WB Board Exam 2027 Datesheet for Class 10, 12 to be released next week, exam likely begins in March External
The Class 10 and 12 examinations are expected to be deferred and will likely begin in March. The timetable will be released next week.
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IIT Delhi to strengthen mental health support, recruit full-time psychologists and counsellors External
The announcement follows recommendations made by a committee constituted to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death by suicide of a 31-year-old.
The row over suspension of 16 SFI activists at Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit in Keralam | Explained External
The SFI activists were suspended on August 13 during the first meeting of reconstituted Syndicate amid protests the university says included a mock funeral for Vice-Chancellor Ciza Thomas; the action has sparked a legal battle as students sought to sit for upcoming exams, while authorities defended disciplinary measure
West Bengal boards to take a back seat as Centre’s Census exercise pushes Madhyamik, HS dates External
AI Is Redefining Job Readiness: Why higher education must shift to lifelong learning External
Universities must prioritise AI literacy, adaptability, industry collaboration, lifelong learning to ensure graduates remain relevant in an evolving job market.
AMU wants women on campus, not at the ballot box External
Around 4,000 women students at AMU’s Women’s College have been denied voting rights in the Aligarh Muslim University Students’ Union (AMUSU) elections, raising concerns over gender discrimination and unequal representation. Their fight to be included in the university-wide electoral process has brought renewed scrutiny
What India’s leaky exam system can learn from Soviet shoe factories External
Unless we treat the exams as the complex economic product they are, with knowledge dispersed among specialised professionals and each player acting in their own self-interest, and restructure the financial incentives at play, we will keep having protests and Cabinet reshuffles and Committee appointments
Nandan Nilekani exam reforms panel gets extension till January 2027; receives 50,000 suggestions External
ICAI CA Foundation Result 2026 for September exam releasing on November 6 at caresults.icai.org External
ICAI CA Foundation Result 2026 for September exam will be released on November 6, 2026. The steps to check the results is given here.
SWAYAM July 2026 Semester Exam: Registration date extended till November 5, apply at exams.nta.nic.in/swayam/ External
SWAYAM July 2026 Semester Exam registration date has been extended. The direct link to apply for the exam till November 5 is given here.
Centre extends tenure of Nandan Nilekani-led exam reform panel External
The task force set up in July received over 50k suggestions from students, parents, teachers, academic institutions, SME, industry organisations, exam bodies.
Why every student needs a “Failure Portfolio” External
A “Failure Portfolio” is not a record of defeat but a thoughtful collection of setbacks, challenges, and the lessons gained from them
Jamia student protest: Why is the Lyngdoh Committee report significant? | Explained External
The Committee, headed by former CEC J.M. Lyngdoh, issued the report dated May 23, 2006; it felt that party-linked student organisations politicise campus elections and split students into rival factions
Jamia Millia Islamia announces end semester exam dates, online classes extended till November 24 External
Jamia Millia Islamia has announced end semester exam dates. The examination will be held in November. The online classes has been extended till November 24.
JEE Main Exam 2027 Session 1: Account in Meri Pehchaan portal, re-KYC and other advisories issued for registration process External
JEE Main Exam 2027 Session 1 registration process advisories has been issued. The account in meri pehchaan portal, re-KYC and other advisories to be checked.
UGC NET December 2026: Registration date extended to October 31, apply at ugcnet.nta.nic.in External
UGC NET December 2026 registration date has been extended. The last date to apply is till October 31, 2026. The steps to apply is given here.
Why student-teacher ratio in HEIs looks healthy while faculty posts lie vacant External
Though the national pupil-teacher ratio is 22:1 across all HEIs, the number could be skewed as there is no segregation between private and public institutions or discipline-wise breakdown
Why higher education needs interdisciplinary learning External
If interdisciplinary possibilities are built into undergraduate education from the beginning, students may not turn away from traditional disciplines; they may begin to see them differently
The forgotten student resistance at King Edward Medical College in undivided India External
The immediate trigger for the strike was a series of condescending and derogatory remarks targeting Indian medical scholars published in British newspapers
NTA Calendar 2027 revised, check rescheduled exam dates for UGC NET, JEE Mains, AISSEE & others External
NTA Calendar 2027 has been revised. The rescheduled exam dates has been released for UGC NET, JEE Mains, AISSEE and other exams.
IITs have far fewer mental health counsellors than recommended by UGC: RTI data External
The reply comes amid rise in student suicides in the last five years; only IIT Ropar reported having enough counsellors as per the recommendation made by the UGC in its guidelines on mental health and wellbeing.
Cyclone Arnab: Schools shut in Odisha’s Khordha, Puri, Ganjam, Koraput, Rayagada, Nabarangpur districts, OCS Mains exam rescheduled External
Schools and Anganwadi centres in Rayagada, Koraput, Nabarangpur, Ganjam, Khordha and Puri districts have been ordered to remain closed.
IIT Mandi launches 'Science on Wheels' to bring hands-on science education to schools across HP External
The technology institute, along with Plaksha University and the Igniting Dreams of Young Minds (IDYM) Foundation, initiated the programme.
