Education

Jaipur, July 2026 : In a major bureaucratic reshuffle at a time when the Centre is under pressure over alleged examination paper leaks and irregularities in competitive tests, including NEET, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has appointed senior IAS officer Naresh Pal Gangwar as the new Secretary of the Department of Higher Education in the Ministry of Education. A 1994-batch IAS officer of the Rajasthan cadre, Gangwar takes over the crucial post at a time when concerns over…

New Delhi, July 2026 : Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday said the Centre is giving high priority to the early identification of children with learning disabilities through the PRASHAST app, a digital screening tool developed by the Ministry of Education to promote inclusive education in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Speaking during a meeting with BJP Members of Parliament from Odisha held during the adjournment of Parliament, Pradhan said the discussions focused on the state’s…

The Department of School Education & Literacy, Union Ministry of Education, has invited online applications and nominations for the National Teachers Awards 2026. The Awards seek to recognize the outstanding contribution of teachers towards improving the quality of school education and promoting the holistic development of students. Eligible teachers serving in schools run by the Central Government, State Governments, Union Territory Administrations, local bodies, and in aided and private schools affiliated with recognized Boards, may apply, subject to the provisions contained…

Reaffirm commitment to peace, stability & prosperity in Indo-Pacific The 10th Thailand-India Defence Dialogue took place in Bangkok on June 16, 2026 to review the full spectrum of bilateral defence cooperation and exchange views on regional & global security issues of mutual interest. The dialogue was co-chaired by Thailand’s Deputy Permanent Secretary for Defence Admiral Nuttapol Diewvanich and Joint Secretary, Ministry of Defence, Government of India Shri Satyajit Mohanty. The two sides discussed the evolving security environment in the Indo-Pacific region…

A Milestone in Advancing Internationalisation of Higher Education under National Education Policy 2020 Union Education Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar and UK Foreign Secretary Rt. Hon. Yvette Cooper Witnessed the Handing Over of the Letter of Approval to the University of Liverpool by Secretary (Higher Education) Dr Vineet Joshi to Provost of University of Liverpool Bangalore Professor Richard Grose In a significant step toward internationalisation of higher education under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020,…

Three New Specialised MA Programmes Strengthen IIMC’s Academic Offerings across Six Campuses The e-counselling process for admission to six MA and four PG Diploma programmes at the country’s most prestigious media education institute, the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), has begun. Admissions to all programmes – MA and PG Diploma – shall be done through an e-Counselling process only. Registrations for the same can be done at https://iimc.admissions.nic.in/. The last date to register for e-Counselling is June 7, 2026. The…

New Delhi, May 2026 : The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Saturday announced that all candidates who were unable to complete their CUET-UG 2026 examination due to a technical disruption at certain centres will be given another opportunity to take the test. The assurance came after a technical glitch delayed the conduct of the morning shift examination, causing inconvenience and anxiety among thousands of students appearing for the nationwide entrance test. In a statement posted on social media, the NTA…

AI Can Enhance Speed and Creativity, But Human Judgement, Accuracy and Editorial Responsibility Must Remain Central in the AI Age: I&B Secretary Graduation Ceremony Marks Successful Completion of AI Skills Training Programme for over 110 Newsrooms and Media Professionals across 23 Cities The Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), New Delhi, today launched the AIME Academy (AI Academy for Media and Entertainment), a major initiative aimed at strengthening AI-driven media education and capacity building in the country. The Academy was inaugurated by…

New Delhi, May 2026: In a significant step aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCF-SE) 2023, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has introduced a new Scheme of Studies making it mandatory for Class IX students to study three languages starting July 1. Adopting a transitional approach to align its curriculum with the revised NCERT syllabus, the Board issued a circular to all CBSE-affiliated school heads outlining the new…

New Delhi, May 2026 : The National Testing Agency (National Testing Agency) on Friday announced that the re-examination of NEET (UG) 2026 will be held on Sunday, June 21, following approval from the Central Government. In an official statement posted on X, the agency confirmed the revised schedule and urged candidates and parents to follow only verified communication channels for accurate updates regarding the examination. “NEET (UG) 2026 – Examination Date Announced. The National Testing Agency, with the approval of…