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CBSE may restore board formats for Class 10th, 12th to pre-pandemic levels

Following instructions from the ministry, CBSE may restore the pre-pandemic format of board exams from next year.

Pariksha Pe Charcha: Meghalaya girl asks PM about NEP's impact on students

The girl asked Modi how the National Education Policy (NEP) will empower the society in general and students in particular

'Pariksha pe Charcha' by PM Modi is a public movement: Dharmendra Pradhan

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday said the annual 'Pariksha pe Charcha' by PM Narendra Modi is a public movement to ensure a stress-free atmosphere for youngsters undertaking exams

PPC gives opportunity to talk about different aspects of exams, life: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the Pariksha pe Charcha (PPC) interaction is light-hearted and gives one an opportunity to talk about different aspects of exams and life.

Education ministry approves RUSA scheme to continue till 2026

The Ministry of Education has approved the scheme of Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA) for continuation till 2026, officials said on Friday.

Students show up in good numbers in DU colleges for offline classes

The first day of offline classes at Delhi University saw a good turnout of local students while the attendance of students from other states was low, with numbers expected to rise from the next week.

Karnataka govt order says no to hijab in minority institutions

All educational institutions run by the Minority Welfare Department have been ordered not to allow hijab, scarves, saffron shawls and other religious symbols in the classrooms

NET result to be declared in a day or two: University Grants Commission

The UGC-NET of December 2020 and June 2021 Cycles were conducted together by National Testing Agency between November 20, 2021, and January 5, 2022: Official

Schools fully open in 11 states, closed in nine: Education Ministry

Officials said at least 95% teaching and non-teaching staff in all states has been vaccinated, while some states have even achieved 100% vaccination coverage for the staff in schools

SC voices concern over degradation in quality of legal education in country

The Supreme Court Tuesday voiced concern over degradation in the quality of legal education in the country and said that improvements are needed in the system at the entry-level.

'Pariksha Pe Charcha' an opportunity to discover trends in education: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the initiative provides the opportunity to connect with India's dynamic youth and discover emerging trends in the world of education.

'Free at first glance': Education Ministry cautions about edtech firms

People must avoid automatic debit option for payment of subscription fee, says advisory.

Will turn Gorakhpur into a 'Special Education Zone': Dharmendra Pradhan

Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday said Gorakhpur will be developed as a 'Special Education Zone'(SEZ) to groom students as global citizens.

No plan to rename IITs after great leaders of respective states: Centre

Minister of State for Education Subhas Sarkar provided the information in response to a written question in Lok Sabha

NAS 2021: Fewer students, logistics may come in way of survey

On Thursday, Delhi Deputy Chief Minister and Education Minister Manish Sisodia too requested the Centre to postpone the survey

New NEP to help provide affordable, quality education to students: Pradhan

Several provisions outlined in the new NEP which are aimed at internationalisation of education will help in providing students affordable and quality education, Union Education Minister said

DTU VC Yogesh Singh appointed Vice Chancellor of Delhi University

Delhi Technological University Vice-Chancellor Yogesh Singh has been appointed as the VC of Delhi University, Ministry of Education officials said on Wednesday

NIRF Rankings 2021: IIT Madras continues to be India's best institute

IISc, IIM-A top universities and B-schools in the 6th edition of Ministry of Education's rankings

Education min asks central universities' VCs to fill up 6,000 vacant posts

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday asked vice chancellors of central universities to fill up over 6,000 vacant posts in mission mode by October.

About 80% teaching, non-teaching school staff have got at least 1st jab

Around 80 per cent teaching and non-teaching staff employed in schools across the country have received at least the first dose of Covid-19 vaccine, Education Ministry officials said on Thursday