IIM Calcutta registers 100% summer placements, highest-ever average stipend of Rs 1.93 lakh External
Jamia University orders student union polls within 15 days of constitution approval; two students continue hunger strike External
With no assurances on resignation of the Vice-Chancellor and the Chief Proctor, two students are continuing their hunger strike
A student from Gadchiroli on his journey to Australia and back External
How a scholarship opened avenues for a student from a village in Maharashtra
The importance of dealing with academic loneliness in higher education External
Academic excellence can flourish only when students know they are part of a community that values learning together rather than succeeding alone
CBT, question vault, and GenAI for NEET: solutions or new risks? External
CBT also introduces digital risks related to question banks, software vendors, server access, cybersecurity, and examination-center operations
Hyundai to recall over 94,600 US vehicles over seat motor fire risk: NHTSA External
The recall covers certain 2015-2016 Hyundai Genesis and 2017-2020 Genesis G80 models, with owners advised to park outdoors and away from other vehicles or structures until repairs are completed
Why is the NIRF Ranking 2026 taking longer? Retracted research papers put universities under fresh scrutiny External
India has recorded 887 research paper retractions in 2025, according to the global research watchdog Retraction Watch. .
University of Colorado Denver to establish India campus in Hyderabad, first cohort in August 2027 External
IIM Ahmedabad Gold Medalist to Microsoft Canada: Delhi boy Shubham Goyal’s inspiring journey of learning and leadership External
A graduate from IIM Ahmedabad who was awarded a gold medal for scholastic performance, went on to build a career at Microsoft. Know his journey.
Sikkim govt to collaborate with Google to promote AI in higher education External
Sikkim Education Minister welcomed the collab and underlined the importance of leveraging emerging technologies to strengthen the state's education ecosystem.
Odisha government announces to hold student union election after a gap of eight years External
Process of elections to be completed in next 10 days; will begin from October 7 and come to end on October 16, 2026
AMU protests: Students block four entry gates, proctor says ‘outsider’ detained from hostel External
Tensions escalated at Aligarh Muslim University after protesters blocked all four entry gates amid an ongoing agitation demanding students’ union elections
Red tape leaves UGC’s social inclusion scheme in limbo, leads to salary crisis External
Prominent universities that conduct two-year Master’s programmes, five-year PhD courses under the centre include Banaras Hindu University, Jamia Millia Islamia, the University of Hyderabad, the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, and Panjab University amongst others
Paper Leak: NTA debars Latur coaching centre owner’s son from NEET-UG for two years External
According to the CBI, Shivraj Motegaonkar allegedly paid ₹5 lakh to procure chemistry questions from P.V. Kulkarni, who was on the NTA panel that set the questions for the examination.
ICAI CA January Exam 2027 Datesheet: Foundation, Intermediate course exam dates out at icai.org, check schedule External
ICAI CA January Exam 2027 Datesheet has been released. The foundation, intermediate course exam dates can be checked here.
NEET-UG paper leak: NTA withholds coaching centre owner’s son result, bars him from 2027 exam External
IIT Gandhinagar students develop AI system to protect critical establishments from cyber attacks External
Their system combines network traffic and physical sensor data to identify attacks, determine the equipment affected and provide real-time information.
Paper leak: NTA debars Latur coaching centre owner's son from NEET-UG exam for 2 years External
Motegaonkar, arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in this year's NEET-UG paper leak case, is currently in judicial custody.
What if parents stopped rescuing their children? Ankur Warikoo’s parenting lessons on failure, college and independence External
Content creator and entrepreneur Ankur Warikoo shares 3 parenting approach he and his follows for their 15 and 9 year old children. Check them out.
No hostels and poor PGs: inside India’s student housing crisis External
The crisis is compounded by the country’s reliance on centralised, national entrance examinations that route students, often for the first time in their lives, into cities and States far from home.
CAT 2026: Physicswallah Academic Director shares tips to maximize IIM CAT quant score- check here External
CAT 2026 exam will be held in November 2026. Physicswallah Academic Director has shared tips to maximize IIM CAT quant score. Check here.
Tech elite's new school aims to replace university External
Tech elite's new school aims to replace university
SSC CGL Exam City Slip 2026 out for Tier I exam at ssc.gov.in, check admit card release date External
SSC CGL Exam City Slip 2026 has been released for Tier I examination. The direct link and admit card release date has been given here.
Govt panel receives 20,000 e-mails on MPSC improvement- fixed exam schedule to transparency External
Examination Reform Committee chairperson said the committee will consider SOPs for question-paper distribution and conduct of competitive exams.
CAT 2026: Extended registration window closes today at iimcat.ac.in, check admit card and exam date External
CAT 2026 extended registration window will close today, September 22. The admit card release date and exam date can be checked here.
Indian Institutes of Management mull over common UG entrance test, MBA counselling amid other changes External
Changes were discussed at the Coordination Forum of IIMs meeting chaired by then Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Maharashtra govt considering increase in MPSC posts, positive to objective exam pattern: Fadnavis External
The govt will also positively consider reverting to an objective exam pattern if such a recommendation is made by a high-powered committee on MPSC reforms.
