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The AICTE, a premier authority on technical education in the country, has made a landmark decision. It has instructed all its accredited colleges to consider students coming from the Vedic Education System on equal terms with students of other boards for admissions to engineering courses. This move has ignited a fresh controversy about technical education.

Previously, students of the Vedic Education Board were not allowed to take up technical courses like engineering. But, the AICTE's new directive has changed the scenario. The Commission has stated that some of the certificates from the Vedic Board will be treated on par with Class 10 and Class 12 certificates. The AICTE, in a letter to Vice Chancellors of technical universities, state governments, and around 9, 000 accredited colleges in the country, has communicated this matter.

This letter emphasizes the point that students who have completed their education from the Vedic Education Board should not be denied engineering if they possess the necessary qualifications.

Which Board is in the news?

This matter concerns the Maharishi Sandipani Rashtriya Veda Sanskrit Shiksha Board (MSRVSSB). Until now, students studying under this board were considered excluded from technical education. The AICTE has now recognized the 'Veda Bhushan' and 'Veda Vibhushan' certificates awarded by the board as equivalent to Class 10 and Class 12, respectively.

What is the Vedic Education Curriculum?

The MSRVSSB curriculum is primarily based on the Vedas. Memorizing Vedic mantras, shlokas, and their meanings is central. Some instruction in English, mathematics, science, social science, and computer science is also provided. Memorization and correct pronunciation are given great importance in Vedic education.

What do AICTE regulations say?

According to the AICTE, admission to engineering, or B.Tech, requires students to have studied Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics in Class 12. The Commission now states that if students passing the Vedic Board meet these criteria, they should be treated like students from other boards. In a letter issued on January 28, AICTE advisor N.H. Siddhalinga Swami stated that students passing the MSRVSSB exam should be given equal opportunities for admission to higher education institutions. The letter also stated that the AIU has already recognized the board's Class 10 and 12 qualifications.

Government Recognition Also Granted

The Ministry of Education has also recognized the MSRVSSB as a regular school board. Certificates issued under this board will now be considered equivalent to certificates from other central and state boards in the country.

Vacant Seats Also a Reason

Experts believe that 30 to 40 percent of seats in engineering colleges remain vacant each year. In such a situation, many private colleges may show interest in admitting Vedic Board students. This will fill college seats, but could impact the quality of education.

Haryana has announced recruitment for 1,672 PGT Computer Science positions. If you aspire to become a teacher, this is a great opportunity. Interested candidates can apply online until March 9th.

There's great news for young people preparing to become government teachers in Haryana. The Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) has issued a notification for recruitment to 1,672 Post Graduate Teacher Computer Science positions. This recruitment will fill vacant computer science positions in government schools across the state. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online by visiting the commission's official website, hpsc.gov.in.

Eligibility

For the PGT Computer Science position, candidates must have an M.Sc. Computer Science, MCA, or BE/B.Tech. Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or IT degree with at least 55% marks. Candidates must also have completed Matriculation, 10+2, or BA. or M.A. level in Hindi or Sanskrit. Candidates must also have passed the Haryana Teacher Eligibility Test (HTET) or STET.

Age Limit

The minimum age for candidates applying for this recruitment is 18 years, and the maximum age is 42 years. Candidates from reserved categories will be given age relaxation as per the state government rules.

Application Fee?

The application fee is determined by category. General category and other candidates will have to pay an application fee of ₹1,000. Following this, female candidates from certain reserved categories and DESM (Dependents of Ex-Servicemen) candidates will have to pay ₹250. PwBD candidates from Haryana will not have to pay any application fee.

Selection Process

Candidates will be selected for this recruitment through three stages. A screening test will be conducted first, through which eligible candidates will be shortlisted for the next stage. This will be followed by a written subject knowledge test, which will assess the candidate's grasp of the subject. The final stage will be an interview. Based on performance in all stages, a final merit list will be prepared, and recruitment will be conducted accordingly.

How much will the salary be?

Selected candidates in this recruitment will receive an attractive salary ranging from ₹47,600 to ₹1,51,100. In addition, other government allowances and benefits will also be provided.

How to Apply

• First, visit the hpsc.gov.in website.
• Click on "New Registration" to register.
• Log in with your registration number and password.
• Fill in all the required information.
• Upload the required documents.
• Finally, submit the form and keep the printout safe.

Lucknow University has issued seven show-cause notices to students and barred six former students from entering the campus following unrest at the Lal Baradari construction site earlier this week. The action comes after protests and public religious activities near the divyang canteen allegedly disrupted campus order.

The incident took place on the evening of February 21 when a group of Muslim students offered namaz and broke their fast in an open space near the under-construction Lal Baradari site. Shortly after, students affiliated with SCS, NSUI, and AISA reportedly formed a human chain around the group. Some were seen sitting on barricades, raising slogans, and attempting to hold prayers at the same location. University authorities termed these actions as disruptive and contrary to campus regulations.

Police were called to the spot to manage the situation. Initially, preventive notices were served to 13 students. On Wednesday, five additional students were issued notices directing them to appear before the Joint Commissioner of Police (Law and Order) on February 26. According to officials, the students may face challans for participating in unauthorized protests and conducting religious activities outside designated areas, potentially disturbing law and order.

