Category: Education
How is progress measured in Homeschool students?
Progress tracking in Homeschool education is designed to evaluate how well a student is understanding and applying knowledge outside a traditional classroom environment. Instead of […]
IIT Madras launches free ‘AI for Educators’ courses for K-12 teachers via SWAYAM Plus
V. Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras | Photo Credit: BIJOY GHOSH/businessline Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has announced that it is expanding its ‘AI […]
ISB offers certificate programme in Mastering Executive Presence
The Indian School of Business (ISB) is offering a 15-week online ‘Certificate Programme in Mastering Executive Presence’, designed to empower seasoned leaders, senior professionals, entrepreneurs and those […]
Hyundai Motor India & IIT Madras launch Centre for Cancer Genomics research
IIT Madras Director V Kamakoti (third from left) along with Unsoo Kim (third from right), MD, HMIL, along with Hyundai officials, IIT M representatives and […]
Health Ministry to ease test licence, BA/BE study rules; pharma sector set to gain
In a major regulatory reform aimed at promoting ease of doing business in the pharma and clinical research sectors, the Union Health Ministry is planning […]
US judge rules Trump administration must restore $2.6 billion in Harvard research funding
A federal judge in Boston has ordered the Trump administration to reverse its $2.6 billion cuts to Harvard University’s research funding, ruling the move was […]
New simulation framework enhances biomanufacturing with smarter microbial design
COSMOS predicted that a co-culture of Shewanella oneidensis and Klebsiella pneumoniae produce 1,3-propanediol – a key chemical for plastics – more efficiently than either species […]
Motilal Oswal Executive Centre opened at ISB, Hyderabad
File picture: Motilal Oswal, Chairman, Motilal Oswal Foundation | Photo Credit: jaishankar Deputy Chief Minister of Telangana, Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu, on Friday formally inaugurated the Motilal Oswal Executive Centre […]
AVPL International launches skill-based diploma programmes for girls
AVPL International has launched skill-based diploma programmes at Government Girls Polytechnic, Basti, and Government Girls Polytechnic, Mirzapur. The programmes being introduced include Apparel Design […]
IIT-Madras emerges as top engineering college under NIRF ranking for 10th consecutive year
V. Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras, receiving NIRF 2025 Trophy in New Delhi on Thursday Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has retained its top position […]
IIMA retains top spot among management institutes in NIRF 2025 rankings
Retaining the top spot, the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) has been ranked as the best management institute for the sixth consecutive year in […]
Great Lakes Institute opens admissions for PGPM and PGPM-FBE programmes
Chennai’s Great Lakes Institute of Management has opened admissions for its One-Year Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGPM) and Post Graduate Programme in Management – […]
University of Hyderabad joins global collaboration to tackle single-use plastics in healthcare
The Department of Anthropology at the University of Hyderabad will be participating in an international project aimed at addressing the environmental and health impacts of single-use plastics […]
The great study abroad shift: Indians rethink the American dream
Rising visa refusals, deportation scares and soaring costs are making many students to rethink For years, the US has been the ultimate dream for Indian […]
Educate Girls receives 2025 Ramon Magsaysay award
Safeena Husain, Founder, Educate Girls Educate Girls was awarded “Changemaker: Social Transformation Award” for 2023 from Hindu Businessline. Since receiving the HBL Changemaker award, Educate […]
Management jobs to increase with AI advent, B-schools need to prepare students: GIM Director
The number of jobs in the management sector is going to rise with the advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI), but they will require a different […]
CUSAT, CSL sign MoU to establish Centre of Excellence in sustainable shipbuilding technology
A view of the Cochin Shipyard | Photo Credit: MUSTAFAH KK Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) and Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) have signed […]
IIT-H inks agreement with Army Training Command to set up centre of excellence
The Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Shimla-based Army Training Command to establish a Centre of […]
KMC Manipal launches Dept of AI in Healthcare
Lt Gen MD Venkatesh, Vice Chancellor of MAHE, inaugurates the Department of AI in Healthcare at Kasturba Medical College in Manipal. Kasturba Medical College (KMC), […]
UIDAI urges schools to conduct Aadhaar biometric camps for children; 17 crore updates pending
UIDAI CEO Bhuvnesh Kumar Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has called on schools across the country to ensure timely Aadhaar mandatory biometric updates for […]
Vantage Knowledge Academy launches chartered global investment banker certification in India
Vantage Knowledge Academy, in collaboration with Investment Banker’s Foundation, has launched the Chartered Global Investment Banker certification program in India. Vantage Knowledge Academy, a leading […]
IIT Madras develops low-cost chip-based device for rapid antibiotic susceptibility testing
The device can deliver results within three hours and is based on ‘Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy’ | Photo Credit: Dr_Microbe Researchers at the Indian Institute of […]
Engineering Admissions 2025: CS, AI/ML courses dominate despite IT slowdown concerns
Engineering colleges across India continue to see strong demand for Computer Science and AI/ML-related courses despite concerns over an IT slowdown. As engineering colleges conclude […]
MAHE to invest ₹365 cr in research and development
Lt Gen MD Venkatesh, Vice Chancellor of Manipal Academy of Higher Education, inaugurates Manipal Start-Up Expo 2025 in Manipal on Monday. Manipal Academy of Higher […]
Psychology, nutrition, healthcare courses can’t be offered in distance learning, online mode: UGC
The institutions have been directed not to admit any student in such programmes from the upcoming academic session | Photo Credit: lakshmiprasad S The University […]
