A professor and five students have been arrested in connection with the alleged leak of an agriculture university examination paper in Chhattisgarh, with investigators uncovering what they believe was a carefully planned operation involving a miniature endoscopic camera. The alleged leak came to light shortly before a second-year Bachelor of Science in Agriculture examination was...
The recurring controversy surrounding the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test has renewed questions about whether India’s largest medical entrance examination requires more than temporary security measures. The latest concerns have highlighted weaknesses that may exist at different stages of the examination process, from the preparation of question papers to their handling, storage, transportation and eventual distribution to...
In a significant development within the Union government, senior Cabinet Minister Pralhad Joshi has been entrusted with the additional responsibility of the Ministry of Education following the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan. The move was formalised after the President accepted Pradhan’s resignation on the advice of the Prime Minister, ensuring that the ministry continues to function...
Veer Madho Singh Bhandari Uttarakhand Technical University (VMSB-UTU) has cancelled examinations for two subjects following an inquiry into allegations that questions from an examination paper were shared with students before the scheduled test. The decision affects the university’s even-semester examinations for the 2025-26 academic session. The two examinations cancelled by the university are Machine Learning...
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...