India’s five-member student team secured four gold medals and one silver at the 19th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA) 2026 in Hanoi, Vietnam. The achievement capped an exceptional year for the country’s science Olympiad teams, with every Indian participant across five senior-level international competitions earning either gold or silver. Held from September 25 to October 5, the astronomy competition brought together 307 students f

Kalam Foundation organises ISRO tour for 147 students The People’s President Abdul Kalam International Foundation has organised an educational tour to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) for 147 school students from Tamil Nadu’s Ramanathapuram district. The initiative brings together students from several parts of the district for a learning opportunity centred on science

Fresh directions followed student protests over shortages and administrative lapses. With complaints and protests reported from Lucknow, Azamgarh, Mahoba, Hamirpur, Unnao and other districts. Yogi Orders tighter monitoring after student protests Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has ordered stricter monitoring of educational institutions after student protests highlighted teacher shortages, infrastructure problems and administrative dela

Introducing competitive programming earlier in Indian education could help students develop stronger logical reasoning, computational thinking and algorithmic problem-solving skills instead of encountering structured programming challenges only at college level. Building Problem-Solving Skills from School Competitive programming asks students to solve mathematical an

The CAT 2026 application window is now open for students seeking admission to MBA and management programmes at IIMs and other leading business schools. Organized by IIM Indore, the examination will be conducted on November 29. Candidates are encouraged to review eligibility requirements, understand the exam format, and submit their applications before the September 15 deadline.   Students aspiring to secure admission to top m

Nilekani-Led Exam Reform Panel Faces Trust and Privacy Test PM Modi’s Nandan Nilekani-led examination reform task force will examine technology, security and structural changes for the NTA. The APAAR consent dispute shows that privacy, voluntary participation, and accountability will be vital to restoring student trust. Nandan Nilekani Exam Reform Task Force Faces APAAR Trust Test The Nandan Nilekani exam reform task

CJP Centre Talks on NEET Demands End With 24-Hour Deadline CJP representatives met Union ministers and submitted demands linked to the NEET paper leak protest, including accountability and protection for protesters. The talks unfolded as the Supreme Court ordered the Centre to explain its long-term examination reform plan. Protest Delegation Submits Its Core Demands New Delhi, July 24, 2026: CJP Centre talks

The Centre has appointed Naresh Pal Gangwar as India's new Higher Education Secretary, replacing Vineet Joshi in a major bureaucratic reshuffle. With extensive administrative experience, Gangwar now leads higher education policy, university governance and National Education Policy implementation.   The Central Government has appointed senior IAS officer Naresh Pal Gangwar as Secretary of the Department of Higher Education, su

Why ITPI’s Authority Over Planning Colleges Is Under Scrutiny The ITPI planning college recognition row has renewed concerns about who can legally approve planning institutions in India. Experts say the professional body can grant membership but cannot provide statutory accreditation to colleges or academic programmes. Why ITPI’s Authority Over Planning Colleges Is Under Scrutiny The ITPI planning college recognition row

DMK Moves Child Rights Panel Against Minister Keerthana Over School Visit Row DMK MP Rajathi alias Salma has filed a complaint with the NCPCR against Tamil Nadu Minister S Keerthana over a government school visit row. The complaint alleges that a minor student was embarrassed during an English interaction and that the video was circulated without protecting the child’s identity.   Complaint Filed With NCPCR DMK MP Raja

IIM Bangalore To Open Indonesia Campus As India Expands Education Footprint Abroad India’s higher education push overseas is gaining fresh momentum, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi announcing that the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore will set up a campus in Indonesia. The announcement was made in Jakarta on July 7, 2026, during a joint press statement with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto. The proposed IIM Bangalore Indo

Who Is Jainam Jain? 14-Year-Old AI Founder Building Mengo Engine From Burj Khalifa   Indian-Origin Teen Entrepreneur Goes Viral Jainam Jain, a 14-year-old Indian-origin entrepreneur, has drawn attention online for building an artificial intelligence startup from one of Dubai’s most iconic business addresses — the Burj Khalifa. Jainam is the founder of Mengo Engine, an AI platform aimed at helping businesses automate

CBSE Three-Language Policy 2026: 7 Key Updates Students And Parents Should Know CBSE has issued fresh clarification on its three-language policy for the 2026-27 academic session, bringing relief to current students and clearing confusion among parents and schools. The clarification comes after the board’s earlier circular on the three-language framework created questions over foreign languages, Class 10 board exams, transition batches, and textbook ava

Key Role In Tamil Nadu Syllabus Reform Chennai, June 30, 2026: Former ISRO scientist Mylswamy Annadurai, best known for his role in India’s Chandrayaan-1 mission, has been appointed chairman of Tamil Nadu’s curriculum design committee. The move is expected to draw attention from students, teachers and parents as Tamil Nadu prepares major changes to its state board syllabus under the State Education Policy 2025. Annadurai replaces State Plan