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IIT Kanpur-ISKCON MoU on student well-being sparks controversy; institute deletes social media post
IIT Kanpur's recent agreement with ISKCON for student well-being programs has drawn significant criticism. Students and alumni questioned the involvement of a religious organization in campus initiatives. The institute defended the voluntary nature of the proposed educational and wellness programs....
Times of India — Education · 1 week ago ↗IGNOU July 2026 admissions: Last date to apply for online programmes extended till September 15, check steps to apply
IGNOU has announced September 15, 2026 as the last date to apply for online programmes under the July 2026 admission cycle. Eligible candidates seeking admission for the 2026-27 academic session must complete registration through the official portal, upload the required documents and pay the applica...
Times of India — Education · 1 week ago ↗₹10 lakh extra salary, but no bigger savings? Bengaluru cost-of-living reality check for techies
Bengaluru’s higher salaries may look attractive to professionals considering relocation, but rising living costs can significantly reduce their actual savings. A tech professional’s comparison of Bengaluru, Delhi, Noida and Gurugram highlights expenses such as rent, food, commuting and travel home....
Times of India — Education · 1 week ago ↗WB NEET UG round 1 seat allotment result 2026 out at wbmcc.nic.in; check reporting dates and next steps
The West Bengal Directorate of Medical Education has announced the results for NEET UG round one seat allotment. Candidates are required to finalize their reporting and admission process between September 1 and 5, 2026. It's important to note that physical document verification is a must at the desi...
Times of India — Education · 1 week ago ↗India Post GDS recruitment 2026: Applications open tomorrow for over 25,000 posts; check salary and how to apply
India Post GDS recruitment for over 25,000 positions opens September 2, 2026. Applications will be accepted online until September 21, 2026, with a correction window available. Candidates aged 18 to 40 with Class 10 education can apply for various roles. Selection will be based on a merit list deriv...
Times of India — Education · 1 week ago ↗JNU’s Barak Hostel: Built for northeast students but houses only 12% from the region
Twelve years after the Bezbaruah Committee recommended dedicated housing for Northeast students, JNU’s Barak Hostel has failed to honour its 75:25 reservation, students say, even as the two-year-old building shows signs of disrepair
The Hindu — Education · 1 week ago ↗Dehradun schools, Anganwadi centres closed today amid heavy rain, lightning forecast
Dehradun schools and Anganwadi centres will be closed on Tuesday due to heavy rainfall warnings. An Orange alert forecasts very heavy rain and lightning across parts of the district. This precautionary closure applies to all government and private educational institutions. Meanwhile, Ganga river lev...
Times of India — Education · 1 week ago ↗How IITs and IISc are redefining medical education in India
A technical institute’s medical degree will only be distinct if its curriculum, admissions, and thesis requirements are deliberately built around that engineering core
The Hindu — Education · 1 week ago ↗IBPS RRB 2026 registration begins for over 13,000 Group A Officers, Group B Office Assistant posts; direct link to apply here
IBPS has begun registrations for Regional Rural Banks recruitment across India. Applications are open for Office Assistants and various Officer Scale positions. The registration process commenced on September 1, 2026, and closes September 21. A total of 13,441 vacancies are available for eligible ca...
Times of India — Education · 1 week ago ↗IOB SO recruitment 2026: Indian Overseas Bank invites applications for 291 posts; apply by September 15
Indian Overseas Bank has announced recruitment for 291 officer positions across various scales. Applications are open online from August 29 to September 15, 2026. Eligibility criteria and age limits vary for each specialist and generalist role. The selection process involves an online examination an...
Times of India — Education · 1 week ago ↗CTET 2026 September registration window closes today; CBSE yet to announce exam date: Direct link to apply here
The CBSE CTET 2026 registration window closes today for aspiring teachers. Candidates can apply for eligibility to teach Classes 1 to 8. The examination date for the September session has not yet been announced. Application fees vary for different categories of candidates. Interested individuals sho...
Times of India — Education · 1 week ago ↗Are Scholarships Based on Country of Origin in Danger?
Are Scholarships Based on Country of Origin in Danger? Johanna Alonso Tue, 09/01/2026 - 03:00 AM Such scholarships are fairly common, though one international enrollment expert acknowledged that some institutions already had doubts about offering them. Byline(s) Johanna Alonso
Inside Higher Ed · 1 week ago ↗