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Ticket out of despair: How agents fuel the boom in Indians wanting to study medicine abroad

Networks of agents across cities and villages profit from aspirations and fears of medical aspirants. But with odds stacked against students in India, they represent hope to many.

IITs to offer medicine courses? Draft UGC rules call for phasing out domain-specific institutes

University Grants Commission draft guidelines released Saturday seek to potentially transform the higher education system as seen today.

Students’ Ukraine nightmare triggers furore over medical fees in Bihar, Nitish ‘can’t do much’

At Bihar's 6 private colleges, students have to shell out around Rs 1 crore for the five-year MBBS programme. This typically includes annual charges of Rs 10 lakh towards fees.

Army’s education push in Kashmir: Schools for kids with mental disabilities, ‘Super 50’ coaching

Besides its focus on anti-terror operations, the Army is boosting education, skilling, sports and culture in Kashmir under its Sadbhavana Project.

First China, now Ukraine: Doctor dreams up in smoke for many as Covid & war deal twin blows

Ukraine is among most prominent destinations for Indian medical students, apart from Russia and China. With these options out of the question for now, the future seems uncertain.

First phase of JEE-Mains to begin from 16 April, second phase from 24-29 May

Dates of the engineering entrance exam were announced by the National Testing Agency. JEE (Mains) is also an eligibility test for JEE (Advanced), which is conducted for admission to IITs.

In India’s poorest district in UP, smart classes a small ray of hope for children’s future

One head teacher’s initiative in a govt upper primary school in Shravasti has inspired district administration to launch project to set up more smart schools.

New schemes for students, regulations for online learning soon, says UGC head Jagadesh Kumar

Jagadesh Kumar, former JNU V-C, also emphasised on need to create awareness among students about schemes such as Academic Bank of Credit (ABC).

What is a digital university, how Modi govt plans to set it up, and what are the challenges

PM Modi asked stakeholders to speed up process in webinar Monday. Plan is to get universities to come together to form digital system that enrols students as single unit.

PM Modi appeals to stakeholders to speed digital varsity set up, says it’ll solve ‘problem of seats’

PM was speaking at webinar organised by Education Ministry to discuss implementation of this year’s education budget. Digital University was part of announcements for education budget.

On Camera

Ghatkopar hoarding collapse a typical Mumbai disaster—too many agencies, no one to blame

As per the BMC, there are 1,025 officially approved hoardings in the city right now. However, any Mumbaikar can tell you that number is a ludicrous underestimate.

India’s GDP to grow at 6.9% in 2024 — UN agency revises its January projection of 6.2%

Latest report by UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs says global growth to be faster than estimated earlier & India’s 'robust performance' to boost South Asia’s growth.

Spain denies port call to vessel carrying shipment of ‘arms to Israel from India’

The Spanish foreign minister says 'the Middle East does not need more weapons, it needs more peace'. Spain has been very critical of Israel’s offensive in Gaza.

Abki baar 90 paar for Congress? Why even 30 more seats will ruffle BJP

Discussion about outcome of Lok Sabha polls continues to boil in cauldron of expectations only from BJP. Now reverse this equation, what if we asked about the performance of the 'loser'?