Odisha Plans Reservation Hike for SC, ST & SEBC Students
Odisha government plans to introduce 11.25% reservation for SEBC students and double existing quotas for SC/ST students in medical, engineering and professional courses from 2026-27.
Category : Education
Delhi's Evening School Boys Face Learning Gap in Double-Shift System
Delhi's double-shift schools show stark learning disparities. Evening-shift boys, often working daytime jobs, perform worse than morning students despite similar pass rates. Government plans phased conversion to single shifts face infrastructure hurdles.
Ramakant Pandey Appointed VC of Uttarakhand State University
Professor Ramakant Pandey, director of Central Sanskrit University's Jaipur campus, becomes the new vice-chancellor of Uttarakhand State University in Haridwar.
Pathani Samanta Planetarium to Get Major Modernisation
Odisha's science department signs MoU with Kolkata's BITM for major upgradation of Bhubaneswar's Pathani Samanta planetarium to boost astronomy education.
Ranchi Universities Host Seminars, Hindi Day & Sign Education MoUs
Jharkhand Raksha Shakti University held a national seminar on library challenges, BIT Mesra celebrated Hindi Day, and multiple institutions signed MoUs to boost education and research in Ranchi.
Ranchi Schools Reopen with Adjusted Timings in Cold Wave
Schools in Ranchi reopened on Thursday after cold wave closures, with many adjusting timings and reporting low attendance as temperatures dropped to 0.8°C in Gumla.
UMANG-26 Festival Inaugurated at Buxar Engineering College
The three-day Patna divisional cultural and sports festival UMANG-26 began at Govt Engineering College Buxar. Officials emphasized personality development through extracurricular activities.
Kannur Leads Kerala School Arts Fest, Kozhikode & Thrissur Close
Kannur district holds a narrow lead at the 64th Kerala State School Arts Festival in Thrissur. Kozhikode and Thrissur follow closely with three days left. BSS Gurukulam HSS tops overall rankings.
Patna Schools Celebrate Army Day, Road Safety Awareness
Sainik School Nalanda celebrated Indian Army Day with an Inter-House Drill Competition, while Loyola High School organized a road safety awareness program in Patna.
SSC GD Constable 2025 Result Out: 48,000+ Qualify
The Staff Selection Commission has announced the SSC GD Constable 2025 result. More than 48,000 candidates have qualified for the next stage of the recruitment process.
Karnataka Schools Get Israel's Smart Digital Boards in Bantwal
Four government schools in Karnataka's Bantwal taluk have been equipped with smart digital boards from Israel, following efforts by MP Captain Brijesh Chowta.
JEE Main in West Bengal Deferred from Jan 23 for Saraswati Puja
The National Testing Agency rescheduled JEE Main Session 1 exams in West Bengal after requests from students and officials regarding Saraswati Puja celebrations on January 23.
UGC Orders Universities to Fill Vacancies in 4 Months
The University Grants Commission has issued a strict directive to all higher education institutes to fill all vacant positions of vice-chancellors, registrars, and faculty members within four months.
SC Orders NTF to Draft Student Well-being Audit SOPs
The Supreme Court has directed the National Task Force to develop standard operating procedures for well-being audits in higher education institutions to address student suicides.
Michigan Fires Coach Moore After Arrest, Inappropriate Relationship
The University of Michigan terminated head coach Sherrone Moore following his arrest and an investigation revealing an inappropriate relationship with a staff member and dishonesty.
DK Colleges, Schools Use Open Houses to Attract Students
Private educational institutions in Dakshina Kannada are adopting open house programs to showcase campuses and build trust with prospective students amid rising competition.
Mangalore University Ranks 3rd in India in Green Campus Rankings
Mangalore University achieves third position in India and 127th globally in UI GreenMetric World University Rankings 2025, excelling in environmental sustainability.
NSS Street Play 'Vetta' Stuns Thrissur Festival
A powerful street play by NSS volunteers at Sree Kerala Varma College halted festival rush in Thrissur, delivering a gripping anti-drug message through intense drama.
Kerala Student's Mimicry Performance Channels Landslide Tragedy
A Class VIII student from Kozhikode transforms her grief over losing relatives in the Wayanad landslides into a powerful mimicry performance at a school arts festival.
Assam Student Assaulted in MP University, Six Expelled
A student from Assam was brutally assaulted in his hostel room at Indira Gandhi National Tribal University in Madhya Pradesh. The incident sparked protests, leading to the expulsion of six students.
Indian Student in Ireland Warns Against Education Loans
An Indian postgraduate in Ireland cautions students about limited job prospects and visa issues after graduation, despite rising enrolments from India.
DU College Celebrates 150 Years of Vande Mataram
Kamala Nehru College at Delhi University commemorated the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram with a campus event featuring speeches, cultural performances, and a film screening.
Teacher's Viral Dance Guidance at NJ Pongal Celebration
A teacher at a Tamil school in New Jersey performed choreography facing students during a Pongal dance, earning widespread praise online for her dedication.
HC Puts Regularisation of UT SSA Teachers on Hold
The Chandigarh High Court has suspended the regularisation process for Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan teachers in the Union Territory, following a two-month delay. This decision impacts educators awaiting permanent status.
Indian Colleges Not Industry Ready, Report Says
A new report reveals a significant percentage of higher education institutions in India fail to meet industry standards, highlighting gaps in skills and infrastructure.
Education vs Culture: Finding Harmony in Indian Homes
Explore the quiet tension between modern education and cultural traditions in Indian households. Discover how families navigate this space where ambition meets heritage.
UGC Issues 2026 Rules to Fight Caste Bias in Indian Colleges
The University Grants Commission mandates all higher education institutions to establish Equal Opportunity Centres and 24-hour helplines to address caste-based discrimination complaints.
Rajasthan Grade 4 Results 2025-26 Out: 53,479 Posts
Rajasthan Staff Selection Board announces Grade 4 recruitment results for 53,479 vacancies. PDF available from January 16. Check steps to download and verify your roll number.
UPSC Economy Quiz: Credit Societies, Inflation & More
Prepare for UPSC CSE Prelims 2026 with this Economy quiz covering credit societies, headline inflation, cryptocurrency regulation, Pax Silica, and rice production. Check your progress now.
NIFT PhD Admissions 2026: More Seats, Fee Waivers
NIFT increases teaching fellow seats to 20 annually and offers up to 100% fee waivers for PhD admissions in 2026, with new guidelines for OCI candidates.
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