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Key UPSC mains coverage areas in Education.

Adolescent Nutrition in India: Schools as the First Line of Public Health

Tackling poor diet and physical inactivity in schools is crucial for adolescent health and well-being and must be a priority.

Jun 29, 2026 • 4 min

Beyond One Nation One Subscription: The Quest for Knowledge Sovereignty in India

How global shifts in scholarly publishing are redefining access, ownership and control over scientific knowledge

Jun 23, 2026 • 4 min

Indian Knowledge Systems and Scientific Temper: Balancing Cultural Heritage with Academic Rigor

The debate over integrating traditional knowledge into higher education without compromising evidence-based inquiry

Jun 23, 2026 • 4 min

NEET Paper Leaks and the Accountability Gap in India’s Examination System

The NTA's formation under the Societies Act leads to critical questions about its accountability towards examination candidates in India.

Jun 22, 2026 • 4 min

Are We Overproducing Graduates in India?

As AI and automation reshape industries, the urgent need for innovation and employability in India emerges.

Jun 19, 2026 • 4 min

NEET-UG Re-exam: Telegram App Restricted in India

The government blocks Telegram to combat exam fraud and protect candidates ahead of the NEET-UG re-examination taking place soon.

Jun 17, 2026 • 4 min

Beyond Nutrition: Why Early Childhood Development Must Become India's Next Human Capital Mission

The potential of Anganwadis in fostering cognitive development through integrated early childhood interventions in India.

Jun 15, 2026 • 4 min

Higher Education and the Changing Nature of Indian Federalism

Unpacking the complex interplay between Union and State powers in India's higher education governance landscape.

Jun 11, 2026 • 4 min

Faculty Vacancies in Premier Institutions: A Challenge to India's Higher Education Aspirations

A staggering 35.2% of faculty posts remain unfilled in Centrally Funded Technical Institutes, affecting education quality.

Jun 10, 2026 • 3 min

Bringing Montessori to Government Schools: Reimagining Early Childhood Education in Punjab

A pioneering initiative in Hoshiarpur is bringing hands-on learning, child-led exploration and self-reliance to government Anganwadis and pre-primary schools.

Jun 4, 2026 • 4 min

Three-Language Formula in CBSE Schools: Reform, Rights and Readiness

The proposed Class 9 language mandate, scheduled for July 2026, faces legal, constitutional and logistical challenges as the Supreme Court reviews concerns over language choice, student burden and implementation preparedness.

Jun 1, 2026 • 3 min

Central Board of Secondary Education: Exam Reforms and Credibility

A critical examination of the CBSE's rushed examination reforms and their impact on student performance and trust.

May 27, 2026 • 4 min

CBSE's Three-Language Policy: NEP Mandate Meets Judicial Scrutiny

Supreme Court hears urgent plea against compulsory three-language policy for Class 9, impacting students' academic pressures.

May 23, 2026 • 4 min

Decentralising NEET: A Solution for Fair Medical Admissions?

With ongoing controversies surrounding NEET, should India consider decentralised medical entrance exams for equitable opportunities across states?

May 22, 2026 • 4 min

Medical Education in India: From Quantity to Quality

The need for structural changes in India's medical education system is clear after the NEET-UG 2026 cancellation and rising concerns over quality.

May 15, 2026 • 4 min