Indian Education

NBEMS GPAT Result 2026 declared at natboard.edu.in: How to download

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

Punjab Board Class 5, 8 Result 2026: When will PSEB release marksheet?

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

Learning curve: India needs more investment to be an education hub

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

Policy engine powers India-UK academic ties: British Council CEO McDonald

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

₹2 lakh MBA? Accenture bets on affordable AI degrees for new-age careers

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.

UpGrad plans to acquire edtech platform Unacademy in all-stock deal

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

West Asia war forces course correction for Indian students as fears rise

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

Fulfilling people's aspirations is govt's resolve; focus on key sectors: PM

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

American business schools rewrite syllabus as Indian enrolments fall

Joint degrees and credit-sharing emerge as response to visa curbs and a 45% drop

Shaping Future Leaders: In Conversation with Mr. Jayant Sinha, Chair of SoGL, Indian Politician and Former Member of Parliament

An exploration of leadership education, public policy, and the evolving role of institutions in shaping India's future trailblazers.

Pradhan vows accountability, action against those involved in NCERT row

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday expressed anguish over NCERT coming up with a chapter on judicial corruption in its Class 8 textbook, while promising to fix accountability and take action against those involved in drafting the controversial portion. He also underlined that the government has full respect for the judiciary and has no intent of disrespecting the institution. The remarks came on a day the Supreme Court observed that there appeared to be a "well-orchestrated conspiracy" to defame the judiciary and imposed a "complete blanket ban" on the Class 8 NCERT book and ordered that all copies, physical and digital, be seized. "They have fired the gunshot. The judiciary is bleeding," a bench headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant said, a day after the National Council of Educational Research and Training apologised for "inappropriate content" in the social science textbook and said it would be rewritten in consultation with appropriate authorities. The bench,

A New Era of Education for Central India: Indore Gets a New International School as Chatrabhuj Narsee School Opens Its Third Campus

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$113 bn campus: Higher education is India's newest high-yield asset class

India could retain an estimated $113 billion in foreign currency by 2040, significantly reducing the remittance outflows currently lost to overseas education.

National cyber norms for academia: Securing India's campus innovation

India's schools and universities face cyberattacks at more than twice the global average, raising concerns over data security, intellectual property and resilience of the country's knowledge economy

India may need 2.7 bn sq ft of new academic infrastructure by 2035

India's higher education sector could require nearly 30,000 acres of new campus land and 2.7 billion sq ft of academic infrastructure by 2035, driven by rising enrolments and policy ambitions

Indian edtech firms step up expansion, driven by familiar demographics

As Byju's and Unacademy struggle, Indian edtech firms like upGrad, Simplilearn and BrightCHAMPS expand steadily across Southeast Asia and West Asia

Budget 2026: Skilling, education and job creation at centre of growth plan

With a sharp rise in skilling and labour allocations, Budget 2026-27 focuses on aligning education with industry needs, boosting services-led employment, and preparing youth for emerging roles in the

Education Budget jumps to ₹1.39 trillion, school learning gets record push

School education and learning receive their highest-ever allocation as Budget 2026-27 raises overall education spending by over 8 per cent, with higher outlays for KVs, IITs and new initiatives

From animation labs to hostels: Key education announcements in Budget 2026

Union Budget 2026 also announced a high-level standing committee to strengthen links between education, employment and enterprise, with a focus on services-led growth and future skill needs

Eco Survey urges education reforms, global push to curb student exodus

India must reform higher education and promote international student programmes to curb brain drain and boost its global education presence