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The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has introduced a structured curriculum on Computational Thinking (CT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Classes 3 to 8, aimed at building AI-readiness among students from an early age. Launched by Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi on Wednesday, the curriculum recommends 50 hours annually for Classes 3 to 5 and 100 hours for Classes 6 to 8, ensuring a gradual and age-appropriate progression for a phased in ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has rolled out its new curriculum, launching a phased implementation of the three-language formula from Class VI and a two-level system of mathematics and science for Class IX starting in the 2026-27 academic session, officials said Friday. While the three-language formula mandated under the new National Education Policy (NEP) will be implemented from 2026 for Class VI, introduction of the two-level system of mandatory standard and opti ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 3 (PTI) The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has rolled out its new curriculum, launching a phased implementation of the three-language formula from Class 6 and a two-level system of mathematics and science for Class 9 starting in the 2026-27 academic session, officials said on Friday. While the three-language formula mandated under the new National Education Policy (NEP) will be implemented from 2026 for Class 6, introduction of the two-level system of mandatory stand ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has reacted to the apprehensions expressed by the Class 10 students regarding the difficulty level of this year's Mathematics board paper held on February 17, 2026. CBSE Chairman Rahul Singh stated that "the allegations of questions being 'out of syllabus' need to be seen in the context of changing patterns of exams." The problem was first brought up online as students were discussing a case study-based type of question related to para ...Read More >
New Delhi: The National Council for Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has been formally declared a deemed-to-be university empowering it to award its own degrees, officials said. "The Ministry of Education, on the advice of the University Grants Commission (UGC), NCERT along with its six constituent units have been declared as deemed to be University under distinct category," an official notification said. Also Read: NCERT granted deemed-to-be university status, empowered to award its ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 3 (PTI) The National Council for Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has been formally declared a deemed-to-be university empowering it to award its own degrees, officials said. "The Ministry of Education, on the advice of the University Grants Commission (UGC), NCERT along with its six constituent units have been declared as deemed to be University under distinct category," an official notification said. These constituent units include regional institutes of education in A ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has unveiled a significant curriculum overhaul that will gradually introduce a compulsory third language in the Class 10 board examinations by 2031. Beginning with the 2026-27 academic session, students from Class 6 onwards will be required to study an additional language, marking a major shift in school education. The move aligns with the recommendations of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which promotes multilingual learning ...Read More >
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], April 3: Mahindra International School (MIS), Pune, hosted a landmark visit by two senior leaders of the Council of International Schools (CIS): Jane Larsson, Executive Director, and Dr. Sudha Govindswamy Sunder, Associate Director of School Support and Evaluation. Also Read | Delhi Police Files FIR Over Alleged FSSAI Document Tampering, Seeks X Account Details in Defamation Probe. A historic milestone for international education in India: Mahindra International Sch ...Read More >
PRNewswire Pune (Maharashtra) [India], April 3: Mahindra International School (MIS), Pune, hosted a landmark visit by two senior leaders of the Council of International Schools (CIS): Jane Larsson, Executive Director, and Dr. Sudha Govindswamy Sunder, Associate Director of School Support and Evaluation. A historic milestone for international education in India: Mahindra International School, the country's first CIS-accredited institution, welcomes the Council of International Schools (CIS) lea ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced major curriculum reforms for Classes 9 and 10, set to be implemented from the 2026-27 academic session. The move aims to curb the rising trend of dummy schools and reduce students' dependence on coaching institutes by strengthening school-based learning. Under the revamped structure, CBSE plans to integrate competitive exam preparation such as JEE and NEET within the school system itself, making classroom learning more pra ...Read More >
As higher education evolves alongside shifting industry demands, universities across India are increasingly reworking their academic models to focus on employability, interdisciplinary exposure, and real-world application. Traditional degree structures are being supplemented with skill-based learning, digital integration, and opportunities that extend beyond the classroom.This shift reflects a broader recognition that academic knowledge alone may not be sufficient in a rapidly changing job marke ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Centre has granted the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) the status of an "Institution deemed to be University under distinct category", enabling it to independently offer degree programmes as part of efforts to strengthen teacher education and educational research in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. With the new status conferred by the Union education ministry, NCERT will now be able to offer diploma, undergraduate (UG), postgraduat ...Read More >
New Delhi: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is here to stay, and grow. That India is taking AI seriously was never in doubt. Now, the policy to catch them young and make them learn has been unveiled. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has introduced a structured curriculum on Computational Thinking (CT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) for classes III to VIII. Union Education minister Dharmendra Pradhan launched the curriculum at Delhi's Vigyan Bhawan on Wednesday. Aimed at building ...Read More >
Chandigarh [India], April 2: In collaboration with US-based global tech giant Microsoft, Chandigarh University (CU) has established a state-of-the-art Microsoft Skill Center in Artificial Intelligence (AI) to boost employability of CU students with Microsoft certifications in AI, ML, Cloud Computing and emerging technologies, real-world hands-on training and lab-based learning as per global tech demands. Also Read | Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026: Udhayanidhi Stalin Files Nomination From Ch ...Read More >
NewsVoir Chandigarh [India], April 2: In collaboration with US-based global tech giant Microsoft, Chandigarh University (CU) has established a state-of-the-art Microsoft Skill Center in Artificial Intelligence (AI) to boost employability of CU students with Microsoft certifications in AI, ML, Cloud Computing and emerging technologies, real-world hands-on training and lab-based learning as per global tech demands. The dignitaries who graced the inauguration of Microsoft Skill Centre included Sa ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Karnataka government has come out with a draft policy to tackle students' digital usage through a school-based framework that puts mental well-being and cyber safety on the top. Who framed the policy The state department of health and family welfare joined hands with the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) to formulate the policy. The policy points out: "With nearly one in four adolescents showing signs of problematic internet use, the policy recogni ...Read More >
