Education

Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Minister of Education, today inaugurated the India campus of the University of Southampton in Gurugram, Haryana, along with Shri Nayab Singh Saini, Chief Minister of Haryana. Industries and Commerce Minister of Haryana Shri Rao Narbir Singh; Lord Patel OBE, Chancellor and Member of the UK House of Lords; Ms. Lindy Cameron, British High Commissioner to India; Mr. Mark E. Smith, President and Vice-Chancellor, University of Southampton; Ms. Eloise Phillips, Academic Provost, University of Southampton, New Delhi; and…

Two Day Discussions focused on strategic alignment with NEP 2020, Peer learning and Knowledge Exchange and Forward Planning and Readiness Panch Sankalpa of NEP 2020 to be the guiding principle for HEIs Central universities to prepare strategy paper for Viksit Bharat Two-day Vice Chancellors’ Conference of Central Universities at Kevadia concludes The Ministry of Education successfully convened a two-day Vice Chancellors Conference of Central Universities in Kevadia, Gujarat from 10th -11th July 2025. The event was attended by the Hon’ble Union minister…

BB Virtuals Sweeps CA Final Top 3 Ranks for Second Year Veranda Learning Solutions Limited (BSE: 543514, NSE: VERANDA), a listed enterprise offering end-to-end education solutions, achieved exceptional results in the CA May 2025 examinations, with a total of 141 All India Ranks across CA Final, CA Inter, and CA Foundation from its commerce vertical. This vertical includes leading brands such as BB Virtuals, JK Shah Classes, Navkar Digital Institute, Logic School of Management, and Tapasya College of Commerce and…

A self-reliant move by the University Grants Commission (UGC) has revealed the fact that several premier educational institutions have debased the sovereignty & integrity of their institutes by the act of aberration in non-complying with the imposition of Anti Ragging Regulations. The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued a notice to 89 institutions across the country, including four IITs, three IIMs, and Aligarh Muslim University, for failing to comply with anti-ragging regulations. As per the UGC Regulations on Ragging, 2009,…

As per the recommendations of the NEP-2020 and stakeholder’s consultations, CBSE has decided to implement the policy of two Board Examinations in Class X from 2026 examinations. Para 4.37 of National Education Policy-2020 stipulate that: “To further eliminate the ‘high stakes’ aspect of Board Exams, all students will be allowed to take Board Exams on up to two occasions during any given school year, one main examination and one for improvement, if desired“. Further, in PARA 4.38 it is mentioned…

“Thou shalt perform deeds that are commendable and no others”. The Premier Educational & Scientific Institution, Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur celebrated its 58th. Convocation Ceremony on June 23rd. 2025, conferring degrees upon 2,848 students across a diverse range of disciplines. The ceremony was graced by Mr. Sanjay Malhotra, RBI Governor and distinguished alumnus, as the Chief Guest. Most importantly the Premier Institute has recently climbed 41ranks to reach position no. 222 in the World University Rankings – 2026. This…

In the corridors of Assam’s lush biodiversity, scientists have unravelled a paradoxical truth– some of nature’s most poisonous plants are also among its most powerful healers. This finding could change the future of medicine. Plants have been used for their medicinal value since ancient times. While some plants are known for their toxicity, they also contain beneficial phytochemicals important for both plants and humans, indicating their dual nature. Despite being notorious for toxicity, they possess extraordinary compounds that can be…

An intensive, post-Prelims initiative offering 600+ practice questions, expert mentorship, stipend support, and free residential facilities Veranda IAS, a Veranda Learning enterprise, has announced the launch of  first fully residential and intensive Mains Answer Writing Programme for UPSC CSE 2025 aspirants. Tailored specifically for candidates who have cleared the Prelims, the programme will offer a focused and immersive environment that sharpens answer writing skills—crucial to cracking the Mains stage of the Civil Services Examination. With over 600+ high-quality questions, daily…

In a Major Initiative Towards Fulfilling NEP 2020 Vision, Letter of Intents (LOIs)  Issued to Five Foreign Universities – University of York, University of Aberdeen, University of Western Australia, Illinois Institute of Technology, and Instituto Europeo Di Design (IED), Italy to set-up Campuses in Mumbai. Mumbai to become a Global Education Capital under the Vision of NEP 2020 : Shri Dharmendra Pradhan As We Mark Five Years of NEP 2020 Implementation, this Milestone Reflects the Spirit of Sankalp Se Siddhi,…

IIT Kharagpur has once again reinforced its legacy of academic and professional excellence by achieving a major milestone in the 2024-25 placement season. Despite a challenging global employment landscape, the Institute has recorded over 1,800 job offers, including 409 Pre-Placement Offers (PPOs) and 25 international offers, underscoring its growing appeal among top global recruiters. The placement season kicked off with remarkable momentum, amassing more than 800 offers within the first two days. By Day 3, the institute reached 1,000-offer mark,…