Indian Education

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

Eco Survey suggests AI Economic Council for India: What it is, key details

The Survey stressed that India's artificial intelligence rules must suit national needs, especially the country's large workforce

CBSE mandates mental health, career counsellors in all affiliated schools

In a significant policy reform aimed at strengthening students' mental health and providing them with career guidance, the Central Board of Secondary Education has made the appointment of socio-emotional and career counsellors mandatory in all affiliated schools. For this, the national education board amended Clause 2.4.12 of the CBSE Affiliation Bye-Laws, 2018, following a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed before the Rajasthan High Court in July 2025 by Kota-based advocate Sujeet Swami and some psychology experts. The PIL highlighted rising mental health challenges among students, including academic stress and lack of structured career guidance, and sought mandatory provisions for qualified counsellors and a uniform mental health support framework in schools. During the hearing in September 2025, a bench headed by the Chief Justice of Rajasthan High Court sought responses and suggestions from the CBSE, the Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE), the University Grants ..

Datanomics: India's rising cost of brain drain in a knowledge-driven world

Spending by Indian students abroad has surged over the past decade, highlighting the rising economic cost of brain drain and strengthening the case for internationalising higher education in India