The Department of Higher Education under the Ministry of Education has opened applications for the Prime Minister Research Chair (PMRC) Scheme 2026. The scheme aims to bring Indian-origin researchers, scientists and professionals working abroad to India’s top institutions and national laboratories for advanced research.Applications for both Fellows and Host Institutions began on 1 June 2026…
Kerala CM VD Satheesan (File photo) The Kerala government on Wednesday said it will continue with the Centre’s PM SHRI scheme despite its objections to certain aspects of the programme, with Chief Minister V D Satheesan saying the state is effectively compelled to remain part of it because the previous government had already signed the…
The Child Welfare Committee in Kerala has started a campaign against the use of cosmetics among schoolchildren. The campaign was launched in Kollam after concerns were raised over increasing use of makeup products in schools.The campaign was inaugurated at Mayyanad Higher Secondary School in Kollam, where teachers said they have noticed students bringing cosmetics to…
Representational AI image The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) has announced the launch of GMAT Superscore, a new feature that will allow candidates to present their best overall performance by combining the highest section scores from multiple GMAT attempts. The feature is expected to be rolled out in August and will be available at no…
The Supreme Court has postponed the hearing on a petition against the NTA’s decision to cancel NEET-UG 2026 and hold a fresh examination for nearly 22 lakh aspirants. The plea claims the nationwide re-test unfairly affects honest candidates and questions whether alleged irregularities at specific centres justify cancelling the entire examination. The Supreme Court deferred…
The Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha has released the Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) 2026 admit card on its official website, bseodisha.nic.in. Candidates who have registered for the examination can now download their hall tickets online by logging in with the required credentials.Candidates are advised to download and print their admit cards as soon…
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will close the application correction window for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) September 2026 session tomorrow, June 18. Candidates who have already submitted their application forms can make necessary corrections through the official website, ctet.nic.in.After the correction window closes, no further changes will be allowed in the…
IIM Bangalore is set to begin a new phase in higher education with the launch of its School of Undergraduate Studies, supported by Tata Trusts. The initiative will introduce residential undergraduate programmes combining Economics, Data Science and business studies, while focusing on faculty development, research and infrastructure as the institute expands beyond its traditional management…
IIT Bombay has introduced BharatGen, a homegrown AI platform designed to overcome language barriers and create technology tailored for India’s linguistic diversity. Developed with support from the IndiaAI Mission and DST, the initiative features advanced models for text, speech, and document understanding across 22 scheduled Indian languages, aiming to transform sectors such as education, healthcare,…
As the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) 2026 re-examination approaches, several state governments have announced free travel facilities for candidates appearing for the test on June 21. The initiative aims to help students reach their examination centres comfortably and without any additional travel expenses.The National Testing Agency (NTA) is scheduled to conduct the NEET…
