Category: Education

The National Medical Commission (NMC) has made the NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) examination compulsory for admissions to Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) and Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (BOT) courses starting from the academic year 2026–27. The move aims to bring uniformity, transparency and merit-based selection in allied health science...

In a major step towards aligning school education with real-world requirements, the Karnataka government has established Skill Labs in schools for students of Classes IX to XII, offering structured, hands-on learning environments that bridge the gap between theory and practice. Introduced as part of efforts to integrate skill education with...

Karnataka has marked a major technological milestone with the installation of India’s first commercial quantum computer at the Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Dharwad. The initiative positions the state at the forefront of advanced computing and emerging technologies in the country. The project is the result of collaboration between...

Karnataka's flagship technology event, the Bengaluru Tech Summit 2026, is set to reinforce the city's pivotal role in the global innovation ecosystem. Scheduled from November 17 to 19, 2026, the 29th edition of the Bengaluru Tech Summit 2026 will convene industry leaders, startups, investors, and policymakers from around the world to explore and collaborate...

The rising global emphasis on sustainable food systems and smart farming is making Agricultural Engineering career Bengaluru an increasingly attractive and viable path for science students. A Agricultural Engineering career Bengaluru merges engineering principles with agricultural science to develop solutions in farm machinery, irrigation, food processing, and precision agriculture, addressing critical needs in food...

A notable shift in student preference is evident in Karnataka's 2025 professional admissions, with dental farm science courses demand 2025 reaching full enrolment early in the counselling rounds. This significant dental farm science courses demand 2025 highlights a clear move away from some conventional streams, as students increasingly prioritize career stability and long-term professional...

In a major move to enhance transparency and curb malpractice, the Karnataka 2nd PUC practical exams 2026 will be conducted with stringent digital monitoring. The Karnataka 2nd PUC practical exams 2026 are scheduled to run from January 27 to February 14, during which all practical examinations must be live-streamed and recorded via CCTV cameras as...

An IIT Hyderabad student ₹2.5 crore package has set a new benchmark, becoming the highest annual offer in the institute's placement history. The IIT Hyderabad student ₹2.5 crore package was secured by final-year Computer Science student Edward Nathan Varghese from global trading firm Optiver based in the Netherlands. The offer came as a Pre-Placement Offer (PPO) after Varghese...

In an effort to improve student outcomes, the Karnataka PU preparatory exams 2026 have been introduced by the Department of Pre-University Education. The Karnataka PU preparatory exams 2026 are being conducted in January and will feature centralized question papers aligned with the final board exam pattern, offering students crucial practice and self-assessment opportunities. Alongside...

The proposed Australia under-16 social media ban is being closely watched by parents and policymakers worldwide, reigniting a fierce debate about government's role in protecting children online. The Australia under-16 social media ban has become a focal point for global families exhausted by the struggle to manage their teenagers' screen time and social media...