Top 20 Education News Headlines in India (July 7, 2025)

National & Policy Updates

• Delhi University Admissions 2025: CSAS portal opens July 8; first allocation list on July 191.

• ICAI CA Final, Inter, Foundation Results Declared: 14,247 candidates qualify in Final; 15.09% qualify in Foundation. Rajan Kabra tops Final1.

• Centre Recommends Common Board: Seven states advised to adopt a common board for Class 10 and 12 to improve outcomes (Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Kerala, Manipur, Odisha, Telangana, West Bengal).

• JNU Infrastructure Overhaul: Jawaharlal Nehru University to get new academic buildings and hostels for management and engineering, as part of a ₹483.66 crore upgrade.

• Hindi in Primary Education Row: Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut criticizes making Hindi compulsory in primary education, citing regional language concerns.

• CBSE Central Sector Scholarship: Students urged to apply for the Central Sector Scholarship scheme for college and university students.

• UGC Anti-Ragging Compliance: Four IITs, three IIMs, and AMU listed as defaulters for not complying with anti-ragging norms.

• DU Academic Council Approves New Courses: Courses on Sikh martyrdom and radio jockeying added as UG electives.

• IIT Gandhinagar Launches Data Science Certificate: Open to graduates with 60% marks or 6.0/10 CPI in relevant fields1.

• IGNOU Launches PG Diploma in Tribal Studies: Offered through Open and Distance Learning mode.

Exams, Admissions & Results

• Karnataka NEET UG 2025: KEA begins registration; mandatory NEET roll number entry by July 81.

• AP EAMCET 2025: Counselling starts today; applications open until July 16.

• Maharashtra FYJC Admissions: Over 2.5 lakh students yet to confirm admissions in first round.

• 509 Punjab Govt School Students Crack NEET: CM Mann highlights education’s role in fighting poverty.

• UPSC Correction Window: Likely to open for candidates to rectify application form mistakes.

• CBSE Two-Phase Exam Plan: Principals share mixed views on new Class 10 exam structure4.

Institutional Highlights

• IIT Bombay Remains Top Choice: Most preferred by JEE Advanced toppers; 9 of top 10, 73 of top 100 join IIT-B2.

• Mysore Medical College Profiled: Karnataka’s first medical college, established before 19521.

• Gauhati University Skill Program: Initiative to equip final-year students with employability skills4.

• Faridabad Govt School in World’s Best School Finals: Among four Indian schools in global competition4.

Scholarships & Student Support

• UGC Ishan Uday Scholarship: Registration ongoing at National Scholarship Portal until October 314.

• TGBIE Quality Education Review: Telangana Board emphasizes academic support and quality improvement4.

Other Notable Updates

• July 7 Muharram Holiday: Many schools closed across India; check local guidelines for confirmation5.

These headlines reflect the most significant education news and trends impacting students, teachers, and institutions across India today.