The Latest Breaking News from the Ministry of Education

CUET-UG 2027 big change: Fewer subjects, shorter papers & possible one-day exam being considered

CUET-UG 2027 could see major changes, with the Ministry of Education, UGC and NTA considering fewer subjects, shorter exam papers and a new subject-grouping system. The proposed format could allow students to complete their entrance test in a single day, reducing examination days and travel. The final changes will depend…

The Economic Times · Oct 8

Student protests across France lead to 400 to 500 schools to be fully or partially closed on Monday

Another day of mobilisation is planned for Tuesday. By then, 400 to 500 secondary schools are expected to remain fully or partially closed, including 24 that have been “burned or vandalised”. The ministry also reports that 78 education staff have been injured since the movement began.

Euronews · Oct 4

MoE approves setting up of five Centres of Excellence in classical languages

The Ministry of Education is establishing five Centres of Excellence for classical languages across different universities. These centres aim to enhance research, digitization, preservation and dissemination of Assamese, Bengali, Pali, Marathi, and Prakrit. Chief Ministers from various states have expressed their support for these initiatives and highlighted their significance. The…

The Economic Times · Oct 3

Meet India's new education minister Pralhad Joshi: Who is he, which Cabinet ministries does he hold, and what are his educational qualifications?

New Education Minister Pralhad Joshi: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi has been given the additional charge of the Ministry of Education following the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan. Pradhan stepped down after weeks of nationwide protests over alleged examination irregularities and the NEET paper leak controversy. The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) subsequently…

The Economic Times · Jul 25

UAE free private tutor work permit: Eligibility, requirements and how to apply

The UAE's Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) has clarified the eligibility criteria for its Private Tutor Work Permit, allowing more categories of residents to legally offer private tutoring services across the country.

The Times of India · Jun 22

UAE introduces regulated work permits for private tutoring; benefiting students and teachers

The UAE has launched a new framework allowing students, teachers, and employees to legally offer private tutoring. The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, working with the Ministry of Education, will issue permits to qualified individuals. This initiative aims to regulate the tutoring sector, ensuring access to educational support and…

The Economic Times · Jun 22

NTA dismisses video claiming NEET-UG 2026 paper leak as 'fake', says re-exam successfully held

NEET-UG 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has debunked a viral video claiming a NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, labeling it as fake and emphasizing the exam's secure conduct. More than 20 lakh students participated in a re-examination following earlier leak allegations. The NTA, with extensive government support, conducted the re-test…

The Economic Times · Jun 22

Parliamentary panel moots higher education spending, says NEP's 6% GDP target unmet

A parliamentary committee has flagged current higher education funding as inadequate. It urges an increase to six percent of GDP, aligning with the National Education Policy-2020. The committee noted a lack of significant growth in enrollment ratios. The government stated allocations are based on departmental needs and within budget ceilings.

The Economic Times · Jun 17

The 34th Eye Level Literary Awards Opens Global Literary Submissions

SEOUL, South Korea, June 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Daekyo Culture Foundation and the World Youth Culture Foundation announce the opening of submissions for the 34th Eye Level Literary Awards – Global Literary category, proudly supported by the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, and the Ministry…

AAP · Jun 8

China's entrance exam gets less competitive as more teens opt to skip university

China has reported a second consecutive decline in the number of students sitting the country's national university-entrance exams, as a graduate jobs crunch leads many teenagers to decide against pursuing an academic degree.

Bangkok Post · Jun 5