New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) In a significant boost to India’s higher education credentials, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi has secured the 118th position in the QS World University Rankings 2027, emerging as the country’s highest-ranked institution for the second consecutive year.The prestigious global ranking reflects a steady upward trajectory for IIT Delhi, which improved from the 123rd position in 2026.The achievement underscores the growing global recognition of Indian institu…
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Gandhinagar, June 18 (IANS) Gujarat has secured national recognition for 15 schools under the Centre’s Swachh Evam Harit Vidyalaya Rating (SHVR) 2025-26 programme, with each selected institution set to receive a certificate and a grant of Rs one lakh to continue environmental and sustainability initiatives, government officials said on Thursday. The programme, launched by the Ministry of Education as part of the fifth anniversary celebrations of the National Education Policy (NEP)-2020, assesses…
New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday released two strategic documents on Bharat Innovates, showcasing India’s emerging innovation and startup ecosystem rooted in higher education and research institutions.The initiative reinforces the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 to transform India from a nation of knowledge consumers into a nation of knowledge creators, innovators and technology leaders.Pradhan said that one of the core objectiv…
New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) will showcase a range of deep-tech innovations, strategic research initiatives and incubated startups at ‘Bharat Innovates 2026’, an international technology showcase in France, the institute said on Tuesday.The event — being organised by the Ministry of Education in France from June 14-16 — aims to identify, mentor and showcase some of India’s most promising technology ventures emerging from higher educational ins…
New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) The Ministry of Education on Monday clarified that the fire incident occurred at the School of Planning and Architecture (SPA) in ITO, New Delhi, and not at the ministry’s office. The ministry mentioned that its office is located at Kartavya Bhavan-2, Dr Rajendra Prasad Road, New Delhi, distinct from the premises of the School of Planning and Architecture (SPA), located at 4- Block B, Indraprastha Estate, Vikas Marg (ITO), New Delhi — 110002.”This clarification is being…
New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) A massive fire broke out on the second floor of the Ministry of Education office located on the School of Planning and Architecture (SPA) campus in Delhi’s ITO area on Monday, officials said. According to the Delhi Fire Services (DFS), eight fire tenders were dispatched to the scene upon receiving the information.The fire originated on the second floor of the ‘School of Planning and Architecture’ building located at ITO. As soon as the fire started, everyone inside the b…
New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Saturday announced revised timings for the Common University Entrance Test for admission to undergraduate courses (CUET-UG) 2026, after a “technical glitch” delayed the examination at some centres on May 30.In a post on X, the NTA blamed its service provider, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), for the glitch. “M/s TCS has reported that a technical glitch at their end delayed the commencement of CUET (UG) 2026 at some centres on 30.05.20…
New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday chaired a high-level review meeting at the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) headquarters in New Delhi to review issues related to the evaluation and post-result processes of Class 12 examinations. During the meeting, the Minister directed officials to take all necessary measures to resolve the issues faced by students in a timely, transparent, and amicable manner, according to a statement from the Ministr…
New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) Student organisation Krantikari Yuva Sangathan (KYS) on Thursday condemned what it described as technical failures and evaluation-related discrepancies in the On-Screen Marking (OSM) evaluation system introduced by the CBSE this year.In a statement issued by KYS Delhi State Committee Member Bhim Kumar, the organisation demanded an independent and transparent investigation into the CBSE’s evaluation crisis.Meanwhile, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan chaired a h…
New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday chaired a high-level review meeting with former ISRO Chairman K. Radhakrishnan to evaluate preparedness for the upcoming National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate) (NEET-UG) re-examination scheduled for June 21. According to official statement, the meeting focused on strengthening examination security and ensuring smooth conduct of one of the country’s largest entrance examinations.K. Radhakrishnan, who…