Education

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…

Picture source: X screengrab After questioning the government’s decision to restrict Telegram ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination, ethical hacker Nisarga Adhikary found himself on the receiving end of a public response from IIT Kanpur professor Manindra Agrawal.The exchange began after Adhikary reacted to the government’s move to temporarily restrict Telegram and disable its message-editing…

OJEE counselling 2026 schedule out The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination Board (OJEEB) has released the schedule for Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) Counselling 2026. As per the official timetable, the registration and choice filling process for Round 1 will begin on June 18, 2026.Candidates who have qualified in OJEE 2026 will be able to participate…

Riya Kumari (Picture source: X) A 23-year-old woman preparing for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) was found dead at her home in Dehradun’s Patel Nagar area on Tuesday, police said. The woman, identified as Riya Kumari, had been preparing for competitive examinations and had recently appeared for the NEET exam.According to police, Riya was studying…

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has joined criticism of the Centre’s temporary restriction on Telegram ahead of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) re-examination, arguing that the move punishes students rather than those responsible for paper leaks.In a post on X, Rahul described the decision as the Modi government’s “new trick” to stop…

Indian Navy recruitment 2026 The Indian Navy will close the registration process tomorrow, June 18, 2026, for admission to its 10+2 Bachelor of Technology (BTech) Cadet Entry Scheme course beginning in January 2027. Eligible unmarried men and women candidates can submit their applications through the official website, joinindiannavy.gov.in.Through this recruitment drive, the Indian Navy aims…

The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination Board (OJEEB) has started the registration process for the Second Special Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) 2026. Eligible candidates seeking admission to various undergraduate and postgraduate courses can now apply through the official website, ojee.nic.in.Candidates can complete the registration process till June 28, 2026, up to 11 PM. To access…

The political fight over NEET and education issues intensified on Wednesday after BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his planned ‘Echo of Students’ rally in Kota, Rajasthan.Speaking at a press conference in Delhi, Trivedi questioned the timing of the event, which comes just days before the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination scheduled for…