March 23, 2025
Columbia University has agreed to changes demanded by the Trump administration as a precondition for restoring $400 million in federal
President Donald Trump began sketching a roadmap for dismantling the Education Department, with other agencies taking over responsibility for federal
Delhi’s Jamia Millia Islamia has announced a fee hike for the academic year 2025-26, with increases ranging from 16 to
The tragic incident of a girl student’s suicide at KIIT University and the subsequent unrest in the eastern part of
Anna University and Nemetschek Group India, provider of software for digital transformation in the AEC/O (architecture, engineering, constructions/operations (AEC/O) and
Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras)-incubated deep-tech TuTr Hyperloop is partnering with multiple national and international stakeholders to drive
The students of Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) Centre for Innovation (CFI) showcased around 60 tech innovations built
Around 300 out of 600 MBBS seats in the 10 new Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) medical colleges are expected
Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) has been ranked in eight narrow subjects and one broad subject in Quacquarelli Symonds
IPO-bound edtech major Physicswallah has appointed three independent directors to its board according to filings. The edtech unicorn has
IIM Bangalore (IIMB) has recorded 100 per cent placements for its lateral and final placements for the PGP and PGPBA
Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK) has secured a career-best #141 position in the QS World University Rankings by Subject
The number of Indians travelling abroad for studies declined by 15 per cent in 2024 as countries worldwide tightened their
India Inc’s annual corporate social responsibility (CSR) spending saw a 13 per cent rise in 2022-23, reaching ₹29,988 crore, compared
The number of Indians travelling abroad for studies declined by 15 per cent in 2024 as countries worldwide tightened their
Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has launched admissions to undergraduate programs for students who excel in national and
The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education has cancelled the Class 12 English examination for the March 2025 session across
A group of India’s most respected industrialists, including Bharat Puri, Naushad Forbes, Farhad Forbes, Kris Gopalakrishnan, Nadir Godrej, Meher Pudumjee,
Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) and TENVIC Sports have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to launch a comprehensive
Low-cost base isolation technology as a means of protection from earthquakes developed at BITS-Pilani Hyderabad Campus can be effectively used
IIM Calcutta on Monday said its flagship MBA programme has recorded 100 per cent placements despite tough market conditions, with
LEO1, an edu-fintech company backed by cricketer Rohit Sharma, has distributed ₹8 crore in education fee benefits through its Fee
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Union Minister of State for Education Sukanta Majumdar hailed Tamil Nadu’s contribution to education,
Display of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) took the limelight at this year’s IInvenTiv, A Global Innovation Showcase 2025, held at
A primary reason behind devastation brought about earthquakes is that many buildings, especially in high-seismic zones, are either old or
Boss Wallah, founded by investor and serial entrepreneur Sashi Reddi, will acquire the edtech platform ffreedom app. It entered into
From 2026, class 10 students will be able to take CBSE board exams twice in an academic session or choose
Battling global macroeconomic instability and visa uncertainties — that crept in after the Trump administration took charge in the US
Veranda Learning Solutions has taken a 40.41 per cent stake in BB Publications Pvt Ltd (BB Virtuals) and acquired a
The Department of Consumer Affairs (DoCA) on Saturday said that it has refunds amounting to ₹1.56 crore for over 600
As many as ten Hyperloop teams, comprising 200 students of newly-founded and experienced teams, are competing in the Global Hyperloop
In a move aimed at advancing automotive research and professional development, the Centre of Excellence in Advanced Automotive Research (CAAR)
Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The/Nudge Institute to provide alternative, dignified,
Chell Roberts, Dean of the Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering at the University of San Diego (USD), discusses the institution’s plans
A team of students from NMAM Institute of Technology (NMAMIT), Nitte (Udupi district), showcased an event management system, a digital
The Indian School of Business (ISB) has been ranked 27th in the Financial Times (FT) Global MBA Ranking 2025, marking
The second round of the PM Internship Scheme (PMIS) pilot project commenced from January 9, the Lok Sabha was informed on
India on Monday showcased for the first time a full-scale model of the indigenously developed 5.5-generation stealth aircraft at 15th
Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) and Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) have led the way in developing and
India and the US have agreed to strengthen collaborations between their higher education institutions, facilitate study abroad and explore opportunities
