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US student visa rule changes to raise costs, tighten timelines for international students

Students will need to plan careers earlier as visa extensions become more complex

18 Jul 2026 11:19 am
IIT Madras signs off milestone year with 3,518 degrees awarded

The institute awarded 511 doctoral degrees for the second year in a row

17 Jul 2026 6:26 pm
Parliamentary panel raises concerns over higher education regulator proposed in VBSA Bill

The Bill proposes replacing the UGC, AICTE and NCTE with a single higher education regulator

17 Jul 2026 9:02 am
US introduces four-year limit for student and exchange visas, ends indefinite stay policy

Under the new rule, F and J visa holders can stay for up to four years, with extensions requiring biometric checks and federal approval.

17 Jul 2026 5:29 am
NEET UG 2026 results: Punjabs Aryan Gupta, Haryanas Panshul Bansal top; 11.21 lakh qualify

Women accounted for over 58 per cent of NEET-UG 2026 qualifiers, while Uttar Pradesh produced the highest number of successful candidates. The top 17 rankers hailed from eight states

17 Jul 2026 4:59 am
Masters Union offers 50,000 monthly stipend to start-up founders

The fellowship is neither a grant, loan nor scholarship, but a structured support programme for entrepreneurs during the initial stages of their ventures

16 Jul 2026 6:30 pm
Goenka Family invests 100 crore to build Nand Kishore Goenka University

The investment announcement was made by Dr. Chandra upon completing the last rites of his father at Hisar

16 Jul 2026 11:14 am
MAHE, Dhruva Space sign pact to co-develop ASCENT centre in Manipal

The centre, expected to be inaugurated in late 2026, will enable student-led satellite and hosted payload missions, providing students with an end-to-end experience in spacecraft design, integration, testing, launch preparation, and on-orbit operations

15 Jul 2026 9:50 pm
Majority of Indian companies willing to pay graduates with GenAI micro-credentials over 15% more: Report

81% of Indian employers said candidates with micro-credentials move faster through hiring pipelines, eight percentage points above the global average

15 Jul 2026 7:23 pm
Dr Agarwals Institute of Optometry partners with SASTRA University for optometry programme

The agreement was signed by D Karpagam, Dean of Dr Agarwals Institute of Optometry, S Vaidhyasubramaniam, Vice-Chancellor of SASTRA Deemed University at the hospitals corporate office in Chennai.

14 Jul 2026 6:57 pm
KUFOS unveils Vision 2040 to emerge as a globally recognised multidisciplinary university

The vision envisages KUFOS as Indias premier knowledge hub for fisheries, ocean sciences and the blue economy

13 Jul 2026 7:30 pm
IIM Ahmedabad launches Mattu Centre for research in security pricing and corporate finance

The Centre will promote India-focused research in asset pricing, corporate finance, corporate governance and financial economics, while building research databases for Indian capital markets

13 Jul 2026 1:07 pm
Education Ministry orders probe into NCERT paper supplier blacklisting

The Delhi High Court stayed coercive action against the paper supplier and barred NCERT from invoking a bank guarantee of over 6 crore pending the next hearing on July 20

10 Jul 2026 3:35 pm
MAHE and Novo Nordisk GBS expand collaboration in pharmacometrics

Novo Nordisk GBS will provide financial support of 1.75 crore over five years to enhance specialised talent development, research capacity and advanced infrastructure in quantitative drug development.

8 Jul 2026 4:58 pm
Enrolment in govt schools fell by nearly 86 lakh between 2023-24 and 2025-26: MoE report

The number of schools declined marginally from 14.72 lakh to 14.67 lakh, but the teacher base rose from 98.08 lakh to 1.03 crore (1,02,73,020), improving the overall pupil-teacher ratio from 25 to 24

8 Jul 2026 8:38 am
IIT-Madras, IIT-Kanpur launch practice oriented cybersecurity course

The program, starting in July 2026, aims to meet the increasing demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals

3 Jul 2026 6:46 pm
MAHE appoints Karunakar Kotegar as Pro-VC (Tech & Science)

Kotegar brings over 29 years of experience in teaching, research and international collaborations

