Education News Updates

The UGC has directed states to establish district-level anti-ragging committees as part of measures to comply with Supreme Court orders. These committees, chaired by the District Collector, will include members from local police, media, NGOs, and student organizations to prevent ragging in educational institutions.

Atul Singh, son of a security guard in Bhadrak, Odisha, has achieved an impressive feat by securing AIR-67 in the UPSC CSE to become an IAS officer. His father, originally from Bihar, moved to Odisha for better educational opportunities for his children.

IAS Ramya CS, from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, exemplifies determination by becoming an IAS officer after failing the UPSC CSE five times. Despite personal and professional challenges, her perseverance paid off with a remarkable AIR-46.

The UGC has mandated that only residents of India can enroll in Open and Distance Learning (ODL) programs, following territorial jurisdiction rules. This aligns with the Ministry of Home Affairs' directive that student visas will not be issued for foreign nationals seeking enrollment through franchise educational institutions offering distance learning.

S Inba, a beedi worker's daughter, overcame financial hardships to clear the UPSC Civil Services Exam with the aid of a public library and governmental support. Her journey highlights the impact of determination and supportive interventions on educational success.

The Ministry of Education aims to conduct CBSE board exams twice yearly starting the 2025-26 session, replacing the semester system proposal. Consultations will occur with principals next month to finalize logistics and ensure the schedule aligns with undergraduate admissions without introducing mandatory participation.

NIT Director Prof. Karanam Uma Maheshwar Rao exuded hope that students of NIT cracking the UPSC exams will increase in the days to come. “The students who had determination and worked accordingly got success,” he observed.

Prospective candidates aiming to apply for the IIT JEE examination can access the registration link directly on the official website of JEE Advanced at jeeadv.ac.in. 

Candidates who are appearing for the entrance exam can download their admit cards from the official website of OJEE at ojee.nic.in.

Pawan Kumar, raised in extreme poverty in a mud house, overcame numerous challenges to secure AIR-239 in the UPSC CSE 2023 exam. Without financial means for coaching, he relied on self-study and significant family support to achieve his dream of becoming an IAS officer.

Priyamvada Ashok Mhaddalkar, an IIM Bangalore alumna, left her prosperous investment banking career to pursue IAS, securing AIR-13 in UPSC CSE 2023. Choosing self-study over coaching, she balanced intense preparation with family obligations, supported by her parents.

IPS Aditya Srivastava topped the 2023 Civil Services Examination (CSE) conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), setting records for the highest interview score among toppers over the past decade and for being an IPS officer who topped the exam. Despite his achievements, other candidates like Aniket Shandilya and Yogesh Dilhore scored higher in individual sections.

Students at Rama Devi Women's University in Bhubaneswar protested to postpone their semester exams, citing severe heatwave conditions in Odisha. They argue that the hostile weather impedes their ability to perform academically, noting that other universities have already delayed exams.

“As the first IITian in my family and village, and I might be the last,” says the IIT Bombay alumnus

Anvesh Subham Pradhan from Bhubaneswar topped Odisha in the JEE Main 2024 with a 99.997 percentile. An award-winning student, he has excelled in various competitions and aims for a research career in top IITs.