Boston Consulting Group and Accenture Strategy made the highest number of offers while participating in the just-concluded final placements process for
Agilisium, a data innovation partner for life sciences companies, has partnered strategically with IITM Pravartak to accelerate Life Sciences and
Vidysea Education Private Limited, a Noida-based AI-powered study abroad guidance platform, has secured $1 million in seed funding led by
Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) conducted the very first convocation for online graduates recently. As many as 426 students,
AIIMS Delhi, IIT Delhi, IIT Kanpur and IIT Ropar have been selected to spearhead India’s Centres of Excellence (CoE) in
GMR School of Aviation & GMR Aero Academy and Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for
IIM Kozhikode is adding to the portfolio of courses it offers with the launch of its Diploma in Management (DiM),
State Public Universities (SPUs), which account for over 80 per cent of higher education students in India, must enhance both
National Company Law Appellate tribunal (NCLAT) has directed the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) to decide within a week over
Fin IQ Consulting, NewGen Software Tech and OYO emerged as the largest recruiters at the third cluster of final placements
“The only way to look at the economy of innovation is to look at the humungous population and convert that
Manipal Academy of BFSI plays a key role as a training partner for major private sector and public sector banks in
The Manipal Entrepreneurship Summit (MES) 2025, organised by Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) and executed by E-Cell MIT (Manipal
Bengaluru-based United Breweries Ltd emerged as the largest recruiter at Cluster two of final placements held for the PGP class
IIT Bombay-incubated Art-PV India Pvt Ltd has received a $10 million grant from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
The Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industry and Cochin College have signed MoU to foster industry-academia collaboration. The partnership aims
There are challenges in the medical education system in India and certain gaps needs to be addressed, the Economic Survey
Regulatory institutions in the areas of health and education must constantly balance “needs of the society and that of the
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced several measures to strengthen higher education, including adding 10,000 medical seats in one year
Boston Consulting Group with 34 offers emerged as the “largest recruiter” at Indian Institute of Management-Ahmedabad (IIMA) which conducted the first
Education company CL Educate has completed the acquisition of the Digital Exam Assessment (DEX) business of NSEIT Limited, a step-down
Queen’s University Belfast which is opening an international campus in GIFT City, Gujarat will begin the academic session in January
The Chennai-based Veranda Learning Solutions has announced a partnership with Norway’s Nursing Europe AS to empower Indian nurses with the
MICA, a marketing and communication institute in Ahmedabad achieved a record highest stipend of ₹5 lakh for a two-month internship
Vidyadhan, a philanthropic initiative started by Infosys Founder Shibulal’s family, is targeting to provide one lakh scholarships by 2030. Run
The Indian Institute of Management-Ahmedabad (IIMA), the top B-school in the country, will begin its final placement process for the
No power on earth can stop India’s growth trajectory, said Mukesh Ambani, chairman and managing director of Reliance Industries, while
On Saturday, January 25, FIITJEE – one of the largest training institutes in India primarily for engineering aspirants – said,
At Larsen & Toubro’s Tunnelling Excellence Academy (TEA) in Kancheepuram, Sekar (name changed), wearing goggles and a helmet, keenly observes
In a bid to pay it forward to his alma mater and generate more product awareness among India’s innovative youth,
The owner of FIITJEE and 11 others have been booked on a complaint by the parents of the coaching institute’s
The Trump administration’s policies on citizenship, stricter immigration, and visa rules may influence the preferences of Indian students pursuing higher
India’s ed-tech segment – including the offline coaching centre segment – went into a turmoil with the sudden closure of
Business schools are increasingly at the forefront of addressing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) concerns, recognising their critical importance in
Adda247, a leading ed-tech and test preparation platform, has embarked on a transition journey by integrating education, skilling and career
The Apollo University, Apollo Hospitals and University of Leicester, United Kingdom, have partnered to establish the Centre for Digital Health and
Chandrika Tandon almost never made it to the 187-year-old Madras Christian College. Her mother wanted to enroll her in a
The EdTech sector in India is witnessing unprecedented growth, with its contribution to the country’s GDP projected to rise from
Dear Gen Z, You are the ‘generation of possibilities.’ As I write this, some of you are already in your
: In a significant move to revive and modernise higher education in the State, which suffered due to neglect over
Union labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday urged the industry to develop home-grown models for understanding and assessing employment, jobs,
