Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham dedicates a week to service to celebrate AMMA’s birthday
Also, a successful Blood Donation Camp was organised on September 29, 2023, apart from several other activities
THE World University Rankings: SOA makes huge leap in rankings
The ranking was generated from a set of five broad indicators which represented key areas in higher education excellence
School closure: Why and how has it impacted students?
The closure of educational institutes has had a significant impact on students' learning
BBAU disciplinary committee revokes two students' suspension after protests, marches
"This has created history and is a huge victory for the student community," said the suspended student Abdul Wahab
This win is not just mine, it is yours as well: DUSU's new General Secretary Aparajitha
"I promise that I will stand for you and if you are in any problem, it means I am in that too. Therefore, for every problem of yours, I will have a solution," Aparajitha said
Dharmashastra National Law University introduces menstrual leave for female students
These new leaves, granted after long-standing demand from students, will be implemented during the ongoing semester
“Probe into 35 fraudulent principal appointments,” PIL urges Delhi High Court
The PIL mentions 35 candidates appointed as Delhi Government School Principals based on fabricated EWS certificates and urges the court to investigate the matter
THE World University Rankings 2024: KIIT ranked sixth best Indian university
Academicians in the state and outside have applauded KIIT’s achievement, emphasising its growing prominence in the higher education sector
IIT Kanpur Professor receives JC Bose Fellowship
This fellowship is awarded to active scientists with a proven track record of excellence in Science
"Definitely, we will catch culprits": Manipur CM on probe into death of two students
The state has been witnessing protests since Monday after a video showing the dead bodies of two students went viral on social media
NEET SS 2023: Candidates allege mismanagement, poor facilities at exam centres
Several candidates from exam centres across the country reported lack of basic facilities like drinking water at the examination centres
Odisha: Special children’s school principal charged with neglect
Locals alleged that the school does not even have basic amenities like drinking water
JNU yet to respond to students’ demand to conduct student union election?
In the memorandum submitted to the JNU VC office, the existing union demanded that since the academic session 2023-24 is well underway, the elections should be held as well
ABVP won because we work for students 24/7: New DUSU President Tushar Dedha
"ABVP won the DUSU elections in 2023 because it is rooted in the campuses not just in Delhi Viswa Vidhayalas but all across India," said the newly appointed president
Hyderabad: Class VI student jumps to death from 15th floor
The victim, a student of Glendale Academy, took the step after returning home from Math tuition yesterday
K’taka HC orders temporary transfer of 99 MBBS students from M'luru to private medical colleges
This is what the high court ordered after NMC’s discovery that the college of the students forged a letter requesting authorisation to continue the MBBS programme for the academic year 2022-23
Chennai: Absconding teacher arrested in POCSO case
The accused was charged after the parents and relatives of his victim filed a police complaint, but he absconded and disappeared
All you need to know about Kerala Engineering student's homework machine
His first attempt was a failure after a teacher realised that the assignment that he had submitted was a printout
TSPSC Group I exam cancellation: Candidates demand abolition of commission
Candidates are are demanding either the abolition of the commission or the transfer of the examination process to a different authority
Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS): Challenges of implementing it in classrooms
IKS encompasses a wide range of knowledge, including traditional medicine, agriculture, forestry, water management and conservation
NEET SS 2023 exam allegedly delayed; students share their experiences
The candidates complained that parents and family members accompanying the candidates had to wait for hours with no proper facilities outside the exam halls
Rajasthan gov’t issues anti-suicide guidelines; directs coaching centres to not glorify toppers
The nine-page guidelines were issued just days after the state government formed a 15-member committee to look into the increased number of student suicides in Kota
SC seeks names of eminent persons for search panel for West Bengal varsities' VCs
Amidst the ongoing tussle between the West Bengal Government and the Governor’s Office over VC appointments, the SC intends to set up a search panel
Tamil Nadu PG medical results finally announced after much delay
The results were released right before the last date for qualifying MD/MS qualifications toward the determination of eligibility for appearing in NEET-SS 2023
BHU wins top research award for 2023
In addition, the university was also conferred with the "Best Library Award" by the Indian Librarian Association
Boy ends life after receiving fake messages in the name of NCRB
The message claimed that the boy visited an illegal website to watch a movie, and had to pay 30,000 rupees to avoid being fined
Unchecked growth of 'dummy schools' adversely affecting students: Delhi HC
The court was hearing a PIL challenging the eligibility criterion used by both DU and GGSIPU for allotting MBBS or BDS seats under the Delhi state quota
NEET SS 2023 exam allegedly delayed for over 2 hours across India?
