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Sanjay Maurya

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Embattled NTA floats ₹7.5 crore tender for round-the-clock security at HQ

Security personnel deployed outside the National Testing Agency (NTA) office on June 21, in New Delhi on Saturday.

Updated on Aug 2, 2026 05:07 IST

NEP report card as it turns six: Curriculum moved, regulator & funding didn't

The National Education Policy (NEP) was cleared by the Union Cabinet on July 29, 2020.

Updated on Jul 29, 2026 04:38 IST

CBI files charge sheet in NEET paper leak case: No govt role, handwritten notes

The agency said it has relied on 360 witnesses, 422 documents and 43 material objects to support the prosecution.

Updated on Jul 29, 2026 02:24 IST

NEET-UG row: 27 of 101 Radhakrishan panel suggestions unimplemented so far

A banner shows photographs of students who allegedly took their lives following the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, during a protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi.

Updated on Jul 28, 2026 05:36 IST

India steadily moving towards self-reliance in defence, says PM in Mann Ki Baat

The PM also hailed the successful launch of Vikram-1, India’s first privately developed rocket

Updated on Jul 27, 2026 02:46 IST

PM Modi announces task force on exam reforms, day after Pradhan's resignation

In a video message shared on X, which he recorded using a front-facing camera, PM Modi said the government was taking several measures keeping in mind the future of students.

Updated on Jul 27, 2026 02:02 IST

‘This is a new subject for me’: Pralhad Joshi takes charge as education minister

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi during a meeting as he takes charge as education minister, in New Delhi. (PTI)

Updated on Jul 26, 2026 10:49 IST

PM Modi spotlights defence, student achievements and environment in Mann Ki Baat

Environment and conservation formed another major theme of the address. (X/narendramodi)

Updated on Jul 26, 2026 07:50 IST

10 controversies during Dharmendra Pradhan's tenure as Union education minister

Dharmendra Pradhan sent his resignation letter to PM Modi on Saturday.

Updated on Jul 25, 2026 11:04 IST

Govt steps up bid to end impasse, CJP firm on Dharmendra Pradhan’s exit

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke addresses the crowd at Jantar Mantar next to National Spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka.

Updated on Jul 25, 2026 02:14 IST

47 NTA officials sacked amid nationwide student protests, more cleanup to follow

Students, activists and members of various civil society organisations participate in a candlelight solidarity gathering in support of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, demanding protection of student rights and raising concerns over the functioning of the National Testing Agency (NTA).

Updated on Jul 25, 2026 01:49 IST

Students told to fete ‘NEET Champions’ amid paper leak protests; sparks backlash

Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan (centre) with Panshul Bansal of Haryana, who secured AIR 2 in NEET UG 2026. (X)

Updated on Jul 24, 2026 04:40 IST

AIU asks varsities to counsel students against protests

Protesters shout slogans as they carry posters in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Updated on Jul 23, 2026 03:52 IST

IIT Madras asks student body to delete pro-protest Instagram video

The IIT Madras campus.

Updated on Jul 23, 2026 03:48 IST

In deferring meet on higher education bill, Centre seeks to avoid new row

In deferring meet on higher education bill, Centre seeks to avoid new row

Updated on Jul 21, 2026 02:47 IST

NTA rejects OMR mismatch claims in NEET-UG 2026 results

Candidates exit an examination centre.

Updated on Jul 21, 2026 01:15 IST

'Score of 38 stands': NTA rejects Lucknow NEET candidate's 640 marks allegations

The agency said it had verified the records of Pratibha Trivedi after she alleged that she should have scored around 640 marks but was awarded only 38.

Updated on Jul 20, 2026 08:29 IST

Course for only teacher degree for post-2030 jobs scaled up without framework

NCTE’s four-year Integrated Teacher Education Programme is set to become the only recognised qualification for school teacher recruitment from 2030.

Updated on Jul 21, 2026 10:00 IST

NCERT staff unpaid for 4 months; 200 contractual employees struggle with loans

A view of a classroom at a government school. (Reuters File)

Updated on Jul 21, 2026 10:02 IST

‘Expected 640 marks, got 38’: Students question re-NEET results; NTA responds

The NTA said that submitting fake or AI-generated OMR sheets for verification will invite legal action.

Updated on Jul 20, 2026 02:47 IST

59.95% students improve scores in CBSE’s Class 10 2nd board exam results

India News

Updated on Jul 19, 2026 03:15 IST

CBSE Class 10 Second Board Exam 2026 results declared

While the main examination was held from February 17 to March 11, 2026, the second board examination took place from May 15 to May 21.

Updated on Jul 19, 2026 01:00 IST

2nd lowest attendance, highest cutoff in re-NEET

India News

Updated on Jul 18, 2026 03:10 IST

NEET UG 2026 records second-lowest attendance under NTA, but highest-ever cutoff

Upalakshya Goyal and his family members celebrate after he bags All India Rank 3 (AIR 3) in the NEET-UG 2026 examination, scoring 711 out of 720, in Jaipur on Friday.

Updated on Jul 17, 2026 16:20 IST

NEET UG 2026: 1.1 million clear NEET-UG, qualify for 137,000 seats

India News

Updated on Jul 17, 2026 03:32 IST

‘Build new NTA’: Agency looks to fill nine senior posts to restore trust

Candidates appearing for the CUET-UG 2026 examination conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA)

Updated on Jul 17, 2026 04:43 IST

Aryan Gupta, Panshul Bansal top NEET-UG with 715/720 as 1.1 million clear exam

This year, the agency announced the NEET-UG 2026 results at around 10:30 pm on July 16.

Updated on Jul 17, 2026 03:35 IST

NEET UG 2026: In final answer key, NTA drops 1 question, awards 4 bonus marks

Candidates who had appeared for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test can now download the final answer key from the official portal.

Updated on Jul 16, 2026 17:38 IST

Science students uncertain with flagship ₹80,000-a-year scholarship in limbo

Every year, around 12,000 INSPIRE-SHE scholarships of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>80,000 annually are awarded to students between 17 and 22 pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate studies in basic and natural sciences.

Updated on Jul 15, 2026 02:05 IST

Dharmendra Pradhan orders probe into delay by NCERT in case against vendor

A Union education ministry spokesperson told HT that Pradhan’s intervention in the matter is part of the ministry’s “reinforcement of zero-tolerance approach towards administrative and legal lapses.”

Updated on Jul 11, 2026 03:08 IST

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