Tata Group on Tuesday said it has partnered with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) to establish Tata IISc Medical
Pointing out that India’s digital infrastructure is facing “threats”, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said the country needed
Avanse Financial Services, one of the leading players in the education financing sector, focuses on its strategic plans to expand
The Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IGJ), which is affiliated with the Gem & Jewellery Skill Council of India, has
R. Bindu, Kerala Minister for Higher Education has inaugurated the first-ever Industry-on-Campus Initiative at Government Polytechnic College in collaboration with
NIT Tiruchirappalli (NITT) is expanding its entrepreneurship development and incubation programme with a dedicated research and innovation hub at a
As many as 11,500 new Chartered Accountants (CAs) have been minted in the recent November edition of CA exams, according
The Madras High Court on Saturday directed the constitution of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the alleged sexual
On the occasion of Reliance’s Founder-Chairman Dhirubhai Ambani’s 92nd birth anniversary, Reliance Foundation announced the results of its prestigious undergraduate
The Public Relations Society of India (PRSI) has conferred its Leadership Award for 2024 on Shashidhar Nanjundaiah, Professor and Dean
Andhra Pradesh Government is working on taking up recruitment of 3,300 teaching positions in the 17 universities in the State soon.
Following Australia, two universities from the United Kingdom — Queen’s University Belfast and Coventry University — have filed applications to
Pointing to the “optimism” in the job market in India, Shantanu Rooj, founder and CEO of TeamLease EdTech feels that
The Government of Andhra Pradesh (GoAP) and edtech major Physics Wallah (PW), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to
The Andhra Pradesh government and EdTech company PhysicsWallah have signed an agreement to set up a University of Innovation (UoI)
Student Tribe, an online student community with 6.50 lakh members in eight cities, has partnered with Marut Drones to expose
Mahindra University has launched School of Hospitality Management, offering a new B.Sc. (Hons.) in Culinary and Hospitality Management. The four-year
Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) is ranked 401st in the ‘QS Sustainability Rankings 2025’ among 1,751 institutions ranked globally.
Udhayanidhi Stalin, the Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, inaugurated the 45,000 sq. ft. MCC-MRF Innovation Park on the Madras
Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) in collaboration with Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) has launched the Masters in Financial and Economic
Chennai-based Veranda Learning Solutions, an end-to-end solutions provider in the education space, will raise ₹250 crore through a preferential issue.
Campus placements are showing positive momentum at engineering colleges this year, with top information technology service providers and Global Capability
The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK) and the Management Training Institute (MTI) of Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL),
The status of the Institution of Eminence (IoE) and the execution of programmes under the initiative has made a qualitative difference to
Nischal’s Smart Learning Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (nischals) has unveiled two products – an AI-powered Augmented Reality (AR) app for students
Unacademy CEO and co-founder Gaurav Munjal said the edtech company is not looking for ‘any sale or M&A’ reaffirming its
After the cabinet approved the opening of 85 new Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs), Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that
Indian students and parents are growing increasingly anxious about their future prospects in the US, amidst reports of a depressed
IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation is collaborating with Cambtech Training and Placement firm to offer certification programs in Supply Chain and
The Andhra Pradesh Forest Department (APFD), Andhra Pradesh Forest Development Corporation Limited (APFDC) and Bharti Institute of Public Policy at
Recognising the growing enterprise interest in AI upskilling, Vinay Pradhan, Country Manager and Senior Director for Udemy in India &
Dr Rajendra Singh, popularly known as the “Waterman of India,’ has joined Anant National University in Ahmedabad as the Professor
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), a Union Agriculture Ministry’s arm responsible for agricultural research and education, has cautioned
The number of new recruiters participating in the Summer Placement process for the MBA Class of 2026 in the Post
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Central Board of Secondary
Salam Kisan, an agri-tech platform under PRYM Group, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Dr Balasaheb Sawant Konkan
The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM-B) has refuted accusations alleging there was caste discrimination. The institute in its official
The Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) Dhanbad has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with sentra.world, a
