Tag
Education
49 articles
Educational institutions and regulatory bodies are navigating a complex legal landscape. Recent court decisions include the Hyderabad High Court directing KNRUHS to resolve an NRI admission petition, the Supreme Court dismissing appeals related to Bangalore Medical College and Anna University, and orders compelling action from UGC concerning CMJ University and Priya Varghese. Simultaneously, Chandigarh University secured a significant grant for a green skill development program, while Oxford University Press partnered with Canva to enhance digital education resources aligned with India's National Education Policy. These developments highlight the ongoing interplay between legal challenges, regulatory oversight, and innovation within the education sector, potentially impacting institutions' operational strategies and future growth.
KNRUHS Ordered to Decide NRI Admission Petition
The Hyderabad High Court disposed of writ petition filed by Jaber Bin Jaffer Hassan seeking mandamus for NRI quota admission in MBBS/BDS.
Petitioner claimed rejection due to bank statement in father's
C.U. Shah Medical College Settlement Ends Appeal
Supreme Court granted leave and disposed of appeal after parties entered settlement dated 16 July 2025.
The Tribunal award and High Court order dated 17 Feb 2025 were set aside in accordance with sett
Chandigarh University Receives ₹17 Lakh Green Grant
Chandigarh University's Biosciences Dept secured a Rs 17 lakh grant from Punjab State Council for Science & Technology under the Green Skill Development Programme.
The three‑month residential programm
Oxford University Press Partners Canva for Education
Oxford University Press (OUP) partnered with Canva to provide free Canva Education access to OUP partner schools through Keyboard computer science series.
The initiative aligns with India's NEP 2020 a
Supreme Court Dismisses Bangalore Medical College SLP
Supreme Court heard Special Leave Petitions filed by Bangalore Medical College & Research Institute against State of Karnataka on 01 Oct 2026.
The Court, after condoning filing delay, noted related ma
Jaro Education Allots 6,973 ESOP Equity Shares
Jaro Education allotted 6,973 equity shares to employees pursuant to its 2022 Employee Stock Option Plan.
The allotment increases total issued shares to 2,22,77,360 and share capital to ₹22.27 crore.
FSFTI Writ Petition Dismissed by Supreme Court
Supreme Court heard a writ petition filed by the Federation of Self Financing Technical Institutions against the Union of India on 01‑10‑2026.
Justices Pamidighantam and Narasimha declined to entertai
MBD Group Celebrates 70th Establishment Day
MBD Group marked its 70th establishment day on Sep 30, 2026, reflecting seven decades since its founding in 1956.
The group highlighted initiatives as Love to Learn, Robotics Lab on Wheels, AI‑STEAM a
Court Orders Aryabhatta University to Permit BUMS
The Patna High Court granted Khushboo Kumari permission to sit for the 3rd Year B.U.M.S. Main Examination starting 03.10.2026.
The order directs Aryabhatta Knowledge University and Government TIBBI Co
Odisha HC Orders Pension Extension for Bhoi
The High Court of Odisha (Cuttack) disposed W.P.(C) No.31722 of 2026 filed by Sadhuram Bhoi seeking pension benefits under 1981 retirement rules.
The court referenced the Supreme Court‑upheld decision
WBBPE TET 2014 Scripts Appeal Dismissed
The Calcutta High Court dismissed the appeal over the writ petition for physical TET 2014 answer scripts, focusing on maintainability.
The court noted the CBI had completed its investigation and filed
DoSEL Leads Swachhata Shramdaan at PM SHRI School
Department of School Education and Literacy organized Swachhata Shramdaan cleanliness drive at PM SHRI school in New Delhi.
Secretary T.K. Anil Kumar led the event involving students, teachers, and KV
Supreme Court Lists AICTE Appeal for Final Disposal
Petition by Yashpal Sinh Jadeja seeks special leave to appeal AICTE decision, with multiple IAs for filing exemptions.
Court heard counsel on 01‑10‑2026; Justices Pamidighantam and Sri Narasimha presi
Supreme Court Orders UGC Action for CMJ
Supreme Court allowed miscellaneous applications and condoned filing delay in review petition concerning CMJ University.
Court directed UGC and Meghalaya State Government to jointly decide implementat
Anna University SLP Dismissed, Losses Recovered
Supreme Court dismissed Anna University's Special Leave Petition (C) No.20725/2025, citing grave lapses by the university.
