
IISc Bangalore releases condolence message after suicide of 21-year-old PhD student
The statement released a list of all the external help that a student can access from the resources available

Indian student found dead in UK; officials say no foul-play
The 23-year-old Indian student reportedly had sent a message to his relatives, in which, he had outlined a plan to end his life

DU to introduce dual degree programmes from the next academic year. Here are other details
In the 1016th Academic Council meeting of DU, the VC introduced collabs with foreign universities as well

Maharashtra man arrested for abetting suicide of 18-year-old college girl
The man has been booked by the police but hasn't been arrested yet as an investigation is ongoing

Kerala Governor appoints Prof Bijoy Nandan as Kannur University Vice-Chancellor
The order came a day after the apex court dismissed the Kerala High Court's order to re-appoint Prof Gopinath Ravindran

Kota witnesses another suicide as 22-year-old NEET aspirant hangs herself a
No suicide note was discovered in her room and the reason behind her death is yet to be known, informed the police

Karnataka: Over 350 students affected due to outbreak of scabies at residential school
A suo moto case was registered against the residential school due to improper standards of hygiene

IISc Bengaluru student jumps to death from boys' hostel building
The police said they are yet to find out the reason behind his death. Further inquiry is in the process and more information is awaited on the matter

CBSE to not award distinctions or divisions for Class X, XII
The board previously had done away with the publication of merit lists to avoid unhealthy competition as per an official statement

Kerala MBBS student falls victim to snake bite hours after being conferred with degree; dies
The student, Adith Balakrishnan, was bitten by a venomous snake but was not able to realise it on time

CUSAT stampede: University reopens, students return but in fewer numbers
One of the students said that the incident had taken a toll on them emotionally but the students would resume classes soon

Bengaluru schools receive bomb threats via email; Police Commissioner says this
Anxiety prevailed among students, parents and staff. It is being reported that a few schools have requested guardians to collect their wards from the school campus

DU academic council members oppose inviting RSS Secretary for varsity event
Meanwhile, a proposal to offer twinning degree with foreign institutions was deferred by the council amid protests

IIM Kashipur's Executive Management Aptitude Test (EMAT-2023) to be held on December 16
The programme also provides an opportunity for one week of International Immersion at the Martin J Whitman School of Management, Syracuse University, New York

IIT Guwahati launches programme for Armed Forces on Drone Technology
The current batch of Drone Technology Program has 30 personnel from various armed forces.

Industry professionals to mentor higher education faculty: Secretary, Higher Education Dept
Highlighting the mentioning of these technological platforms in the G20 Declaration, Murthy emphasised that Samarth, Swayam and Diksha (at the school level)

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurates KV at NIT Rourkela
During the event, Prof K Umamaheshwar Rao, Director, NIT Rourkela said, “We are honoured to have with us, Dharmendra Pradhan as our esteemed Chief Guest and our respective guests on the dais"

JNU logo to include 'Tamso ma Jyotirgamaya'; to be registered for patenting
"We are not making any changes. The old logo was not registered," says the VC of JNU, Santishree Pandit

Supreme Court nullified the extended tenure of Kannur University's former VC
The Supreme Court stated that the re-appointment of the former VC can be considered as an interference from the state

Azim Premji University student death: Alumni issue statement; ask for student body, transparency
The death of a student of the university who took his life has now prompted alumni to come together to address major issues

“Main hostel unsafe”: Students stage protests as fresh ragging allegations emerge at Jadavpur University
Today, on November 20, the Arts Faculty Students' Union (AFSU) staged a demonstration outside the Vice-Chancellor’s office, demanding immediate and stringent action against ragging

WB TET recruitment scam: Candidates begin fresh round of protests; demand immediate action
“The candidates were granted the permission to demonstrate for seventy-two hours from the court, and they are demanding a seat update and immediate recruitment,” informed Achinta Samanta

NMC logo change includes picture of Hindu god; sparks debate
The introduction of the Dhanwantari deity, the physician of all Hindu Gods, led to a debate about the significance of the symbol

Delhi HC says AIIMS seats not for sale as woman paid 30L for daughter's admission
The woman had allegedly paid the man an amount of thirty lakh rupees after he assured her of MBBS admission into AIIMS, Delhi

SNAP 2023 records over 1,00,000 registrations; exam details, here
Symbiosis International (Deemed University) stands as a venerable family of academic institutions comprising constituents, colleges, centres, and schools

