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Third language to focus on listening, speaking in Class 1-2

Mumbai, June 27 -- Facing strong opposition from educationists, political parties and civil society groups, the state government has softened its stance on its controversial decision to make Hindi the... Read More


Admissions delayed for over 2.5 million students in state

India, June 26 -- Software glitches and procedural delays have hit 2.5 million students in Maharashtra, seeking admission to first year junior college (FYJC) and to professional courses, including eng... Read More


2.5 million students face admission delays again

MUMBAI, June 26 -- Software glitches and procedural delays have hit 2.5 million students in Maharashtra, seeking admission to first year junior college (FYJC) and to professional courses, including en... Read More


'Unsafe' primary school adds to commute woes

MUMBAI, June 25 -- With their school in Mahim declared dilapidated and unsafe to use, primary children from a municipal school will have to go on a 14km journey each day - a burden placed on their you... Read More


Faculty, staff shortage hamper NEP rollout

India, June 24 -- Severe shortage of teachers and non-teaching staff in government and state-aided colleges in Maharashtra is creating hurdles in the implementation of the National Education Policy (N... Read More


With Mahim school 'unsafe', BMC kids face 7km daily commute

India, June 24 -- With their school in Mahim declared dilapidated and unsafe to use, primary children from a municipal school are being sent on a 7km journey each day - a burden placed on their young ... Read More


Kids to commute 14 km daily as Mahim school tagged 'unsafe'

MUMBAI, June 24 -- With their school in Mahim declared dilapidated and unsafe to use, primary children from a municipal school will have to go on a 14-km journey each day - a burden placed on their yo... Read More


Faculty, staff shortage hampers NEP rollout

Mumbai, June 24 -- Severe shortage of teachers and non-teaching staff in government and state-aided colleges in Maharashtra is creating hurdles in the implementation of the National Education Policy (... Read More


Maharashtra cites poor standards, proposes no new pharmacy colleges for 5 years

India, June 23 -- Maharashtra's higher and technical education department has raised concerns over poor standards of pharmacy colleges and urged the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) to suspend approval... Read More


Parents battle it out with Safa High School in fee dispute

India, June 21 -- Parents of students in Safa High School and Junior College in Umerkhadi, Byculla, were taken aback when the school issued leaving certificates to 11 students, effectively cancelling ... Read More