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New Delhi: Thousands of young aspirants right after Class 12 seek to join the defence services. The career pathway in defence offers structured, early leadership roles and long-term job security. For those who wish to serve the nation in uniform, several national-level entrance exams provide direct entry into the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force immediately after completing Plus Two. With the government expanding recruitment pathways in both traditional officer-entry routes and newer schemes, careers in defence services are no longer limited to those who have completed graduation. From permanent commissions to short-term service under the Agnipath scheme, Class 12 students now have several options. The key defence service entrance exam that one can attempt after Class 12 can be checked here- National Defence Academy (NDA) exam Conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) twice a year, the NDA exam is the most sought-after defence entrance test after Class 12. It offers entry...
New Delhi: The Economic Survey 2025–26 has outlined a wider roadmap to position India as a global destination for 'education tourism ', combining higher education with cultural learning and travel. The survey proposes attracting international students through short-term academic programmes aligned with India’s traditional knowledge programmes such as yoga, Ayurveda, philosophy and heritage studies. Tabled in Parliament today, the survey stressed that India has unique untapped potential to attract foreign students specifically from the Global South. The survey also cautions that internationalisation must be taken forward carefully to avoid rising cost of education, excessive commercialisation and the dilution of indigenous knowledge systems. Low share of international students The survey notes that the number of inbound international students in India increased from under 7,000 between the year 2000 to 2001 to around 49,000 in 2020 just before the country was hit by the...
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday directed the National Medical Commission (NMC) to include 49 postgraduate medical seats of the Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (HIMSR) in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Postgraduate (NEET PG) 2025 counselling so that the seats are not lost for the upcoming academic year. With the order being passed on January 27 by a Bench comprising Justice B V Nagarathna and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan, the top court allowed counselling for these seats for the 2025–26 academic session and instructed that the seats must also be included in all rounds of NEET PG counselling beginning from the very first round scheduled on January 29. SC allows counselling to begin The court noted that postgraduate counselling for students who appeared in the NEET PG exam is set to commence shortly and that no delay should prevent eligible candidates from participating. The Bench observed that students seeking admission to postgraduate courses at HIMSR...
New Delhi: A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the recently notified UGC (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations 2026 claiming that the rules unfairly exclude individuals from non-reserved categories from protection against caste-based discrimination. The plea has been filed by advocate and social activist Vineet Jindal. In the petition, the advocate argues that the new regulations are 'non-inclusionary ' in nature. According to the petition, UGC Regulation 3(c) defines caste-based discrimination in a very narrow way which is limited to only the Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST) and Other Backward Classes (OBC) categories. This has led individuals from the general or non-reserved categories to be left out of the grievance redressal framework, even one faces harassment or discrimination based on caste within educational institutions. Alleged violation of fundamental rights The plea claims that the regulation...
New Delhi: As Budget 2026 approaches, educators and industry leaders expect increased funding for AI, digital learning tools, virtual labs and creative technology programmes. Experts stress that integrating innovation-focused courses in schools and higher education will prepare students for future careers, reduce skill gaps and make India a global hub for tech and creative talent. Alongside tech, there is a push to strengthen arts and cultural education to ensure students receive a well-rounded foundation. Experts are also urging the government to focus on employability and skill development. With millions of graduates entering the workforce annually, there is a need for vocational training, industry partnerships and hands-on learning programmes to make students job-ready. Overall, the industry leaders are in the hope that budget will balance innovation, skill development and cultural education to boost India’s economic growth and global influence. Chaitanya Chinchlikar, Vice...
New Delhi: India and the European Union have finalised a free trade agreement and signed a new mobility pact. The pact aims to make it easier for Indian students, workers and professionals to move, study and work across EU countries. The signing of the agreement was done at the 16th India-EU Summit held on January 27, 2026, in New Delhi. Beyond trade and economics, education, skills and people-to-people movement are now being treated as one of the major pillars of India-EU relations. EU commits to uncapped mobility for Indian students One of the most significant highlights from the agreement is the EU’s commitment to 'uncapped mobility for Indian students. ' This means there will be no fixed numerical limit on Indian students moving to EU countries for education and related opportunities. As per officials, the mobility framework is designed to allow Indian learners easier access to study, research and work opportunities across EU member states, along with aligning with...
New Delhi: With the Union Budget 2026 scheduled to be presented on February 1, expectations across the education sector align funding priorities, with the country becoming a knowledge-driven and innovation-led economy. Education leaders, policy experts, and institutional heads believe the upcoming budget presents an opportunity to strengthen the foundations of learning, research and skill development in line with the goals of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. From primary education to higher learning and employability, experts are looking forward to targeted investments. Across schools, universities and other institutions, there is a growing consensus that research funding, faculty development, digital infrastructure, and industry collaboration must form the core of budgetary allocations this year. Experts stress the need for greater equity in access to quality education, particularly for students in rural and underserved regions. Check here what education experts are...
New Delhi: The Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by Subject 2026 have been released and as per the list, the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru has once again emerged as the country’s best-performing institute. IISC Bengaluru is the only university to feature in the global top 100 of any subject category. As per the latest rankings, Asia continues to strengthen its position in higher education, however, the representation of India at the very top remains limited. Asian universities continue to outperform their counterparts in Europe and North America specifically in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects. IISc remains India’s highest-ranked institute in computer science, thereby securing the 96th position globally. The institute has also earned a score of 99.7 which reflects its close collaboration with the corporate sector. Other institutes such as Amity University, Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), Symbiosis International...
New Delhi: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur had a record breaking phase 1 placement season with the highest cost-to-company (CTC) package offer standing at Rs 2.44 crore. As per an official statement, a total of 1,501 job offers were made during phase 1 of the placement session. The IIT Kharagpur phase 1 placement drive was conducted between December 1, 2025, to January 3, 2026. The figure includes 457 pre-placement offers (PPOs) and 15 international offers. Earlier in the session, the institute had announced a major achievement when it crossed 1,000 job offers in a single day. Highlighting the moment, the IIT Kharagpur 's statement stated, 'A historic milestone was achieved on day two of placement at 8 AM when the institute crossed 1,000 job offers. ' This figure was confirmed after reviewing data from the entire phase 1 placement period. The placement drive attracted several well-known companies from India and abroad. Major recruiters included...
New Delhi: India has emerged as a key partner in the United Kingdom’s newly released International Education Strategy, as Britain plans its education exports to 40 billion pounds annually by the year 2030. The strategy highlights how the UK plans to expand the global reach of its education sector and strengthen partnerships across top international markets. Released recently on Tuesday, the strategy marks a shift in approach moving away from targets on overseas student numbers and instead focusing on education exports, international campuses and long-term global partnerships. India plays a major role in this revised vision. India among UK’s priority education partners The UK government has created a new Education Sector Action Group to work alongside the International Education Champion, universities, colleges and schools. The group will work to remove trade barriers and expand education and skills offerings in high-growth markets. The International Education Strategy said, ...
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