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Indian Air Force finally opened the window for AFCAT 2 application form to correct so that candidates can check and make changes in their details. You have already submitted your application form for Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) 2 and wish to correct your application prior, now is your turn.

Deadline: July 14-15, 2025

Correction centre till July 15, 2025, 11:30 PM IST. Don't miss to login your account and correct the same, if any, before deadline.

AFCAT 2 Exam Details: What to Expect

Within a few days, AFCAT 2 exam will be organized, whose date Indian Air Force has not yet declared. Exam will be followed by AFSB interview, document verification, and medical test.

Eligibility Criteria: Are You Qualified?

For Eligibility for AFCAT 2 test, you must possess the following:

Age Limit: 20-24 years for Flying and 20-26 years for Ground Duty (Technical/Non-Technical)

Educational Qualifications: Branch-wise differential qualifications i.e. 10+2 with Physics and Maths, Bachelor's Degree, or Engineering/Technology Degree

Vacancies: 284 Posts Available

Indian Air Force released an advertisement for 284 vacancies in various wings like Flying, Ground Duty Technical, Ground Duty Non-Technical, NCC Special Entry, and Meteorology Entry.

Application Process: Bare Essentials

You are a fresher, these are the bare essentials:

Application Fee: ₹550 + GST (Nil for NCC Special Entry candidates)

Mode of Payment: Online (Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI)

Application Window: June 2 - July 1, 2025 (11:30 PM IST)

If you are already filling up the AFCAT 2 exam form, then once again verify your form and correct wherever required. Now corrections window is open, now you can fill up your form without any problem. Don't lose this opportunity to join Indian Air Force!

In a sudden twist of events that left Odisha in shock, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday ordered ₹20 lakh compensation to the family of the 20-year-old B.Ed student of Fakir Mohan Autonomous College in Balasore who had self-immolated. The student died at AIIMS Bhubaneswar on Monday evening, after fighting for three days to sustain her life with 95% burn injuries.

The episode has sparked a national outrage, and most have been demanding that the system be altered so that campuses are safe. The young woman is reported to have taken the drastic step after college administration ignored repeated complaints of sexual harassment against one of their assistant professors.

In her public speech, CM Majhi described the incident as "deeply painful and unacceptable." Chief Minister asked for a proper investigation so that all the culprits receive full punishment as per law. "No one will be spared," the Chief Minister's Office statement read.

Odisha State Governor Prof. Ganeshi Lal too had spoken out in disbelief. "Shocked to hear the unfortunate demise of a young student of Fakir Mohan College. Not only a tragedy—it is a wake-up call for the unprecedented necessity to make our campuses secure," he tweeted on X. "Their perpetrators will be given uncompromising justice."

While the nation mourns the loss of such a brilliant young life, arrest of the college principal and the secretary of the Education Department are some sort of accountability first. And yet, students and activists are demanding more—and demanding means in general to tackle sexual harassment in the education system.

The murder of the young woman has caused controversy throughout the state, with students organizing candlelight vigils and calling for justice—not only for her, but for all the silenced voices.

For the 2025-26 academic session, the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has released revised Class 8 Social Science textbooks, titled 'Exploring Society: Indian and Beyond' for history, alongside resources for geography and civics. These updated books are aligned with the latest CBSE curriculum and the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCF-SE), aiming to offer students a comprehensive and factual understanding of India’s past under different rulers as well as during the colonial period.

What does the new Class 8 history textbook contain?

The Class-8 syllabus of history has the following chapters:

1. Introduction: How, When, and Where
2. From Trade to Territory: The Company Establishes Power
3. Ruling the Countryside
4. Tribals, Dikus, and the Vision of a Golden Age
5. When People Rebel (1857 and After)
6. Civilising the “Native”, Educating the Nation
7. Women, Caste, and Reform
8. The Making of the National Movement: 1870s – 1947

In these chapters, the textbook discusses the Mughal reign, the emergence of the British east India Company and social and political improvement. The curriculum aims at developing the critical mind and objective comprehension of the complicated events in history.

Description of Mughals and British in the Revised Text

As opposed to viral headlines, the new NCERT history textbooks don’t use the direct words, and adjectives like, loot, looters or other extreme adjectives to describe Mughal emperors like Babur, Akbar and Aurangzeb. The textbooks however, characteristically mention in a factual manner important events and policies as in the cases of conflict, changing alliances, administrative actions and indications of the religious and societal influences of their reign.

