Education Ministry

M Jagadesh Kumar: From controversial JNU vice-chancellor to chairman of University Grants Commission

The post of the UGC chairman fell vacant on 7 December after Prof D P Singh, who had taken charge in 2018, resigned upon turning 65

Republic Day parade 2022: India’s rich cultural heritage shines through 21 tableaux

As part of its Republic Day celebrations, 12 tableaux of various states and Union Territories and nine of ministries rolled down Rajpath showcasing India's diversity

K Kasturirangan, NEP drafting committee chair and ex-ISRO chief, to develop new curriculum for schools

The committee will develop four NCFs for school education, early childhood care and education, teacher education and adult education

NEET-UG 2021: Why a combination of right enablers, proper resources, correct strategy is key

The NEET-UG 2021 will be held on 12th September 2021 across the country following COVID-19 protocols

NEET UG 2021: Exam to be held on 12 September, registration begins tomorrow at nta.ac.in

Earlier, the exam was slated to take place on 1 August, however, got pushed ahead due to the second wave of coronavirus.

Performance Grading Index: Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Kerala top index, all you need to know

The Centre introduced the Performance Grading Index with a set of 70 parameters to "catalyse transformational change in the field of school education"

Five states and UTs get A++ grade in education ministry's Performance Grading Index 2019-20

The grading index which analyses the performance of states on 70 parameters has put Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Rajasthan, Puducherry, Dadra and Nagar Haveli in the A+ category.

No decision on exempting IITs from faculty reservation, Ramesh Pokhriyal tells Rajya Sabha

The committee formed to look into the matter submitted its report last June and it was circulated to all the ministries concerned and their comments have been received, the Union Education Minister said

Centre announces plan to establish virtual university; proposal expected to find mention in Budget 2021

The education ministry added that this will help in achieving the desired GER (gross enrolment ratio in higher education, as envisaged in the National Education Policy

Centre emphasises need to curb proxies ahead of COVID-19 vaccination drive; free jab in Bengal, vows Mamata

The Central government said on Saturday that India will launch its COVID-19 vaccination drive from 16 January, and priority will be given to nearly three crore health care and frontline workers