IIT Bombay students chart Moon’s chemistry using Chandrayaan-2 data
Students of Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) have successfully mapped the Moon’s surface chemistry using the data collected by Chandrayaan-2, it said on […]
From Bullock carts to Moon Landing: NCERT launches special modules on India’s space journey
National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has released special modules on India’s space programme, tracing the country’s rise from carrying rockets on bicycles […]
AASSC, AVPL launch certified drone and aviation courses across 30 Indian cities
The Aerospace and Aviation Sector Skill Council has partnered with AVPL International to introduce short-term, 30-hour certified micro-courses at 30 AeroVision Drone Labs nationwide. | […]
Gautam Adani at IIT-KGP: India must fight for freedom of self-reliance in tech, energy, defence
Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani addresses students on the 75th foundation day of IIT-Kharagpur, in Kharagpur on Monday. | Photo Credit: @gautam_adani X/ANI Photo Emphasising […]
IIT M develops silicon photonics-based Quantum Random Number Generator
V. Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras, with Dinanath Soni, Director, Indrarka Quantum Technologies, at an event to ink a licensing agreement for QRNG technology | Photo […]
Satya Nadella, Shantanu, Banga, Watsa donate ₹300 cr for HPS
Satya Nadella, Microsoft Chief Executive Officer | Photo Credit: Max Cherney It is payback time for Microsoft Chief Executive Officer Satya Nadella, Adobe CEO Shantanu […]
New veterinary & animal husbandry college to be set up in North Gujarat
The Union Government has approved the establishment of a new veterinary and animal husbandry college on a 23-acre campus at Himatnagar, in North Gujarat, taking […]
Kerala Agri varsity to flag off exports from its new common incubation centre
Agri food products getting ready to ship from the newly opened Common Incubation Centre of Kerala Agricultural Universtiy. In a significant stride towards fostering agripreneurship […]
TAPMI hosts induction programme for IPM batch
The Manipal-based TA Pai Management Institute (TAPMI) conducts the induction programme for the Integrated Programme in Management 2025–2030 batch in Manipal. The Manipal-based TA Pai […]
IIT Madras launches free STEM training program for college faculty across India
Indian Institute of Technology Madras Indian Institute of Technology Madras’ Teaching Learning Centre (TLC) has announced the launch of a training programme on STEM (Physics, […]
CBSE to hold open book assessment for Class 9 from 2026-27
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will introduce open book assessments (OBAs) for Class 9 students from the 2026-27 academic session, the governing body […]
India emerging as global education hub amid stricter foreign admissions, visa challenges
As global universities tighten their admission policies and visa challenges grow, India is rising as a global education hub, prompting many students to rethink their […]
ISB launches user-friendly knowledge platform
ISB Discover translates research studies into practical, jargon-free formats. | Photo Credit: NAGARA GOPAL With an aim to provide widespread access to management research with contemporary and relevant insights, […]
Tamil Nadu: CM Stalin to release State Education Policy amid NEP row
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin | Photo Credit: Vikraman Maniraj _12222@Chennai Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin will release the State Education Policy (SEP) […]
“We will follow two-language policy”: MK Stalin releases State Education Policy, remains firm on opposition to NEP
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Thursday said that the State Education Policy (SEP) has been curated while keeping in mind the “unique character” […]
Freshworks, Edunet Foundation launches zero cost tech training programme
Launch of ACT programme by Freshworks | Photo Credit: Supplied Chennai/US IT firm Freshworks has announced the launch of Academy for Careers in Tech (ACT)programme […]
Udhayanidhi Stalin demands education to be “brought back” under state list
Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Friday lauded the move by his DMK-led government to release the State Education Policy (SEP) amid opposition […]
IIT Madras launches School of Innovation and Entrepreneurship for deep tech start-ups
IIT Madras is home to India’s largest deep-tech start-up ecosystem, with over 475 startups valued in excess of ₹50,000 crore. | Photo Credit: VELANKANNI RAJ […]
Evo11ve.AI launches AI coach portal to boost academic outcomes for CBSE students
Education technology company Evo11ve.AI launched the ‘Evo11ve AI Coach’, an online portal designed to benefit the student community, an official said on Saturday. Targeted at […]
Simandhar Education, Becker team up for CPA, CMA exam courses
Simandhar Education has entered into an exclusive partnership with Becker Professional Education, a global player in accounting exam review and continuing professional education, to deliver […]
IARI to discontinue undergraduate course in ICAR’s research centres
Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan | Photo Credit: ANI The Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), popularly known as the Pusa Institute, has discontinued its undergraduate […]
UST ties up with BITS Pilani to drive industry-academia partnership
Sanket Goel, Dean (R&I), BITS Pilani, with Alexander Varghese, COO, UST, at the signing of the MoU held at the UST campus in Thiruvananthapuram. Leading […]
ISB launches executive programme in business management & leadership
The Indian School of Business (ISB) has launched an Executive Programme in Business Management for mid-career professionals and emerging leaders. Designed for managers, entrepreneurs, consultants and domain specialists […]
ICAI signs MoUs with NSE IFSC, IVCA to boost investor awareness
ICAI President Charanjot Singh Nanda emphasized that the collaborations will drive economic transformation by improving financial governance, reporting, and investor empowerment. Chartered accountants’ apex body […]
Veranda Learning to demerge commerce vertical
