Education

In a game-changing move for sustainable fashion, researchers at IIT Delhi have developed a groundbreaking method to recycle denim waste into high-quality garments. This innovation could drastically reduce textile pollution while offering an eco-friendly alternative for the fashion industry.

In a major boost for higher education, the Uttar Pradesh Cabinet has approved a prestigious UK scholarship scheme for meritorious students and greenlit three new private universities. The decisions, taken in a meeting chaired by CM Yogi Adityanath, aim to elevate UP’s education standards and provide global opportunities.

The GATE 2026 exam dates have been announced, with registration opening on August 25. Conducted by IIT Guwahati, the prestigious exam will be held in February 2026. Check eligibility, fees, and key deadlines here.

The NEET PG 2025 exam, conducted on August 3 after legal delays, is now set for results by early September. Meanwhile, NBEMS has issued a strict advisory against sharing exam content, warning of severe consequences for violators.

India’s third-generation IITs are set for a major expansion, adding 1,364 seats in 2025-26 alone, with a 28% increase planned over the next four years. Leading the charge are IIT Bhilai, Palakkad, Jammu, Tirupati, and Dharwad, as part of the government’s push to decentralize elite engineering education.

A Cutting‑Edge Collaboration LaunchesIIT Delhi has joined forces with TeamLease EdTech to unveil an innovative executive programme focused on Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare. Spanning six months and starting November 1, 2025, the fully online course aims to equip professionals in medicine, engineering, data science, and med‑tech entrepreneurship with the latest AI tools and techniques tailored…

Draft Release & Public Feedback TimelineAn early draft of the curriculum and framework for Classes 3–5 under India’s National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 is set to be released for public review around July 15, 2025, according to Shripad Dhekane, member of the NEP steering committee. The massive draft portfolio, comprised of roughly 75,000 documents, mirrors…

The Delhi Directorate of Education (DoE) is extending its Mission Mathematics and Special Mathematics Enrichment (SME) coaching programme to Classes 6 and 7 for the 2025–26 academic year, aiming to reinforce foundational maths skills early on. Originating in 2022 for Classes 8 through 10, the initiative has already shown notable improvement in students’ performance in…

The Arrest and AllegationsA mathematics teacher at a government school in Sirmaur district, Himachal Pradesh, has been arrested under the POCSO Act after multiple female students in classes VIII to X lodged complaints of sexual harassment. Reports say up to 24 girls came forward, reporting incidents ranging from inappropriate comments to physical contact. The accused…

President’s Strong Advocacy for Tech-Enabled InclusionPresident Droupadi Murmu emphasized that advanced technologies empower persons with disabilities (Divyangjans) to fully contribute to mainstream society. Speaking during a recent interaction with students at the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya National Institute for Persons with Physical Disabilities in New Delhi, she spotlighted cutting-edge prosthesis and orthosis facilities. She noted that…