Education Policy News

Overview Annapurna Devi is a Union Minister of State for Education in India and a prominent political leader from Jharkhand. With a background rooted in academics and grassroots politics, she represents a blend of educational awareness and administrative experience in the ...

The State Council of Educational Research and Training has proposed a significant reform in school education, recommending that the minimum age for Class 1 admission be raised to 6 years starting from the 2027-28 academic year. The proposal has been submitted ...

Education inequity is a complex problem and without a doubt it is need of leaders who can transform the way education is received and delivered. There is also a quieter problem: many talented professionals simply don't know that a career in ...

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) is introducing a new English textbook for Class 9 starting from the 2026-27 academic session, bringing significant changes to the syllabus structure and learning approach. The new book will replace the existing ...

As India charts its ambition of becoming a Viksit Bharat, a developed, innovation-led economy, the conversation often gravitates toward infrastructure, manufacturing, and digital public goods. Yet, beneath all these pillars lies a more fundamental driver of long-term national progress: the quality ...

The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) has introduced a new one-time improvement exam option for students who appeared in the Intermediate (Class 12) board exams in 2026. Under this new provision, UP Board students are now allowed to retake one ...

The UPSC Personality Test (Interview) is a critical stage for aspirants who have cleared the Prelims and Mains. For candidates with a background in education, teaching, or policy, questions on education often feature prominently. Understanding the pattern and preparing with the ...

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has been officially granted deemed university status, marking a major shift in its role in India's education system. This move was confirmed by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan during an event as ...

The year 2025 marked a crucial transition phase for India's education system as the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 moved from vision to visible action. Across schools, boards and competitive exams, reforms introduced this year aimed at reducing rote learning, improving ...

In 2025, the college admissions landscape in India underwent some of the most significant changes seen in recent years. From revised eligibility criteria and new tie-breaker rules to the expansion of centralized admission systems and flexible intake cycles, the traditional admission ...

The Trump administration has rolled out new student loan warning guidelines intended to make borrowers more cautious about debt. The effort highlights financial literacy and aims to educate students about repayment obligations, interest costs, and long-term consequences of borrowing. While ...

To improve the quality of primary education and ensure all teachers meet professional standards, the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) has introduced a new mandate requiring in-service primary school teachers without the minimum qualifications to complete a 6-month bridge course. ...

Telangana Chief Minister A Revantheddy announced on Friday that his administration plans to establish an education commission to tackle the challenges in the education sector. During a meeting with various educationists, Reddy emphasized his government's dedication to providing quality education, skill ...

The Karnataka government has formed a 15-member committee to develop the Karnataka State Education Policy (KSEP), which would be chaired by Sukhdev Thorat, an educationist, economist, and former chairman of the University Grants Commission. In its election promise, the Congress government ...