Shobhit Nirwan: College is for experiments, not just jobs
Education content creator Shobhit Nirwan has argued that the real problem in college is not a lack of opportunities but that students do not know how to use them for self-discovery. In…
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Universities unprepared for students who work while studying
Many students entering higher education institutions are already working, but universities have not adapted schedules, assessments or credit systems to accommodate them. The traditional model assumes students study full-time before entering the…
Odisha’s Gyanodaya scheme guidelines exclude professional courses
The New Indian Express reports that Odisha's Higher Education Department has issued operational guidelines for the Gyanodaya-Shikshya Ru Samruddhi scheme, offering free KG to PG education. The scheme covers regular UG and…
Karnataka govt urged to table Rohith Vemula Bill in monsoon session
The Campaign for Rohith Act has asked Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar to introduce the Karnataka Rohith Vemula (Prevention of Discrimination, Exclusion or Injustice) (Right to Education and Dignity) Bill in…
IGNOU launches 9 one-year master’s programmes for FYUP graduates
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has opened applications for nine one-year master's programmes, exclusively for graduates of the Four-Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUP). The courses, M.A. in Economics, Sociology, History, English, Hindi,…
Bihar cabinet approves converting 300 B.Ed colleges to degree colleges
The Bihar cabinet on Wednesday approved converting 300 stand-alone private B.Ed colleges into multidisciplinary degree colleges offering Arts, Science, Commerce and skill courses, The Hindu reports. The move aligns with the National…
Odisha tells colleges to revive anti-ragging, grievance panels
Hindustan Times reports that the Odisha government has ordered all higher educational institutions to revive and reconstitute key committees, including anti-ragging panels, before the 2026-27 academic session. A Higher Education department letter…
SGTB Khalsa College launches 75th year logo
SGTB Khalsa College at the University of Delhi began its 75th year celebrations on August 12 with the unveiling of a special logo. The event's chief guest was Justice Talwant Singh, chairperson…
NSAT 2026: Scholarship test for online BCA aspirants
The National Scholarship Aptitude Test (NSAT) 2026 offers online BCA aspirants a chance to earn fee waivers of up to 100% on eligible programmes. The test is not mandatory for admission; it…
Deepti Gaur Mukherjee takes charge as higher education secretary
Deepti Gaur Mukherjee, a 1993-batch IAS officer of the Madhya Pradesh cadre, has taken charge as secretary of the Department of Higher Education under the Education Ministry. She succeeds Vineet Joshi and…
