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Delhi Schools Get Jan 10 Deadline for Fee Panels
Delhi's Directorate of Education mandates all private schools to set up School Level Fee Regulation Committees by January 10, 2026. This historic move under a new law gives parents a direct say in fee hikes.
Delhi Govt Rolls Out New Fee Regulation for Private Schools
The Delhi government has introduced a new fee regulation framework for private schools, aiming to ensure transparency and prevent arbitrary hikes. Learn how this impacts parents and institutions.
Delhi forms fee fixation committee for private schools
Delhi government mandates fee fixation committees in all private schools for 2025-26 academic year. New rules aim to curb arbitrary fee hikes and ensure transparency for parents.
OUAT students' hunger strike for stipend parity continues
PG and PhD students at Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology continue their hunger strike, demanding a uniform monthly stipend. They have appealed to CM Mohan Charan Majhi for intervention. Read more.
DAVV PhD Entrance Test 2025 Conducted Successfully
Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya conducted the online Doctoral Entrance Test (DET) 2025 for engineering PhDs. 145 candidates appeared; results expected by Dec 31. Read full details on attendance and next steps.
Belagavi PhD scholar refuses certificate after harassment case
Rani Channamma University asks Sujata Pol to pay fee for PhD certificate by Dec 31. Scholar refuses, citing past harassment complaint & suicide attempt. Details inside.
Delhi's new school fee law vs other state models
Delhi's new fee regulation law joins a national landscape. We compare Tamil Nadu's fixation model, Gujarat's hard caps, and Maharashtra's consensus approach, examining legal challenges and implementation hurdles.
Nagpur University PhD Norms Withdrawn, New Rules Pending
Nagpur University withdraws PhD norms, leaving admissions in flux. VC Kshirsagar promises careful review of new draft by Dec 31. Existing scholars' work unaffected. Details inside.
Mumbai University PhD Numbers Jump 43%, Highest in 9 Years
Mumbai University sees a 43% surge in PhD degrees awarded, set to cross 600 by 2026 convocation. Science leads with 45%. Read about the research revival.
MU to Award 577 PhDs, 44% Rise After Covid Slump
Mumbai University rebounds strongly, awarding 577 PhDs at its Jan 17 convocation, a 44% increase from last year. Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood to be Chief Guest. Details inside.
MU to Award 577 PhDs at Jan 17 Convocation
Mumbai University sees a strong rebound in PhD completions, awarding 577 degrees this year—a 44% increase from 2023. Read about the post-pandemic recovery and key initiatives.
India's PhD Gap: 10,000 Science Doctorates vs US's 40,000
India produces only 10,000 science PhDs yearly, lagging far behind the US and China in research output. Experts warn this gap threatens the vision of a $3 trillion knowledge-based economy. Read more.
Educated Carjackers Shoot Driver, Then Call to Check on Him
A cab driver in Rewari was shot by two educated carjackers, who later called to inquire about his health, leading to their arrest. Read the full bizarre story here.
GNDU PhD Scholar Bags Best Poster Award
Gurpreet Kaur, a PhD scholar from GNDU, wins the Best Poster Award at the ICBEST-2024 conference in Thailand for her innovative research on metal-organic frameworks. Read about her achievement!
Nagpur University Revokes PhD Thesis Directive
Nagpur University withdraws controversial PhD thesis extension for old scholars following heated Senate protests. 22 theses were submitted under the now-scrapped rule. Read the full story.
NU Withdraws PhD Thesis Directive After Senate Protest
Nagpur University revokes controversial order allowing old PhD scholars to submit theses after Senate members protest, citing UGC norm violations. 22 scholars had already submitted.
HC Seeks Odisha Govt Reply on PIL Against MBBS Fee Hike
Orissa High Court issues notice to state over PIL challenging last-minute revision of MBBS/BDS fees for 2025-26. Petitioners allege 78% hike hurt meritorious poor students. Next hearing on Jan 20.
Bruins Consider Waiver Claim for Red Wings' Jonatan Berggren
Detroit Red Wings place forward Jonatan Berggren on NHL waivers. The Boston Bruins, seeking secondary scoring, could make a claim. Analysis of his fit and potential impact.
Visually impaired Muskan Negi earns PhD, becomes HP's first
Muskan Negi, an Election Commission Youth Icon, creates history as Himachal Pradesh's first fully visually impaired woman to earn a PhD. Discover her inspiring journey of determination.
NIT Rourkela PhD student missing, search continues
Dipesh Kumar Pradhan, a PhD scholar from NIT Rourkela, went missing in the Ib river. Fire services and ODRAF are using an underwater camera in the ongoing search operation. Read for details.
New Portal to Tackle PhD Delays in Tamil Nadu Universities
Tamil Nadu's higher education department plans a real-time tracking portal to help 47,000 PhD scholars overcome approval delays in coursework, thesis submission, and viva-voce. Read more.
Amrita PhD Admissions 2025 Open: Apply by Dec 15
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham invites applications for PhD 2025 (Phase 2) with ₹30k-40k monthly fellowship. Apply online before December 15, 2025. NET/GATE exempt from written test.
NU Senate: Cancel PhD thesis extension, violates UGC rules
Nagpur University Senate demands immediate rollback of decision allowing old PhD scholars to submit theses, citing UGC violations. VC admits fault, 22 theses submitted. Details inside.
IIM Kozhikode PhD Admissions 2026 Open: Apply by Jan 23
IIM Kozhikode invites applications for its Doctoral Programme (PhD) 2026-27. Apply online by Jan 23, 2026. Full fee waiver & monthly fellowship up to ₹50,000. Check eligibility, specialisations.
AMU probes student fee non-payment after online shift
Aligarh Muslim University forms committee to investigate students who allegedly didn't pay fees after the university switched from manual to online payment during Covid-19.
RCU to confer PhD certificate to scholar after suicide attempt
Rani Channamma University's syndicate decides to issue convocation certificate to Sujata Pol on 'humanitarian grounds'. VC, registrar deny caste harassment allegations but offer no detailed explanation.
Queen Mary's College 2025 Results Out Now
Queen Mary's College (Autonomous) has announced UG, PG, and PhD results for 2025. Students can check scores online via the official portal using roll number. Download your marksheet now.
Jamia Researcher Secures Prestigious Commonwealth Scholarship
A researcher from Jamia Millia Islamia has been awarded the prestigious Commonwealth Scholarship for PhD studies in the UK. Discover her journey and the details of this academic honour.
PhD Scholar Attempts Suicide Over Degree Issue at Rani Channamma University
A 34-year-old PhD scholar in Belagavi attempted suicide after allegedly not receiving her degree at RCU's convocation. The university denies withholding the PhD. Details inside.
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