IIT PANEL
OSM portal was not 'thoroughly' tested for functionality and security threats before deployment: IIT panel member
The IIT panel, constituted following the controversy surrounding the OSM portal, is expected to submit its report to the Education Ministry on its findings and recommendations in the coming days.
Former Maharashtra minister files plea in Supreme Court against CBSE's 3-language rule for Class 9 students
A fresh plea filed by Dr Fauzia Khan, an educationist and former Maharashtra ministerhas been filed at the Supreme Court challenging the CBSE policy of mandating the study of three languages for Class 9 students beginning July 1. The plea contends the CBSE's move as arbitrary and unreasonable. Khan also questions the rationale of implementing Hindi as 3rd language in South Indian states and Sanskrit in North India. Khan, who belongs to the NCP-SCP party, said forcing non-Hindi states to introduce Hindi or Sanskrit violates the National Education Policy 2020.
Delhi HC seeks Centre, CBSE reply on plea over Class 12 on-screen marking irregularities
The Delhi High Court has asked the Centre and CBSE to respond to a petition by the National Students' Union of India. The student group is seeking an independent inquiry into alleged large-scale irregularities in the on-screen marking system for Class 12 exams. The court has listed the matter for further hearing.
IIT panel approves new CBSE portal for re-evaluation after security review
A new portal for re-evaluating CBSE answer sheets has received security clearance from an IIT panel. This comes after the previous portal developed by Coempt EduTeck was found to have significant security flaws. The new system, developed by multiple teams including IIT Madras and IIT Kanpur, has been fortified with safeguards. Data has been moved to CBSE-controlled servers.
Kuku FM readies public market debut; SoftBank books Lenskart gains
Kuku FM's parent has taken the first step towards a stock market listing. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
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CBSE clarifies re-evaluation payments, says portal withstands cyberattack attempt
CBSE has clarified its online portal for Class XII answer sheet verification and re-evaluation. Students can use various payment methods like UPI, net banking, credit, and debit cards. This comes after confusion arose regarding specific bank account requirements. The portal successfully handled a cyberattack attempt. Many applications for verification and re-evaluation have already been processed.
Claude, other AI tools used to breach CBSE portals: IIT Panel
AI tools like Claude were used to find vulnerabilities in CBSE's on-screen marking portal, revealing the vendor's inadequate security knowledge. Following this, data was moved to a government-controlled AWS segment. A high-level panel addressed these issues and also secured the JEE Advanced portal amid concerns of data breaches.
CBSE re-evaluation portal keeps lakhs of students guessing
Over four lakh students are awaiting the portal's activation amid serious doubts over their Class 12 board mark evaluation through the new on-screen marking mechanism. Many are seeking verification of their answer sheets while others have applied for re-evaluation of their answer sheets.
RBI panel to evaluate impact of quantum tech in finance
The Reserve Bank of India has formed an eight-member committee to explore quantum technology's role in finance. Headed by an IIT Madras professor, the panel will assess opportunities, risks, and challenges. It will also review the financial sector's readiness for quantum-related threats. The committee aims to recommend a roadmap for safe adoption of quantum applications in finance within six months.
RBI to examine role of quantum technology in strengthening financial sector
The Reserve Bank of India is forming an expert committee to study quantum technology's role in finance. This new technology could revolutionize financial tasks but also poses security risks. The committee will assess current systems and recommend ways to make India's financial sector quantum-safe. The report is expected within six months.
As India's R&D faces funding & talent crunch, Niti panel suggests 50+ fixes
India's research and development spending lags behind global leaders. A Niti Aayog report highlights funding issues and bureaucratic delays. The report suggests increasing R&D investment to 2% of GDP. It also calls for streamlining processes and boosting manpower. Reforms aim to enhance India's research landscape and competitiveness.
NEET-UG paper leak case: parliamentary panel summons NTA Chief for review of exam reforms on Thursday
A Parliamentary panel is set to review the National Testing Agency’s (NTA) reforms alongside the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak issue, with top education officials, including the NTA Chairperson, summoned for discussion. The committee will also examine the K Radhakrishnan Committee report, assess updates on the ongoing NEET-UG investigation, and deliberate on broader concerns such as the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on education and student employability.
NEET-UG 2026 paper leak shocker: Most key reforms suggested by Radhakrishnan panel to fix NTA still not implemented
NEET-UG 2026 paper leak: Despite recommendations from the K Radhakrishnan Committee following the 2024 NEET-UG crisis, the National Testing Agency (NTA) faces renewed scrutiny over alleged paper leaks for NEET-UG 2026. Basic security measures like functional CCTV surveillance remain a challenge, raising concerns about the implementation of proposed reforms.
