Beginning with the 2026–2027 academic year, the Delhi government has made the decision to restructure the “foundational stage” of schooling in accordance with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the Right to Education (RTE) Act 2009, as well as to establish a uniform minimum age of six years for admission to Class 1. In
There are just a few weeks remaining for Delhi University to repair the damaged labs, classrooms, and academic schedules. The resolution of these issues prior to the start of the academic year will determine the performance of the incoming fourth year. Vice-Chancellor Yogesh Singh has acknowledged the concerns expressed by teachers and students as Delhi
The Bengaluru hub will serve as a liaison office and will be used as a platform for co-created research partnerships between Imperial and India’s leading academic and research institutions. In Bengaluru, the Imperial College London will establish an International Research Center called “Imperial Global India.” The project, which is scheduled to open in May 2025,
After MPs Mala Roy and Manickam Tagore requested the Ministry of Education to disclose the costs and the reasoning behind such fund allocations, the financial expenditure was shared in the Lok Sabha. Since 2020, the annual chat show Pariksha Pe Charcha with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and students, parents, and teachers has cost Rs 64.38
On the 25th anniversary of International Mother Language Day, a report was compiled to commemorate a quarter-century of committed efforts aimed at preserving and promoting the use of mother tongues. UNESCO’s Global Education Monitoring (GEM) team reports that almost 40% of the worldwide population lacks access to education in a language they speak or comprehend.
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially clarified that Punjabi has not been removed from its two-board exam system, addressing concerns raised by students, parents, and educators. Recent social media discussions and reports had suggested that CBSE had excluded Punjabi from its curriculum under the new examination framework. However, the board has refuted
Chief Minister MK Stalin announced that Tamil Nadu will not implement the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, citing concerns that go beyond the imposition of language. He stated that the policy would drive students away from education. The chief minister of Tamil Nadu, MK Stalin, has announced that the state will not adopt the National
Science and other STEM branches (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) at school and in colleges have importance in South Indian education systems, from an early level. This article explores why South India leans more towards technological development. Each student in high school encounters a pivotal choice: Science, Commerce, or Humanities. For the majority, it is
In India, the budget allocation for education and higher education has gradually increased over the years. In 2024, the budget set aside Rs 1.48 lakh crore for education, employment, and skilling. The largest portion of this amount, Rs 73,498 crore, was allocated to the Department of School Education and Literacy. India has allocated more than
According to recent government data, rural India has seen a 10 percent increase in literacy over the last ten years, with women driving this growth. After independence, education has been a vital component of India’s growth, with each succeeding administration working to raise the country’s literacy rate. The road to universal literacy is still lengthy,
