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FYJC merit list out, cut-offs increased, only 30% MMR students made the list

India, June 29 -- The much-awaited first round merit list for class 11 online admission process for colleges in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) has been announced. From the 1,066,005 students who... Read More


Now, govt's own language advisory body opposes Hindi before Class 5

MUMBAI, June 29 -- In an exceptional move, a government-appointed committee has opposed the state's own language education policy, urging chief minister Devendra Fadnavis to roll back the decision to ... Read More


State-appointed language panel opposes 'imposition of Hindi'

MUMBAI, June 29 -- In an exceptional move, a government-appointed committee has opposed the state's own language education policy, urging chief minister Devendra Fadnavis to roll back the decision to ... Read More


FYJC merit list out, cut-offs increased, only 30% MMR students make the cut

Mumbai, June 29 -- The much-awaited first round merit list for class 11 online admission process for colleges in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) has been announced. From the 1,066,005 students wh... Read More


Maharashtra eases language policy amid backlash

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


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