The Central Apprenticeship Council (CAC) on May 26 recommended a 36% increase in stipend provided under the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) and the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS).  The recommendation, which would revise the stipend range from the existing ₹5,000–₹9,000 to ₹6,800–₹12,300, aims to reduce dropout rates and attract more candidates across diverse sectors. The Central Apprenticeship Council 38th …

Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has launched new programmes to prepare students for the latest advances in technology and become leaders in Industry and academia. These courses have been launched at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. It may also be recalled IIT Madras became the First Institute in the country to announce separate admission categories for those excelling …

The Bar Council of India (BCI), the apex body for law education in India, has approved Chandigarh University Lucknow to start its academic session with 120 seats in LL.B and 240 seats in five-year integrated programmes from 2025 session. The School of Legal Studies at CU Uttar Pradesh will now offer three comprehensive programmes: BA LL.B (Hons), BBA LL.B (Hons), …

The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) for undergraduate admissions in 250+ participating universities, including 44+ central universities, is being conducted between 13 May and 03 June 2025 by the National Testing Agency (NTA). Anil Nagar, Founder and CEO of Adda247, shares some last-minute exam tips and tricks to boost your chances of success in the CUET-UG 2025   Time Management, …

The University of Liverpool, part of the UK’s Russell Group, has received formal approval (letter of intent under the UGC (Setting up and Operation of Campuses of Foreign Higher Educational Institutions in India) Regulations, 2023) from the University Grants Commission (UGC) to open the first foreign university campus in Bengaluru. The announcement was made at an event attended by Union …

When current Army Chief General Asim Munir alluded to inheriting the legacy of General Zia-ul-Haq in his now-infamous speech, it did more than just raise eyebrows — it triggered alarm bells. It hinted at a return to the ideological straitjacketing of a nation already beleaguered by decades of top-down authoritarianism cloaked in religious righteousness. To many observers, it raised unsettling …