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Aug 16, 2025

New Karnataka-Specific Education Policy to Include Two-language Formula & Mother Tongue-based Lea...

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that steps are being taken by the state government to frame a comprehensive "Karnataka-specific" education policy which will lead to holistic development of the youth.
A commission constituted for this purpose has recommended a two-language policy in school education and that Kannada or the mother tongue be the medium of instruction up to Class 5.

Bihar Fixes Rs. 100 Fee for all Recruitment Exam Prelims

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar declared that all state-level competitive examinations will now have a uniform preliminary test fee of Rs. 100. This applies to exams conducted by various recruitment bodies, including the Bihar Public Service Commission, Bihar Staff Selection Commission, Bihar Technical Service Commission, Bihar Police Subordinate Service Commission, and the Central Constable Selection Board.
Under the new arrangement, candidates who qualify for the mains stage of these examinations will not be required to pay any fee for appearing in the mains.
The move, according to the Chief Minister, is aimed at reducing the financial burden on aspirants and encouraging more participation in government job recruitment processes.

Aug 15, 2025

Maharashtra, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh Top in Education Loans

Maharashtra, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu emerged as the leading states in public sector bank (PSB) education loan disbursals over the last three financial years, according to Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data shared in the Rajya Sabha.
Between FY 2022-23 and 2024-25 (provisional), Maharashtra recorded Rs. 11,426.47 crore in sanctioned education loans, followed by Kerala with Rs. 8,937.78 crore, Andhra Pradesh at Rs. 8,101.06 crore, and Tamil Nadu at Rs. 7,198.63 crore.
At the other end, Lakshadweep, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland saw the lowest loan disbursals, with amounts ranging from Rs. 0.17 crore to Rs. 19,76 crore.
Among PSBs, the State Bank of India emerged as the largest lender, disbursing Rs. 32,311.02 crore in education loans during the same three-year period. Union Bank of India followed with Rs. 14,558.77 crore, and Bank of Baroda came third at Rs. 8,468.53 crore.

Aug 14, 2025

HSB Appoints Former IIM Lucknow Director Prof. Archana Shukla as Director

Hari Shankar Singhania School of Business (HSB), a pioneering, technology-driven business school at JK Lakshmipat University, Jaipur, appointed, Prof. Archana Shukla, as its new Director. She succeeded Prof. Gregory Dunn.
An IIT Kanpur alumna with a PhD in Psychology, Prof. Shukla is an eminent academic with over three decades of experience in teaching, research, and academic leadership, specialising in organisational behaviour and knowledge management.
Prof. Shukla served for six years as Director of IIM Lucknow, and previously as Dean of the IIM Lucknow Noida Campus for over three years. She was the first chairperson of Dr. Ishwar Dayal Chair for futuristic Issues in the Behavioral Sciences (2015-2017).

Aug 13, 2025

Mumbai Hosts 18th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics

India is hosting the 18^th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA) in Mumbai from August 11 to 21 with over 300 high school students from 64 countries. Organised by the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE), a division of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, the event began with an opening ceremony on August 12 at the Jio World Convention Centre.

India Tops with 107% Surge in GenAI Enrolments but Ranks 89 in Skills

India recorded the world's largest jump in generative AI course sign-ups, a 107% year-on-year surge that amounts to roughly 2.6 million GenAI enrolments, even as a new global skills index placed the country 89th out of 109 nations for overall skills proficiency.
The findings came from the Global Skills Report 2025, which draws on platform learning data and third-party metrics to map skill trends across more than 100 countries.
As per the report, India's learner base has swelled to more than 31 million users, overtaking Europe in total registrations and underlining rapid digital adoption.
At the same time, the report introduced an AI Maturity Index to measure national preparedness for AI. India landed in the mid-tier at 46th, a sign that while learner interest is high, the broader innovation and research ecosystem remains uneven.

Aug 12, 2025

Tribal School Dropouts Soar 5x in 4 Years: Chhattisgarh, Odisha top the list

In a concerning development highlighting challenges in tribal education, dropout rates among students in Eklaavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) surged nearly five times over the past four years.
According to official data provided by Minister of State for Tribal Affairs Durgadas Uikey, the number of tribal school dropouts increased sharply, reflecting growing issues within the schooling system catering to tribal communities.
The number of student dropouts from Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) jumped to 552 in 2024-25, from just 111 in 2021-22, according to official data reports.
The highest numbers were seen from Chhattisgarh (88), Odisha (87), and Madhya Pradesh (71).

Maharashtra Implements 'Disha Abhiyan' for Uniform Education of Students with Intellectual Disabi...

Maharashtra took a pioneering step in inclusive education by successfully implementing 'Disha Abhiyan', a programme designed to provide uniform and quality education for students with intellectual disabilities. Announcing the initiative, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis stated that it has already been rolled out across 453 special schools in the state.
Maharashtra is the first state in the country to adopt a state-wide, standardised curriculum tailored for students with intellectual disabilities. Developed by the Jai Vakil Foundation and approved by the National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (NIEPID), this initiative ensures that students across all special schools receive consistent, research-based learning experiences.

Tamil Nadu Unveils State Education Policy, Retains Two-Language System, Rejects NEP

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin formally unveiled the State Education Policy (SEP), crafted as a state-specific alternative to the National Education Policy (NEP). The announcement took place at the Anna Centenary Library Auditorium in Kotturpuram, marking the culmination of over a year's work by a 14-member committee led by retired Justice Murugesan.
The policy reaffirms Tamil Nadu's two-language system, rejects NEP's three-language formula, and outlines student-friendly reforms aimed at promoting inclusivity, science, and technology education.

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