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Pallavi Smart
Pallavi Smart is a Principal Correspondent with the Indian Express Mumbai Bureau. She writes on education from KG to PG, schools to colleges, issues and initiatives, teachers, parents and child rights. She tweets @Pallavi_Smart
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Maharashtra Three language policy: ‘Introducing multiple languages too early divides attention and creates cognitive clutter’: Dr. Narendra Jadhav
September 21, 2025 20:47 IST
Language shapes both identity and future opportunities. Every language carries its own culture, and with it, a sense of identity.
Mon, Sep 22, 2025
Maharashtra sees all time high in Engineering Diploma admissions
September 18, 2025 22:41 IST
While there are a combination of factors resulting in this increased demand among students to pursue Diploma courses, according to teachers, one of the biggest contributors is more job opportunities compared to postgraduate students.
Thu, Sep 18, 2025
Over 20% seats remain vacant at MBA institutes in Maharashtra; only popular colleges offering good placements
September 18, 2025 00:03 IST
Experts say seats being increased but demand only for popular colleges
Thu, Sep 18, 2025
Maharashtra’s three-language policy expected to be ready by December 5, public opinion in focus
September 17, 2025 21:43 IST
Announcing the committee’s plan of action at a press conference in Mantralaya on Wednesday, Dr Narendra Jadhav, who heads the eight-member committee, said the process will involve both digital outreach and on-ground interactions across Maharashtra.
Thu, Sep 18, 2025
1,66,746 students confirm admission: Rise in admissions to engg courses in Maharashtra; number of vacant seats up to 36,000
September 16, 2025 22:50 IST
AI, machine learning, data science popular branches
Tue, Sep 16, 2025
Campus Talk: Evolving through 102 years, how Marathi Vangmay Mandal at Mumbai’s St Xavier’s College is breaking language, cultural barriers
September 16, 2025 16:37 IST
Marathi Vangmay Mandal, that was traditionally a space for Marathi-speaking students to bond over literature, has transformed its identity to welcome diversity, actively encouraging students from non-Marathi backgrounds to participate.
Tue, Sep 16, 2025
Maharashtra: Parents demand streaming of online classes on maths, science in civic schools
September 13, 2025 23:05 IST
Under this initiative, civic school students are able to attend online classes by Khan Academy, a popular ed-tech platform, on their respective devices at home
Sat, Sep 13, 2025
271 foreign students take admission to professional courses in state, institutions from Pune most popular
September 11, 2025 00:01 IST
While the majority of students have chosen engineering branches, especially those related to computer science, artificial intelligence, and information technology, some of the foreign students have also taken admission to management and law courses.
Thu, Sep 11, 2025
‘Social media ban was final trigger’: Nepali students in India voice support for Gen Z protests back home
September 10, 2025 12:16 IST
Several Nepali students in India have flagged that the Gen Z protests in Nepal were against the government and corruption in the country.
Wed, Sep 10, 2025
SC’s TET mandate causes fear and confusion among teachers in state
September 09, 2025 22:33 IST
Several teachers’ organisations are writing to the state government seeking clarity whereas there are plans to write to Chief Justice of India Bhushan Gavai, requesting to reconsider the decision.
Tue, Sep 09, 2025
Campus Talk: Secured a better seat? Get full fee refund for cancelling Maharashtra engineering admission till Sept 13
September 09, 2025 15:36 IST
According to the admission schedule available on the website of the Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell, the cut-off date for admission is September 15.
Tue, Sep 09, 2025
‘MA Sociology is the first-ever fully online PG course’: Director of Centre for Distance Education, Mumbai University
September 07, 2025 20:17 IST
Dr Shivaji Sargar, Director of CDOE, told The Indian Express about the growing demand for such online courses and how it is driving development of more such fully online programmes that will be available to students regardless of geographic locations which is also expected to help reverse decreasing student enrolment at the CDOE.