The NEET-SS 2023 exam has been scheduled over two days, September 29 and 30, for admission into various super speciality courses
Syllabus changes: How receptive are students to it?
The way in which the changes are communicated and implemented also affects how receptive students are
NEET PG 2023: SC issues notice on plea seeking cancellation of All India Quota Counselling Round 3
The plea argues that Round 3 cannot be conducted as some states in India are yet to complete Round 2 of the AIQ counselling
Puducherry Lt Guv sponsors books, stethoscopes for MBBS students admitted under 10% quota
In the event, the Lt Governor thanked the Central Government for their timely and responsive implementation of 10% reservation in the state
IIT Bombay: After institute reserves tables for vegetarian food only in hostel mess; students protest
On Thursday, September 28, a group of students decided to take non-vegetarian food and eat at the tables reserved by the hostel mess for vegetarians
Teacher arrested in UP for making Muslim student slap Hindu classmate
The teacher was arrested by the UP Police after a complaint from the Hindu boy’s father, who said that the act hurt his son’s religious sentiments
Changes to be made in school syllabus to keep students abreast of great Sikh Gurus: Punjab CM
Mann said that this will help in perpetuating the glorious legacy of the state amongst our coming generations
Foundation stone for medical colleges in Mulugu & Narsampet laid by State Health Minister
After laying the foundation stone for a government medical college in the Mulugu district headquarters he reached Narsampet and laid the foundation stone for another medical college there
Andhra University plans to establish medical college: Vice-Chancellor Reddy
While delivering his speech at the conference at Andhra University, VC Reddy also drew motivation from Stanford
Record number of 91 Indian varsities feature in THE World University Rankings
This number is more than last year’s number, which is 75, making India move two paces up from sixth to fourth
Class IX gurukul student dies by suicide in Telangana; police begin investigation
The Atmakur (S) police have registered a case and are investigating the matter
No convocation since 2018, Mahatma Gandhi Uni students wait for Telangana guv's acceptance
Students suspect that the differences between the Governor and the State government is stopping her from participating in the convocation
NMC caps MBBS seats, puts Karnataka in a spot; experts question move
Student communities have also pointed out that medical education cost is at an all-time high, and with the new guidelines, many aspirants will be deprived of opportunities
What are Indian educational institutions doing to be more eco-friendly?
Here are a few specific examples of the initiatives that Indian educational institutions are taking to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
NEET PG cut-off percentile: FMGs question why FMGE cut-off is never reduced; share their ordeals
The low NEET-PG cut-off adds to the list of discriminatory policies introduced, allege the Foreign Medical Graduates but what are the other policies that add to their woes?
Take necessary action against colleges, universities offering unspecified degrees: Delhi HC to UGC
The Delhi High Court directed that degrees earned from unspecified courses must not be recognised by the University Grants Commission
UP: Man beaten up on NAS College campus in Meerut for 'making video'
According to the college principal, the perpetrators of the attack were not from the college and not even college students
“Minor discrepancies”: TSPSC clarifies attendance figures for Group-I prelims amid controversy
“There will always be a likelihood of minor discrepancies or variation between the initial figures obtained on the day of exam and the final figures confirmed after scanning,” said TSPSC
Odisha AYUSH students clash with police; meet Odisha Health Secretary
The protestors alleged that the police had to intervene after a group of outsiders entered the protest site along with the AYUSH students and created "indiscipline"
Over 150 Jharkhand school students admitted to Bengal hospital after complaining of uneasiness
Several students felt a persistent uneasiness in their stomachs after one student discovered a lizard's foot in the dinner they were served
Student preparing for NEET ends life in Kota, 26th suicide this year
Kota saw the suicide of yet another student preparing for a competitive exam. The student was from Uttar Pradesh
Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya rubbishes allegations of reducing NEET PG cut-off for daughter
As the Health Ministry reduced the NEET-PG 2023 cut-off to zero, a few social media users accused the minister of implementing this to secure a seat for his daughter
Kerala makes arrangements for Manipuri students to finish education, says CM Vijayan
This opportunity is being provided by Kannur University, which has accommodated 46 Manipuri students into various programmes
FSSAI bans snacks wrapped in newspapers: What are its benefits? What challenges will schools face?