Parents of J&K students arrested under UAPA call for leniency in punishment
The students at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST) had allegedly passed anti-national remarks after the World Cup match

J&K: Threat Lurks on university students as gov't may invoke UAPA
The students allegedly had raised anti-India sloganeering during the World Cup Match between India and Australia on November 19

Maharaja's College, Mysuru: AIDSO activists and students protest due to unavailability of lecturers
The students demanded that the exam timetable be revoked immediately and the problem of lecturers be duly solved

NIT Srinagar suddenly declares winter holiday; boarders asked to vacate immediately
The declaration of the holidays came after a day of vehement protests against a student's social media post

Gov't school students study in makeshift classrooms with asbestos roofing
The students at Government High School in Palamathi hillock have been forced to go through hardships and study in makeshift classrooms even after upgradation

Odisha Education Department to provide free NEET coaching to Class XII students
In a directive issued by the Directorate of Higher Secondary Education, junior colleges are instructed to install smart TV sets

Tamil Nadu: Gov't school teacher arrested for abusing 13 school children
About 13 students from Classes IV and V had come forward after an awareness session on 'good touch' and 'bad touch' by the District Child Protection Office

BGU bestows honorary DLitt on Sudarsan Pattnaik, Sriprakash Shukla
The chairman and the esteemed guests presented the degrees and gold medals to the students

DU may offer special chance to students who may have exhausted all chances to clear exam
This provision may provide for special moderation, exclusively for those students who have a single remaining paper, to the extent of a maximum of 10 marks

AI will not take away your jobs: Experts at Bengaluru Tech Summit 2023
According to a study, the application of AI is expected to contribute $5.2 billion to the global GDP by 2030, coupled with a 4% reduction in global emissions

IIT Roorkee leads study on Advanced Grid-Scale Energy Storage Technologies
This comprehensive study positions IIT Roorkee at the forefront of cutting-edge research, showcasing its dedication to providing India-centric solutions for a sustainable and resilient energy future

Skill India, Armed Forces to help re-settle 70,000 Armed forces personnel post-superannuation
The Resettlement Training Program offers a comprehensive curriculum for Armed Service Personnel, encompassing three specialised courses

JM Financial Centre for Financial Research launched at IIM Udaipur
Prof Ashok Banerjee, Director, IIM Udaipur, said, “IIM Udaipur is thankful to JM Financial for supporting the institute’s endeavour to conduct cutting-edge, high-quality research"

Kolkata: TET candidates stage protest demanding to be called for interviews
The protest on Wednesday was also preceded by a two-day sit-in by TET candidates in the area 10 days back

India to enroll half million foreign students by 2047: NITI Aayog CEO
Subrahmanyam made the comments while addressing the 18th FICCI Higher Education Summit on Wednesday

Jadavpur University: Another student levels ragging allegations against seniors
The PG student complained in a mail to the Dean of Arts that he was subjected to various kinds of mental torture and abuses

MSc medicine association writes to varsities over PG teachers being denied examinership
In this regard, many individuals from different states have also approached the respective state high courts for the consideration of eligibility for the petitioners to be examiners

JEE Main 2024 (Session 1) registration closes tomorrow; check details
The exam is scheduled between January 24 and February 1, 2024 and will consist of three papers

NMC writes to Manipur gov't regarding exam arrangements for displaced medical students
NMC directed the state authorities to allow the displaced students from JNIMS, RIMS, CMC and SHIJA Medical Colleges to continue classes in online or hybrid mode

Uttar Pradesh: Headmaster booked for molesting 16 girls student in Unnao
The matter came to light when the girls lodged a complaint on the portal of the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR)

Umar Khalid's bail plea hearing deferred till January 10
A joint request for adjournment was made before the bench from both sides as Khalid's counsel senior advocate Kapil Sibal and Additional Solicitor General SV Raju were not available

Lucknow University bags NAAC Category 1 status, various opportunities unlocked
It will now be able to establish research parks, incubation centres, university-society linkage centres, in self-financing mode, without the need for UGC approval

Maharashtra: Education Minister Deepak Kesarkar’s video rebuking woman goes viral, faces criticism
The woman, in the viral video, was reportedly asking the minister about the 'delay' in the recruitment process, and saying they are tired of waiting

