The University Grants Commission (UGC) is organising a special lecture on cybercrime awareness on October 27, 2026, to help students, faculty members and higher education institutions better understand online threats and digital safety.
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that universities cannot be compelled to accept Joint Entrance Screening Test (JEST) scores instead of University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) scores for PhD admissions
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Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow, has secured approval for a ₹20 crore project under the Government of India's IndiaAI Mission to establish an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Centre of Excellence on its campus
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IIT Madras has launched UDYOG (Upskilling and Development for Young Graduates), an industry-oriented finishing school designed to prepare biotechnology graduates for professional roles in biotechnology and biomanufacturing.
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Ladakh is set to enter a new phase in medical education, with the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare approving the operationalisation of its first Government Medical College in Leh from the 2027–28 academic year.
The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) has reopened registration for its six-month Certificate (Bridge) Course in Primary Teacher Education from October 21 to October 28, 2026.
Improving Schools with SEEK, an initiative of the OmniActive Improving Lives Foundation (OILF), in partnership with Rangeet, supported by Nirlon Ltd. and OmniActive Health Technologies, is expanding to 180 schools across Mumbai this academic year.
Candidates preparing for the University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) December 2026 session should take note of the revised examination schedule and upcoming application deadlines.
The University of Liverpool officially opened its Bengaluru campus , marking a new milestone in India–UK higher education collaboration. Located at Alembic City in Whitefield, the campus is the university’s first in South India and the first Russell
The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE) has received 39,984 applications for the November 2026 session of the Himachal Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (HP TET).
The University of Calcutta has revised its undergraduate examination regulations, introducing changes to grade-point calculations, internal assessments and classroom attendance marks for the 2026–27 academic session.
The National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru, has announced its admission schedule for the 2027–28 academic year, with the National Law School Admission Test (NLSAT) 2027 scheduled for April 25, 2027.
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has scheduled Round 1 registration for NEET PG 2026 counselling from October 12 to October 21, opening the next stage of postgraduate medical admissions for eligible candidates.
The University of Delhi (DU) has directed its colleges, departments and hostels to strengthen women’s safety by improving campus lighting, reviewing CCTV surveillance and identifying security gaps.
A total of 92 scientists affiliated with research and academic institutions in Pune have been featured in the 2026 World’s Top 2% Scientists list, highlighting the city's contribution to scientific research across multiple disciplines.