Policies
Education Budget 2024: 36% borrowing higher education institutions said grants-to-loans shift – riddled by delays, repayment flaws – wasn’t helpful; only 23% backed HEFA.
A joint committee of private schools argued that not prescribing NCERT textbooks would mean Karnataka students falling behind in CUET UG-type national exams.
On average, 78% of institutions’ revenue is fees. A review suggested moving a large chunk of higher education institutions out of loan financing. Education ministry didn’t.
Union Budget 2024: University heads and CEOs look forward to robust policies, funding on research and development, among other expectations.
HEFA, part of PM Modi’s vision for education, aimed to raise Rs 10,000 crore to lend to institutions. Over 30% of its CSR funds were moved to PM CARES
Union Budget 2024: Experts said increasing the CSR spends will accelerate the enrolment ratio by encouraging and allocating merit scholarships for underprivileged students.
Delhi’s Directorate of Education has transferred 5,000 senior teachers despite education minister Atishi being against it.
State Education Policy Tamil Nadu: The committee has recommended the state uses a composite of scores in Classes 11 and 12 for admissions.
NEP 2020 proposed the liberal arts education structure for public universities. But shortage of teachers, infrastructure, funds are massive hurdles
Those arrested for question paper leak would face a jail term ranging from two years up to life imprisonment and fines of up to Rs 1 crore would also be imposed on such offenders.