Suresh Kalpathi, Executive Director and Chairman, Veranda Learning Solutions | Photo Credit: cueapi Chennai-based Veranda Learning has announced restructuring of its commerce vertical as part […]
IIIT-Hyderabad launches SARAL AI to turn research papers into video presentations
Designed to assist academicians, students, and analysts, the platform uses models like Gemini and Claude to summarise documents, and Sarvam’s Text-to-Speech engine to generate voiceovers. […]
4 more foreign universities to set up campuses in India
The University of Bristol, from the United Kingdom, will open a Mumbai campus | Photo Credit: CHINNAPONG Four more top foreign universities, including Australia’s Victoria […]
IIM-Calcutta Innovation Park partners with the UAE-India CEPA Council
Subhrangshu Sanyal, CEO, IIM-Calcutta Innovation Park | Photo Credit: Debasish Bhaduri IIM-Calcutta Innovation Park (IIMCIP) has partnered with the UAE-India CEPA Council (UICC) for identifying […]
IIT Madras-incubated Plenome raises ₹6.5 crore in seed funding
Plenome is also pioneering a novel pay-per-use model for conducting remote elections in large organisations, using its Blockchain-based ‘BlockVote’ software. IIT Madras-incubated start-up Plenome Technologies, which […]
TAPMI’s Leadership Lecture explores key traits of effective leaders
Nikhil Sharma, Managing Director of Perfetti Van Melle India, speaks at the 30th edition of Leadership Lecture Series at TA Pai Management Institute in Manipal. […]
Dakshina Kannada MP asks govt to set up maritime university in Mangaluru
Dakshina Kannada MP, Capt Brijesh Chowta, submits a proposal to the Secretary of Ports and Shipping, TK Ramachandran, asking the government to establish a maritime […]
Hyundai partners with IIM Tiruchirappalli and MDI Gurgaon on leadership development
Hyundai partners with IIM-T to launch ARISE Core Talent Program Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) has launched its ARISE Core Talent Program in partnership with […]
Sindhu Central University transit campus inaugurated in Ladakh, India’s first trans-Himalayan central university
Inaugurated by IIT Madras Director V Kamakoti, the temporary campus will function until the permanent 110-acre facility in Khaltsi is ready in 36 months. Sindhu […]
BYJU’s founders to file $2.5 billion lawsuit against investors, lenders
This comes at a time when BYJU’s founders are fighting a bitter legal battle with its investors and other parties. | Photo Credit: Dado Ruvic […]
Shashi Tharoor launches Muthoot Business School in Kochi
David Tereladze, Dean International Relations, Muthoot Business School, Anand Agrawal, Founding Director and Dean – Academics, George Jacob Muthoot – Chairman, K. R Bijimon – […]
CBSE directs affilated schools to put up Oil Board to promote healthy lifestyle among students
This circular comes after the Health Ministry directed ministries, Central departments and institutions to put up such boards as part of its initiative to prevent […]
IIM Bangalore to launch UG degrees in economics, data science from August 2026
With an annual fee of ₹8.5 lakh and built-in financial aid, the initiative aims to make high-quality undergraduate education more accessible. | Photo Credit: The […]
BITS Pilani to invest ₹2,319 cr in new campus, capacity expansion, edtech
File Photo: BITS Pilani Institute Facade. | Photo Credit: HANDOUT_E_MAIL Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chancellor of Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani, has announced […]
Proud of the role played by India’s indigenous defence technologies in Operation Sindoor: NSA Ajit Doval
We are proud of the role played by indigenous technologies in Operation Sindoor, right from Brahmos, radars, integrated air control and command systems and other […]
IIT Madras’ Wadhwani School of Data Science & AI partners with Lloyds Technology Centre for AI & ML research
Prof. B Ravindran (R), Head, Wadhwani School of Data Science and AI, IIT-M & Ms. Sirisha Voruganti, CEO & MD, Lloyds Technology Centre | Photo […]
TN govt, Hyundai and IIT Madras join hands on green hydrogen innovation
TRB Rajaa, TN Industries Minister with Unsoo Kim, MD, Hyundai Motor India Ltd and V. Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras at the unveiling ceremony of Hyundai […]
Punjab govt to impart business, marketing skills to school students
Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains on Saturday said skill education in business and marketing will be provided to all class 11 and 12 students […]
Amit Shah lays foundation for ₹500 cr Tribhuvan Sahkari University in Gujarat
Amit Shah performed a ritualistic pooja and unveiled a plaque | Photo Credit: – While laying the foundation stone for Rs 500 crore Tribhuvan Sahkari University […]
Delta Electronics partners with TNSDC to establish Technical Centre of Excellence
The CoE will offer 3- to 6-month training programmes, co-designed by Delta’s industrial experts and aligned with global certification standards. Delta Electronics India, in collaboration […]
SRMIST and Stellantis collaborate for EV innovation and talent development
As part of this collaboration, Stellantis has provided two Citroen e-C3 EVs for real-time research and skill development, allowing students to gain hands-on experience in […]
Telangana CM asks Education dept to ensure 100 pass percentage in Intermediate Exams
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has instructed the officials to take steps to ensure 100 per cent pass percentage in Intermediate examination. In a […]
Amid geopolitical tensions, new-age Indian universities emerge as alternatives to foreign undergraduate education
At a time when studying abroad is getting tougher, new-age private universities that position themselves on their global education system are emerging as an alternative […]
Akira develops evidence-based learning ecosystem for dyslexic children
Akira, The School of Dyslexia, has built a full-time, evidence-based learning ecosystem that meets the needs of children aged 6–10 both academically and emotionally. Admission […]
Over 250 recruiters participate in placement drive at MIT Bengaluru
Manipal Institute of Technology, Bengaluru campus More than 250 recruiters participated in the placement drive at Bengaluru campus of Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT), which […]
For first time in 300-500 years, India is getting a little respect and appreciation in global arena: Narayana Murthy
