Kerala Kalamandalam students will perform at the State School Arts Festival but are barred from competing, sparking criticism. Meanwhile, noon-meal workers plan protests over wages.
New UGC regulations require higher education institutions to form equity committees with diverse members to address discrimination complaints, removing a 'false complaints' section from the draft.
The Supreme Court directs authorities to implement 25% free seats for poor children in schools, emphasizing fraternity through shared education spaces as per RTE Act.
Nineteen IIT Patna students secured Google job offers in 2026 placements, with two receiving ₹1.17 crore annual packages. The institute reports strong placement growth.
Uttarakhand's education minister Dhan Singh Rawat launched a six-month youth innovation competition on National Youth Day. The hackathon aims to promote safe and sustainable food systems across the state.
Rayat Bahra University in Chandigarh celebrated Lohri with vibrant cultural performances and speeches emphasizing heritage preservation, attended by students, faculty, and guests.
Karnataka government directs six state universities to rent unused buildings and shut low-enrollment courses to boost revenue. Grants released for pensions, but universities say funds are insufficient.
Odisha launches 'Aame Padhibaa Aama Bhasare' scheme to teach tribal children aged 3-6 in their mother tongue at anganwadi centers, aligning with NEP 2020 recommendations.
IIM Visakhapatnam organized the fifth national workshop of Ocean Centres India, focusing on safety and sustainability in the ocean economy. Experts discussed maritime cybersecurity, green shipping, and blue finance.
Governor Gavin Newsom proposes shifting power from elected superintendent to state board to simplify California's complex K-12 education system and improve student support.
Australia has reclassified India to Assessment Level 3, its highest-risk student visa category, imposing stricter checks and document verification for applicants.
Mangalore University considers creating a Pension Fund Trust to ensure timely pension payments for retired employees, addressing long-standing cash crunch issues.
Karnataka Bala Vikas Academy chairman Sangamesh Babaleshwar urges officials to monitor school dropouts closely, citing rising minor pregnancies and child labor in Mandya district.
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya in Gurujang, Khurda, reopens for Class XII students after a jaundice outbreak. Water samples sent for testing, campus sanitized.
Thrissur transforms into a cultural hub as the 64th State School Arts Festival commences. Over 15,000 students compete in 239 events across 25 venues, featuring traditional performances and grand inaugurations.
Bharathidasan University's search committee schedules interviews for 10 shortlisted VC candidates on January 27. The process resumes despite Supreme Court delays in Tamil Nadu's petition challenging VC appointment stays.
SASTRA Deemed University continues its 26-year Pongal tradition, distributing Rs 30 lakh worth of gift hampers to over 6,500 families across ten villages in Tamil Nadu's Thanjavur, Trichy, and Mayiladuthurai districts.
TANSTIA signs a two-year MoU with six Trichy engineering and arts colleges to provide internships, R&D, and startup incubation for students, strengthening industry-academic ties.
The UPSC will issue the Civil Services Examination 2026 notification on January 14, 2026, starting online applications for IAS, IPS, IFS roles until February 3.
A new virtual reality lab funded by HDFC Bank opens at a Madurai school, allowing students to experience textbook concepts through immersive technology.
Teachers at IIEST Kolkata oppose mandatory participation in Saturday cleanliness drives, calling attendance recording disruptive to academic environment.
The Punjab government has officially released the results of the International Punjabi Language Olympiad, celebrating top performers in this global language competition.
The Staff Selection Commission has published the provisional answer key for Delhi Police Constable exam 2025-26. Candidates can check responses and submit objections until January 16, 2026.
Technical institutes across India will now operate under a unified national accreditation framework, as decided at the 13th Council of NIT, Science Education and Research meeting.
CBSE issues notice requiring all affiliated schools to upload detailed public information in a new format covering administration, academics, staff, and infrastructure for transparency.
A 20-year-old engineering student at Aligarh Muslim University died by suicide in her hostel room after informing her father during a video call. This marks the second such incident at AMU in three months.
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences reduces NEET PG 2025 qualifying percentile to fill vacant PG seats. New cut-off scores announced for all categories.
The Uttarakhand Board of School Education has published the 2026 exam schedule for Class 10 and 12. Theory exams run from February 21 to March 20, with practicals in January-February.
Manonmaniam Sundaranar University has officially declared the November 2025 examination results. Students can now check their scores online via the official portal.
Exam Mentor introduces NewsBytes, an AI-powered tool designed to help students prepare for exams with personalized news and updates. The launch aims to enhance study efficiency across India.