Credit cover for collateral-free education loans may be raised at inter-ministerial consultationsThe government is exploring increasing the credit guarantee cover for education loans. This move aims to allow banks to offer loans exceedi...
09 Jun, 2026, 12.16 AM IST
Education policy failure is being dressed up as innovation, employer abdication as a skills gapIndian universities are failing to equip graduates with needed skills. Private firms now offer expensive courses, creating a barrier for ma...
08 Jun, 2026, 11.31 PM IST
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma retains key portfolios, allocates ministriesAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has allocated portfolios to the newly sworn-in ministers. He retained Home, Power, Public Works, a...
08 Jun, 2026, 07.55 PM IST
How global AI forums are redefining university credibilityAs AI reshapes higher education, universities are increasingly being evaluated on their readiness for an AI-driven future. Beyond tradition...
08 Jun, 2026, 04.25 PM IST
Supreme Court issues notice to CBSE on plea to declare Class 12 improvement examination resultThe SC has taken up a case involving a Saudi Arabian student. He seeks his Class 12 improvement exam results from the CBSE. The court has i...
08 Jun, 2026, 03.03 PM IST
Only 11 of 134 tasks fully completed; maximum backlog in education sectorAn assessment of the Chief Secretaries conference indicates a sluggish pace in addressing action items. Of the 134 objectives set, a mere 1...
08 Jun, 2026, 12.27 AM IST
Post-study work in Ireland: How graduates are building global careers after graduationIreland is becoming a top destination for international students, offering academic excellence and strong industry links. Universities focu...
07 Jun, 2026, 12.28 PM IST
22-year-old took Rs 40 lakh loan to study abroad, says it was worth it because it gave her friends in 33 countries. Internet asks: 'Who will pay the EMI?'Study abroad loan: A 22-year-old's perspective on her Rs 40 lakh study abroad loan has sparked a debate on social media about the true retu...
06 Jun, 2026, 06.15 PM IST
Why AI readiness is becoming essential for universities in IndiaAs AI reshapes various industries, universities are now moving beyond traditional roles to an active contribution to innovation and policy ...
05 Jun, 2026, 03.55 PM IST
Trump shifts higher education fight from campus probes to federal rulebookThe Trump administration is changing its approach to higher education. Instead of targeting individual campuses, new federal rules are bein...
04 Jun, 2026, 05.02 PM IST
Supreme Court upholds mandate for qualified candidates in public employmentThe Supreme Court has ruled that public jobs must go to eligible candidates in accordance with prescribed qualifications. Allowing overqual...
04 Jun, 2026, 04.53 PM IST
Tamil Nadu: 3 lakh students apply for engg course, AICTE yet to approve counselling datesIn Tamil Nadu, a surge of nearly 300,000 students has signed up for engineering programs, highlighting the growing interest in technical ed...
04 Jun, 2026, 10.45 AM IST
Himanta Sarma says IIM Guwahati plan advances after talks with Dharmendra PradhanAssam is set to become East India's next education hub with progress on IIM Guwahati. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma also met President...
03 Jun, 2026, 05.32 PM IST
Why future-ready universities will define the next era of higher educationFuture-readiness is becoming a defining characteristic of leading universities. As institutions are building adaptability, resilience, and ...
02 Jun, 2026, 01.33 PM IST
Why future-ready universities will lead the next wave of higher education transformationFuture-readiness is becoming the key benchmark for modern universities, shifting focus from legacy to continuous adaptability. Institutions...
01 Jun, 2026, 01.01 PM IST
The expectation gap: Why universities must evolve with changing student prioritiesThe growing gap between evolving student expectations and traditional university systems is redefining higher education. As learner priorit...
29 May, 2026, 04.11 PM IST
Universities and the future of higher education: How outcome-based evaluation is redefining institutional valueHigher education is shifting from reputation to outcome-based evaluation. Value now is defined by measurable, sustained impact. Beyond rank...
27 May, 2026, 01.30 PM IST