Mumbai: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with the State University of New York (SUNY) at Old Westbury to collaborate on new academic programmes and research initiatives, with a special focus on emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI). The agreement was signed by IIT Bombay Director Read More…
Education
CJP Continues Jantar Mantar Protest, Demands Education Minister’s Resignation
New Delhi: The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Tuesday continued its sit-in protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar for the fourth consecutive day, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the alleged NEET-UG paper leak and examination irregularities. As part of the agitation, protesters organized a unique “diaper donation drive” and raised slogans Read More…
NTA Dismisses NEET-UG 2026 Paper Leak Video as Fake; Re-Exam Conducted Successfully
NEW DELHI: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has dismissed as fake a video circulating on social media that claims the NEET-UG 2026 question paper was leaked. In a statement posted on X, the agency clarified that the video is fabricated and the allegations made in it are completely false. The NTA stated that the NEET-UG Read More…
Tough Physics Section Makes NEET-UG Re-Exam Challenging; Lower Cut-off Likely
Kota: Candidates who appeared for the NEET-UG re-examination on Sunday said the question paper was tougher than the previous exam, with the Physics section emerging as the most difficult. While Biology was considered relatively easy and Chemistry moderately difficult, many students reported that Physics was lengthy, conceptual, and time-consuming. As a result, several candidates believe Read More…
NEET UG Re-Examination to Be Held Today Under Tight Security Across India
The NEET UG re-examination will be conducted across the country today under stringent security arrangements. Around 2.3 million students are expected to appear for the exam at 5,440 centres nationwide. Authorities have put in place extensive security measures to ensure the smooth and fair conduct of the examination. Paramilitary forces have also been deployed at Read More…
NEET-UG Re-Examination Tomorrow; Nationwide Mock Drill Conducted
New Delhi: The NEET-UG re-examination will be held tomorrow, with the National Testing Agency (NTA) conducting a nationwide mock drill today in selected cities to assess preparedness and security arrangements. Officials said that more than two lakh security personnel will be involved in the exercise. The mock drill is aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of Read More…
NTA to Conduct Nationwide Mock Drill Ahead of NEET Re-Examination
New Delhi: The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct a nationwide mock drill on Saturday to assess preparedness for the upcoming NEET-UG re-examination scheduled for June 21. The exercise, which will begin at 9 a.m. and continue throughout the day, is aimed at evaluating security arrangements and operational readiness at examination centres across the country. Read More…
Bihar Deputy CM Suggests College Classes Continue Till 8 PM
Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Thursday suggested that colleges across the state consider conducting classes until 8 pm to strengthen and improve higher education. Speaking at the foundation day celebration of AN College, Samrat Choudhary emphasized the need to make better use of educational infrastructure and academic resources. The college, affiliated with Pataliputra Read More…
Guruvayur Devaswom to Celebrate Reading Day on June 19
The Religious Library of the Guruvayur Devaswom will celebrate Reading Day on June 19 with a series of cultural and literary programmes. As part of the celebrations, Shyamala Anand and Vineeth, selected as the library’s best readers, will be honoured. Former Secretary of the Kerala Sahitya Akademi, Dr. P. V. Krishnan Nair, will be felicitated Read More…
Parliamentary Panel Flags Persistent Exam Irregularities, Seeks Reform Roadmap
A Parliamentary Standing Committee has raised concerns over the continued occurrence of examination irregularities despite corrective measures introduced by the government. The panel has urged the Ministry of Education to publish a time-bound roadmap for implementing reforms recommended by a high-level committee. The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports, chaired by Read More…