2 Jul 2026 8:26 pm
Mid-career executives drive online education demand

A rapidly evolving job market is forcing mid-career executives to seek continuous upskilling to maintain their professional relevance

1 Jul 2026 5:54 pm
Students should continuously adapt to emerging technologies: President Murmu

She advised the students to cultivate the courage to explore new ideas and acquire new knowledge

1 Jul 2026 5:53 pm
TVS Cheema Scholarship invites applications for interest-free education loans in TN, Karnataka

Support to be provided for students pursuing engineering, nursing and diploma courses

29 Jun 2026 6:22 pm
CBSE revises 3-language policy; Class 10 exempted, Class 9 can opt for 2 foreign languages

The CBSE is also proceeding with the phased implementation of the three-language formula and a two-level mathematics and science structure from Class 9

29 Jun 2026 3:07 pm
TAPMI welcomes new batch of MBA students for 2026-28

Among its diverse MBA programmes are those in Banking and Financial Services, in Human Resources, Marketing, International Business, AI&DS and an Integrated Programme in Management

29 Jun 2026 1:45 pm
Byjus lenders may take 30% stake in Aakash under proposed settlement deal

The settlement could involve withdrawal of legal cases across India, Singapore and the US, while Aakashs valuation is estimated at around $2 billion

26 Jun 2026 8:49 pm
ICAI, ICSI, ICMAI and IIT-Madras join hands for Corporate Mitra scheme

The scheme is an initiative of the Corporate Affairs Ministry to build a pool of qualified and trusted paraprofessionals to support MSMEs in their regulatory, financial, accounting, and governance-related needs.

26 Jun 2026 9:38 am
Emergency history added to NCERT curriculum after 50 years

The updated chapter, part of Understanding Society: India and Beyond, also outlines the political background, the protests led by Jayaprakash Narayan, and the restoration of democracy in 1977

25 Jun 2026 5:23 am
SASTRA University signs MoU with Osaka Metropolitan University for academic cooperation

The agreement strengthens Indo-Japanese educational ties and adds OMU to SASTRAs network of leading Japanese university collaborations.

24 Jun 2026 8:08 pm
Dubais GEMS Education enters India with $30 mn investment

Over the long term, GEMS Education aims 30 owned schools and network of over 1,000 partner schools

24 Jun 2026 2:17 pm
EU awards 75 Indian students Erasmus+ scholarships; launches student ambassadors network

The initiative aligns with the EU-India Strategic Agenda focusing on youth, innovation and knowledge-sharing, aiming to build a peer-to-peer community that deepens cultural and academic exchange.

22 Jun 2026 7:21 pm
CBSE Class 12 re-evaluation: Revised marksheets to be issued via regional offices

The board has also confirmed that the updated marksheets are available in DigiLocker and are valid for all official purposes

22 Jun 2026 5:41 pm
St Aloysius secures UGC Category-I status

Among the 157 deemed-to-be universities in the country, only 26 institutions have earned Category-I status and among 1292 universities in the country only about 45 universities have earned Category -I status.

22 Jun 2026 4:51 pm
NEET-UG re-exam: NTA says fully prepared for smooth and secure conduct

NTA has deployed CCTV surveillance, jammers, biometric checks and AI monitoring across thousands of centres, aiming to ensure a fair, secure and stress-free NEET-UG 2026 re-examination for over 22 lakh candidates

20 Jun 2026 8:59 pm
Andhra govt inks deal with Canva for visual communication in govt schools

Through this partnership, students will gain access to world-class tools that enable them to create presentations, projects, infographics, videos, graphics and other visual learning content

20 Jun 2026 5:19 pm
Coempt reaches out to clients, says no problem with its tech solutions

Hacked server was meant for testing; we have never been blacklisted by any entity: Coempt

18 Jun 2026 1:57 pm
Law Prep Tutorial offline business grows 2.5x in FY26 on rising classroom demand

The growth reflects a strong student preference for structured, mentor-led learning supported by experienced faculty and technology-enabled teaching.

18 Jun 2026 1:07 pm
After 184 years, Chennais Pachaiyappas College turns co-ed

According to a press release issued by the college's Principal, Dr Baby Gulnaz, the state government formalised this transition through Government Order (G.O.) No. 100, dated June 15.

18 Jun 2026 12:47 pm