Articles by Sanjay Maurya
12 states did not receive SSA funds for computer rooms: Govt in Lok Sabha
Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) is a shared scheme between the Centre and states supporting public schools with a funding ratio of 60:40
Published on Mar 18, 2025 12:33 PM IST
Draft UGC norms will enhance academic standards: Min tells RS
In a written response to a question on the draft regulations, Majumdar said the draft UGC norms expand leadership while ensuring strategic, academic, and governance expertise.
Published on Mar 13, 2025 07:32 AM IST
Sanjay Maurya, New Delhi
Pradhan makes fresh attack amid NEP furore
Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday doubled down on his criticism of Tamil Nadu’s DMK government for opposing and not implementing the NEP 2020.
Published on Mar 12, 2025 07:14 AM IST
Sanjay Maurya, New Delhi
‘27% fewer Indians went to Canada, US, UK to study in 2024’
Indian students going to Canada, US, and UK for studies fell 27% from 2023 to 2024, amid rising tensions and stricter immigration policies.
Published on Mar 11, 2025 05:55 AM IST
Sanjay Maurya, New Delhi
Only 31% SSA funds allocated for sports utilised; 9 states yet to spend a penny
The data shared by the government in Lok Sabha shows that there has been a 10% decline in the funds allocated for sports and physical education component of the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan
Published on Mar 10, 2025 06:18 PM IST
7 student organisations to protest at Jantar Mantar on March 24 over edu issues
The ‘India Alliance Student Organisations’ demands include addressing crucial student issues such as paper leaks, holding university elections, and withdrawal of NEP 2020, UGC draft on faculty
Updated on Mar 09, 2025 04:34 PM IST
Three colleges win at AICTE IDEA Lab Tech Fest 2025 with 76+ stalls
Institutions with All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) IDEA Labs displayed their best projects in the fest that attracted more than 1,500 visitors
Updated on Mar 08, 2025 02:35 PM IST
Jayant hails NEP as progressive, forward-looking
Swavalambini aims to establish a structured and stage-wise entrepreneurial journey for young women, the ministry said in a statement.
Published on Mar 02, 2025 06:42 AM IST
Sanjay Maurya, New Delhi
UGC issues draft norms to promote equity in varsities
The development comes after the Supreme Court on January 3 directed the higher education regulator to notify within six weeks new regulations to combat caste-based discrimination and suicides in higher education institutions.
Published on Feb 28, 2025 07:12 AM IST
Centre set to unveil ‘One District One Equipment’ on National Science Day
The government is set to launch the “one district, one equipment” programme on Friday with an aim to ensure access to scientific equipment across the country, officials said on Thursday.
Published on Feb 28, 2025 06:26 AM IST
Sanjay Maurya, New Delhi
UGC releases draft regulations for promotion of equity in universities, colleges
UGC has sought feedback on the Draft UGC Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions Regulations by March 28
Updated on Feb 27, 2025 10:10 PM IST
CBSE eases rules for pre-nursery schools under NEP from 2026-27
CBSE allows affiliated schools to establish branch schools for Balvatika to Class 5 to address space shortages, effective from 2026-27.
Published on Feb 26, 2025 05:34 AM IST
Sanjay Maurya, New Delhi
CBSE proposes new ‘best of 2’ Class 10 exam format, may be rolled out next yr
CBSE plans to conduct Class 10 board exams twice yearly from 2026, allowing students a second chance to improve scores or retake failed subjects.
Updated on Feb 26, 2025 12:12 AM IST
Sanjay Maurya, New Delhi
NCTE may revert to 1-year BEd, MEd in 2026
According to the proposed norms, the National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct a standardised subject and aptitude test for admission to all BEd and MEd courses.
Published on Feb 22, 2025 07:24 AM IST
Sanjay Maurya, New Delhi
Edu minister, Stalin spar amid NEP language row
Pradhan termed Stalin’s letter “a complete negation of the spirit of cooperative federalism”, and appealed to him not “politicise education” and “rise above political differences” to empower students.
Published on Feb 22, 2025 06:46 AM IST
Sanjay Maurya, New Delhi
NEP upholds linguistic freedom, does not impose any language on states: Pradhan
Dharmendra Pradhan appealed to Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin to not “politicise education” and “rise above political differences”.
Published on Feb 21, 2025 02:09 PM IST
Action against 2,900 TEIs that didn’t submit performance appraisal reports: NCTE
NCTE is the statutory body responsible for maintaining norms and standards in the teacher education system
Updated on Feb 20, 2025 09:02 PM IST
Opposition to NEP politically motivated, not imposing Hindi in TN: Edu minister
Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan said that he respects all languages and there is no imposition of Hindi English or any other language in Tamil Nadu
Published on Feb 17, 2025 06:49 PM IST
CBSE Class 10, 12 board exams begin tomorrow, 4.2 million students to appear
The 2024-25 academic year CBSE board exams will be conducted at 7,842 centres across India and in 26 other countries
Updated on Feb 14, 2025 09:11 PM IST
UGC scraps CARE list, suggests parametres to universities to choose journals
The parameters, developed by experts, have been put on the UGC website for public feedback until February 25.
Updated on Feb 12, 2025 04:47 PM IST
Develop finance panels for state public varsities: Niti Aayog report
NITI Aayog recommends alumni programs and state finance agencies for public universities to enhance funding and infrastructure, addressing financial challenges.
Published on Feb 11, 2025 06:04 AM IST
Sanjay Maurya, New Delhi
Draft UGC norms give universities more power to select faculty, Pradhan to LS
Dharmendra Pradhan said the draft UGC regulations seek to enhance innovation, inclusivity, flexibility, and dynamism in higher education
Published on Feb 10, 2025 03:43 PM IST
Ashoka University announces new School of Management and Leadership
Ashoka University said the new school aims to prepare young leaders to create solutions and inspire change in response to the world’s most pressing economic and social challenges
Updated on Feb 10, 2025 03:22 PM IST
NAAC debars 7 panel members permanently, KLEF for 5 years
Following allegations of KLEF officials bribing to NAAC inspection members to secure an A++ rating for the university, CBI arrested 10 people
Published on Feb 09, 2025 07:06 AM IST
NAAC-bribery case: KLEF debarred from applying for accreditation for 5 years
This comes a week after the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested three top officials of KLEF in the case
Published on Feb 08, 2025 06:22 PM IST
NAAC debars 7 inspection panel members arrested in graft case
The autonomous accreditation body has also launched a probe into the past visits by the accused members to colleges and universities.
Published on Feb 06, 2025 07:28 AM IST
NAAC debars 7 inspection members arrested by CBI; new accreditation system soon
NAAC executive committee chairman Prof. Anil D Sahasrabudhe said that the current grading system, which has led to widespread attempts to secure higher ratings through unethical means, will be phased out
Updated on Feb 05, 2025 04:46 PM IST
Parl committee raises concern over proposed higher education regulator
The parliamentary standing committee recommended that a simplified hierarchy of regulatory bodies would be more effective
Published on Feb 05, 2025 06:14 AM IST
Sanjay Maurya, New Delhi
Parliamentary panel cautions against excessive centralisation in proposed HECI
The panel reiterated its recommendation to set up a simplified hierarchy of regulatory bodies which will have a final say in implementation of government rules
Published on Feb 04, 2025 09:01 PM IST
CSIR mulls increasing upper age limit for scientists; aspirants still unhappy
A section of researchers have demanded that the upper age limit in scientist jobs should be 40 years or no age limit as many researchers become older than 35 years by the time they complete their PhD
Published on Feb 04, 2025 05:46 PM IST