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The University Grants Commission (UGC) is preparing to roll out comprehensive guidelines for incorporating skill-based courses and micro-credentials into higher education programmes. These guidelines aim to bridge the gap between academic education and industry requirements, ensuring...
India is stepping up as a global hub for academic and research excellence with the launch of the G20 Talent Visa, a visionary initiative approved by the Ministry of Home Affairs. This programme aims to attract...
The number of Indian students pursuing education abroad has surged by 52.2% over the past five years, increasing from 5,86,337 in 2019 to 8,92,989 in 2023, according to data presented by the Ministry of Education in...
The UNESCO Regional Office for South Asia has unveiled the sixth edition of its flagship annual report, titled “Rhythms of Learning”, which explores the transformative role of culture and arts education in India. This edition, focused...
In a groundbreaking initiative, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has announced the launch of the Fine Arts and Culture Excellence (FACE) admission scheme for its undergraduate programmes. This first-of-its-kind initiative aims to acknowledge and...
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi has unveiled its first PhD programme at its international campus in Abu Dhabi, focusing on the critical areas of Energy and Sustainability. This programme is set to commence in...
India has made remarkable progress in schools electrification over the past decade. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan recently announced that 91.8% of schools across the country now have access to electricity, a significant leap from 53%...
India has achieved a historic milestone at the 21st International Junior Science Olympiad (IJSO) held in Bucharest, Romania, from December 2 to 11, 2024. The Indian contingent secured six gold medals, emerging as the best-performing nation...
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will discontinue conducting recruitment examinations from 2025 and will focus exclusively on higher education entrance tests, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced on Tuesday. The move follows recommendations by a high-level...
The Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) 2025 has set a new milestone, with a record-breaking 1,42,235 registrations, surpassing last year’s count of 1.35 lakh. This marks a significant leap from the pandemic-era low of 79,843 registrations in...
The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Raipur, in partnership with the Entrepreneurship and Skill Development Program (ESDP) Division of MSME, has announced two specialised development programmes aimed at empowering aspiring entrepreneurs and strengthening micro, small, and...
Banaras Hindu University (BHU) celebrated its 104th Convocation on December 14, marking a monumental milestone in its legacy. A total of 14,072 degrees were awarded across various faculties and disciplines. Among these were 867 PhD, 21...