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UGC introduces one-year online PG option

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Students who have completed a four-year bachelor’s degree with Honours will soon have the option to pursue one-year postgraduate (PG) programmes through online and Open and Distance Learning (ODL) modes, following revised guidelines issued by the...

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AICTE rolls out AI internship with Pegasystems

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The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has partnered with Pegasystems to introduce a nationwide virtual internship programme aimed at preparing engineering students for careers in the AI-powered digital economy. The initiative has witnessed an...

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NEP 2020 at Six: Progress and Challenges

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Six years after the launch of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, India has made progress in implementing education reforms, but challenges in execution continue to persist. While the Centre has increased investments in education and...

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Victoria University India launches brand campaign

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Victoria University India has launched its first brand campaign ahead of the opening of its Delhi NCR campus, highlighting its focus on globally recognised, industry-oriented education for Indian students. Built around the message, “The world is...

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IIT Madras updates GATE 2027 syllabus

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The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has released a revised information brochure for GATE 2027, introducing updates to the Biotechnology syllabus and expanding the list of permitted two-paper combinations. The changes have been published on...

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J.P. Nadda reiterates fair NEET UG counselling

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Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda has said the Centre remains committed to conducting the NEET UG counselling process in a transparent, merit-driven and student-centric manner. He stressed that the government’s priority is to make medical admissions...

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Ireland adapts to Indian student demand

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Higher education institutions across Ireland are revising their approach to attracting Indian students as priorities among international applicants continue to evolve. Increasingly, students are looking beyond university rankings and choosing institutions that offer strong career pathways,...

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DU School of Open Learning launches one year PG courses

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The University of Delhi’s School of Open Learning (SOL) will introduce one-year postgraduate programmes in the Open and Distance Learning (ODL) mode from the 2026-27 academic session, expanding academic opportunities for graduates of the Four-Year Undergraduate...

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Ministry of Education launches CHESS+ initiative for schools

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The Ministry of Education has launched CHESS+ (Championing Excellence in Sport Skills), a new pilot initiative aimed at integrating chess-based learning into school education and encouraging the development of analytical and strategic skills among students. The...

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PM Modi forms six-member task force to improve exams

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced the formation of a six-member high-powered task force to reform India’s examination system and curb recurring paper leaks. Chaired by Infosys Co-Founder Nandan Nilekani, the panel will recommend structural and...