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Meghalaya’s 1st govt engineering college gets AICTE approval; A milestone for technical education in the state

In a landmark development for higher education in Meghalaya, the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has given approval to the Shillong Government College of Engineering to start under graduate courses of civil engineering and electrical engineering for the academic year 2025-26.

Meghalaya seeks CUET exam deferment, slams NTA over repeated centre allocation failures

Meghalaya Education Minister Rakkam A. Sangma has once again flagged serious concerns over the National Testing Agency’s (NTA) handling of the Common University Entrance Test (CUET-UG) 2025, citing repeated failures in allocating examination centres within the state.

Meghalaya govt’s ‘multi-pronged approach’ to tackle high dropout rates at secondary level

High dropout rates at the secondary school level in Meghalaya continue to be a pressing concern, largely due to students’ inability to pass the Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) examinations. Education Minister Rakkam A Sangma has acknowledged the issue and shared details of the government’s 'multi-pronged approach' to address both academic and infrastructural challenges.

Education must create better human beings, not just job seekers: Rakkam

Education Minister Rakkam A Sangma emphasized that the true purpose of education should go far beyond achieving high marks or securing government jobs. He said the core objective should be to shape individuals into better human beings.

From Margins to Mainstream: When a State Speaks Its Soul

In a progressive move to preserve and promote its rich cultural tapestry, Meghalaya's Education Department has proposed making Khasi and Garo languages compulsory subjects up to Class 4.

Meghalaya plans mandatory Khasi and Garo in schools to foster unity

The Education Department of Meghalaya has proposed making Khasi and Garo compulsory in all schools up to Class 4 to strengthen multilingual education and promote cultural understanding.

Assam Govt to launch cluster-based teacher cadre for remote areas

Announcing the decision during the final day of the budget session in the state assembly on Tuesday, Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu said that the initiative aims to recruit local youths for teaching positions in their respective clusters, ensuring that teachers remain in these areas. He also highlighted that teachers recruited under this scheme will not be transferred outside their designated clusters.

Rakkam reviews all pending infrastructure projects in education sector

Education Minister Rakkam A Sangma on Monday reviewed all pending projects for infrastructure development across the state and directed for their speedy completion.

Government bridging gaps in the education sector, says Rakkam Sangma

Meghalaya Education Minister Rakkam A. Sangma today said simply closing zero enrollment schools is not an option and the government is studying their location and proximity to other schools before making decisions.

Meghalaya launches QR code-enabled textbooks to bridge urban-rural divide

The launch event, held at the State Convention Centre in Shillong, brought together key stakeholders in the state’s education sector, including HM Shangpliang, advisor to the Education Department; Ambrose Ch. Marak, Directorate of Higher and Technical Education; Swapnil Tembe, State Project Director of Samagra Shiksha; and Macdonald Marbaniang, Joint Director of the Meghalaya Board of School Education (MBOSE).

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