Education

RSSFACTS: RSS advocates replacing the colonial Macaulay education system with an indigenous, value-based model rooted in India’s civilizational ethos, emphasizing character-building, patriotism, and holistic national development 

Investing in gold for your child’s education: Pros and cons

Gold has long been a preferred choice for securing future milestones, but it comes with both benefits and limitations.

DOMS Industries Q2 PAT seen up 7.6% YoY to Rs. 55.2 cr: Prabhudas Lilladher

Net Sales are expected to increase by 20.1 percent Y-o-Y (down 2.2 percent Q-o-Q) to Rs. 550 crore, according to Prabhudas Lilladher.

Vedantu raises $11 million in fresh funding from existing investors, gears up for external secondary round

The round is part of a larger ongoing fundraise, with the company preparing for an external tranche that will include a 'significant secondary component' to offer exits for some early investors, including Chinese backers such as TAL Education and Legend Capital

Jaro Institute IPO -- Betting on the growth in education?

Strong EBITDA margin but scalability remains a challenge for a company with premium programmes

H-1B at $100,000: Trump’s visa fee hike rattles Indian students eyeing US jobs, lifts interest in Germany, Japan, Poland

The move adds to a year of tightening visa rules and rising uncertainty over the post-study future of Indian students.

PhysicsWallah IPO: Issue size, promoter cash-out, heavy costs and teaching moments decoded

Backed by WestBridge, Hornbill and GSV Ventures, the edtech firm has doubled down on offline centres and acquisitions even as rising employee costs, high attrition, and loss-making subsidiaries test its balance sheet.

Coaching has become more pronounced, with east India driving the boom

Nationally, the sharpest rise in coaching has been at higher levels of schooling. In 2017–18, 30% of secondary and 28% of higher secondary students took coaching. By 2025, that share climbed to nearly 38% in both categories

Education costs soar in Indian Cities: Private schools 9X costlier, coaching piles on, shows NSS survey

The survey, which covered 52,085 households and 57,742 students across the country using computer-assisted interviews, examined household expenditure on school education

Scientific Method and Shastras: Can the twain ever meet?

A new education policy to provide students from gurukuls direct entry into IITs is an example of misplaced inclusivity. Indian Knowledge Systems ought to be subjects of serious study. But to mix them with a system that is fundamentally different in its approach to accumulation of knowledge risks diluting one of India’s premium brands: IIT

Student fees cover just a fraction of costs at DU, JNU and IIT-Delhi amid surging university deficits

Delhi University spent more than six times what it earned from students in FY24; similar trends are visible at JNU and IIT-Delhi

BITS Pilani to set up Rs 1000 crore 'AI+ campus' in Amaravati

Birla, who is also Chairman of Aditya Birla Group, said that the Amaravati Campus would see an investment of approximately Rs 1,000 crore over a period of five years.

Navneet Education Q1 PAT seen up 77.8% YoY to Rs. 151.3 cr: Prabhudas Lilladher

Net Sales are expected to increase by 1.9 percent Y-o-Y (up 87.3 percent Q-o-Q) to Rs. 812.7 crore, according to Prabhudas Lilladher.

Doms Industries Q1 PAT seen up 4.1% YoY to Rs. 54 cr: Prabhudas Lilladher

Net Sales are expected to increase by 23.6 percent Y-o-Y (up 8.1 percent Q-o-Q) to Rs. 550.1 crore, according to Prabhudas Lilladher.

Coursera appoints Ashutosh Gupta as Managing Director for India and Asia Pacific

Gupta will lead Coursera’s regional operations, focusing on collaborations with governments, universities, and businesses to scale adoption of its AI-powered learning tools and job-relevant micro-credentials

Study abroad platform Leap eyes M&A in undergrad, upskilling segments; turns Ebitda positive

As the UK, US, and Australia impose stricter admission and visa rules for international students, Leap is witnessing strong growth in alternative corridors like Germany, Ireland, New Zealand, and the UAE, with Dubai searches alone rising 30–40% month-on-month.

Trump’s war on US universities will help India only if we can fix our higher education mess

Expenses of Indian students abroad is one the largest contributors to foreign exchange outflow. It also reflects the relatively poor state of higher education here. An inhospitable climate in the US should catalyse a serious strategic approach to universities in India, with private sector playing a bigger role. It should be in sync with national goals, which means it will have to be all about STEM

End of American Dream? Trump visa pause prompts more Indian students to explore Germany, Ireland, France

Several study abroad platforms report a surge in queries as the US pauses new student visa interviews and tightens social media vetting, prompting Indian students to reconsider their plans ahead of the Fall intake

Google Doodle celebrates ‘Pink Moon’ with Fun card game for April’s final half Moon

Google users were greeted by a pleasant surprise on April 24, 2025. To commemorate the final half moon of April, the tech giant rolled out an interactive Doodle.

The truth about Indian education – challenges, loopholes, and solutions

India's education system is outdated and failing its youth. A hybrid, digitally-driven model with continuous assessment, aligned curricula, and NEP 2020 execution can power a skilled, job-ready Viksit Bharat by 2047

Navneet Education Q4 PAT seen up 7.8% YoY to Rs. 51.7 cr: PL Capital

Net Sales are expected to increase by 5 percent Y-o-Y (up 61.8 percent Q-o-Q) to Rs. 506.7 crore, according to PL Capital.

DOMS Industries Q4 PAT seen up 9.9% YoY to Rs. 49.6 cr: PL Capital

Net Sales are expected to increase by 25.5 percent Y-o-Y (up 1.1 percent Q-o-Q) to Rs. 506.7 crore, according to PL Capital.

Online education’s potential is beyond question, but there are challenges to overcome 

Despite the rapid growth of online higher education, skepticism remains, particularly regarding employability and skill readiness. Affordability is another concern, as many students find online higher education expensive 

Trump's pick for education chief seeks approval to lead agency she would be asked to tear down

A plan being considered by the White House would direct the education secretary to dismantle the department as much as legally possible while asking Congress to abolish it completely.

Education sector gets Rs 1.29 lakh crore in Budget 2025

Allocation for schools has been increased to Rs 78,572.10 crore from Rs 73,008 crore (budget estimate), while higher education received Rs 50,077.95 crore.