IIT Madras Pravartak Technologies Foundation is partnering with Codenatives, a US-based IT company, to offer Salesforce B2C Commerce Developer training
Tata Technologies Limited has entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the Government of Tripura’s Department of Industries &
Upskilling edtechstart-ups like upGrad, Great Learning and UNext are looking to strengthen their co-branded degrees with prestigious domestic and global
Tamil Nadu government will soon set up a Centre of Excellence for Artificial Intelligence (AI) with an AI lab infrastructure as
Australian universities are increasingly focusing on India as a prime destination for establishing offshore campuses. According to Monica Kennedy, Head
Manish Goel, Founder and Managing Director of Equentis Wealth Advisory Services, shares valuable insights on the importance of early equity
The Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology, Delhi (IIIT-Delhi), Delhi Research Implementation and Innovation Foundation (DRIIV) and Bharti Institute of Public
For a class of 39 post-graduate students from Shiv Nadar University, NOIDA, it is a different kind of classroom. Very
The Indian School of Business (ISB) has unveiled a refreshed logo, marking a step in its mission to develop leaders
ICAR-Indian Institute of Spices Research, Kozhikode, has been assessed and accredited by the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration
All the vacant teacher posts in Andhra Pradesh State will be filled by the next academic year, Nara Lokesh, Minister
New Delhi Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Friday that India is setting up a data
The University of Wollongong (UOW) became the second Australian University to formally start its international campus at GIFT City on
The University of Hyderabad (UoH) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the MicroInsurance Innovation Hub (MIIH) to collaborate
Accenture Strategy, Boston Consulting Group, and McKinsey & Company were the top three recruiters who participated in the first cluster of
The Centre on Wednesday released guidelines to prevent misleading advertisements by coaching institutes, prohibiting false claims of guaranteed selections or
Tamil Nadu has launched the 2024-25 campus hiring season as part of the Naan Mudhalvan -Tamil Nadu State Level Placement
Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) is collaborating with Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to establish a Centre of
Bhanzu, the global math platform, has raised $16.5 million in Series B funding led by Epiq Capital. The round also
Interest in Indian talent is one of the most frequent themes in conversations with foreign governments and corporates, External Affairs
The Odisha government has announced that the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 will be implemented in government Universities and affiliated
The UK-based University of Southampton, the first foreign university to receive UGC permission to start a campus in the country,
Higher education and upskilling company upGrad, is set to expand its portfolio with new offerings in financial services, creative arts,
Supreme Court’s Justice Satish Chandra Sharma on Friday said it was “wholly incorrect” to assume that minorities in the country
The Australian curriculum plans to debut in India’s school education landscape, with projections to introduce the curriculum in ten schools
Edtech unicorn PhyscisWallah saw its operating revenue rise to ₹ 1,940 crore in FY24 from₹ 744 crore in FY23, while
Getting an education loan up to ₹10 lakh for a middle-class aspirant would now be easy as the Union Cabinet
The Supreme Court on Tuesday partially upheld the constitutional validity of the Uttar Pradesh Madrasa Education Board Act of 2004
IIT Madras Pravartak Technologies Foundation is partnering with the SWAYAM Plus initiative of the Union Education Ministry to launch a
Amid last year’s hiring slowdown, the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore (IIMB) achieved 100 percent placement for 601 candidates from
The Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIMC) on Friday said it has concluded the “Summer Placements 2024” for the 61st
The National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK) at Surathkal in Dakshina Kannada district has created a Professorial Chair in the
Megha Engineering Infrastructure Ltd (MEIL) will construct Young India Skills University in Hyderabad with ₹200 crore Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
In a significant verdict, the Supreme Court on Wednesday set aside the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal’s (NCLAT) verdict that
The Shriram Group has announced the creation of a special academic position called the ‘Shriram Group RT Chair in Computational
Veranda Learning Solutions announced today its higher education division will offer two new professional courses in collaboration with the University
The Adani Foundation has donated ₹100 crore to the Young India Skills University, which was recently set up by the
Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) is partnering with University of Tours, France, to offer a course on ‘Sustainable
Gurugram-based Lotus Harvestec, a one-stop solution for bulk storage and rice milling technology, has launched an online learning platform on
Nayanta University, backed by prominent industrialists and academics, is preparing to admit its first cohort of students in August 2025.