In recent years, there has been a growing movement to ban unhealthy snacks in schools
AP CM thanks Gita Gopinath for hosting AP gov’t school students at IMF
The students visited the IMF headquarters as part of a two-week trip to the USA, where they also visited the UN
NEET PG zero percentile cut-off not violation of merit: Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya explains
Mandaviya said that in the current academic year, as many as 10,000 to 13,000 PG medical seats were expected to be left vacant after the counselling process
AP Teacher shortlisted for UNESCO Global Teacher Prize
This teacher was chosen among 8,000 applicants to visit US schools and learn from their education system
HP may eliminate minimum pupil requirements in gov’t schools
This move would prioritise the interests of the youth of Himachal Pradesh, and make way for more drawing and PE teachers
IDP Education, SBI to facilitate international student education loans
With the newly formed alliance with SBI, IDP students will now have a range of options to choose education loan assistance from the top players in the education financing segment
Ministries of Education and Skill & IBM to focus on digital skilling, skilling in emerging tech
Under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)s curated courses will be provided to empower youth in India
Emerging Engineering disciplines shaping the India of tomorrow
Let's explore some of the new-age engineering disciplines that have emerged
NMC refuses to share details of medical colleges that took back medical students' stipends
In his RTI on August 28, Dr Babu, an ophthalmologist based in Kanaur, asked the NMC to name the private medical colleges that paid stipends to 1,228 students
Principals' role in schools: What are the challenges? What should they focus on?
Principals need to focus on academic matters, such as curriculum development, teacher training, and student assessment
KIIT Bhubaneswar conducts Smart India Hackathon 2023
Expressing happiness over the enthusiastic participation of students during the event, Prof Achyuta Samanta, Founder of KIIT & KISS, , said, “KIIT is proud to take part in SIH-2023"
IISER Bhopal develops technology to quantify greenhouse gas emissions
The technology showed that India emitted 75 per cent of total greenhouse gases from burning agricultural wastes
JU ragging: Officials unable to reach conclusion regarding anti-ragging measures
According to sources, the officials reasoned the difference of opinion between students' union and the authority led to a stalemate
IIT Bombay: Six tables to be reserved for vegetarians only in hostel mess? Students allege "food discrimination"
The students allegedly received an email, on Wednesday, from the mess council informing them that six tables will be reserved for vegetarian food only
Death of two students: AFSPA imposed in Manipur; CBI begins probe
The missing of two students Phijam Hemjit (20) and Hijam Linthoingambi (17) has caused widespread unrest after the violent ethnic clashes in Manipur
Plea against NEET-PG 2023 'zero percentile' challenged in Delhi HC
The petitioners argue that the exam not only would dissolve the purpose of an eligibility test but also has thrown the students off-guard and is not justifiable
Reading of Bhagat Singh's writings at JNU on occasion of his birth anniversary
The event organised on the eve of the 116th birth anniversary of the freedom fighter aims to revive his ideals and have a profound exchange
Bihar education department dismisses over 3 lakh students from schools
In Bihar, 75% attendance has been made mandatory in schools and failure to maintain the mark can lead to dismissals, and serious repercussions, read the order
NEET-PG 2023: What does “zero” cutoff percentile in counselling actually mean?