United States issued record 1,40,000 visas to Indian students last year
Last month, the US Mission to India reached and surpassed the goal to process one million non-immigrant visa applications in 2023

NIT Srinagar: Classes suspended after protests over student’s social media post
A non-local student had allegedly put up a social media post hurting religious sentiments leading to protests on campus on November 28

Karnataka: School principal, hostel warden suspended over food poisoning incident
On Monday, around 25 students were hospitalised from a residential school in Davanagere, Karnataka after consuming hostel food

Students sign detailed document on campus code of conduct before joining, says Azim Premji University
APU has a detailed campus code of conduct that lays out the rules and regulations to be followed by the students, said varsity

Indian Institute of Art & Design announces 2024-25 application open; details here
Prof Usha Patel – Director of Academics, IIAD, remarked, “At IIAD, we redefine education by empowering students to thrive in a dynamic creative world"

Karnataka BBMP school collapse: Big budgets yet school infrastructure still in dire condition
In Bengaluru, around 26,010 students are studying in 166 BBMP schools

Cuemath launches its first physical Math learning center in Gurugram
Cuemath plans to open additional learning centres both nationally and internationally, focusing on regions with a high demand for face-to-face classes

SCERT to conduct in-service education training programmes for Delhi gov't school teachers
The state of Delhi has approximately 3,000 government schools serving over 25 lakh children

Meta announces support for NLSIU - IIT Bombay research project
Prof Sudhir Krishnaswamy, Vice-Chancellor of NLSIU said, “The National Law School of India University is committed to academic research and legal innovation using AI to aid legal reform"

Inclusion of sports in education: The vision and the mission
In this evolving narrative of education in India, the inclusion of sports stood as a testament to the acknowledgement that learning wasn't a unidimensional journey

Investigative teaching methods: What is it? How does it help students?
From project-based learning to case studies and technology integration, educators are actively embracing approaches that empower students to explore

Kerala Human Rights Commission seeks CUSAT stampede investigation report within 15 days
In this regard, the commission has registered a case and also asked to check the security breach angle

Teachers accused of harassing students in separate incidents in Karnataka, Goa
In the Karnataka incident, parents protested at the school premises demanding action

Kerala HC directs recounting of votes for student union chairman post at Sree Kerala Varma College
A nominee of the Students' Federation of India (SFI) was declared elected after a recount in the college polls held recently

Nine, including four students, arrested for supplying drugs in Delhi NCR
The police have seized a variety of Indian and foreign-origin drugs, including marijuana, cocaine, and hashish

Jammu and Kashmir: Students arrested under UAPA; Mufti slams move
The students were allegedly raising objectionable slogans and celebrating the Indian cricket team's loss

Haryana: Gov't school principal accused of sexual harassment now suspended
According to an official statement, the principal was accused of sexually harassing over 100 students at his school

Karnataka: Three students fall ill after drinking water in school's administrative block
Police suspect foul play behind the incident and have commenced the investigation from different angles

IIT Madras students wish stricter punishment for Prof Ashish Sen, but are happy with inquiry process
The suspension was meted out by the institute's Board of Governors (BoG), based on the report submitted by an external committee

Pranshu Yadav’s Death: Are social media platforms and law failing to prevent anti-LGBTQ+ bullying?
Pranshu (16) allegedly died by suicide after receiving 4,000+ queerphobic comments on their reel, which featured them in a sari

Andhra Pradesh: Chalapathi Group to open new academy; distribute scholarship awards! Details here
Students have to appear for a scholarship test to avail the awards. This test is scheduled to be conducted on December 10

Telangana elections: Experts urge political parties to focus on children's needs
PVCR-TS, an alliance of people working for child rights, submitted a list of child-specific demands to the BJP, BRS, and Congress

Telangana Assembly elections: Educational institutions in Hyderabad district to remain shut on Nov 29, 30
Previously, on November 27, Monday, several schools and educational institutions in Hyderabad declared a holiday for Guru Nanak Jayanti

Kota, Rajasthan: Another NEET aspirant dies by suicide
The victim has been identified as Faureed Hussain, a native of West Bengal's Birbhum district

Education should go beyond textbooks: Vishwanathan Anand at NIIT University's Annual Lecture
Nestled in the Aravalli hills, the fully residential green campus offers an idyllic and intellectually vibrant environment

Karnataka topping the charts with perks for students
The state's commitment to empowering its youth through a combination of financial aid, technological access, and holistic development programs demonstrates a paradigm shift in educational policy

