IIT Kanpur’s SATHEE Launches Free JEE/NEET Coaching in UT Schools
Starting July 8, 2025, IIT Kanpur’s SATHEE initiative has begun offering live JEE/NEET coaching to Class 11–12 students in government schools across Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu. Specially trained faculty from IITs and AIIMS are conducting daily interactive sessions via smart classroom infrastructure. The program features mock tests, personalized learning paths, and multilingual content. Earlier teacher training coverage empowered 200+ science teachers to operate SATHEE tools effectively. By providing expert-led coaching during school hours, SATHEE aims to close the education equity gap in underserved regions
DTU Unveils International Collaboration with University of Houston
Delhi Technological University (DTU) signed a five-year partnership with the University of Houston, formalized during Vice-Chancellor Prateek Sharma’s US visit. The MoU focuses on joint research, academic exchanges, and innovation in digital inclusion. DTU also announced new globally relevant courses and expanded international student and faculty exchange programs—supporting its goal to become a globally recognized education hub .
Gurgaon Private Schools Go Online Amid Monsoon Havoc
Heavy rains and flooding prompted private schools in Gurgaon—like DAV Sector 14, DPS 45, and Sharda International—to switch to online learning, even as government schools remained open. Low attendance highlighted the infrastructure disparity between private and public institutions. Education officials are now calling for uniform guidelines on closures and remote learning support during weather disruptions
Panjab University Rolls Out Entrepreneurship Curriculum in 200+ Colleges
From the 2025–26 academic year, Panjab University will introduce a credit-based “Entrepreneurship Mindset Curriculum” across 200+ affiliated colleges. The program includes practical workshops, finance modules, and revenue goals—up to ₹8 lakh in semester-wise revenue by final year. With 30% weightage for business outcomes, this initiative aligns higher education with NEP 2020’s emphasis on skills-based and experiential learning
IGNOU Opens July 2025 Admissions with Regional Learning Facilities
IGNOU has launched admissions for its July 2025 session across more than 325 programs, with the deadline ending July 15. The Pune regional centre has inaugurated a new learner support centre and Swayamprabha studio to deliver Marathi-medium digital content. This move enhances accessibility and aligns with NEP goals on lifelong and inclusive education for all demographics .
UP Govt Invests ₹325 Cr in Smart Classrooms
The Uttar Pradesh government is investing nearly ₹325 crore to develop over 2,700 smart classrooms, with about 1,780 already operational. Equipped with digital boards and broadband, these classrooms aim to prepare students for a future-ready education environment. Officials report a 15% spike in urban government school enrollment, thanks to this digital infrastructure push
UP Board Implements Biometric Attendance from July 2025
Starting July 1, the UP Secondary Education Board mandates biometric attendance for over 28,000 UP schools (Classes 9–12) to improve transparency and reduce dropouts. Integrated with UP’s smart class project, the system uses real-time attendance data to monitor student and teacher presence effectively—potentially reducing absenteeism and enforcing NEP 2020 standards
AI & Broadband Push in Budget Aims to Transform Digital Learning
The 2025 Union Budget allocated ₹500 crore for a Centre of Excellence in AI in education, 50,000 Atal Tinkering Labs, broadband in schools via BharatNet, and digital textbooks under Bharatiya Bhasha Pustak Scheme. These measures aim to boost multilingual, AI-based, experiential learning, though challenges around device access, teacher training, and digital content quality remain
National Education Policy Tools: ABC & NAD & PM SHRI
NEP 2020-aligned initiatives are gaining momentum:
- Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) enables students to accumulate and transfer credits digitally across institutions.
- National Academic Depository (NAD) stores verified academic credentials, reducing fraud.
- PM SHRI Schools scheme continues expanding, with over 10,855 schools upgraded by Oct 2024, focusing on excellence in infrastructure and NEP-based pedagogy
What’s Next to Watch
| Initiative | Next Milestone |
| SATHEE expansion | Inclusion of more UTs by mid-2026 |
| DTU–Houston collaboration | Launch of joint degree programs in 2026 |
| UP’s attendance data | Dropout patterns & quality improvements by Q3 |
| AI initiatives | AI pedagogical tools rollout in classrooms by 2026 |
| ABC & NAD usage | Partner institutes’ adoption trends through 2025 |