Mughal Rulers: Brutality and Realities of History

This new textbook adopts a critical lens on some of the most important Mughal emperors Babur, Akbar, and Aurangzeb. The textbook presents Babur as a “ruthless conqueror,” highlighting the violence and warfare common in the period of his invasions. It discusses the role of conflict and power in Mughal expansion, while encouraging students to understand the context of the times.

The Reign of Akbar; Brutality and Tolerance

His reign is called a mixture of brutality and tolerance in the chapter about Akbar. It particularly alludes to the notorious ambush of Chittorgarh in 1568 when, as various historical evidence and the textbook reveals, The textbook recounts the siege of Chittorgarh in 1568, describing historical accounts that state Akbar ordered the killing of many inhabitants after his victory. It also notes that later in his reign, Akbar was known for promoting policies of religious tolerance and administrative reforms, reflecting a complex legacy..

The book however also highlights that later in his reign Akbar was influenced more by war and policy of peace and historians too agree on this aspect because there was indeed a shift towards efforts by Akbar on Hindu Muslim divide later in his life. 

Aurangzeb: Temple Demolitions and Religious Edicts

The textbook discusses Aurangzeb’s religious policies, including his orders to demolish certain temples and reimpose the jizya tax on non-Muslims. It recognizes historical sources documenting temple destruction and highlights the differences between his reign and those of earlier Mughal rulers regarding religious policy. 

According to the book, the temples in Banaras, Mathura, Somnath and even Jain temples and Sikh gurdwaras were destroyed during his reign and the book is keen on mentioning instances of persecution of Sufis and Zoroastrians by the Mughals. History proves that Aurangzeb, too, issued farmans that had the effect of destroying some of the most significant temples, and the policies he followed indicated a sharp departure of any effort to promote religious coexistence as Birbal Akbar had done earlier.

Mantra of Multidisciplinary Learning and Relevance

The curriculum of social science in 2025-26 promotes cross-disciplinary learning, project centered activities, art, and other activities to improve engagement. Chapters about civics make the students get acquainted with the Indian Constitution, Parliament, judiciary, and other significant topics inherent thereto, such as social justice and public facilities, and provide them with a more realistic connection to the situation in the present day.

There is no mention of any directive to portray communities or historical figures in an unduly negative way; instead, the focus is on facts, context, and balanced narratives, accompanied by classroom discussions, activities, and skill development.

NCERT also included a note for all the students asking them to see historical events as history and as per their context, and to engage critically, rather than emotionally, with the past. The textbooks stress that present generations should not be judged by the actions of their ancestors. This basically is to direct students away from the feeling of hatred. 

How to Access the New NCERT Books? 

These Updated 2025-26 textbooks have been published in both PDF and print format, they can be downloaded through the NCERT website, and can be accessed in bookstores all over India. Solutions and guides that are fully complete on the basis of the new syllabus will be provided to enable the teachers and the students to adjust well to the changes.

This new Class 8 NCERT textbook is one of the first changes in the way the Mughal and colonial legacies of India have become presented to young learners. These NCERT textbooks aim to present Indian history in a balanced way, helping students analyze events critically and understand multiple perspectives. This aligns with the National Education Policy’s (NEP  2020) emphasis on developing analytical skills and an unbiased understanding of history.  

Higher Education department on Monday ordered all the state universities and colleges to report compliance on the internal committees (IC) as per Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013, within 24 hours.

In a communication to all the registrars of the public and private universities and principals of the aided, unaided and government degree colleges, the department asked for compliance immediately for strict enforcement of Section 4 of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act.

Under this sub-section, all workplaces that employ more than 10 employees are mandated to set up an internal complaints committee whose role is to address the problem of sexual harassment as well as maintain a secure working environment.

The committee must be well represented by women members and external members. The institutions must display the names and phone numbers of all the members of the IC at public points on the campus within the reach of students and display committee members' information in the departmental HIMS portal. The department has also requested the institutions to display photos of geo-tagged campus locations where the information of ICs is displayed

Varsities & colleges ordered to file compliance reports

In a step towards raising awareness among the students and teaching staff, the HEIs have also been ordered to organize workshops on the Act at the earliest. The department also ordered the adoption of the UGC (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal of Sexual Harassment of Women Employees and Students in the Higher Educational Institutions) Regulations, 2015, by the institutions.

The move follows the revelation that FM College defaulted on the UGC regulation's requirements to provide ICCs compulsorily. The college had no operational internal complaints committee in place when the Integrated BEd 20-year-old student filed a complaint of sexual harassment by her department HoD on June 30. It was formed one day later.

