Maharashtra: Over 2.5 lakh students yet to confirm FYJC admissions in first round

Maharashtra: Over 2.5 lakh students yet to confirm FYJC admissions in first round

Over 2.5 lakh students across the state are yet to confirm their admissions to First Year Junior Colleges (FYJC) in the first round, even as the deadline for the same will end on Monday. A total of 3,81,331 students have confirmed their seats, according to data shared by the Directorate of Secondary and Higher Secondary […]

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Two from Maharashtra among toppers in CA final exam

Two from Maharashtra among toppers in CA final exam

As the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) declared the results of CA final examination, two from Maharashtra–Rajan Kabra from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Manav Shah from Mumbai–made it to top three ranks, nationally. Rajan, ranked first, was expecting to be among the top 50 rankers. “But it is definitely a surprise to top the […]

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Maharashtra: Arts diploma admission deadline extended to July 5

Maharashtra: Arts diploma admission deadline extended to July 5

The deadline for applications to diploma of arts courses has been extended to July 5 by the Directorate of Art of Maharashtra. The original application schedule laid out that applications could be submitted from June 7 to June 20. However, according to the new schedule, applications can be submitted till July 5. The provisional first […]

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4 Indian schools among finalists for World’s Best School Prizes 2025

4 Indian schools among finalists for World’s Best School Prizes 2025

Four Indian schools were on Wednesday named among the top 10 finalists across different categories for the annual World’s Best School Prizes, organised in the UK to celebrate schools’ enormous contribution to society’s progress. Schools from Haryana, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh were unveiled as contenders for a membership to the Best School to Work […]

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NEET-UG results declared: Two in top 10 from Pune, Mumbai; Baramati girl ranked 26

NEET-UG results declared: Two in top 10 from Pune, Mumbai; Baramati girl ranked 26

As the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET-UG) results were declared on Saturday, two students from Maharashtra made it to the top 10 — Krishang Joshi (All India Rank 3) from Pune and Aarav Agrawal (AIR 10) from Mumbai. Siddhi Badhe, the daughter of two government school teachers in Baramati, has emerged as the […]

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JEE Advanced results: Toppers say focus on studies and discipline were key to success

JEE Advanced results: Toppers say focus on studies and discipline were key to success

With the announcement of results Monday, the toppers of the JEE (Advanced) attributed their success to focus, discipline, and in some cases, keeping a safe distance from social media. For the 2025 topper, Rajit Gupta, a resident of Kota, focus, not missing classes, and keeping time for extracurricular activities, contributed to his success. “I never […]

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At 22.7%, girls shine bright in JEE Advanced

At 22.7%, girls shine bright in JEE Advanced

AS THE results of JEE Advanced 2025 were declared on Monday, a significant milestone was achieved with 22.7% of female candidates qualifying for admission to IITs, marking the highest pass percentage for girls in recent years. Out of 41,337 girls who appeared for the highly competitive national-level exam, 9,404 cleared the test. This indicates an […]

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Education Ministry flags steady increase in private school enrolment in states, asks them to reverse trend

Education Ministry flags steady increase in private school enrolment in states, asks them to reverse trend

Pointing to the “disturbing trend” of students “moving away from government schools”, and the steady increase in private school enrolment in states, including Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Uttarakhand, the Ministry of Education has asked them to take steps to reverse the trend. The matter of enrolment of students came up in meetings that the Education […]

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‘If you drop out, skip classes…’: US warns international students, including Indians, of visa cancellation

‘If you drop out, skip classes…’: US warns international students, including Indians, of visa cancellation

Amid tightening of immigration regulations under the Donald Trump administration, the US government Tuesday issued a notification, warning international students that their visas may be revoked if they “skip classes, drop out or leave program of study without informing”. The latest announcement was shared by the US Embassy in India. “If you drop out, skip […]

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BHU launches webpage to showcase initiatives, development measures

BHU launches webpage to showcase initiatives, development measures

Banaras Hindu University (BHU) has launched a dedicated news webpage (news.bhu.ac.in) to showcase its initiatives, student well-being programs, faculty development measures, and other steps aimed at the overall growth of the university and its community. The page features various sections including news, activities, initiatives, achievements, patents, projects, and a video gallery, offering a comprehensive overview […]

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