Govt must regulate coaching institutes: Kanhaiya Kumar

Coaching – PC : Freepik Congress leader Kanhaiya Kumar on Saturday asked the government to regulate various coaching institutes in the country in view of the high cases of student suicides. He said there is a flood of private coaching institutes providing training for UPSC, medical and engineering exams across the country because the condition … Read more

Kerala govt launches ‘comprehensive quality improvement’ programme to elevate public education

Comprehensive quality improvement programme – PC : MRP Graphics In a move to elevate public education, the Kerala government has announced the launch of a statewide initiative, “Comprehensive Quality Improvement” programme, set to take effect in the next academic year. General Education Minister V Sivankutty, speaking at a press conference here on Monday, outlined the … Read more

Govt launches 2 special categories visas for international students

Post-study visa route dominated by Indians should stay, finds UK review – PC : MRP Graphics India has launched two special category visa for international students intending to pursue higher education in academic institutions in the country. The ‘e-student visa’ and ‘e-student-x’ visa have been introduced by the Ministry of Home Affairs and all applicants … Read more

Govt asks MPs to publicise list of fake universities on social media

Fake universities on social media – PC : MRP Graphics The government on Monday asked members of Parliament to spread awareness about 21 fake universities operating across the country and caution students against joining such institutions. Replying to supplementaries during Question Hour in the Lok Sabha, Union Minister of State for Education Sukanta Majumdar said … Read more