Education

United States (US) lawmakers have introduced a bipartisan bill aimed at protecting a key work programme for international students, including thousands from India, amid increasing global competition for skilled talent. Bill aims to codify OPT programme Representatives Sam Liccardo, Jay Obernolte and Indian American Raja Krishnamoorthi unveiled the ‘Keep Innovators in America Act’ to codify…

The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) has opened the registration process for multiple Group A and Group B posts under Advertisement Nos. 004/2026 to 009/2026. The application window begins today, March 20. Candidates can apply for specialised roles across legal, healthcare, and administrative departments of the Maharashtra government.These notifications are part of a separate recruitment…

UP Board answer sheet evaluation work suspended on Eid-ul-Fitr, Ram Navami The Board of Secondary Education, Uttar Pradesh (UP Board) has announced a temporary pause in the evaluation of answer sheets for the 2026 High School (Class 10) and Intermediate (Class 12) examinations. As per an official notice issued on March 20, 2026, the evaluation…

CBSE mandates menstrual hygiene measures in schools The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has directed all affiliated schools to implement comprehensive menstrual hygiene management (MHM) measures, following a recent Supreme Court ruling that recognises menstrual health as a fundamental right tied to dignity, education, and equal opportunity. The directive calls for immediate improvements in…

The Consortium of Medical, Engineering and Dental Colleges of Karnataka (COMEDK) has extended the registration deadline for the Undergraduate Entrance Test (UGET) 2026, offering aspirants additional time to apply. Candidates can now complete their applications till March 23, 2026, while the entrance exam is scheduled to be held on May 9, 2026 in computer-based mode.The…

For a long time, the first job in the US came with a basic reassurance: There would be a way in. It might not be a dream role. It might be repetitive, poorly paid, or only mildly related to what a graduate had studied. But it usually gave young people a starting point. That starting…

DEI-linked funding bill stalled in Iowa Senate over student impact concerns A proposed bill in Iowa that aimed to restrict diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives at private colleges has been halted at the Senate level, marking a significant pause in the state’s broader push to regulate such programs in higher education. The legislation, which…

UF College Republicans move court over deactivation, cite free speech concerns The University of Florida is facing a federal lawsuit from its College Republicans chapter, which alleges that the institution violated its free speech rights by deactivating the student group following an alleged antisemitic incident involving one of its members. According to a report by…

US higher education is undergoing a decisive shift as artificial intelligence moves to the centre of academic programmes. Northwestern University’s upcoming AI major highlights a nationwide push to blend technical expertise with ethical awareness, as institutions respond to industry pressure and prepare students to navigate both the power and risks of intelligent systems. Artificial intelligence…

The United States (US) Department of Education will transfer part of its student loan portfolio to the US Department of the Treasury, marking an initial step towards moving the entire portfolio out of the education agency, according to an agreement announced on Thursday.Under the deal, the Treasury Department will take over management of student loans…