IIT-K hires ethical hacker who flagged ‘vulnerabilities’ in CBSE portal
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Summary
To encourage bright students Nisarga Adhikary, IIT-K is launching a Bachelors in Cybersecurity where the admission will not be through JEE (Advanced) but through a hackathon, says institute director Manindra Agarwal
Key Facts
Type Scheme
Source The Hindu - National
Published Thursday, 11 June 2026
Affected Population ~350 million students, 10 million teachers
Key Numbers
Education budget: Rs 1.25 lakh crore (2025-26)
1.5 million schools, 1,100+ universities
70% gross enrollment ratio target by 2030
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
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Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right