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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
TopicAll India Common Entrance Test

Topic: All India Common Entrance Test

SubscriberWrites: Management and NRI quotas bring down the quality of education

India is paying a heavy price for encouraging the practice of selling the seats to the rich and the mighty under the guise of management/NRI quota, writes Vaidyanathan Subrmanian.

After central universities, UGC wants state-run & deemed-to-be institutions to come under CUET

The regulator said using CUET for admission will save students from taking multiple entrance exams, and will 'in no way hinder' the reservation process.

Our take on Wang Yi’s New Delhi visit, Birbhum killings, Common entrance test – in 50 words

ThePrint view on the most important issues this week.

Common entrance test addresses the high cut-off question but also raises many new questions

Experts say the way we design our tests allows the coaching industry to thrive, this has happened in the case of NEET, JEE and other entrance exams.

Common entrance test, entry-exit option in graduation among NEP plans to be launched by May

The schemes, which are at different stages of approval, will become a part of the education system from the 2021-22 session. 

Modi govt wants lateral entry but ignores similar UPA scheme for rural development

The government has shown reluctance in carrying forward a fellowship scheme started by UPA to facilitate short-term lateral entry.

On Camera

Hrithik Roshan & Jr NTR in Janaab-e-Aali is exactly what a dance-off should not be

Forget comparing it with classics like Hrithik’s Ek Pal Ka Jeena or the slick title track of Dhoom 2, Janaab-e-Aali does not even come close to Ghungroo.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.