Education Ministry

QS World University Rankings: 12 Indian Institutions Secure Top 100 Position

Education | Edited by Aarzoo Snigdha | Thursday March 4, 2021

Addressing the unveiling of QS World University Rankings by Subject 2021, the Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ expressed his happiness and congratulated the 12 Indian institutions on securing a position in the top 100.

Delhi High Court Seeks Education Ministry’s Reply On Plea For Contempt Of Not Extending 14 Years' Age In RTE

Education | Reported by Press Trust of India | Wednesday March 3, 2021

Justice Najmi Waziri questioned the Central government as to why decision has not been taken to extend RTE Act beyond Class 8 and upto Class 12, despite court’s directions passed in 2019.

Free Textbooks To Students Of Class 6 To 12: Education Minister At Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti Meeting

Education | Written by Mridusmita Deka | Thursday February 25, 2021

The NVS executive committee meeting had discussions on various topics including provisions of free textbooks to students of Class 6 to Class 12, tablets to students of Classes 9 onwards and ways to mobilise CSR funds to improve hostels and schools.

Education Ministry To Prepare Comprehensive Database On Buddhism Related Courses

Education | Edited by Bishal Kalita | Thursday February 25, 2021

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has asked universities to contribute to this database by providing relevant information on Buddhism-related programmes offered by them.

Union Education Minister To Attend Third Convocation Of IGNTU

Education | Written by Bhoomika Aggarwal | Sunday February 21, 2021

Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ will be attending the convocation ceremony of the Indira Gandhi National Tribal University or IGNTU, Amarkantak.

3,173 Students Who Migrated During COVID-19 Return To JNVs

Education | Written by Bhoomika Aggarwal | Tuesday February 16, 2021

The JNVs were helped by the Education Ministry, Home Ministry and state governments in ensuring their safe return to the schools.

NEP 2020: Government Fact Check Refutes Claim On Scrapping Class 10 Board Exams

Education | Written by Mridusmita Deka | Thursday February 11, 2021

NEP 2020: The government fact-check refuted a claim related to the scrapping of Class 10 board exams.

No Proposal For JNU Name Change: Education Minister

Education | Reported by Press Trust of India | Tuesday February 9, 2021

There is no proposal for changing the name of the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank said on Monday in response to a question in the Lok Sabha.

Education Ministry To Rename 1,063 Residential Schools, Hostels After Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose

Education | Reported by ANI | Friday February 5, 2021

The Ministry of Education has decided to name the residential schools and hostels funded under the Samagra Shiksha Scheme as "Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose residential schools", said the Education Ministry sources on Friday.

46,556 Registered For Government's Intellectual Property Literacy Project

Education | Edited by Mridusmita Deka | Thursday February 4, 2021

As many as 46,556 users have registered for Kalam Program for Intellectual Property Literacy and Awareness (KAPILA). The campaign was launched on October 15, 2020, for intellectual property literacy and to create patent awareness.

CBSE Board Exams From May 4, Class 12 Exams To Be Held In 2 Shifts

India News | Reported by Rishika Baruah, Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Tuesday February 2, 2021

CBSE Board Exam Dates: Dates for the CBSE Class X and XII exams were announced today, with both sets of exams starting on May 4 and finishing on June 7 (for Class X) and June 11 (for Class XII)

Government Invites Young Authors To Write Books On Freedom Fighters

Education | Written by Bhoomika Aggarwal | Sunday January 31, 2021

The programme has been called as ‘Scheme for Mentoring Young Authors Under India 75 Project’ to mark the 75th Independence Day of our country on August 15. The young authors between the age of 8 to 18 of this country will be encouraged and mentored to write books on freedom fighters.

Education Ministry Signs Agreement With DEA and World Bank

Education | Written by Bhoomika Aggarwal | Friday January 29, 2021

The Union Ministry of Education has signed an agreement with the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) and World Bank to gain financial support to implement a new project for education in state schools and colleges named Strengthening Teaching-Learning and Results for States (STARS).

Ramesh Pokhriyal Addresses Valedictory Function Of Kala Utsav 2020

Education | Edited by Mridusmita Deka | Thursday January 28, 2021

Kala Utsav 2020: Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ addressed the concluding session of Kala Utsav today in virtual mode.

Republic Day 2021: Education Ministry Organises Events For School Students

Education | Written by Bhoomika Aggarwal | Friday January 22, 2021

The Ministry of Education along with the Ministry of Defence has organised a range of competitions for school students to mark the Republic Day. The events were started on January 20 and will continue till January 30, 2021.