The decision was taken after receiving representation from a few medical associations who urged a reduction in the NEET-PG cut-off citing a huge number of vacant seats
AI and how EdTechs and educational institutes are using it
AI is also being used to develop new educational tools and resources
Lucknow: Teen enters alma mater wearing old uniform to harass minor student
According to reports, the 19-year-old boy had previously attempted to harass the minor by hurling abuses at her
Bihar schoolgirl assaulted, molested by miscreants; video goes viral
The police of Bihar's Samastipur district could only nab one accused while the others are still at large
Manipur: Internet ban reimposed after students protested against missing individuals
Purportedly more than 30 students especially girls were injured after the police charged with tear-gas shells and batons
Road accident: 14-year-old loses life after being hit by SUV in Bengal
Two students lost their lives in two consecutive days after being involved in road accidents in West Bengal and in Telangana
Schools in Kerala bag top awards nationally in EducationWorld school rankings
The various categories included Government Boarding Schools, State Government Day Schools and Day cum Boarding schools and others
NMC guidelines curb number of seats in medical colleges; medicos point out implications for South India
This notification, which was released on August 16, dictates that each state must have 100 MBBS seats for 10 lakh people in every state and union territory
Odisha: 15-year-old student loses life during brawl over earphones
The boy reportedly was pelted and hit with stones by his friend as they indulged in a fight over the gadget
AP's Nadu-Nedu scheme: 895 govt schools to get facelift in Palnadu
In order to reduce college dropouts, as many as nine junior colleges are being set up in the Palnadu district
Kendrapara: College student sexually assaulted in moving vehicle; accused on the run
"We have formed a team to apprehend him and ensure justice for the girl," said Kendrapara Sadar police station IIC Saroj Kumar Sahoo
Power of alumni in TN: Five lakh former students register with govt school alumni forums
The registration is open to all former students, and they can also register through the Namma School website
Karnataka hikes AYUSH course fee by 25%, medicos call it "anti-student"
Previously, aided and unaided private AYUSH medical colleges had submitted a request to the state government to increase the fee
Why do silly fights often happen in schools, colleges?
One of the most common reasons for fights in school is name-calling
IIT Guwahati researchers develop material that can separate oil from water
The material made out of charred rice husk would not only curb air pollution but also can be used in tackling marine pollution
Worms found in midday meal in three South Goa schools
The Director of Education said that the food samples will be checked in labs and strict action will be taken against the suppliers if fault is found
NEET-PG ‘zero’ cut off: SC dismisses petition against notification; medical community reacts
As per a report by PTI, the bench comprising Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra, refused to entertain the plea as the petitioner was not a NEET-PG aspirant
IIT Jodhpur team discovers new way of synthesising green ammonia
Green Ammonia is used to produce carbon-neutral products and can also be used as a potential climate-neutral fuel
IIT Kanpur announces partnership with InterDigital to enhance 6G prospects in India
With this bilateral partnership, a change will be sought in the field of 6G technologies and will lead to improvement in existing wireless standards
University of Hyderabad prof awarded prestigious JC Bose National Fellowship
Prof M Jayananda is a senior professor and Head, Centre for Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences at the university and has been a visiting professor at many foreign-based countries
HCU students protest against alleged transphobic attack on Dalit trans leader
Hritik Lalan, who was elected as the representative of GSCASH from the Ambedkar Students’ Union, was allegedly attacked by ABVP cadre for campaigning in the Ladies’ Hostel
CCTV cameras in schools and college: Challenges to right to privacy
There are some challenges associated with implementing CCTV cameras on college campuses
SC questions probe of UP classroom slap incident; said education doesn't discriminate between religions
The Supreme Court objected to the way the incident of the slapping of a child in a school was handled by Uttar Pradesh gov't
Canada-India tension: Students unhappy with ongoing friction but say there is “nothing to worry about”
The diplomatic tension between India and Canada started after the Canadian Prime Minister’s remarks about the involvement of the Indian government in the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar
NEET PG 2023: SC refused to entertain petition challenging zero percentile cut-off
The apex court announced that it would entertain the plea as it was filed by petitioners who were not aspirants
Manipur violence: Photos of missing students emerge online after months
The gov't has asked people to exercise restraint and has assured a thorough investigation into their deaths
SC student punished in Trichy school; mother alleges caste-based bias
The mother alleges that the student was made to stand out in the Sun as he was two minutes late after lunch and did not do his duties in a proper manner
TN school inundated by rainwater; students forced to evacuate to nearby temples
The teachers alleged that the absence of a dedicated stormwater drain in the area is a primary cause of the stagnation of water on rainy days
Kerala: Students protest as private institute fails to offer promised placements
The students claim that during admission, they were assured of jobs with foreign airline companies and were charged extravagantly for that
Ban new engineering colleges for three years: K'taka Higher Education Minister writes to AICTE
Hitting back at the government, AITCE Chairman TG Sitharam on September 22 said that state private universities offering engineering courses do not fall under the ambit of AICTE
Niche expertise vs versatility: MBA or MS, what suits you better?
Here, we jot down all the pros and cons of pursuing the two