Sun, Sep 07, 2025
Campus Talk | LLM aspirants urge Mumbai University to extend application deadline amid Ganesh Chaturthi
September 02, 2025 16:22 IST
Many LLM aspirants argue that the ongoing festive season has created logistical hurdles, particularly in obtaining and uploading the required documents for Mumbai University’s entrance test
Tue, Sep 02, 2025
Magsaysay for Indian NGO working to educate girls who drop out of school
September 01, 2025 03:48 IST
Educate Girls has made history as the first Indian organisation to receive the award, a statement from the Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation (RMAF) said in Manila.
Mon, Sep 01, 2025
BPharm aspirants in limbo as Maharashtra extends registration deadline to Sept 2
August 29, 2025 21:56 IST
The repeated extensions have left both candidates and colleges wondering when the admission process will finally begin. The ongoing delays are causing growing anxiety among students.
Fri, Aug 29, 2025
Campus Talk: India March for Science 2025 held in Mumbai, calls for year-round campus engagement
August 26, 2025 19:33 IST
Participants at IMFS raised demands related to science education and funding, the promotion of scientific temper, and the adoption of evidence-based policies to tackle the climate crisis, among others.
Tue, Aug 26, 2025
Three teachers from Maharashtra, including one from Mumbai, selected for National Award
August 25, 2025 23:47 IST
They were among the 45 teachers selected from across the country for the award by the Union Ministry of Education
Tue, Aug 26, 2025
Maharashtra: Mandatory registration, fee and curriculum norms soon for pre-primary schoolsSubscriber Only
August 24, 2025 00:11 IST
According to the draft, once the Act is implemented, it will be mandatory for all existing pre-schools in Maharashtra to register with the school education department
Sun, Aug 24, 2025
Campus Talk: Maharashtra CET Cell launches grievance redressal system for fee complaints, but parents question its effectivenessSubscriber Only
August 19, 2025 15:32 IST
The move by CET Cell comes amid growing complaints that several professional colleges are collecting fees under unofficial heads like “development fund,” “campus maintenance,” or “lab upgrades”. Parents argue that colleges charge more for non-tuition fee components, where there are no regulations.
Tue, Aug 19, 2025
Maharashtra B. Pharm admissions: Another extension in application submission deadline has led to panic among aspirantsSubscriber Only
August 17, 2025 23:12 IST
Multiple extensions have led to growing anxiety among aspirants, who are left wondering when the seat allotment rounds will begin.
Sun, Aug 17, 2025
Covert imposition of Hindi as default third language undermines regional identity: linguist Ganesh DevySubscriber Only
August 06, 2025 14:09 IST
Noted linguist and literary critic Ganesh Devy says it is best to let district education officers decide what languages should be taught in primary schools in Maharashtra.
Wed, Aug 06, 2025
Reservation, 3rd language Hindi: Maharashtra govt rolls back 7 key decisions in six monthsSubscriber Only
August 04, 2025 04:20 IST
Six of these decisions were rolled back following a backlash from stakeholders, including the parents of students.
Mon, Aug 04, 2025
Sambhajinagar order draws ire over residence rule for ZP teachersSubscriber Only
August 03, 2025 21:51 IST
Order to withhold HRA from ZP teachers not residing in school villages sparks backlash, with teachers, unions, and an MLC calling the move arbitrary and impractical given rural housing issues.
Sun, Aug 03, 2025
Maharashtra revokes decision on EWS quota in pvt medical collegesSubscriber Only
July 31, 2025 05:23 IST
The decision comes just a month after the state government revoked the three-language policy on June 29, following a major uproar.
Thu, Jul 31, 2025
Campus Talk: Maharashtra FYJC admissions of over 1.2 lakh candidates in Mumbai division hanging in balanceSubscriber Only
July 30, 2025 10:29 IST
In the Mumbai division, which covers Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, and Palghar districts, 2,92,603 candidates had applied for FYJC admissions; of which 1,70,580 candidates have confirmed admissions on allotted seats, after three rounds of CAP.
Wed, Jul 30, 2025
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