N R Narayana Murthy, Founder, Infosys | Photo Credit: SHAILENDRA BHOJAK India is getting “a little respect and appreciation” in the global arena for the […]
Apollo MedSkills teams up with Uzbekistan’s Zarmed University
To cater to Indian students who wish to pursue MBBS abroad, Apollo MedSkills, a division of Apollo Hospitals Group, has partnered with Zarmed University, Uzbekistan. Through this collaboration […]
KIIT debuts in QS World University Rankings 2026, ranks 9th among Indian private universities
Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT), Bhubaneswar, has made an impressive debut in the QS World University Rankings 2026, emerging as the top private university […]
Dubai-based Qubits Learning to expand its Indian presence
Qubits Learning, a leading computer science and Artificial Intelligence education provider in the Middle East, is focussing on India to equip students with advanced learning […]
GACM Technologies buys 30% in AI-drive EdTech company WEXL Edu
GACM Technologies, a financial technology and consultancy company, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 30 per cent equity stake in WEXL Edu, an […]
CBSE Introduces Dual Board Exam System for Class X Starting 2026
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will introduce a new system allowing Class 10 students to appear for board exams twice in an academic […]
Hear the world through Go-Karna
Visually impaired children testing the device at Karna Vidya Foundation during a review session at IIT Madras Research Park | Photo Credit: Supplied What if […]
TA Pai Management Institude welcomes 563 students to 2025-27 MBA batch
Kirti Timmanagoudar, Head (Co-lending and Strategic Alliances) at IIFL (India Infoline Group) and alumna of TAPMI’s 1999–2001 batch, speaks at the induction programme for 2025-27 […]
Trust helped IIT-K students get credit from canteen, juice vendor and shops, recalls RBI Guv Malhotra
Sanjay Malhotra, RBI Governor | Photo Credit: SHASHANK PARADE People do business with people they trust, said RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra, who shared his first […]
AI-based Early Warning System spots 1.68 lakh students at risk of dropping out from Gujarat govt’s primary schools
Now an AI-based Early Warning System (EWS) for identifying students at risk of dropping out from schools, is in place in Gujarat. Currently, around one […]
India sets up 24X7 control room as Israel-Iran conflict flares up
An interceptor flies in the sky as missiles from Iran are fired to Israel, as seen from Tel Aviv, Israel, June 17, 2025 | Photo […]
Cherrilearn and CodeCraft bring free digital learning to Kannada medium schools
Shrinidhi RS, Founder of Cherrilearn, is seen at the launch of free digital learning tool for Kannada medium students at Uli village in Bantwal taluk […]
IIMA’s PGPX course sees highest enrolment of retired defence personnel in last 7 years
Indian Institute of Management-Ahmedabad (IIMA), Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Having served on INS Rajput — the lead ship of Rajput-class guided-missile destroyers of the Indian Navy — […]
Professor M Satish Kumar appointed 1st dean of Queen’s University Belfast’s GIFT City campus
A general view of the GIFT City (Gujarat International Finance Tec-City) in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. | Photo Credit: VIJAY SONEJI Queen’s University Belfast (QUB) on Thursday […]
Success of Telangana’s Young India Skill University will be dependent on its offerings
To successfully establish its ambitious project of Young India Skill University to life, the Revanth Reddy-led Telangana government must ensure that its programmes stand apart […]
India evacuates students from Tehran as Iran-Israel conflict escalates
Parents of Indian nationals studying in Iran speak to the media in Srinagar on Sunday, June 15, 2025, appealing to the government to evacuate the […]
Kaveri University fuses tech and farming education
Kaveri University Vice-Chancellor Prof. V Praveen Rao Breaking new ground in Indian agricultural education, Kaveri University is marrying agricultural education with technology education, a blend […]
5 foreign universities to set up campuses in Navi Mumbai; Mumbai Metropolitan Region to emerge as education hub, says CM
File picture of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis | Photo Credit: SHASHANK PARADE Five foreign universities will set up campuses on a 250-acre plot in […]
Rajasthan’s Mahesh Kumar tops NEET-UG, MP’s Utkarsh Awadhiya bags second rank
Rajasthan’s Mahesh Kumar has topped the medical entrance exam NEET-UG, while Utkarsh Awadhiya from Madhya Pradhesh has bagged the second rank, the National Testing Agency […]
Five foreign universities get Letter of Intent to set up branch campuses in Mumbai
Union Minister of Education Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday handed over Letter of Intent (LoI) to five foreign universities to set up their branch campuses in […]
Singareni inks MoU with CSIR–IMMT for exploration and production of critical minerals
Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)–Institute of Minerals and […]
IIT Madras students build solar-powered car to compete in global challenge
Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT Madras) students have designed, developed and built a solar-powered car that will now compete in a global challenge. Called ‘Aagneya’, […]
72 Anna University students receive job offers from two Japanese companies
Anna University’s Center for University Industry collaboration (CUIC) said on Thursday that 72 students from the University have got job offers from two Japanese companies […]
IIT-H, Central Sanskrit University sign pact
The Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH) and the Central Sanskrit University (CSU), New Delhi, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote mutual […]
‘We stand with nation’: Jamia Millia Islamia also cuts ties with Turkish Institutions
Jamia Millia Islamia | Photo Credit: ANI Jamia Millia Islamia has suspended all Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) with Turkish educational institutions, amid escalating calls across […]
IIM Bangalore secures Level 5 ‘Pioneering School’ status in 2025 from Positive Impact Rating
This year’s PIR introduced a faculty survey alongside the existing student assessment, offering a dual-stakeholder perspective for the first time. | Photo Credit: MURALI KUMAR […]