MAP Academy unveils new course on Modern Indian Art! Details here
This course is authored by Dr Beth Citron, a New York-based curator and art historian

Manipal Academy of Higher Education celebrates 31st convocation ceremony
More than 7,000 graduated during the course of the ceremony which concluded on November 26

Coach Calling: Parent's be the rock your children need and help them grow
I know that parenting is tough! But make your children feel that you're unconditionally there for them

Azim Premji University student suicide: “Ashwin was accused without evidence”: Deceased’s brother, alumnus
Ashish Nambiar, brother of the deceased student M Ashwin Nambiar, spoke about his alma mater Azim Premji University

Azim Premji University student suicide: Varsity says it has been engaging with students on their demands
The university also assured that it is offering various other support mechanisms like a dedicated academic resource centre

Azim Premji University student suicide: Students demand elected student body; varsity offers assurance
M Ashwin Nambiar, a 21-year-old final-year student at the Azim Premji University, who was pursuing a BSc in Mathematics, allegedly died by suicide on November 10

IIT Madras student body reveals Prof Ashish Sen found responsible for Sachin Jain suicide; suspended
Sachin Jain was found dead at his residence in Velachery after he put up a WhatsApp status saying, “I am sorry, I am not good enough”

Madhya Pradesh: Class IV student allegedly attacked 108 times with compass by classmates
The father of the victim has alleged that the boy sustained scars from the attack that occurred at around 2 pm on November 24

GMC Jammu: Junior Resident doctor attacked by over 15 attendees of patient
Speaking to EdexLive, the junior doctor said, "Fortunately, I don't have a fracture though I have sustained wrist, knee and ligament injuries"

Haryana: Girls from low-income families to receive free education in schools, colleges
The fees for private colleges, where applicable, will be borne by the Haryana government, Chief Minister Khattar said

Class XII student beaten by a group of men in UP; video goes viral
After the video surfaced on the internet, a police case was lodged, and a person was arrested

Kerala CM pays last respects to CUSAT stampede victim Sara Thomas
According to the police, 16 injured people have been discharged from the hospital so far

Uttar Pradesh: Head teacher of gov't school accused of sexual harassment
According to the police, the alleged incident came to light after one of the girls reached out to NCPCR

Comprehensive education reforms will be introduced in schools next year: Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu
The comprehensive reforms include providing education in English as the medium of instruction from Class I in government schools

Kanpur: 25-year-old MBBS student found dead; over 50 students are being questioned
When they reached the hostel, Commissioner of Police RK Swarnkar and DCP West Vijay Dhull found the victim's body

Hyderabad: 16-year-old Intermediate student found dead in college hostel room
A case has been registered under Section 174 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) and is being investigated

IIIT Basara student dies by suicide; family trouble suspected
The victim is known to have been disappointed by his mother’s death and his father’s remarriage

CUSAT-Nikhita Gandhi concert stampede: Police investigating all possible lapses
The question before police is whether they could have relaxed the curbs, which could have averted the tragedy

Yuva Sangam - IIT Hyderabad, BHU: 42 Telangana youngsters to explore Uttar Pradesh
During the visit hosted by BHU, the Telangana team will visit various iconic places in Varanasi and around and interact with different stakeholders

Water Impact Summit by cGanga, IIT Kanpur & NMCG: Collaborations, innovations announced
Igor Papič, Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation from the Republic of Slovenia emphasized global cooperation for addressing water security and environmental protection

Selfie-related deaths among youngsters: The pursuit of social media validation
Social media platforms have a role to play in promoting responsible content creation, and discouraging dangerous behaviour

Vocational education: Indispensable component of India's educational landscape
By bridging the skills gap and fostering a versatile, skilled workforce, India can ensure that its citizens are not just employees but contributors to a thriving, innovative economy

"Transfer is not a penal action": EFLU on transfer orders issued to two faculty members
The two transfer orders created a stir and the EFLU varsity clarified the same via a communique

Curious case of two teachers' associations at EFLU: President elects speak up; varsity comments
Speaking to EdexLive, both the presidents as per their knowledge claimed that their association was the right one

Delhi University: Students allege glitch on Samarth Portal; complaints filed with varsity
The postgraduate students enrolled in the first semester of MA, MSc, and MCom courses are facing issues in selecting their course or subject on the portal in order to fill out the examination forms