Indian Education

University of Warwick will deepen research, industry and academic partnerships in India instead of setting up a campus, despite easing regulations for foreign universities

Delhi High Court's scrutiny of CBSE's on-screen marking system raises questions about exam transparency, digital infrastructure and resource allocation amid record student volumes

As PhysicsWallah scales rapidly, some mentors say academic roles are increasingly tied to student retention and renewals, a claim the company disputes

DU has declared the Information for admission to postgraduate courses offered in the bulletin via the Non-Collegiate Women's Education Board (NCWEB) for the 2026-27 academic session

The education ministry has proposed extending the NIPUN Bharat Mission up to Class 5 as learning surveys continue to show gaps in foundational literacy and numeracy

The proposed programmes are expected to focus on areas including teacher education, curriculum studies, and educational research, marking a significant shift for NCERT

CBSE's decision to introduce the three-language formula for Class 9 has drawn concerns from educators over teacher shortages, curriculum restructuring and mid-session rollout challenges

From Modi's austerity appeal and India's learning crisis to geopolitical trade shifts, AI accountability and public health reforms - here are today's key Opinion takeaways

India faces 600,000 faculty shortfall amid rising student enrolments

The Ministry of Education is making a fresh attempt to implement the PM SHRI scheme in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Kerala amid efforts to widen rollout

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With India's push to build global leadership talent hitting a shortage of world-class faculty, a new institute plans to bring Ivy League academics and global research partnerships to a campus in the national capital. The International Institute for Faculty & Research (IIFR), led by former Indian School of Business (ISB) dean Rajendra Srivastava and set up at the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan campus in New Delhi, targeting gaps in faculty development, industry linkages and applied research as India looks to deepen higher education reforms. Speaking at the launch, former President Ram Nath Kovind underscored the central role of teachers in nation-building. "Education is the foundation of personality development ... teachers, who are the pillars of the education system, hold a place of high respect in society," he said, adding that improving faculty quality is critical to meeting the aspirations of millions of students. "India is producing global leadership talent. Who is producing the ...

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences has declared the GPAT 2026 results, conducted on March 7. Candidates can now check their scores and other details online

The PSEB will soon announce the Punjab Board Class 5 and 8 Results 2026. Students who appeared for the exams can check their results on the official website, pseb.ac.in

India is witnessing a surge in demand for higher education with tertiary enrolment expected to rise from about 53 million today to over 70 million by 2035

British Council CEO says collaboration is accelerating after FTA and reforms, with more UK universities set to open campuses in India and expand mobility and skilling ties

The cost of MBA programmes at private colleges continues to put them out of reach for many, with the average cost sitting between ₹4 lakh - ₹25 lakh.

If the deal closes, upGrad's integrated model will be on a strong trajectory, said Ronnie Screwvala, cofounder of upGrad, on X

Region known for affordability and simpler visa processes now in turmoil, leaving students to rethink overseas education

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday called for accelerating the process of linking the country's education sector to the real world economy. Addressing a post-budget webinar, he said the focus on subjects like AI and automation needs to be increased. "We will have to accelerate the process of linking our education system to the real world economy even further... We will have to increase our focus on subjects like AI and automation, digital economy and design-driven manufacturing," he said, noting that India is moving towards an innovation driven economy. The prime minister also noted that India is today working on the vision of preventive and holistic health. In the past few years, the country's health infrastructure has been strengthened... medical colleges have opened in hundreds of districts... through the Ayushman Bharat scheme and Arogya Mandirs, access to health services has been extended to every village. Our yoga and Ayurveda are becoming popular all over the world," he