New B.Tech in Defence Technology programme launched at Symbiosis
Dr. Swati Mujumdar, Pro-Chancellor of Symbiosis Skills and Professional University and other dignitaries. Symbiosis Skills and Professional University (SSPU), Pune, has launched ‘B.Tech in Defence […]
MAHE organises Panorama 2025, an in-person event for online courses
Rohini Srivathsa, Chief Technology Officer, Microsoft India and South Asia, addresses online learners at Panorama 2025, organised by Manipal Academy of Higher Education in Manipal. […]
Trump moves to block US entry for foreign students planning to study at Harvard University
FILE PHOTO: People walk on the campus of Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S., April 15, 2025. | Photo Credit: FAITH NINIVAGGI US President Donald […]
IIT Madras holds convocation of BS Programme
V Kamakoti (second from right), Director, IIT Madras, presents certificate to a student during the IIT-M BS Degree Convocation held on Sunday Indian Institute of […]
Mukesh Ambani pledges ₹151 crore grant to alma mater ICT Mumbai
Ambani spoke fondly of his mentor Prof Sharma, crediting him as a quiet architect of India’s economic reforms and a guiding force in his life. […]
Andhra Pradesh, NVIDIA to launch India’s first AI university; IBM, TCS partner on quantum project
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu announced the initiative, aimed at building a robust AI ecosystem through education, research, and innovation. | Photo Credit: THE […]
Replicating the IIT model: TN takes steps to establish University Research Parks in Coimbatore and Madurai
The Tamil Nadu government wants to replicate the successful collaborative and mentorship model of IIT Madras Research Park by setting up University Research Parks (URPs) […]
SC grants NBE extension, NEET-PG 2025 now on August 3
The Supreme Court on Friday granted the National Board of Examination an extension to conduct the NEET-PG exam on August 3, 2025. | Photo Credit: […]
Trump announces travel ban affecting a dozen countries, set to go into effect on Monday
Trump revives travel ban, restricting entry from 12 countries for national security | Photo Credit: REUTERS President Donald Trump is resurrecting the travel ban policy […]
Mangaluru’s St Aloysius to offer B Com in Investment Management
St Aloysius and Vinith D’Costa & Associates sign an MoU in Mangaluru on 4 June 2025. The Mangaluru-based St Aloysius (deemed-to-be university) will offer B […]
Mangaluru’s St Aloysius to offer law courses
Mangaluru-based St Aloysius (Deemed-to-be University) has received approval from the Bar Council of India to launch law programmes under its School of Law. With the […]
Remittances for education declines as Indian students reassess costs and destinations
In FY25, outward remittances under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) for studying abroad fell 16 per cent to $2.91 billion compared with the previous year. […]
US warns Indian, international students of visa cancellation on skipping classes
“Always adhere to the terms of your visa and maintain your student status to avoid any issues,” said the embassy. The US on Tuesday cautioned […]
Not just a branch: Liverpool University plans global base in India
Tim Jones, Vice-Chancellor, University of Liverpool. | Photo Credit: Gareth Jones UK’s Liverpool University plans its India campus to be more than just an extension […]
ISB ranked among top 25 globally in FT’s Executive Education Custom Ranking 2025
The Indian School of Business (ISB) Campus in Hyderabad | Photo Credit: NAGARA GOPAL The Financial Times (FT) Executive Education Custom Ranking 2025 has ranked […]
KKR arranges $600 million financing for Manipal Education and Medical Group
Ranjan Pai, Chairman of MEMG | Photo Credit: cueapi Global investment firm KKR said it has arranged a $600 million financing for the diversified conglomerate […]
US halts student visa interviews globally amid tighter social media vetting
In a sweeping move to tighten immigration controls, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has ordered American embassies worldwide to halt scheduling new interviews for […]
Demand for AI professionals in India projected to touch 1 million by 2026: Report
India is poised to see a massive surge in demand for Artificial Intelligence (AI) professionals, with projections estimating the need for one million skilled individuals […]
Trump expands campus crackdown: UC system, Ivy Leagues face lawsuits over antisemitism
CHP officers stand guard near an area showing messages of support for Israeli hostages in Gaza, amid clashes at a nearby pro-Palestinian encampment on the […]
Bhagva to launch 60+ Centers of Excellence for Sanskrit education and pandit placement across India
Jagriti Motwani, Founder and Promoter of Bhagva with Vinod Pandey, Principal of Sharda Devi Sanskrit Vidyapeeth and other dignitaries at MoU signing ceremony to establish […]
Unacademy founders Munjal, Saini to exit operational roles; Airlearn spin-off in works
Gaurav Munjal, co-founder of Unacademy | Photo Credit: cueapi Unacademy is preparing for a significant leadership transition, with co-founders Gaurav Munjal and Roman Saini expected […]
Changes in US visa rules, uncertainty push students to explore alternatives
Experts believe that the US is undergoing a quiet recalibration of its immigration framework | Photo Credit: cueapi Students planning to go abroad are closely […]
Motilal Oswal Foundation commits ₹100 cr to ISB
Indian School of Business (ISB) Campus in Hyderabad, India | Photo Credit: NAGARA GOPAL The Motilal Oswal Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Motilal Oswal Financial […]
Trump to Harvard: Cap foreign students at 15%, reveal list of international enrollees
Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump accused Harvard of “disrespecting the country” and warned that the university is “getting in deeper and deeper.” | Photo […]
US will begin revoking visas of Chinese students: Marco Rubio
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced aggressive visa restrictions targeting Chinese students, especially those with links to the Chinese Communist Party or studying in […]
Raghuram Rajan warns US risks future by curbing foreign students
Former Reserve Bank of India governor Raghuram Rajan | Photo Credit: ELIZABETH FRANTZ Former Reserve Bank of India Governor Raghuram Rajan warned about the long-term […]
