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IIT Kanpur supports Professor Suryanarayan Dulla in investigation
The IIT Kanpur Faculty Forum has issued a statement supporting Professor Suryanarayan Dulla, who is under investigation following the death of an IIT Bombay student.
CBSE announces re-examinations for 12th grade students in West Asia
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will hold re-examinations for 12th-grade students in West Asian countries affected by regional conflict who could not sit for their original 2026 board exams.
Ekya children’s biennale spurs young minds to think about future through art
Ekya Schools and CMR NPS are hosting a children's biennale in Bengaluru focused on themes of the future.
West Bengal decides to repurpose 933 closed government schools
West Bengal is repurposing the buildings and assets of 933 state-aided schools that were closed due to zero student enrollment.
Diplomate Of National Board Final Exam Applications Open
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences has opened the application process for the 2026 Diplomate of National Board Final Exam.
Boy Hit By Teacher Over Love You Note To Classmate
A boy was hit by his teacher after a classmate reported that he had thrown a note at her.
CBSE Announces Special Class 12 Exams for West Asia Students
The Central Board of Secondary Education will hold special Class 12 board exams for students in West Asian countries who missed their examinations due to regional unrest.
Central government launches PM-Vidyalaxmi Scheme for collateral-free education loans
The central government has launched the PM-Vidyalaxmi Scheme to provide collateral-free education loans to eligible students.
President Murmu tells students to prioritize nation and society interests
President Droupadi Murmu addressed the 75th convocation of Maharaja Sayajirao University in Vadodara, urging students to prioritize service to society and the nation over personal wealth.
45 student suicides in IITs over five years
Government data reveals that 45 students died by suicide across Indian Institutes of Technology between 2020 and 2025, with a majority belonging to marginalized communities.
NEET SS 2025 qualifying percentile reduced to 30
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences has lowered the NEET SS 2025 qualifying percentile from 50 to 30.
Bihar cancels main written examination for 1,799 sub-inspector posts
The Bihar Police Sub-Ordinate Services Commission has cancelled the main written examination for 1,799 sub-inspector positions held on May 27, 2026.
IIT Bombay board to hear student demands after suicide
The Board of Governors of IIT Bombay is holding a meeting to discuss an 18-point charter of demands submitted by students following a recent student suicide.
BIT Mesra installs anti-suicide fans in all hostel rooms
Birla Institute of Technology Mesra is installing anti-suicide fan rods in hostel rooms to enhance student safety.
NEET MDS 2026 Round 2 Seat Allotment Result Out
The Medical Counselling Committee released the Round 2 seat allotment results for the NEET MDS 2026 examination.
Madhya Pradesh Government Announces 0% Dropout In Primary Education
The Madhya Pradesh government reported that primary education dropout rates in the state are zero percent.
VTU to Award Honorary Doctorates and Degrees to 52,025 Students
Visvesvaraya Technological University will hold its 26th annual convocation on September 26, awarding degrees to 52,025 students and honorary doctorates to three individuals.
Five crore Indian children lack access to school sanitation services
A global report by the UN indicates that 50 million Indian schoolchildren lack access to sanitation facilities in their schools as of 2025.
NSP Scholarship 2026: Students can now apply for multiple scholarships
The National Scholarship Portal has updated its rules for the 2026-27 academic year to allow students to receive both merit-based and welfare-based scholarships simultaneously.
Government to Recruit 814 Lecturers for Pre-University Colleges
The Karnataka Department of School Education has announced the direct recruitment of 814 lecturers for government pre-university colleges.
Lady Shri Ram College starts online classes after incident in Kalkaji
Lady Shri Ram College for Women shifted classes to online mode following a sexual assault case in the nearby Kalkaji area.
Centre given more time to mull SC proposal to exempt current Class 6
The Supreme Court has granted the Union government additional time to consider exempting the current Class 6 cohort from the mandatory three-language policy.
IIT Bombay agrees to 18-point charter after student protest
The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay administration agreed to an 18-point charter of demands following a student protest triggered by a student's suicide.
Auto driver earns 75k, spends 1.4 lakh on daughter's education
A viral video features an auto rickshaw driver who spends a significant portion of his income on his daughter's education.
Government Medical Colleges Add 450 MBBS Seats for 2026 Admissions
The National Medical Commission has increased MBBS seats by 450 in government medical colleges across India, bringing the total to 140,664.
Karnataka to set up special committee to create industry-based curricula
The government of Karnataka plans to establish a special committee to align engineering curricula with current industry requirements.
Education firm ordered to refund student over failed placement guarantee
A consumer commission in Punjab ordered Eduinx Education Services to refund a student after the company failed to provide guaranteed job placement.
Lady Shri Ram College shifts classes online after Kalkaji rape case
Lady Shri Ram College has moved to online classes following the gang-rape of a teenager in a nearby park.
Karnataka Examinations Authority postpones horticultural recruitment examination dates
The Karnataka Examinations Authority has rescheduled the horticultural recruitment examination due to clashing dates with other competitive tests.
IIT Bombay Professor At Centre Of Student Suicide Row Sent On Leave
A professor at IIT Bombay was placed on leave following the suicide of a student who was allegedly caught using AI during an exam.