Articles by Niraj Pandit
156 colleges to be fined ₹10,000 for dodging NAAC accreditation
Most of the 156 colleges are private, unaided institutions, around 65 of them located in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region
Published on Apr 09, 2025 09:02 AM IST
‘e-Board of Studies’ to standardise curriculum across universities
The new e-board is expected to streamline academic content, ensure consistency in learning outcomes, and simplify inter-university credit transfers
Published on Apr 08, 2025 07:58 AM IST
Class 9 PAT paper leaked, goes viral on YouTube
Maharashtra's Class 9 PAT exam faces scrutiny after Marathi question paper leaked online. SCERT confirms multiple subject leaks and investigates.
Published on Apr 08, 2025 07:08 AM IST
Pay us for 8.5-acre land parcel: MU to MMRDA
Demands to seek direct compensation for the land parcel, valued at approximately ₹1,200 crore, had been raised in earlier meetings of MU’s senate committee, as reported by HT on April 1
Published on Apr 07, 2025 07:26 AM IST
State government plans to grant university status to JBIMS
Maharashtra government announced JBIMS's conversion to an autonomous university, with Ajay Piramal leading a study for its establishment.
Published on Apr 06, 2025 08:28 AM IST
151 MU-affiliated colleges have no principal
As per rules, while aided colleges need a no objection certificate from the state to appoint a principal, unaided institutes require approval from the university
Published on Apr 05, 2025 08:32 AM IST
After backlash, state scraps ‘One State One Uniform’ scheme
School management committees have now regained their authority to choose the colour and design of school uniforms
Published on Apr 03, 2025 07:18 AM IST
BMC struggles to reclaim school auditoriums, classrooms from election commission
Some of these auditoriums have been converted into storage units, while others have remained shut for over a decade, hampering the schools’ ability to conduct academic and cultural activities
Published on Apr 02, 2025 08:48 AM IST
Missing master plan stalls MU campus upgrade
A professor residing on campus said both academic buildings and staff quarters were in dire need of repairs
Published on Apr 01, 2025 06:30 AM IST
Maha govt orders change of school timings due to heat wave
Due to the ongoing heat wave in the state, the School Education department has issued an order mandating that all schools operate only in the morning. Afternoon sessions have been strictly prohibited across the state.
Published on Mar 29, 2025 08:50 AM IST
IIM Mumbai sees record surge in MBA applications
The number of applications for each programme this year is as follows: General MBA: 2,69,356 applications, MBA in Operations and Supply Chain Management: 77,618 applications and MBA in Sustainability Management: 2,12,913 applications
Published on Mar 28, 2025 08:08 AM IST
MU shocker: Marks of 10K of 15K change after review
MU students discover grading errors, prompting revaluation for nearly 11,000 in Winter 2024. Calls for better exam processes and refund systems grow.
Published on Mar 26, 2025 09:18 AM IST
Mumbai University’s carbon-dating accelerator to go live today
The total cost of acquiring and setting up the machine was approximately ₹10-12 crore, with MU making an equal investment in building a 24-hour dry, dust-free environment for operations
Published on Mar 25, 2025 07:50 AM IST
Over 33,000 villages in state have no libraries: RTI
At least 1,000 public libraries have shut down in the past three years and only 127 out of the state’s 27,951 gram panchayats have libraries within their premises
Published on Mar 24, 2025 08:50 AM IST
MU passes ₹968.17 cr budget amid protests, sloganeering
MUMBAI: The University of Mumbai approved a ₹968.17 crore budget for 2025-26 amid protests and claims of procedural violations by Yuva Sena (UBT) and BUCTU.
Published on Mar 23, 2025 08:24 AM IST
CSMVS teaches rural educators how to enliven history in classrooms
At a time when history and historical figures are in the spotlight, 35 teachers from 20 rural schools across eight districts of Maharashtra participated in the first-ever Rural Teacher Training Programme organized by the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya (CSMVS)
Published on Mar 22, 2025 08:12 AM IST
Rescheduled exam dates spark heat concern
The rescheduled Periodic Assessment Test (PAT) timetable deviates from the usual practice of concluding exams by April 15, raising fears over student well-being due to soaring temperatures.