The order directs the State of Tamil Nadu to recover any loss suffered by the
University of Delhi Delay Condoned by Supreme Court
Supreme Court heard Special Leave Petition by University of Delhi against Union of India on 1 Oct 2026.
Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta ordered condonation of delay in filing IA No.284633/2026
Court Dismisses Poddar Appeal, Fast-Tracks 2010 Case
Supreme Court heard petition for special leave to appeal filed by Dipali Rani Poddar against Calcutta Institute of Engineering and Management.
The Court declined to interfere with the order restoring
UGC Seeks SLP Against Priya Varghese Judgment
Supreme Court heard UGC's petition for special leave to appeal the recent Kerala High Court judgment dated 22‑06‑2023.
Petition includes applications for permission to file additional documents and fo
Begum Files SLP vs Assam Royal University
Supreme Court heard petition for leave to appeal filed by Anjuman Ara Begum against Assam Royal Global University’s judgment dated 22‑06‑2026.
Court directed petitioner’s counsel to submit an addition
Supreme Court Dismisses HindaLeker SLPs, Condonates Delay
The Supreme Court heard a Leave Petition by Mangesh Ankush HindaLeker challenging a High Court judgment involving Vidyarathi Vikas Mandal Educational Trust.
The bench, comprising Justices Aravind Kuma
Court Dismisses Mahatma Gandhi SLP, Condones Delay
The Supreme Court heard SLP No.37692/2026 filed by Mahatma Gandhi University challenging the Kerala High Court judgment dated 19‑12‑2025.
The Court condoned the petitioner's delay in filing and refili
M.C. Sashidevi Girls School Order Recalled
The Orissa High Court condoned delay and recalled its order dated 04‑05‑2023 concerning the appellant M.C. of Sashidevi Girls High School.
The recall was based on a later judgment (FAO No.509 of 2014,
Sports Minister Launches PE Teacher Registration Module
Union Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya launched the Physical Education Professionals' Module on the National Sports Repository System.
The minister called for creating a nationwide repository of
Education Minister Joshi Urges Student Cleanliness Participation
Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi led cleanliness drive at Delhi's Gargi College under nationwide 'Ek Din, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath' initiative.
Minister urged students to contribute 30 minutes daily
Supreme Court Dismisses Rajendra Varshney's SLP
Supreme Court dismissed Special Leave Petition filed by Rajendra Varshney against High Court judgment dated 02‑09‑2026 in SA No.941/2026.
The order directs parties to raise contentions before the Sing
Supreme Court Defers University vs Borana Hearing
Supreme Court adjourned the hearing of Jai Narain Vyas University’s petition against Rajesh Borana due to lack of time.
Multiple SLP(C) applications seeking exemption from filing on record and permiss
Supreme Court Stays Order on TNAU
The Supreme Court heard a Special Leave Petition filed by the Registrar of Tamil Nadu Agricultural University challenging a Madras High Court judgment.
Court condoned filing delay and ordered notice t
Tata Institute vs Rastriya Shramik: Order Extended
Supreme Court heard Tata Institute of Social Sciences' petition for special leave to appeal against a Bombay High Court judgment dated 04‑03‑2025.
Respondents Rastriya Shramik Aghadi & others opposed
Sant Longowal Institute Review Petition Dismissed
The Supreme Court of India dismissed the review petition filed by Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology against Ranjit Singh and others.
The Court condoned the filing delay but rejecte
Fareeza Alam's Stream Change Petition Withdrawn
Petition filed in Jharkhand High Court seeking order for G.D. Goenka School to switch daughter from PCB to PCM in Class XI.
Counsel A.K. Sahani requested withdrawal, granting petitioner liberty to app
FTII Must Reinstate 7 Workmen, Grant Benefits
High Court dismissed both FTII’s and workmen’s writ petitions, upholding Industrial Tribunal’s award granting permanency from Jan 2023.
FTII ordered to reinstate the seven workers by 31 Oct 2026 as re
J.K. Shah Commerce Education Allots ₹33 Crore NCDs
J.K. Shah Commerce Education Limited allots ₹33 crore in unlisted NCDs to three promoters on a private placement basis.