Trump admin moves to cancel all federal contracts with Harvard in antisemitism crackdown
The Trump administration is escalating its campaign against Harvard University, directing federal agencies to terminate or transition all non-critical contracts with the Ivy League school, […]
Infosys founder Narayana Murthy establishes 20-year inflation-adjusted scholarship at IIM Ahmedabad
File picture of Infosys founder N.R. Narayana Murthy | Photo Credit: Swapan Mahapatra Narayana Murthy has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian […]
Tamil Nadu SSLC, Plus One pass percentage sees marginal increase
Students looking at their SSLC public exam results in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, 16 May, 2025 | Photo Credit: RAJESH N The Tamil Nadu secondary school […]
CBSE orders ‘sugar boards’ in schools amid rising childhood diabetes cases
In a proactive health initiative, the CBSE has directed all affiliated schools to establish “sugar boards” aimed at monitoring and curbing excessive sugar consumption among […]
US Homeland Security blocks Harvard’s ability to enroll international students
FILE PHOTO: A view of the Business School campus of Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S. | Photo Credit: FAITH NINIVAGGI U.S. President Donald Trump’s […]
How the Trump administration’s move will affect Harvard’s international students
FILE PHOTO: People walk on the campus of Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S., April 15, 2025. | Photo Credit: FAITH NINIVAGGI US President Donald […]
Harvard slams federal ban on foreign students, seeks emergency court relief
The Department of Homeland Security accused Harvard of fostering an unsafe campus and demanded extensive student records, tying the decision to alleged antisemitic incidents and […]
University of Hyderabad secures ₹5-cr CSR grant from HAL
The University of Hyderabad (UoH) has received a grant of ₹5 crore from Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) for the establishment of a Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Digital […]
US court blocks ban on Harvard’s international student enrollment
The restraining order offers temporary relief for Harvard’s international student community, safeguarding their ability to remain in the country while the case proceeds. | Photo […]
Elite US universities hit with 21% endowment tax under new GOP spending bill
Under the new bill, only domestic students count in calculating tax liability, hitting schools with large international student bodies the hardest. Higher education leaders warn […]
BYJU’s founder Byju Raveendran denies ‘fugitive’ tag, calls it malicious media narrative
Byju Raveendran, the founder and the Chief Executive Officer of BYJU’s | Photo Credit: Byju Raveendran, the founder and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of […]
Burlington English conducts nursing leadership conclave in Kochi
Burlington English has unveiled Burlington English for Nurses, in a Nursing Leadership Conclave at Kochi. The launch event was marked by panel discussion on “Bridging […]
Tamil Nadu government moves SC against Centre for withholding funds
The Tamil Nadu government has filed a petition before the Supreme Court against the Government of India for allegedly withholding funds after the state government […]
Core engineering courses see renewed interest in current admissions season
The ongoing admissions in engineering colleges are showing early signs of a shift in preferences among students and parents. Interest in traditional engineering disciplines such […]
Mirae Asset Financial Services partners with GrayQuest for education fee payments
Mirae Asset Financial Services (MAFS), the NBFC subsidiary of the Mirae Asset Financial Group, has partnered with GrayQuest, a fintech player, to empower parent’s to […]
IIM Kozhikode terminates MoU with Sabancı University, Turkey
Debashis Chatterjee, Director of IIM Kozhikode | Photo Credit: Balakrishnan K 4279@Chennai The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK) has officially announced the annulment of […]
‘Broke, not broken’: Byju Raveendran on BYJU’s collapse and the road ahead
Byju Raveendran, the founder of BYJU’S, reflects on the company’s meteoric rise and subsequent decline, attributing its challenges to the greed of a few US […]
Veranda Learning to raise ₹500 crore via QIP
Suresh Kalpathi, Executive Director and Chairman of Veranda Learning Veranda Learning Solutions Ltd, a Chennai-based enterprise offering end-to-end solutions in the education space, plans to […]
IIT Bombay suspends ties with Turkish institutes due to geopolitical situation
Representative image | Photo Credit: AmnajKhetsamtip The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay has suspended all agreements with Turkish universities, following Turkey’s support to Pakistan […]
IIM Calcutta to mentor women entrepreneurs in Telangana
Fledgeling women entrepreneurs who would join the WE HUB accelerator would get mentorship and handholding from top-notch organisations in the country. The IIM Calcutta, one […]
IIMK LIVE, Kudumbashree Mission launch ‘SmartShree’ to empower women-led micro enterprises
Snehil Kumar Singh, District Collector of Kozhikode inaugurates SmartShree initiative The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode’s business incubator, Laboratory for Innovation Venturing and Entrepreneurship (IIMK […]
IIT Madras develops new technology to treat wastewater from textile Industry
Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has developed and deployed an advanced new technology for efficiently processing wastewater from the textile industry. The discharge […]
Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan virtually inaugurates two new buildings of Horticulture College in Mizoram
Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare Shivraj Singh Chauhan virtually inaugurated the newly constructed Academic cum Administrative building of the College of Horticulture, Thenzawl, […]
Azim Premji foundation announces scholarship for 2.5 lakh girl students
Anurag Behar Chief Executive Officer, Azim Premji Foundation Bengaluru-based non-profit Azim Premji Foundation announced the Azim Premji Scholarship to support 2.5 lakh girls pursuing higher […]
Trump administration cuts additional $450 million in federal grants to Harvard University
