Union Minister Pralhad Joshi assigned additional charge of Education Ministry after Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation amid nationwide protests over NEET irregularities. Joshi now handles four portfolios.
India's Union Ministry of Education has ordered a probe into NCERT's decision to blacklist a paper supplier for school textbooks. The inquiry will examine the process followed and potential implications for textbook production and distribution.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) faces new scrutiny over alleged UGC-NET June 2026 exam paper leak, with claims of a 100-page PDF matching nearly 90 questions circulating beforehand. This follows the NEET-UG paper leak and errors in NET papers, sparking political criticism.
Rahul Gandhi alleges the UGC-NET June 2026 exam paper was sold for ₹2.25 lakh in five states, following a NEET-UG paper leak. A 100-page PDF allegedly linked to the sociology paper's setting circulated before the exam, with nearly 90 questions matching.
Following NEET-UG controversies, the PMO is overseeing education ministry reforms for board and entrance exams. Proposals include up to 50% board mark weightage, syllabus alignment, multiple attempts, and a shift to adaptive computer-based tests to reduce high-stakes pressure and reliance on coaching.
All children have departed the Artek International Children's Center in Crimea by June 26, following the temporary suspension of its summer recreation program. They were sent home or to camps in Krasnodar Region, with the situation overseen by Education Minister Sergey Kravtsov.
Uzbekistan is preparing for its first-ever FIFA World Cup match against Colombia, with nationwide anticipation building. Schools, parks, and stadiums are being set up as viewing areas, and businesses are organizing early morning gatherings for employees to watch the game together.
The Ministry of Education will hold a report session on May 5th regarding the integration of the Jeonnam and Gwangju education offices, ahead of the launch of the unified "Jeonnam-Gwangju Special City Unified Education Office." The session will review preparation status and discuss future plans.
CBSE has launched an online portal for re-evaluation of answer scripts following recent board exams. The launch coincides with a controversy over on-screen marking (OSM) tender, with allegations of blurred sheets and system vulnerabilities.
India's education ministry is initiating an internal crackdown at CBSE over alleged irregularities and security vulnerabilities in a tender for its digital evaluation system. Explanations from CBSE have been deemed unsatisfactory, with accountability likely to be fixed at multiple levels.
India's Education Ministry is launching an internal investigation into CBSE officials regarding alleged irregularities in a controversial tender for its digital evaluation system. Concerns include modified bidding criteria, potential favoritism, and system vulnerabilities, prompting a review of cybersecurity and archival practices.
Opposition leader Junya Ogawa criticized the Ministry of Education's view on educational content related to the Henoko boat accident, stating it could stifle practical learning and politicize the issue.
CBI arrests 5 in NEET UG-2026 paper leak case, conducts searches across India. Exam cancelled for 23 lakh candidates after questions leaked, linked to Jaipur printing agency and coaching networks.
Japan's finance ministry has reported that approximately 250 private universities, representing about 40% of the nation's 624 private higher education institutions, are likely to face closure or merger due to enrollment shortfalls and financial pressures. Education experts blame the education ministry for approving new university openings in the last decade despite the well-known declining birth rate, creating the current oversupply problem.
Education ministry has ordered corrective measures at NIT Kurukshetra following four student suicides in two months, including three in April. The death of a 20-year-old second-year student on April 16 triggered protests. Senior professor Brahmjit Singh has been appointed officiating director after B V Ramana Reddy's resignation was accepted. The ministry review examined academic environment, campus life and hostel management, with immediate measures including hostel upgrades and faculty training on student well-being.
