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Karnataka state education policy calls to scrap NCERT, proposes reservation in private institutions

August 9, 2025August 9, 2025cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

The Karnataka State Education Policy Commission, headed by economist and former UGC Chairman Prof Sukhadeo Thorat, Friday formally submitted the report to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The commission has recommended several reforms in both school education and higher education tailored specific to Karnataka’s socio-cultural, linguistic and economic realities- independent of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. […]

Western Sydney University VC interview: ‘We will offer Australian faculty, India-based academics with international teaching credentials’

August 2, 2025August 2, 2025cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO On the fifth anniversary of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the University Grants Commission (UGC) handed over Letters of Intent (LoIs) to four foreign universities—three from Australia and one from the UK—to set up campuses in India. Western Sydney University is among them and plans to open its campus in […]

NEP 2020, Five Years On: Curricular flexibility improves, but multiple entry-exit remains rigid

July 25, 2025July 25, 2025cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

Five years after its approval by the Union Cabinet in July 2020, the National Education Policy (NEP) — envisioned to transform India into a ‘global knowledge superpower’ — has led to notable systemic reforms. These include greater curriculum flexibility, the integration of Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) into classrooms, and the establishment of new institutions. However, despite […]

Maharashtra state board to have bridge course for students transitioning to new curriculum

July 15, 2025July 15, 2025cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

As the Maharashtra State Board plans a complete shift to a new curriculum based on NCERT textbooks in a phased manner till 2029, students being taught the new curriculum for the first time will also undergo a bridge course. The corrected version of the withdrawn April 16 government resolution (GR) released on Monday reiterates that […]

Centre, NIOS, NCERT sign agreement to boost inclusive education for children with disabilities

June 19, 2025June 19, 2025cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities on Wednesday signed a tripartite agreement with the NIOS and the NCERT to strengthen inclusive education for Persons with Disabilities (PwD). Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Virendra Kumar and Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan presided over the signing ceremony held here, a statement issued by […]

‘India is the most exciting place for global higher education’: University of York V-C on launching Mumbai campus

June 16, 2025June 16, 2025cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

The University Grants Commission (UGC) recently issued letters of intent to five foreign universities, including the University of York, University of Western Australia, and University of Aberdeen, giving them approval to set up independent campuses in India. Against backdrop of the event, University of York Vice-Chancellor Prof Charlie Jeffery spoke with indianexpress.com about the rationale […]

IP University to establish Indian Knowledge System Centre to align with ancient ‘guru-shishya parampara

June 16, 2025June 16, 2025cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) has announced the establishment of a new centre focused on reviving India’s traditional educational values and knowledge heritage. Named the In-Situ Centre for Indian Knowledge System and Technology Innovation (CIKTSI), the initiative will be housed at the university’s Dwarka campus, said an official statement of GGSIPU. It aims to […]

Five foreign universities announce campus in India, admissions in 2026: Check list of institutes

June 14, 2025June 14, 2025cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has formally issued Letters of Intent (LoIs) to leading universities from the UK, USA, Australia, and Italy, allowing them to establish campuses in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai region. The handover took place at a ceremony in Mumbai today, presided over by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, along with Maharashtra Deputy […]

SC dismisses plea seeking implementation of NEP in Tamil Nadu, other states

May 12, 2025May 12, 2025cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

The Supreme Court has dismissed a plea seeking a direction to the Tamil Nadu, Kerala and the West Bengal governments to implement the National Education Policy, including its three-language formula.A bench of Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice R Mahadevan said the top court could not issue such directions to state governments. “The Supreme Court, through […]

Old education system ‘rogue’ as students had to ‘read, write, vomit’: Union Minister

February 25, 2023February 25, 2023cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

BJP MP Subhas Sarkar was part of a panel discussion on NEP at the Raj Bhavan, organised by the Merchants’ Chamber of Commerce and Industry. File | Photo Credit: PTI The old Macaulay system of education was “rogue” as students had to “read, write and vomit”, Union MoS for Education Subhas Sarkar said on February 25. […]

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