DigitalLEARNING Magazine

Six years ago, when NEP 2020 was announced, the world paid attention. Not just India. International universities, global foundations, multilateral organisations, and education ministries across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East all leaned in because what India does with its education system doesn’t just affect its own 1.4 billion people. It sets a precedent for every large, diverse, developing nation trying to figure out the same questions. That global attention hasn’t faded.

The state of Uttarakhand has officially been declared a “Fully Literate State” after surpassing the 95% literacy benchmark prescribed under the Union Government’s ULLAS (Understanding of Lifelong Learning for All in Society) programme. The decision was approved during a Cabinet meeting chaired by Hon’ble Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami.

Telangana Governor and Chancellor of State Universities, Shiv Pratap Shukla, has instructed the Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE) to roll out its newly developed academic programmes across all state universities beginning in the 2026-27 academic session. During a review meeting with TGCHE Chairman V. Balakista Reddy, the Governor discussed the council’s strategic plans to modernize higher education and align it with emerging industry demands.

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan chaired a high-level meeting to review preparations for the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination scheduled for June 21. The meeting involved officials from the Ministry of Education, the National Testing Agency (NTA), state governments, and higher education institutions to ensure the exam is conducted smoothly, securely, and transparently.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $10 million financing package for Schoolnet India Limited to expand digital learning infrastructure across government schools in India. The initiative is expected to benefit around 4.5 million students and marks ADB’s first private sector investment in India’s digital education space. The project will establish nearly 58,000 digital classrooms and computer laboratories in at least 1,000 government schools across multiple states.

The Board of Governors of IIM Calcutta has unanimously selected Prof Uttam Kumar Sarkar as the institute’s next Director. A long-serving faculty member and former Director (2021–2023), Prof Sarkar will lead one of India’s premier management institutions into its next phase of growth and global expansion. Prof Sarkar, from the Management Information Systems group, has been associated with IIM Calcutta for several years and has held multiple academic and administrative positions.

Shoolini University has entered the QS World University Rankings Global Top 500 for the first time, securing the 452nd position globally and 10th place in India in the 2027 edition. The university has also retained its position as India’s No. 1 private university for the fourth consecutive year and is the only Indian private institution in the global top 500. The university has shown consistent growth over the years, improving from the 801–1000 band in 2023 to 452nd globally in 2027.

EdTech major Eruditus plans to significantly expand its partnerships with foreign universities in India and expects the country to contribute more than 50% of its total revenue over the next five years, up from the current 25%. The company is leveraging India’s new regulations that allow foreign universities to establish campuses in the country.

IIT Roorkee, in collaboration with TeamLease EdTech, has launched a six-month Executive Programme in AI for E-Commerce and Quick Commerce to help professionals build industry-relevant AI skills for the rapidly evolving digital commerce sector. The programme will be delivered through live online sessions and is designed for working professionals and aspiring learners.

EdTech company Creative Galileo has expanded its foundational learning initiative by supporting over 1,600 Anganwadi centres in Maharashtra’s Wardha district. The programme aims to strengthen early childhood education through smart learning kits, digital resources, and teacher training programmes.