Education

The Department of School Education and Literacy is implementing an integrated centrally sponsored scheme for School education- Samagra Shiksha. The scheme treats school education holistically, without segmentation from pre-primary to class XII in alignment with the recommendations of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and aims to ensure that all children have access to quality education with an equitable and inclusive classroom environment which should take care of their diverse background, multilingual needs, different academic abilities and make them active…

Veranda RACE, a Veranda Learning enterprise, announced that its student Ms. Nila B secured All-Kerala Rank 1 in the Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) SSC Exam 2024. Over 250 students from Veranda RACE have successfully cleared the SSC exams, reinforcing its strong track record in coaching aspirants for government jobs. A native of Trivandrum, Ms. Nila B is an M.Sc. Forestry student who completed her B.Sc. in Forestry and aspired to crack the SSC exams alongside her studies. She comes from a…

The Jadavpur University Teachers Association (JUTA) on Saturday expressed concern over a recent report that claimed that the varsity lost its ‘Institute of Eminence’ (IoE) tag and shot off a letter to officiating vice-chancellor Bhaskar Gupta, urging him to take up the issue with the University Grants Commission (UGC). A report on March 12, quoting a reply by Union Minister of States for Education Mr. Sukanta Majumdar in Parliament, said the Empowered Experts Committee (EEC) of the Centre rejected JU’s…

Chennai: Veranda Learning Solutions, a listed enterprise offering end-to-end solutions in the education space, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras. This partnership aims to deliver high-quality, accessible, and affordable education to aspirants for skill building. The initial set of courses will help students to enhance their skills for competitive exams. Under this initiative, Veranda Learning will offer a range of meticulously designed courses on the SWAYAM Plus platform—a digital learning initiative…

64 students in the top-50 with multiple students sharing ranks Students from the commerce vertical of Veranda Learning Solutions, a listed enterprise offering end-to-end education solutions, have delivered a standout performance in the CA Intermediate examinations held from January 11 to 21, 2025. The results reinforce the company’s commitment to academic excellence. Veranda’s commerce vertical comprises five esteemed brands: JK Shah Classes, BB Virtuals, Navkar Digital Institute, Logic School of Management and Tapasya College of Commerce and Management. A total…

Commerce Vertical pro forma EBITDA expected to cross 120cr for FY25 Chennai: Veranda Learning Solutions (BSE: 543514, NSE: VERANDA), which offers end-to-end solutions in the education space, has taken a 40.41% stake in BB Publications Private Limited (“BB Virtuals”) and acquired 65% stake in Navkar Digital Institute Private Limited (“Navkar Digital”). Veranda Learning will acquire an additional 10.59% stake in BB Virtuals by June 2025. The acquisitions amplify Veranda Learning’s position as a leader in commerce education across India and…

Union Minister for Education, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, attended an event celebrating Hindu College’s 126th Founder’s Day in New Delhi today. Academicians, staff members and students also were present at the event. He engaged with the students and faculty of the college during his visit to the exhibition on Skill Development and Entrepreneurship activities. While exploring ideas, prototypes, and business models, he expressed confidence that they will serve as flag-bearers of innovation, entrepreneurship, job creation, and wealth generation in the times…

Continuing the insightful discussions initiated by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in the inaugural episode of Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025, the seventh episode aired today, featured iconic sportspersons M C Mary Kom, Avani Lekhara, and Suhas Yathiraj. They talked about goal setting, resilience, and stress management through discipline. They also shared personal anecdotes from their own lives and what they have learned from sports in their life. Mary Kom spoke about how she defied the popular belief that boxing is…

Ahmedabad : The Adani Foundation has partnered with GEMS Education, a global leader in private K-12 education, to establish high-quality educational institutions across India. With an initial commitment of INR 2,000 Cr from the Adani family, the initiative aims to make world-class education accessible and affordable to students from all sections of society. Guided by Chairman Gautam Adani’s social philosophy—Seva Sadhana Hai, Seva Prarthana Hai, Aur Seva Hi Parmatma Hai—the partnership will also focus on creating research institutions dedicated to…

Building on the enriching discussions initiated by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in the inaugural episode, the sixth episode of Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025 aired today, featuring actors Vikrant Massey and Bhumi Pednekar engaging with students on fostering creativity and embracing positivity in life.  Vikrant emphasized the power of visualization and encouraged students to maintain a journal of their daily activities. Engaging in an interactive discussion, he advised students to openly express their emotions and feelings to their parents. A…