The Trump administration has cut an additional $450 million in federal grants to Harvard University, intensifying its crackdown on what it calls “virtue signalling and […]
CBSE 12th Results 2025: Girls outperform boys, with 88.39% passing rate
Girls have once again outshone boys in the CBSE Class 12 board exams, with a pass percentage of 91.64%—over 5 percentage points higher than boys, […]
Mangaluru’s St Aloysius to start four full-time B.Tech programmes
Praveen Martis (second from left), Vice-Chancellor of St Aloysius, addressing a media conference in Mangaluru on Monday. The Mangaluru-based St Aloysius (deemed-to-be university) will launch […]
Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Group acquires actor Vijayakanth’s engineering college
Perambalur-based Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Group is acquiring Shri Andal Alagar College of Engineering (SAACE), a private college in Chengalpattu founded by late actor and politician Vijayakanth. […]
Nalanda Learning plans to raise ₹50 crore for skilling pre-school teachers
Nalanda Learning, a technology-based education provider, is planning to raise ₹50 crore for imparting skills to pre-school teachers and caregivers, a company official said on […]
CA exams deferred due to security concerns rescheduled for May 16–24
The exams, originally slated for May 9–14, were postponed earlier this week due to the deteriorating security situation in the country. | Photo Credit: THULASI […]
Melstarr Aviations Tech inests ₹300 cr to flight training centre in Karnataka
The upcoming FTO in Karnataka will focus on developing highly skilled aviation professionals by offering training on the latest-generation aircraft, immersive flight simulators, and globally […]
Indian Bank & IIT-Madras to hold Innovision Hackathon 2025
Indian Bank, in partnership with IIT-Madras, awarded the winners of Innovision Hackathon 2025 . This event is part of a larger initiative driven by the […]
Veranda Learning inducts next-gen with Abinaya Kalpathi’s appointment as AGM
The Chennai-based Veranda Learning Solutions, an end-to-end solutions in the education sector, has inducted next generation into the company with Abinaya Kalpathi, younger daughter of the […]
Cabinet clears ₹72,000 cr push to expand IIT infrastructure, upgrade ITIs nationwide
The Union Cabinet has approved two major initiatives aimed at enhancing India’s higher education and vocational training infrastructure. | Photo Credit: NAGARA GOPAL/THE HINDU The […]
IISR hosts symposium in Omics in Plant Biology on May 20 in Kozhikode
Indian Institute of Spices Research will host a national symposium on ‘Recent Trends in Omics in Plant Biology’ from May 20 to 22 in Kozhikode. […]
IIFT gets approval to set up off-campus centre at GIFT City
The Union Ministry of Education has approved the establishment of an off-campus centre of the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), New Delhi at GIFT […]
Trump vows to strip Harvard of tax-exempt status amid crackdown on universities
President Donald Trump announced plans Friday to revoke Harvard University’s tax-exempt status, intensifying his administration’s ongoing campaign against elite U.S. universities. | Photo Credit: REUTERS/Faith […]
Nainital school records zero pass percentage in class 10 state board exam
A higher secondary school in Okhalkanda block of Nainital district has recorded zero pass percentage in the class 10 state board examination, prompting authorities to […]
Silicon photonics products indigenously developed at CoE-CPPICS IIT Madras launched
S Krishnan, Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), launches the silicon photonics products at IIT Madras, Chennai Two silicon photonics products designed and […]
Designers can play a role in farm-to-shelf sustainable packaging, says BITS Design School Dean
Designers can play a big role in making sustainable packaging from the farm to shelf, but convincing the consumer could be a problem, said Nandita […]
UoH, Biosciences tie up – The Hindu BusinessLine
The University of Hyderabad (UoH) has signed an agreement with Krismo Biosciences Private Limited to develop therapies for inflammatory diseases and serious infectious conditions. “A […]
NEET probe: NMC cancels admission of 14 students, orders suspension of 26 more
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has directed immediate suspension of 26 MBBS students found complicit in NEET-UG 2024 malpractices and cancelled admission of 14 students […]
Manipal Institute of Technology wins IMC Ramkrishna Bajaj award
Manipal Institute of Technology receives ‘IMC Ramkrishna Bajaj National Quality Award Trophy 2024’ in the Education category. The Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT), a constituent […]
NTA identifies 106 Telegram, 16 Instagram channels spreading ‘false’ information on NEET
In a crackdown on fake claims about the NEET-UG, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has identified 106 Telegram and 16 Instagram channels involved in spreading […]
AI-powered English learning platform Stimuler raises $3.75 million led by Lightspeed, SWC Global
This investment is earmarked for scaling its AI infrastructure, enhancing its technical team, and boosting user acquisition to ramp up monetisation in the coming year […]
TAPMI adopts trimester system for MBA (International Business) programme
Rajeev Kumra TAPMI Director | Photo Credit: AUDIO_VISUAL The Manipal-based TA Pai Management Institute (TAPMI) has restructured its MBA (International Business) programme. Beginning with the […]
CK College of Engineering and Technology secures 10-Year UGC autonomous status
Amudhavalli Ranganathan, Executive Director, CK Group of Educational Institutions, and Director, New Initiatives & E-Commerce, CavinKare Pvt. Ltd | Photo Credit: Supplied CavinKare-patronised academic institution […]
New NCERT textbooks: Mughals, Delhi Sultanate dropped; ‘sacred geography’, Maha Kumbh added
The new textbooks released this week have been designed in line with the new National Education Policy (NEP) and the National Curriculum Framework for School […]
IIT-Madras Incubation Cell incubates over 100 deep tech start-ups in FY25
V Kamakoti, Director, IIT-Madras | Photo Credit: Bijoy Ghosh Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-Madras) announced on Saturday that its Incubation Cell, for the first […]
National Skill Development Corporation-PDEU Centre of Excellence launched in Gujarat