Inside the jury shaping the One Of A Kind Startup Awards
The One of a Kind Startup Awards 2026, presented by The Economic Times and Cashfree Payments, is seeking India's most promising internet-first startups. A distinguished jury of investors, a unicorn founder, and a policymaker will evaluate entries, bringing a wealth of experience in building and scaling category-defining companies.
Shashi Shekhar Vempati appointed new CBFC chairperson
Shashi Shekhar Vempati ascends to the role of chairperson for the Central Board of Film Certification, following in the footsteps of Prasoon Joshi, who has transitioned to head Prasar Bharati.
Nitin Gadkari presents 57th EEPC India national awards for export excellence
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari honored top engineering exporters at the 57th EEPC India National Awards. He emphasized the sector's vital role in India's economy and its increasing global standing.
Isourse Technologies hackathon spotlights AI, economic modelling, enterprise tech solutions
Isourse Technologies concluded AlgosQuest'25, a national hackathon in New Delhi, where young innovators tackled AI, economic modelling, and enterprise tech challenges. Six finalist teams presented solutions, with Team NullPointer from Kolhapur winning for 'SoMail'. The event highlighted the crucial link between academia and industry, fostering practical, real-world problem-solving skills among students.
'No GPS, no pilot, no cloud': How an Indian drone startup using 'physical AI' reached 'Sam Altman-led' Y Combinator after Shark Tank India crash
Two years after their dramatic Shark Tank India pitch where their drone nearly crashed, Vecros founders Prem Sai and Rajashree Devta have made it to Y Combinator Startup School India Event. The Andhra Pradesh-registered startup is building autonomous spatial AI drones for GPS-denied environments. Prem Sai recently shared the update on social media.
D2C air conditioner startup Helium raises $2 million from India Quotient
The D2C startup will initially deploy the fresh funds to scale manufacturing, build inventory, and strengthen go-to-market efforts before shifting focus to brand-building, customer acquisition, hiring, and product development. Helium, founded in 2025 by IIT Kanpur alumni Ashish Sharma and Aman Munka, is building compact, cost-effective ACs for homes, with its first product designed to cool up to 100 sq ft using a 2,700-watt system that can run on a 1 kW solar panel.
IIT Madras’ professor B Ravindran joins United Nations AI Scientific Panel
Professor B Ravindran from IIT Madras has joined the United Nations Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence. This global panel comprises 40 leading experts. They will assess AI's impact on lives and societies worldwide. Professor Ravindran expressed honor in representing India and the Global South.
IITs abroad may be called 'Indian International Institute of Technology'
Several IITs have been receiving requests from the Middle East and South Asian countries to set up their campuses. While IIT Delhi is considering setting up a campus in UAE, IIT Madras is exploring options in Sri Lanka, Nepal and Tanzania.
Appoint industry experts as professors of practice at IITs, says panel
The idea, said the panel’s report, is to “open up opportunities for the academician to propose solutions to real world problems” and to step up professional interaction between the IITs and industry in greater national interest.
IIT Madras gets funding from REC for 2 MW rooftop solar panel on campus
The installation of the solar panel is expected to take around 15 months. IIT Madras currently has CSR activities supported by over 20 companies.
IITs may soon decide their own fee structure
The Ministry had also decided to give a total fee waiver for the differently-abled, students from SC and ST community and those belonging to families with annual income less than Rs 1 lakh, following a proposal by a high-level IIT panel.
IIT fee more than doubled; total waiver for SC/ST, disabled, poor
A decision to hike the fee by over two-fold has been taken by the HRD Ministry following a proposal by an IIT panel, HRD Ministry officials said.
Anil Kakodkar part of panel to visit IIT Indore
Kakodkar, part a search-cum-selection committee to select the head of the IITs, would accompany the committee comprising experts like T D Dogra and Kiran Mazumdar Shaw.
Anil Kakodkar skips key IIT meeting
Although Kakodkar, who is on each of the three panels scouting for directors, had conveyed his inability to attend the Sunday’s meeting at the time of his resignation.
IIT panel likely to recommend raising tuition fee of UG programme
The standing committee of the IIT Council which meets in Mumbai on November 5 is expected to recommend raising tuition fee of undergraduate programme from Rs 50,000 to Rs 90,000.
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