KIIT School of Law introduces menstrual leave policy for students
The policy proposes two days of menstrual leave per calendar month, with deemed attendance for all scheduled classes on approved leave days
Student Welfare
No Coaching for under-13s, no classes beyond 5 hours: Maharashtra proposes tough Rules for Coaching Centres
Maharashtra Government has released a draft law to regulate private coaching centres, proposing mandatory registration, fee and infrastructure norms, student welfare measures and penalties; suggestions can be submitted by 4 September 2026.
Government Announces Fast-Track Courts for Examination Paper Leak Cases
PM Narendra Modi has announced the establishment of fast-track courts for paper leak cases to ensure speedy trials and stringent action against those involved.
UGC Issues Guidelines for Mental Health and Well-Being in Higher Educational Institutions
UGC has issued Uniform Mental Health and Well-Being Guidelines, a step towards creating safer, supportive, and resilient higher-education campuses, and strengthening the mental-health policy framework for HEIs.
Student Suicides in Higher Educational Institutions | SC Issues Pan-India Directions; Flags Tokenistic Compliance, Institutional Apathy
“Irrespective of upon whom the culpability may lie from a strict penal perspective, HEIs cannot shirk away from their fundamental duty to ensure that their institutions as a whole are safe, equitable, inclusive and conducive spaces of learning.”
NUJS Implements Menstrual Leave Policy: A Milestone for Student Welfare
Student Juridical Association (SJA) of NUJS has achieved a significant milestone in its ongoing efforts for student welfare in this academic year