Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), the political party led by actor-turned-politician Vijay, has reiterated its demand for the complete scrapping of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET), urging the Tamil Nadu government to maintain a firm and uncompromising position on the medical entrance examination. The party’s latest stand comes amid the continuing political and public...
The results of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Undergraduate (NEET UG) 2026 have been announced, with more than 1.1 million candidates qualifying for admission to undergraduate medical and allied health science courses across India. The declaration of the results marks the beginning of the counselling process for approximately 1.37 lakh MBBS seats available...
The Supreme Court has declined to entertain a petition challenging the Central Board of Secondary Education’s (CBSE) implementation of the three-language policy, observing that the issue falls within the domain of educational policy and is not a matter requiring judicial intervention at this stage. The decision reinforces the judiciary’s long-standing approach of exercising restraint in...
Fresh concerns over the protection of student information have emerged after reports indicated that databases containing personal details of candidates who appeared for the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) are allegedly being offered for sale through multiple websites. The development has sparked widespread debate over digital privacy, data security, and the need for stronger safeguards...
In a landmark development for one of India’s most prestigious higher education institutions, Professor Yogesh Singh has been reappointed as the Vice-Chancellor of Delhi University, making history as the first person to receive a consecutive term in the position under the current governance framework. The decision reflects confidence in his leadership and the direction the...
In a significant administrative development for India’s education sector, senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Lokhande Prashant Sitaram has been appointed as the new Chairperson of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). The appointment places an experienced civil servant at the helm of one of the country’s most influential educational institutions, responsible for regulating...
The Central education regulator has introduced a one-time relaxation for students currently enrolled in Class 9, offering temporary relief as the newly implemented three-language requirement begins to take effect across secondary schools. The decision is aimed at ensuring a smooth transition to the revised academic framework while preventing disruption for students already midway through their...
The investigation into the Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) paper leak has gathered momentum with law enforcement agencies arresting three more individuals allegedly linked to the examination fraud. Authorities, however, continue their search for a suspected mastermind based in Bihar, who is believed to have played a central role in orchestrating the illegal operation. The...
India’s premier engineering institutions are grappling with a significant shortage of faculty members, with more than 38 percent of sanctioned teaching positions lying vacant across all 23 Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). The alarming figures have reignited concerns about the long-term impact of staffing shortages on academic quality, research productivity, and the global competitiveness of...
In a major setback for thousands of aspiring teachers across Maharashtra, the Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) 2026 was postponed just hours before it was scheduled to be conducted after allegations emerged regarding a possible question paper leak. The last-minute decision has triggered uncertainty and frustration among candidates who had spent months preparing for the...