Gujarat HC Orders New MBBS Admission Round for 3 Seats
Gujarat High Court directs NMC, MCC, and ACPC to conduct another stray vacancy round to fill three vacant MBBS seats within 10 days, aiming to address doctor shortage.
Category : Education
Chennai Govt Schools Plan 3 Revision Tests for Board Students
Chennai's govt school students in Classes X and XII will take three revision tests from Jan 8. Officials aim to move beyond rote learning, but school heads flag scheduling challenges. Get the full details.
TN SCERT Releases Draft Syllabus for Primary Classes
Tamil Nadu's SCERT has released a draft curriculum for Classes I-V. The new syllabus includes first aid, self-identity, and positive outlook. Experts can submit feedback online.
CBSE starts free psycho-social counselling for board exam students
CBSE launches free counselling for Class 10 & 12 students. Access 24x7 helpline, tele-counselling & digital resources for stress management. Prepare confidently for board exams.
Chennai's 13 Lakh Multisensory Park for Special Kids
Chennai inaugurates a unique multisensory park for children with special needs, featuring slides and sensory equipment. Over 400 students to benefit, with 20 more parks planned statewide.
Jalandhar Student Selected as Assistant Director at Harvard MUN
A student from Jalandhar's DAV College has been selected as Assistant Director for the prestigious Harvard MUN Dubai conference, a significant achievement in Model UN circles. Read his inspiring journey.
JU English HOD Saswati Halder Goes on Leave in Hijab Row
Jadavpur University's English department head Saswati Halder proceeds on leave until Jan 30 after being asked by the VC amid a hijab controversy probe. Read the full details.
Madurai Job Fair on Jan 10 Offers 10,000 Openings
Massive private sector job fair in Madurai on January 10. Over 250 companies offering 10,000 jobs. Register online now and bring your CV. Free entry and skill training.
94 Lakh UP Students' Aadhaar Biometric Update Pending
Urgent Aadhaar biometric update required for 94.7 lakh students in Uttar Pradesh. Delay risks blocking higher education access, scholarships, and exam applications. Parents must act now.
Karnataka village bans screens for 2 hours daily for kids' studies
Halaga village in Karnataka enforces a daily 7-9 PM screen-free time to help children focus on homework. This community-led digital detox initiative aims to secure a better future for the young generation. Read how they are making it work.
Anglo-Indian Schools Conference Focuses on AI & Cybersecurity
At the 103rd Anglo-Indian Schools conference in Kolkata, experts discussed an AI-enabled curriculum for interactive learning and warned against over-reliance on AI, highlighting rising AI-powered cyber threats. Read key insights.
69th National School Games Begin in Ludhiana
Ludhiana hosts the 69th National School Games from Jan 6-11, featuring Gatka, Judo, Taekwondo. Over 1,200 participants from 38 teams compete. Punjab Minister announces 3,100 new stadiums. Read more.
Kolkata Schools Reschedule Hours Due to Cold Wave
Calcutta Boys' School and St Augustine's Day School in Kolkata alter timings as a cold wave hits. More schools may follow suit. Read the latest updates on school schedule changes.
VTU Investigates Firms Asking Money for Internships
Visvesvaraya Technological University forms probe team after students allege companies demand payment for internships, violating stipend mandates. Read the full investigation details.
KU Seeks Police Help to Recover $20K Erroneous Payment
Kerala University will involve police to retrieve $20,000 mistakenly sent to a Brazil-based journalist's account for online lectures. The error occurred in 2023 due to a bank oversight.
52 Himachal Kids Start Exposure Tour to 4 Cities
Fifty-two children from Himachal Pradesh begin a transformative exposure tour across Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, and Chandigarh, sponsored by the State Commission for Protection of Child Rights.
Can merging government schools reverse dwindling enrolment?
Karnataka's plan to merge government schools aims to tackle low enrolment and create integrated institutions from primary to PUC. Will this strategy revive public education? Read our analysis.
Kerala Teacher Suspended for Sexual Assault of Student
A Palakkad schoolteacher is suspended for allegedly giving liquor to a Class VI student and sexually assaulting him. The school manager faces disqualification for suppressing the crime. Read the full report.
$1M Alumni Gift to BITS Pilani for Female Student Scholarships
BITS Pilani receives a $1 million donation from alumnus Mahesh Samdani to create a scholarship endowment for meritorious female students with financial need, starting 2026-27.
JNU Files Police Complaint Over 'Inflammatory' Slogans
JNU has lodged a police complaint against its students' union for alleged hate speech during a protest. The university has initiated a proctorial inquiry and warned of suspensions. Read the full details.
DTF Punjab Criticises Mandatory TET for Teacher Promotions
Democratic Teachers Front criticises Punjab's mandatory TET for promotions, calling it unfair exclusion. They urge govt to exempt pre-2011 teachers. Read the full story.
Left Teachers' Bodies Oppose West Bengal's 75% Pension Proposal
Left-aligned university teachers' associations in Kolkata reject a state pension plan offering only 75% provisional payout. They call it an attack on university autonomy and question the fate of the remaining 25%. Read the full story.
Indian Student Exodus from US: H-1B Rules, Costs Blamed
Indian student enrolment in US plummets 50% as Trump-era policies & high costs push them to UK, Canada, Australia. Fareed Zakaria explains the structural shift. Read more.
Uttarakhand Teachers Oppose Stray Dog Monitoring Task
Uttarakhand teachers express strong displeasure over being directed to identify stray dogs on campus. They argue the non-academic duty diverts them from teaching and should be handled by civic bodies. Read more.
3 MBBS Students Expelled for Ragging in Mandi College
Lal Bahadur Shastri Medical College expels three students after a ragging probe. Two seniors suspended for assault, junior also penalized for dubious role. Details inside.
PU to Apply for NAAC Accreditation Under New Binary System
Patna University is preparing to apply for its second cycle of NAAC accreditation under a new maturity-based binary grading system, aiming for a higher grade. Learn about the key changes and goals.
HAU's Rs 6.37 Cr Solar Project Scandal, 6 Years Incomplete
Haryana Agricultural University's Rs 6.37 crore solar greenhouse project remains incomplete after 6 years. Allegations of negligence & collusion surface as firm declares bankruptcy. Details inside.
NMC Withdraws Vaishno Devi Medical College Approval
The National Medical Commission has revoked permission for Shri Mata Vaishno Devi College of Nursing. All 100 MBBS students will be shifted to GMC Jammu by 2026. Details inside.
Dhubri Schools Closed Jan 7-10 for Student Safety
All government schools in Dhubri district are closed from January 7 to 10 due to extreme cold. Private schools advised to follow suit. Exam schedules remain unaffected.
Guwahati schools reopen with new timings due to cold
Government and private schools in Guwahati reopen from January 7 with revised, later timings for one week to protect students from severe cold weather. Details on new schedules inside.
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