Category : Higher Education


Jharkhand LMS Enables Live Online Classes Across Colleges

Jharkhand's higher education department launches a Learning Management System to provide live online classes from expert faculty to students in rural and semi-urban colleges, bridging faculty gaps and enhancing academic access.

JPSC Polytechnic Lecturer 2026: 355 Vacancies Announced

The Jharkhand Public Service Commission has announced 355 lecturer vacancies in Government Polytechnics. Online applications open from February 20, 2026. Key details on eligibility, disciplines, and selection process.

Physics Prodigy Built Plane at 14, Rejects Millions

At 32, Sabrina Gonzalez Pasterski continues to defy norms. She built and flew her own plane at 14, graduated MIT with perfect grades, and has turned down over $1.1 million in job offers to pursue groundbreaking physics research.

KB Jinan: Learning Begins with Senses, Not Teaching

Designer-turned-researcher KB Jinan challenges modern education, advocating for cognitive autonomy. Through workshops in Kerala villages, he demonstrates children's innate ability to learn through exploration, not instruction.

Rajasthan Probes 10 Private Universities for Fake Degrees

Rajasthan Deputy CM Prem Chand Bairwa announced investigations into 10 private universities for alleged fake degree distribution and irregularities. The state is also establishing a regulatory commission to combat fraud in higher education.

Parul University Student Found Dead in Hostel Room

A 21-year-old BTech student from Mumbai was found dead in his hostel room at Parul University in Vadodara. Police are investigating the apparent suicide, with no note recovered and the mobile phone sent for forensic analysis.

Karnataka Seeks Legal Opinion on Guest Faculty

Karnataka's Higher Education Department has sought legal opinion to address potential confusion and technical issues regarding guest faculty appointments, awaiting the Law Department's response.

How Map Distortions and Bias Shape Our Worldview

A large international study with over 130,000 participants explores how map projections like Mercator distort perceptions of country sizes and how cognitive biases influence global-scale thinking.

Student Regret Over Major Choices: Social Comparison Fuels Doubt

A Reddit post reveals student anxiety about switching majors from biology to political science. Research shows 30% of students change majors, with STEM switches common. Experts explain how social comparison theory and growth mindset impact academic decisi

IGNOU B.Ed 2026: Apply Online by Feb 27

IGNOU is accepting applications for its B.Ed programme for the 2026 session. Candidates can apply online via ignou-bed.samarth.edu.in by February 27, 2026, with a fee of Rs. 1,000.

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