Published on Mar 20, 2025 10:22 AM IST
MU student alleges examiner did not check half of the answers
A third-year law student at the University of Mumbai (MU) has alleged that five out of 10 answers in one of his semester-five examination papers were not checked by the examiner. As a result, no marks were given for these answers and he failed in the subject, with a score of 20.5 marks.
Published on Mar 19, 2025 08:18 AM IST
State launches skill-based courses for arts students to boost employability
Mumbai government introduces skill-based courses for arts students, enhancing employability with 14 options like web development and solar panel installation.
Published on Mar 17, 2025 07:40 AM IST
‘Ek Nagar, Ek Holi’ initiative a hit in Kurla
Residents of 22 housing societies in Nehru Nagar light a single bonfire, saving wood and cutting air pollution – it also brought the community closer
Published on Mar 15, 2025 05:00 AM IST
State government discontinues BEd integrated course from 2025-26
Maharashtra will discontinue the BA/BSc-BEd (Integrated) course in 2025-26, replacing it with the Integrated Teacher Education Program (ITEP) via NCET.
Published on Mar 11, 2025 08:00 AM IST
State launches special programme to improve primary learning outcomes
This decision follows national and state-level surveys, including the ASER and National Achievement Survey (NAS), which have highlighted significant gaps in foundational learning. Consequently, students in these grades may experience a shorter summer holiday this year
Published on Mar 10, 2025 07:56 AM IST
School chairman alleges irregularities in RTE admissions, demands action
Alibag school chairman raises concerns over RTE admission irregularities, claiming most assigned students don't meet eligibility criteria.
Published on Mar 09, 2025 07:36 AM IST
Teachers, parents oppose sudden exam schedule change by SCERT
This decision has sparked concerns among educators and parents, who argue that it disrupts academic planning and puts undue pressure on students and teachers alike
Published on Mar 06, 2025 07:04 AM IST
Facial recognition tech, body cams to monitor CET in state
MUMBAI: Maharashtra to enhance CET security with facial recognition, body cams, and live-streaming to prevent impersonation in entrance exams.
Published on Mar 05, 2025 08:10 AM IST
Class 11 CAP expanded statewide
The state government has announced that the Centralised Admission Process (CAP) for first-year junior college (FYJC) or Class 11 will be expanded to cover entire Maharashtra. Until now, the system was limited to five urban regions: Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), Pune-Pimpri Chinchwad, Amravati, Nagpur and Nashik.
Published on Mar 02, 2025 08:16 AM IST
After 12-day ordeal, kin of student in ICU finally gets US visa
The visa, granted on Friday morning, will allow 35-year-old Neelam Shinde’s father and cousin to travel to California.
Updated on Mar 01, 2025 05:52 AM IST
State announces new recruitment process for university teachers
Mumbai: The state government approved a new, transparent recruitment process for 1166 vacant teaching posts in universities, ensuring fairness and efficiency.
Published on Feb 28, 2025 07:44 AM IST
Kusumagraj’s birthplace to be declared ‘Poetry Village’ on Marathi Language Day
The initiative, spearheaded by the Maharashtra government in collaboration with the Marathi Language Ministry, the State Marathi Vikas Sanstha and the Shirwade-Vani Gram Panchayat, follows the success of the first Poetry Village established in Ubhadanda, Vengurla, the birthplace of poet Mangesh Padgaonkar
Published on Feb 27, 2025 07:48 AM IST
Concerns mount over new teacher appointment rules affecting small schools
While teachers’ associations argue that the policy does not explicitly mandate the closure of these institutions, it effectively renders them non-functional, raising critical questions about access to education, particularly in remote areas
Published on Feb 27, 2025 07:44 AM IST