Proceeds will be used to close an existing RBL Bank loan facility and for genera
India's Literacy Rate Reaches 81.1% in 2025
India's overall literacy rate reached 81.1% in 2025, showing significant progress from 14% in 1947, with female literacy rising from 8% to 70.3% in rural areas.
The ULLAS program aims to cover 5 crore
Ministry Concludes International Literacy Day ULLAS Mela
Ministry of Education concluded International Literacy Day 2026 with ULLAS Mela showcasing literacy achievements.
28 States/UTs exhibited best practices and learning materials with emphasis on fully l
Education Ministry Sets 7 Lakh Cleanliness Campaign Target
Ministry of Education organized national webinar on solid and e-waste management for school students and stakeholders.
Department targets 7 lakh cleanliness campaigns under Special Campaign 6.0 runnin
Education Department Reviews 95% Files in Cleanliness Drive
Department of Higher Education reviewed 95.2% physical files and 87.46% e-files under Special Campaign 5.0.
Campaign freed 14.44 lakh sq. ft. office space and generated ₹6.89 crore from scrap disposal
Education Ministry Extends NMMSS Scholarship Deadline
Ministry of Education extends NMMSS scholarship application deadline to September 30, 2026 for 2026-27 academic year.
Scheme provides 1 lakh fresh scholarships annually worth ₹12,000 each to meritorio
Ministry of Education Celebrates International Literacy Day 2026
Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary emphasized reimagining literacy as empowerment through ULLAS initiative at International Literacy Day event.
Tripura achieved 95.6% literacy rate, exceeding national be
Union Minister Joshi Inaugurates IISc Innovation Challenge
Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi inaugurates Seva First Innovation Challenge at IISc Bengaluru to foster community problem-solving.
Challenge targets participants from schools, ITIs, polytechnic
Education Ministry Launches Seva First Innovation Challenge
Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi inaugurated the Seva First Innovation Challenge at IISc Bengaluru to combine innovation with service for Viksit Bharat 2047.
The challenge targets India's youth
Education Ministry Releases Bharat Innovates 2026 Publication
Union Education Ministry released commemorative publication documenting Bharat Innovates 2026 initiative showcasing Indian deep-tech innovations.
The initiative featured 120 deep-tech startups and 45
BRICS Bharat Innovates Exposition Showcases 37 Indian Startups
Ministry of Education organizes BRICS Bharat Innovates Exposition on September 11-12, 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
Event showcases 37 Indian Deep-Tech startups to BRICS leaders and business del
Ministry Launches 6-Month Primary Teacher Bridge Course
Union Education Minister launched a six-month Certificate Bridge Course in Primary Teacher Education for in-service B.Ed. teachers.
The course implemented through NIOS provides training for primary le
NCERT 66th Foundation Day Celebrates Educational Reforms
Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi addressed NCERT's 66th Foundation Day, emphasizing its role in implementing NEP 2020 reforms.
NCERT is developing textbooks in all 22 Eighth Schedule languages a
CSIR Launches Science Quiz on MY Bharat Portal
CSIR launched SciQuiz on MY Bharat Portal from September 20-26, 2026, open to all Indian citizens.
Quiz features MCQs on CSIR's scientific achievements across healthcare, agriculture, energy and aeros
PM-AJAY Scheme Empowers Scheduled Castes Development
PM-AJAY is a 100% centrally funded scheme launched in FY 2021-22 to empower Scheduled Castes through socio-economic and educational development.
The scheme has developed 47,243 villages into Adarsh Gr
G-TEC Jainx Education 27th AGM Unanimous Voting Results
G-TEC Jainx Education held its 27th AGM on 23rd September 2026 via video conferencing.
All resolutions, including financial statement adoption and director reappointment, passed with 100% shareholder
Career Point Edutech Reports 23% Profit Growth, Seeks RPT Approval
Career Point Edutech reported 23% YoY net profit growth to ₹229.57 crore in FY26 with revenue increasing 3.2% to ₹512.29 crore.
The company issued a corrigendum to its AGM notice and annual report to
Ironwood Education AGM Approves ₹55 Crore RPTs
Ironwood Education Limited convenes its 43rd AGM on September 28, 2026, to seek shareholder approval for material related party transactions aggregating ₹55 crore with promoter entities and subsidiari