Education

The Ministry of Education has initiated a detailed analysis to evaluate the possibility of conducting the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test for Undergraduate courses (NEET-UG) in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode, officials said. The review aims to assess whether shifting from the traditional pen-and-paper method to an online format could affect students’ performance and access to the examination.Multiple…

Starting next month, green card holders, who are permanent residents of the United States seeking citizenship, will face a revamped and more demanding naturalization test. The 2025 Naturalization Civics Test, as it is officially known, is longer and designed to probe a deeper understanding of American history and governance. History professors, or buffs might find…

United States President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on Friday introducing a steep $100,000 fee for companies sponsoring H-1B visas, the programme that allows foreign professionals to work in specialised roles in the United States. The change could reshape opportunities for foreign professionals, especially from India, across multiple sectors in the US. With major firms…

United States President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on Friday introducing a steep $100,000 fee for companies sponsoring H-1B visas, the programme that allows foreign professionals to work in specialised roles in the United States. The change could reshape opportunities for foreign professionals, especially from India, across multiple sectors in the US. With major firms…

NEW DELHI: Government is drafting a regulatory framework for India’s booming coaching industry, starting with a crackdown on misleading ads and a mandate for full disclosure of teaching methods, faculty credentials, and student success rates. Proposals include limits on daily instructional hours and compulsory data on enrolment versus results to prevent parents and students from…

On September 10, 2025, conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot at Utah Valley University, a shocking act that reverberated far beyond the campus where it occurred. His assassination sent waves through politics, and the media, but nowhere has the impact been more immediate or fraught than on America’s college campuses. In the days that followed,…

Harvard University, long seen as the pinnacle of American higher education, is once again under intense scrutiny from the Trump administration. On Friday, the Education Department escalated oversight, placing the Ivy League school under heightened financial monitoring and warning of potential sanctions if it does not comply with demands for additional admissions data. This is…

California offers free preschool for all 4 year olds but why are thousands missing out? California’s decision to make Transitional Kindergarten (TK) available to all 4-year-olds starting in the 2025-26 school year marks one of the most ambitious early childhood education reforms in U.S. history. Framed as a bridge between preschool and kindergarten, TK is…

The University of Michigan (U-M) has announced the creation of a $50 million Institute for Civil Discourse, set to open by spring 2026. The initiative aims to strengthen respectful dialogue, academic engagement, and democratic participation at a time when public life is increasingly marked by polarisation. A university-wide commitment The new institute will operate as…

Republicans vs Democrats: Who supports international students more in the US? International students have long been a cornerstone of US higher education. They bring diverse perspectives to lecture halls, contribute billions to the economy, and often play a crucial role in cutting-edge research across STEM, business, and the arts. Yet, despite these contributions, Americans’ views…