the plan has not taken off yet.

Pradhan meets Abu Dhabi education dept head, discusses opening of more Indian curriculum-based schools in UAE

September 12, 2025 9:25 am

Pradhan's UAE visit is aimed at exploring collaborations in the field of education, fostering academic excellence and innovations and new avenues of partnership to meet the aspirations of the students and youths of both countries.

India's literacy rate up from 74 pc to 80.9 pc in 13 years: Pradhan

India's literacy rate up from 74 pc to 80.9 pc in 13 years: Dharmendra Pradhan

September 10, 2025 11:04 am

"Literacy goes beyond reading and writing. It is a means to dignity, empowerment and self-reliance," Pradhan said in a virtual address on the occasion of International Literacy Day 2025.

While many welcome the shift away from rote memorisation, others worry that project-heavy homework can increase dependency on parental support and widen learning gaps

Indian schools are reimagining homework with a focus on creativity & real-world learning: Here's how

September 09, 2025 9:38 am

While the concept of homework has evolved in India, in practice, many Indian students often spend 3-4 hours daily on homework.

Debajit Ghosh, a 34-year-old teacher from Rangapara in Assam’s Sonitpur district, has been honoured with the National Teachers’ Award 2025. As principal of the Namsang Tea Garden Model School, he travels 150 km daily through muddy roads and elephant corridors near Dehing Patkai National Park. Ghosh is credited with bringing 267 dropouts back to school, improving students’ haemoglobin levels, and ensuring all Class 10 graduates pursue higher studies — making him a beacon of hope for the tea garden community.

Assam teacher travels 150 km daily through National Park to school, wins National Teachers Award

September 09, 2025 10:00 am

Today, as he receives the award from the President of India, his story stands as proof that a teacher from a small town — overcoming odds, inspiring students, and changing lives — can create an impact that resonates far beyond the classroom.

The primary objective of the CMS was to generate national-level estimates of average expenditure on school education and private coaching during the current academic year.

One-third school students take private coaching, trend more common in urban areas: Centre's survey

August 28, 2025 9:02 am

The survey noted that nearly a third of all students (27.0 per cent), were taking or had taken private coaching during the current academic year. This trend was more common in urban areas (30.7 per cent) than in rural areas (25.5 per cent).

A total of about Rs 6,000 crore has been allocated for One Nation One Subscription for three calendar years — 2025, 2026 and 2027 — as a new Central Sector Scheme

4,000 institutions under One Nation One Subscription scheme haven't received benefits: Parliamentary Panel

August 14, 2025 9:49 am

The Committee also noted that the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) Act, 2023 was brought out in letter and spirit but it has not been able to spend any of its budgeted funds for the previous financial year.

Earlier this year, NCTE issued draft regulations that lay down norms and standards for teacher education programmes

'A short-sighted approach': Parliamentary panel recommends BElEd programme's continuation

August 13, 2025 9:42 am

The parliamentary panel has recommended that NCTE address the limitations of the BElEd programme, leverage the “established history and expertise” instead of scrapping it.

Critical to have confidence of states to advance vision of NEP: Parliamentary Panel

August 13, 2025 9:31 am

It is recommended that a centralised nationwide tracker at the university level should be developed to track progress on NEP implementation in higher education.

‘Baseless, deeply objectionable’: Jaisalmer royal slams new NCERT textbook depicting city as part of 'Maratha Empire'

August 06, 2025 7:51 pm

Chaitanya Raj Singh urges Education Minister to act, says no historical record shows Maratha dominance over Jaisalmer

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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.