Supreme Court Raises Concerns Over CLAT Exam Quality, IIT Madras Launches Free AI Courses, IIFT Expands to GIFT City, West Bengal Class 12 Results Announced

India’s education landscape sees crucial updates today, from judicial scrutiny of law entrance exams to new AI learning opportunities, institutional expansions, and major board results announcements.

Supreme Court Questions CLAT Exam Quality, Issues Notice to Centre

The Supreme Court expressed “serious dissatisfaction” over the preparation quality of the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) by the Consortium of National Law Universities. Highlighting recurring issues since 2018, the Court criticized the “casual attitude” towards question setting that impacts thousands of law aspirants’ futures.

A notice has been sent to the Union Government seeking an explanation, with the Bar Council of India likely to be involved later. With lakhs appearing annually, the CLAT is key for admission to 22 National Law Universities, making reforms a pressing need.

IIT Madras Offers Free AI Courses on SWAYAM Plus

IIT Madras has launched five free AI courses on the SWAYAM Plus platform, targeting a broad audience including students, professionals, and faculty. The courses require no prior AI or coding experience and include: “AI in Physics,” “AI in Chemistry,” “AI in Accounting,” “Cricket Analytics with AI,” and “AI/ML using Python.”

Each course ranges from 25 to 45 hours with practical learning using real datasets. Registration is open until May 12, 2025. While learning is free, certificates are available for a nominal fee. This initiative supports India’s goal to build a skilled AI workforce aligned with the National Credit Framework.

Indian Institute of Foreign Trade to Launch GIFT City Campus

The Ministry of Education approved the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade’s off-campus centre in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), Gandhinagar. Starting soon, the centre will offer the flagship MBA in International Business, short-term courses, and research support in international trade.

This expansion fits India’s National Education Policy 2020 goals and GIFT City’s vision as a global financial hub, aiming to nurture talent specialized in international trade and finance.

West Bengal Class 12 (Uchcha Madhyamik) Results Declared: 90.79% Pass

The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) declared the Class 12 results for the academic year 2024-25 on May 7, 2025. Over 8 lakh students appeared, achieving a commendable 90.79% pass rate.

Students can check results online at wbresults.nic.in and wbchse.wb.gov.in. Schools will distribute original mark sheets and certificates starting May 8, with options for scrutiny and re-evaluation available.

In Conclusion

Today’s updates showcase a vibrant and evolving Indian education system focused on improving exam standards, expanding access to AI education, strengthening institutional capacity for economic growth, and celebrating academic achievements. Together, these developments reinforce India’s commitment to quality, inclusivity, and relevance in education.