In an official statement, the university administration said the measures were necessary to ensure that academic activities continue without interruption, particularly amid the ongoing redevelopment of the Lal Baradari premises. Authorities emphasised that campus spaces cannot be used for demonstrations or religious gatherings without prior permission.

University officials further stated that maintaining discipline and safeguarding the rights of all students and staff remain a priority. They underlined that preventive action was taken to avoid escalation and preserve campus harmony.

The episode has once again drawn attention to sensitivities surrounding public religious expression within educational institutions, especially during periods of infrastructural transition and administrative scrutiny.

The long-awaited Edinbox Regional Summit 2026 is going to rock four major Indian cities - Bhubaneshwar, Lucknow, Jaipur and Guwahati with one-day power-packed education events on different dates in April-May 2026. This is not just any fair - it's India's largest and most effective academic networking platform where Class 12 students get dream college admissions, top universities find brightest freshers and school principals create life-long professional networks.

For the students, the summit offers direct access to spot admissions from 100+ colleges, scholarships up to 100%, personal career counselling and guidance on Engineering, MBA, BBA, Nursing or Law courses - all absolutely free. No entrance exam worries, just walk-in and lock your future with university reps ready to help.

Universities receive direct interaction with 2,000+ passionate regional students, filling seats in just one day via our entrance test that filters the best talent aligning with the university standards. Establish your brand in emerging markets, identify leaders of the future, and form valuable academic partnerships to increase your regional presence.

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Organising the summit in the education capital of Odisha (Bhubaneswar), career capital of UP (Lucknow), student capital of Rajasthan (Jaipur) and emerging leader of the Northeast (Guwahati) ensures that there is a balanced regional access to quality opportunities. Seats filling up fast - students sign up for free today and universities book booths now and principals confirm VIP spots now.

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Central University of Rajasthan (CURAJ) has come up with a rolling recruitment notification for the faculty positions of Professor & Assistant Professor. The university through this drive is going to recruit a total of 8 vacancies and it will be a good opportunity for the academic aspirants to get a faculty job in a central university.

The interested and eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the official web portal, curaj.ac.in, not later than March 15, 2026. After online submission of the application form, the candidates should send a printout of the filled application along with photocopies of self, attested documents to the university's postal address before 5.00 p.m. on March 23, 2026. No application will be entertained if received after the due date.

Eligibility Criteria

Post of Professor requires candidates to have a PhD degree in the relevant subject area. Further, candidates must have published at least 10 articles in accredited and well, known journals. Also, a total teaching and/or research experience of at least 10 years in a university or institution duly recognized is essential. UGC (University Grants Commission) lays down the norms for the qualifications of the candidates that should necessarily be adhered to.

For the post of Assistant Professor, the candidate should have a Masters degree with not less than 55% marks in the relevant subject. Besides, they should have qualified the National Eligibility Test (NET). However, candidates with a PhD degree in the relevant field are exempted from NET as per the regulations of UGC.

Salary Structure

The Professor post

A salary in the Pay Level 14 will be given to the professors who are selected. The salary varies from 1, 44, 200 to 2, 18, 200 per month.Assistant Professors pay level will be 10 with a salary of 57, 700 to 1, 81, 400 per month.The Mode of Selection

In the first stage, shortlisting will be based on the academic credentials only. Later on, candidates will have to give their presentations or seminars followed by an interview.

Application Fee and Instructions

The application fee is 1, 500 for Unreserved, EWS, and OBC candidates, and 750 for SC, ST, and PwBD categories. Applicants are strongly advised to go through the official notification carefully and follow all the instructions before submitting their forms.

Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has declared that the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2026 will be held on 1st March 2026. After the test planned for 7th February got called off at two centres due to administrative reasons, the board took the decision.

The affected centres include Lakshya International Academy in Bardihha, Patepur Vaishali (Hajipur), and St. John’s Academy in Basmati Nagar. The CBSE has stated that they have postponed the event because it was delayed due to some unavoidable, administrative problems and, in addition, to make sure that the examination process was fair and transparent for the candidates. They also pointed out that only the centres which are affected will be rescheduled while the examination at all other centres will continue as usual.

The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) is a nationwide qualifying exam that is held twice a year for the aspirants who desire to become teachers for Classes 1 to 8 in the schools that are run by the central government only. Teacher candidates who want to get the job in Kendriya Vidyalayas, Navodaya Vidyalayas, and other central government schools should have a CTET qualifying certificate as per the rules of National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE).

CTET is one of the biggest teacher eligibility exams in India which sees the participation of over 2.5 million candidates yearly. The test comprises two papers, viz., Paper I for teacher candidates of Classes 1 to 5 and Paper II for teacher candidates of Classes 6 to 8. The exam pattern and syllabus remain the same.

CBSE has informed that candidates of rescheduled centres will be required to download their new admit cards and follow the new instructions that will be available on the official CTET website. The Board reaffirmed its determination to preserve the honesty of the examination and to provide fair chances to all aspirants.

School education experts remark that prompt administrative actions play a pivotal role in preserving the transparency and the standards of teaching in the huge Indian school education system.