Aimed at ITI, diploma, and college students across Tier-1 to Tier-3 cities, the centre will provide hands-on training and access to advanced labs like the […]
Zoho Schools of Learning expands with new campuses in Tharuvai and Kumbakonam
ZSL, which has a Chennai and Tenkasi centre currently, is now expanding to two new locations in Tamil Nadu–Tharuvai and Kumbakonam. Kumaresan M graduated from […]
Govt should promote industry-academia collaboration: BITS Pilani V-C
V Ramagopal Rao, Vice-Chancellor, BITS Pilani Are Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in India are being held back to take decisions locally, at least from the […]
Hyundai launches centre of excellence for EV battery research at IIT Delhi
Hyundai Motor Group and the Indian Institute of Technology (IITs) to collaborate on battery and electrification research at the Hyundai Centre of Excellence for future mobility technology Hyundai […]
Accenture acquires Hyderabad-headquartered deep tech education company TalentSprint
Accenture has acquired the Hyderabad-headquartered TalentSprint, a deep tech education player, from NSE Academy, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of the National Stock Exchange […]
ESIC plans 20 more medical colleges, aims to boost access for 3.72 crore workers
Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister for Labour and Employment | Photo Credit: ANI The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has decided to open 20 more new […]
Thousands of teachers continue protest in Kolkata overnight, demand releasing list of untainted candidates
Kolkata, Apr 21 (ANI): Teachers, who lost their job following a Court verdict, stage a sit-in protest outside School Service Commission (SSC) office, demanding their […]
Harvard sues Trump administration over $2.2 billion research funding freeze
Harvard President Alan Garber said the university would not submit to political pressure, citing First Amendment rights. | Photo Credit: FAITH NINIVAGGI/Reuters Harvard University announced […]
IIFT to start course on trade negotiations soon: Commerce Secy
Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal said that Abhijit Das-authored “Strategies in GATT and WTO Negotiations“ book can be a starting textbook in the Center for WTO […]
SSC introduces Aadhaar-based authentication for recruitment exams
File photo: Candidates appearing for Staff Selection Commission examination | Photo Credit: ASHOK R The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has decided to implement Aadhaar-based biometric […]
Effective communication skills help present complex ideas in simplest ways possible: Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister
Payyavula Keshav, Andhra Pradesh Minister for Finance, Planning, Commercial Taxes and Legislative Affairs, speaks at the 39th annual graduation ceremony of TA Pai Management Institute […]
Trump targets Harvard with $2.2 billion funding freeze over free speech dispute
The federal government has announced a freeze on over $2.2 billion in grants and contracts to Harvard University after the institution refused to comply with […]
EThames Business School teams up with KPMG for academic programmes
EThames Business School (EBS) has collaborated with KPMG to offer a suite of industry-relevant academic programmes that bridge the gap between education and professional […]
Harvard finances at risk from threatened foreign student ban
Pedestrians walk through Harvard Yard on the Harvard University campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts, US, on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. President Donald Trump escalated his administration’s […]
Consumer protection watchdog warns coaching centres against misleading ads ahead of IIT-JEE results
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) on Thursday issued a stern warning to coaching centres to avoid misleading advertisements and unfair trade practices as IIT-JEE […]
Trump administration moves to strip Harvard of foreign student enrollment rights
The move follows President Donald Trump’s broader crackdown on campuses hosting pro-Palestinian protests in response to Israel’s war on Gaza. | Photo Credit: FAITH NINIVAGGI/Reuters […]
IIT Madras launches new PG Diploma in Emerging Tech domains
The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has launched new a Postgraduate Diploma (PG Diploma) programme for both fresh graduates and working professionals to […]
Trump threatens Harvard’s tax-exempt status over campus protests
US President Donald Trump escalated his battle with elite universities by threatening to revoke Harvard’s tax-exempt status and demanding an apology over alleged antisemitism tied […]
Teacher accreditation-linked edtech Centa raises ₹20 cr led by Colossa Ventures
The platform is looking to address a $11 billion market opportunity in India and tap into global markets going forward. | Photo Credit: elenab Centa, […]
International students sue Trump administration over sudden visa revocations
In recent weeks, several international students have filed lawsuits against the Trump administration after having their visas revoked, claiming a violation of due process. Several […]
AICTE sets up panel to embed AI across disciplines, eyes 4 crore students
AICTE chairman Prof TG Sitharam | Photo Credit: Siva Saravanan S In a move to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) across all streams of technical education, […]
Bower raises ₹11.5 cr in seed round
HYDERABAD, TELANGANA, 13/02/2025: (from left) Pavan Allena, Founder of Bower School of Entrepreneurship, S Krishnan, Secretary, MeitY, Hema Katari of Bower School, and M Srinivasa […]
28% fall in Indian students headed to US in FY25 over visa, cost concerns
At a time when a new bill has been introduced in the US Congress calling for termination of the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program, data […]
TA Pai Management Institute to organise graduation ceremony on Apr 12
TA Pai Management Institute (TAPMI), a constituent of the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), will be organizing its 39th annual graduation ceremony in Manipal, […]
IIMA unveils a 2-phase development plan for its Dubai campus
As the first programme, the IIMA Dubai Campus will offer a full-time one-year MBA that is designed to cater to the advanced management learning and […]
