Education Minister

Amid several incidents of violence and sexual assaults in several schools across the country, the union education ministry on Friday asked all states and union territories to implement “Guidelines on School Safety and Security” to ensure safety and security of children in schools

While the National Testing Agency is currently under scrutiny for allegations of mismanagement, irregularities, and paper leaks, the call for establishing such an agency through legislation has been voiced for several decades.

In a major decision in the NEET-UG exam controversy, the Union govt on Saturday handed over the case to Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for investigation

Amid the controversies over multiple competitive exams like NEET-UG and UGC-NET, the Union Education Ministry on 22 June constituted a High-Level Committee of Experts to improve examinations conducted by NTA

“We are committed to holding zero-error exams, and a high-level committee is being formed to improve NTA functioning," Education minster Dharmendra Pradhan said

Regarding NEET examination, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan assured that every aspect is being looked into, accountability will be fixed, and depending on the nature of the lapse, action will be taken.

Rajasthan Education Minister said teachers won't be able to leave the school premises while on duty to worship or offer namaz.

The new guidelines also instructed coaching centers to take steps to improve student's mental health, citing intense competitiveness and academic pressure.

Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said appearing for Class 10, 12 board exams twice a year is not mandatory.