Likewise, the UGC has also recently issued a call to all the HEIs to submit reports attesting to compliance with guidelines on not engaging in sexual harassment within campuses. The HEIs are required to upload the compliance data for the year 2024-25 on the SAKSHAM portal and the University Activity Monitoring portal.

Wait is finally over for all those waiting for the opportunity to apply for admission in Ambedkar University Delhi's (AUD) UG courses. The university has opened the process for its 2025 academic year, and what follows below is a guide to everything you would want to know.

Getting In: CUET Scores Are at the Top

AUD is admitting students on CUET marks. Your CUET mark will also be deciding your entry to the undergraduate courses. Shortlisting of students is also carried out by the university on CUET mark, so work diligently.

Course-Specific Requirements: Fact at a Glance

Although the general eligibility requirement is 40% to 50% marks in Class XII, there are course-specific requirements. For instance:

BBA Programme: 50 marks in CBSE/DBSE Class XII or equivalent board on the basis of relaxation of 5% by the University in case of candidates of reserved categories. You will be assigned an order of merit based on the CUET UG marks secured in Section III: General Test.

BA (Honours) English: 50% Class XII CBSE/DBSE or other CU affiliated Boards marks will be required for admission to this programme, with a minimum requirement of 65% marks in English. Your place in the merit list will depend on CUET UG marks scored in Section IA: English and Section II: Top three out of any three subject combinations. 

Discover Your Opportunities: AUD's Diverse UG Programmes

AUD has various undergraduate courses with varying aims and prospective career goals. You can opt for:

BA Programs: Global Studies, Sustainable Urbanism, Social Sciences and Humanities

BA (Honours) Programs: Law and Politics, Hindi, Economics, History, Psychology, Social Sciences and Humanities, English, Mathematics

BBA Program: Bachelor of Business Administration

You are an NCT student and would be glad to learn that 85% seats in AUD are meant for NCT applicants.

Take the Next Step: Apply Now!

If you're ready to be a part of the ride of AUD's undergraduate programs, now is the moment to do it. Visit the university site to learn more and apply. Don't let the opportunity pass to be a part of AUD's vibrant academic community!

Delhi University (DU) is faced with a mounting money crisis as its approximated shortfall for financial year 2025–26 touched a staggering Rs 462.4 crore — a sharp 86% rise from last year's shortfall. Although the university experienced a small rise in funds from the University Grants Commission (UGC), the college is not even able to cover basic costs like wages and maintenance cost of regular operations, and the professors are expressing serious concerns about how much further the university will be based on student charges and internal income to stay afloat.

As per a Times of India news article, DU's budget placed before the executive council on July 12 shows that although the UGC had sanctioned Rs 473 crore for salaries in FY 2024–25, the actual salary outgo by the university amounted to Rs 478.7 crore, already above the grant by Rs 5.7 crore. The recurring outgo — including maintenance of infrastructure, library, and other essentials — was Rs 544.4 crore against a UGC allocation of Rs 313 crore, leaving an all-encompassing gap of over Rs 248 crore. Projections for 2025–26 are worse still, with a wage bill placed at Rs 540.7 crore and recurring outgo at Rs 683.1 crore, as against an allocation of Rs 488 crore and Rs 323 crore, respectively.

Most of DU's internal income now comes from student contributions. This month, DU increased its 'university development fund' by nearly 20% — double the usual annual rise — a move justified as an anti-inflationary measure but criticized as loading on students. Some fee components have risen over 200% over the past three years.

The problem is compounded by the plans of DU to scale up its infrastructure under the HEFA model. While the interest of 90% on the HEFA loans is paid by the Ministry of Education, DU bears the remaining 10%. For a cost of Rs 938.3 crore projected, the university would be required to pay interest of approximately Rs 93.8 crore. Faculty members argue that such a model compels DU to continually raise funds — often through fee hikes — to service debt, potentially compromising access and affordability for students.

Adding to the anxiety, UGC's grant towards capital expenditure under the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) scheme has fallen significantly — from Rs 32.8 crore in FY 2024–25 to a paltry Rs 10 crore in 2025–26 — while DU's projected expenditure in this head has increased to Rs 60 crore. Internal accounts also suggest the university is planning for Rs 246 crore in revenues from student fees for 2025–26, up from Rs 237.3 crore in the current fiscal.

Even as DU continues to close the gap between paltry grants and growing expense with internal revenue, the fate of public higher education and its reach in India remains uncertain.