The Indian School of Business (ISB) has been ranked 40 globally in the recently released Financial Times (FT) Executive MBA
About 3.4 million Indian children go to class with uncorrected vision, every school day, says the International Agency for the
The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has launched a new research lab focused on Quantitative Finance. AlphaGrep Securities,
Member of the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council Sanjeev Sanyal to be new Chancellor of Pune based Gokhale Institute of
Allen Career Institute, a test preparation company, has expanded to the Hyderabad market, opening five campuses in the city. “After
Jaro Institute of Technology Management and Research (Jaro Education) has filed a Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with the market
P V S R N Sarma, working as a post-doctoral fellow in Department of Plant Sciences at University of Hyderabad
The young legal professionals should be the harbingers of change for the betterment of the legal system, said Indian President Droupadi
A unique academic programme seeks to revolutionise how sacred spaces are run. Temple Connect, a private initiative has launched India’s
In line with its increased focus on India, China and Africa, the Rhodes Trust has announced the creation of a
Aakash Educational Services, which came out with a 2.0 strategy as part of a revamp, has identified 250+ unserved or
CherriLearn, a Mangaluru-based impact EdTech company, has expanded its reach to the north-eastern region of India, providing its educational platform to tribal students in collaboration
Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Sambalpur has decided to introduce AI-enabled teaching to ensure a transformative learning experience among students,
The National Consumer Helpline (NCH) has facilitated a refund of ₹1 crore in enrolment fees to students and aspirants of
Cambridge University Press & Assessment (CUPA), a part of the University of Cambridge, has equipped lakhs of learners in Tamil
A study conducted by the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) across 700-odd districts in the country has found
Mobile internet services will be suspended across the state for over five hours for two days starting on Saturday in
Vidya Samiksha Kendras, or VSKs, which aim at collecting and collating real-time data on students and teachers across the country,
The Indian School of Business (ISB) has launched a 20-month Postgraduate Programme in Management for Young Leaders (PGP YL), a
SMART Technologies, a Canadian firm known for its interactive whiteboards, aims to achieve a revenue of $50 million within the
Banks’ may turn more circumspect when considering student borrowers’ application for a second education loan. The Reserve Bank of India
Nobel laureate Andre Konstantin Geim called on the next generation of scientists to resist the pull of routine and go
“Impossible is possible. Things might sound impossible, but you must be ready to take up the challenge and connect a
Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) Act, 2023, is a very significant departure from the previous models of Research & Technology
Ashok Leyland’s Road to School (RTS) programme has won businessline’s Changemaker award in the Chairperson’s Award category, which has been
An alumni of the prestigious National Institute of Design (NID) and founder of Riverside School in Ahmedabad, Kiran Bir Sethi
Lam Research Corp has announced that 20 Indian universities will avail the Semiverse Solutions virtual innovation infrastructure to train and
Aspirants who were earlier going to neighbouring States like Odisha and Andhra Pradesh can now study handloom technology locally. Telangana,
Embattled edtech startup Byju’s has informed the company’s board that MSKA & Associates (BDO) has resigned as a statutory auditor with
EKI Energy Services Limited (EKI) has announced the launch of its new educational initiative, EKI Academy, aimed at providing specialised
In a first, the Centre on Wednesday allowed the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) to perform Aadhaar-based authentication to verify
IIT Roorkee, in collaboration with Jaro Education, an online education institute, will launch a Post Graduate Certificate Programme in Applied
M Shyam Lal, Associate Professor, Department of Animal Biology and Manjari Kiran, Assistant Professor, Department of Systems and Computational Biology,
The UK’s University of Southampton has been granted a licence by the Indian government to establish a comprehensive campus. The
A few top IT leaders are teaming up to set up an ISB-like institute for entrepreneurship and deep technology skills
The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has suggested a new evaluation model, proposing that students’ performance in
ISB Online and Chanakya National Law University (CNLU) have entered into a partnership for rolling out a credit-based programme on
G Satheesh Reddy, former Chairperson of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has joined Birla Institute of Technology and
The Mangaluru-based Expert Group of Institutions has launched an AI-powered learning platform ‘Expert e-learn’. Speaking at the launch in Mangaluru
The Manipal-based TA Pai Management Institute (TAPMI) conducted the induction programme for the second batch of the Integrated Management Programme
The 33rd convocation of Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology was held on August 18, 2024. The Chief Guest at