The Directorate of Education on Wednesday said that, under the provisions of the Delhi School Education Act and Rules , 1973, and the Delhi Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Rules, 2011, the directive comes in the wake of complaints that some schools were forcing parents to buy educational materials from designated shops. According to the order, schools are required to provide parents with clear, class-wise lists of books, writing materials and uniform specifications in a trans ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 1: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday launched a CBSE curriculum on Computational Thinking (CT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) for students of Classes 3 to 8, to be introduced from the 2026-27 academic session. The initiative, themed "AI for Education, AI in Education", aims to build foundational digital and analytical skills among young learners by integrating future-ready competencies at an early stage. The launch event in New Delhi was attended by Min ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday launched a CBSE curriculum on Computational Thinking (CT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) for students of Classes 3 to 8, to be introduced from the 2026-27 academic session. The initiative, themed "AI for Education, AI in Education", aims to build foundational digital and analytical skills among young learners by integrating future-ready competencies at an early stage. The launch event in New Delhi wa ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday launched artificial intelligence and computational thinking curriculum for classes 3 to 8. The minister said the launch of the curriculum will formally introduces structured AI education into the school ecosystem. "The launch of this curriculum marks a transformative step towards future-ready learning at the start of the academic year. This initiative formally introduces structured AI education into the school ecos ...Read More >
Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalay , a central university established in 2022 in Vadodara, Gujarat, under the railway ministry, follows a demand-driven curriculum to meet the industry needs of the transportation sector. Addressing the media during an MoU signing event between GSV and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation to revamp training for aircraft maintenance engineering, Vaishnaw said manufacturing technology training for sectors such as aviation, railways, marine, electronics, etc needed a h ...Read More >
New Delhi [India] March 30 (ANI): The Union Ministry of Education has withdrawn the administrative and financial powers of Professor BV Ramana Reddy, Director of the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Kurukshetra in Haryana, sources told ANI on Monday.An official order has been issued in this regard, and the decision has come into effect immediately. However, the reasons behind the move have not been disclosed so far.Prof. Reddy currently serves as the Director of NIT Kurukshetra, an institu ...Read More >
The Jammu and Kashmir government is cracking down on private schools that are arbitrarily increasing fees, directing the JKBOSE to take firm action and protect students and parents from unjustified financial burdens. Key PointsThe Jammu and Kashmir government has instructed the JKBOSE to take decisive action against private schools that are arbitrarily increasing fees.Education Minister Sakeena Itoo has ordered constant monitoring and regular inspections of private schools, including those affi ...Read More >
Srinagar- The government on Monday directed the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education to take strict action against private schools found indulging in arbitrary fee hikes or violating prescribed norms. The directions were issued by Education Minister Sakeena Itoo while chairing a review meeting at the Civil Secretariat to assess the Board's performance, administrative functioning, and ongoing academic reforms, an official spokesperson said. During the meeting, the minister reviewed JKBOS ...Read More >
JAMMU, Mar 30: Minister for Education, Social Welfare, Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo today directed the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) authorities to take firm action against Private schools indulging in arbitrary fee hikes and found violating prescribed norms or imposing unjustified financial burdens on parents. The Education Minister passed on these directions while chairing a comprehensive review meeting at Civil Secretariat here to assess the performance, ...Read More >
New Delhi [India] March 30 (ANI): The Union Ministry of Education has withdrawn the administrative and financial powers of Professor BV Ramana Reddy, Director of the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Kurukshetra in Haryana, sources told ANI on Monday. Also Read | Delhi Shocker: Man Kills Wife by Hitting Her Head With Mini LPG Cylinder Following Dispute in Pul Prahladpur As Toddler Watches (Watch Video). An official order has been issued in this regard, and the decision has come into effec ...Read More >
New Delhi: A standing committee at IIT-Gandhinagar will review Michel Danino's role as guest professor after the Supreme Court directed governments and public institutions to dissociate from him following a controversy about a chapter on judicial corruption in a now-withdrawn NCERT textbook, officials said. Danino, a Padma awardee, was the chairperson of the curricular area group that develops social science textbooks for NCERT. Two others who were part of the drafting committee -- Suparna Diwa ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Chief economic adviser (CEA) V Anantha Nageswaran on Wednesday said that India is at a demographic and economic inflection point and higher education will play a decisive role, as millions of youngsters get ready to enter the workforce over the next two decades. "States hold the key to the next phase of higher education reform in India," he said at a CII event here. The CEA also stressed on addressing shortage of teachers urgently through mechanisms such as professors of practice and ...Read More >
Chief Economic Adviser (CEA) V Anantha Nageswaran on Thursday said India could emerge as a global destination for learning, research and ideas in an uncertain world if the momentum under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 is backed by a strong reform push from state governments. Why is global higher education at a turning point? His remarks come as the global higher education landscape is being reshaped, with traditional academic hubs facing demographic decline, fiscal pressures and tigh ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 17 (PTI) Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran on Wednesday said that quality, relevance and adaptability of higher education will play a key role in transforming India's demographic dividend into growth accelerator in next 20 years. Speaking at the CII Global Higher Education Summit here, he said, states hold the key to the next phase of higher education reform in India. He stressed on addressing shortage of teachers urgently through mechanisms such as professors of pract ...Read More >
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