IIT Madras with Bechtel India launches ₹3.30 crore construction robotics lab for students, researchers External
This initiative will advance robotics, automation and advanced construction technologies while creating industry-ready opportunities for students, researchers.
Uttarakhand Forest Training Academy offers free hostel stay to students to promote ecological education External
The facility is being initiated on an experimental basis for students studying in various government-run institutions, for a period of 15 days.
NEET PG 2026 Answer Key Live: NBEMS NEET provisional key awaited at natboard.edu.in External
NEET PG 2026 Answer Key Live: NBEMS NEET provisional key will be displayed on the official website. Follow the blog for latest updates on provisional key, objection window, direct link and more.
IIT Roorkee Convocation 2026: 2701 students receive degrees, Srivaradan Balaji wins President’s Gold Medal External
On Day 1, 1277 UG students were conferred degrees. The UG degrees include B.Arch, B.Tech, Integrated M.Tech, Integrated M.Sc., IDD, BS-MS and B.S. programs.
Four IIT freshers, a suitcase of chemicals, and a Taiwan trip ending in an international award External
West Bengal Class 12 semester 3 board exams 2027: Check exam guidelines, detailed timetable External
NEET PG 2026 answer key release highlights: When will response sheet be out? What we know External
NEET PG 2026 answer key release highlights: After the provisional answer key and response sheet are released, candidates will be able to access them through the NBEMS applicant login.
UWA opens Mumbai Campus; MBA course to commence from November External
UWA will also open a campus in Chennai in October 2026
Utkal University files police complaint after alleged exam paper leak sparks outrage in Odisha External
What Indian students need to know about the new American visa rules External
Breaking down the details behind all the news about the changes in the U.S. visa
Why knowing what to skip could matter more than knowing what to study for the CAT External
Shift your focus from what to study to how to execute in the last days before the exam
From IIT-BHU to Expedia and ISB: How Addya Joshi turned campus experiences into a career in product and technology External
Addya spoke about how she took up engineering, what working with Expedia taught her and why she chose ISB after a career in technology.
UGC-NET results for re-exam of English, commerce, sociology announced External
The NTA had last month announced the retest for the three papers of the UGC-NET June 2026 examination following complaints about several errors in these papers
CBSE Class 12 Board Exam 2026: LOC submission for special exam in West Asian countries begins on September 22 External
CBSE Class 12 Board Exam 2026 LOC submission for special exam in West Asian countries begin on September 22, 2026. The official notice is given here.
UGC NET Result 2026 for English, Commerce and Sociology papers declared at ugcnet.nta.nic.in, direct link here External
UGC NET Result 2026 for English, Commerce and Sociology papers has been declared. Candidates who have appeared for the exam can check the results here.
Over 50% of US colleges report drop in international applications as visa delays hit India, China External
CBSE private candidate exam form 2027: Registration date for Class 10, 12 likely this month External
IIT Kanpur inaugurates Wadhwani Innovation Centre for Life Sciences and Medical Technologies External
JEE Main 2027: Session 1 exam to begin from January 22; check exam pattern, eligibility, syllabus External
Indian students are looking east as study-abroad choices diversify External
The growth of international education in East Asian countries is creating a larger ecosystem of universities, scholarships and programs aimed at foreign students
AI Sanskrit Heritage Model launched at Madras Sanskrit College External
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that such efforts could make our literary treasures more accessible to everyone anywhere in the world at any time
Mukulam portal to ensure equal opportunities for students in entrance tests: Keralam Minister External
Mukulam will provide higher secondary and vocational higher secondary students free AI-based training to prepare them for entrance tests such as NEET, JEE CUET, KVPY and for admission to IISER
Counselling calendars: why we publish dates only after official notification
Provisional calendars circulating on social media are not authoritative. Here is how we handle dates.
Indian-origin couple gifts $20 million to American university for focus on AI, advanced analytics External
The University of North Texas will name the Anuradha and Vikas Sinha College of Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Analytics, creating an academic hub for the development and responsible use of AI
English-language tests keep changing format: check the current pattern, not a 2024 guide
Test formats are revised periodically by the test owners. Pattern details must always be read from the current official source.
NIT Rourkela develops hybrid energy system to extend EV battery life External
The patented system combines an EV battery with a supercapacitor to handle sudden power demand, reduce battery stress and improve operating life in low-voltage vehicles
Hostel capacity, not admission, is the constraint students report most often
Accommodation availability moves independently of the admission calendar and is worth verifying early.
Why we mark data as unverified instead of estimating it
An estimated fee figure is worse than no figure. Our editorial policy on volatile data.
More students are comparing regional campuses against flagship campuses on total cost
Cost-sensitive comparison is changing which campuses appear on shortlists.
Visa appointment availability is a planning input, not a detail
Appointment slots can gate a departure date more than the offer letter does. Verify with the official mission.
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