Education

News and Trends

NEET Scam: SC Refuses To Order Re-Test

An association of central university professors has demanded the constitution of a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) to probe into the alleged irregularities in the NEET UG 2024 exam.

News and Trends

Education Industry Terms Union Budget As Roadmap For Futuristic Development

A new skilling scheme which envisages the upskilling of 20 lakh youth over the next five years, along with a comprehensive scheme of internships for youth, will boost employment generation besides equipping the workforce with crucial skills to meet evolving needs of the industry.

Career

How College Prepares Your Child For Success With This One Quintessential Trait

College may not guarantee success or a job in your chosen field, but it might be the ideal place for your child to learn independence — a trait necessary for success.

Leadership

He Didn't Want to Lead His $1 Billion Business the Same Way Anymore — Here's How the High-Stakes Switch-Up Paid Off

Advait Shinde, co-founder and former CEO of educational software company GoGuardian, was ready for a change. So was former COO of LegalZoom Rich Preece.

Franchise

Her Son Struggled In School. After Helping Him Become an 'A' Student, She Started a Business to Replicate Their Success.

Maria Washington and her husband Aaron realized they were on to something.

Franchise

McDonald's Is Turning Jobs into Degrees By Helping Employees Earn College Credits Just for Working

The fast-food chain is working with community colleges to translate job skills into academic credits.

News and Trends

Unacademy Lays-off 250 Employees, Denies Merger Reports

To set the record straight, Unacademy will have its best year in terms of growth and profitability. We also have many years of runway. We are building Unacademy for the long run, founder said.

Growth Strategies

Budget 2024: Educationists Call For Greater Allocation, Focus On Digital Infrastructure

The interim budget 2024, presented on February 1, set aside INR 1.20 lakh crore for education, which is INR 9,091 crore, or 7.26 per cent, lower than the revised estimate of INR 1,29,718 crore for 2023-24.

News and Trends

NTA Under Scanner After Entrance Exams Compromised

Irregularities in NEET-UG exam have raised the question about the credibility of the National Testing Agency (NTA).

Growth Strategies

Edtech Platforms Capitalising On CUET Coaching Market

Be it major Edtech companies, UPSC coaching centres, or neighbourhood tuition academies, everyone is testing the CUET waters to see what opportunities it holds for them.

Science & Technology

Why We Shouldn't Fear AI in Education (and How to Use It Effectively)

Facing resistance to new technologies in the educational process is nothing new, and AI is no exception. Yet, this powerful tool is set to overcome these challenges and revolutionize education, preparing students and professionals for a future of unparalleled efficiency and personalized learning.

Growth Strategies

Can NEET Exam Be Manipulated? What We Know So Far

Around 1500 students from six centres complained that they were not given the full time for completing the exam, because of various reasons including distribution of the wrong question paper, torn OMR sheets, technical glitches, and delay in distribution of the OMR sheets.

News and Trends

A Visionary Pedagogue: Ujjwal Singh

Infinity Learn caters to learners from almost 4,000 cities in India, both through paid and free content offerings.

News and Trends

Lighthouse Learning Partners University College Dublin Ireland

The collaboration aimed at creating an environment of mutual learning, cooperation, and academic excellence leading to incredible outcomes and a positive impact on the lives of students from both institutions.

Leadership

4 in 5 Employees Want to Learn How to Use AI at Work, New Research Shows — and It's on Leaders to Teach Them. Here's How.

Discover strategies for promoting continuous learning and development, a requisite for survival in today's increasingly AI-powered workplace.