Tamil Nadu Class 12 Results Announced, IIT Delhi Abu Dhabi Opens Admissions, US University Gets UGC Nod for India Campus, UGC Warns Against Fake Exam Cancellation Notice

A dynamic Thursday in the Indian education sector marked significant progress and vigilance, from Tamil Nadu’s Class 12 results to IIT Delhi’s Abu Dhabi campus admissions, a historic US university approval, and a critical UGC alert on misinformation.

Tamil Nadu HSE Class 12 Results Declared: Girls Outshine Boys Once Again

The Directorate of Government Examinations (DGE), Tamil Nadu, announced the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) Class 12 results on May 8, 2025. Over 8 lakh students appeared for the exams conducted between March 3 and 25.

Girls continued to outperform boys, with a pass percentage of 96.70% compared to boys’ 93.16%. The overall pass rate rose to 95.03%, up from last year’s 94.56%. Impressively, 26,887 students scored full marks in at least one subject.

Results are accessible on tnresults.nic.in and dge.tn.gov.in, and via SMS, mobile app, and DigiLocker.

IIT Delhi Abu Dhabi Campus Opens MTech & PhD Admissions

IIT Delhi’s Abu Dhabi campus invites applications for its MTech in Energy Transition and Sustainability and PhD in Energy and Sustainability programs for the 2025-26 academic year. The deadline is June 11, 2025, with the semester starting in August.

These programs focus on renewable energy, sustainable transport, and decarbonization economics, targeting graduates and professionals committed to tackling global energy issues. The campus, a symbol of India-UAE collaboration, has seen a 400% increase in enrollment, with merit scholarships offered.

Illinois Institute of Technology Gets UGC Approval for India Campus

The UGC has granted approval for Illinois Institute of Technology (Illinois Tech) to open the first full-fledged US university campus in Mumbai, set to launch in 2026.

The Mumbai campus will offer undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in computer science, engineering, and business, with the same curriculum and faculty as the Chicago campus. This move aligns with the NEP 2020’s push for international collaboration and addresses rising demand among Indian students.

UGC Issues Warning Against Fake Exam Cancellation Notice

In response to misinformation spreading after India’s “Operation Sindoor” airstrikes, the UGC warned students against a fake notice claiming nationwide university exam cancellations due to a “war-like situation.”

The UGC confirmed no such directive exists and urged students to rely only on official communications through its website and verified social media channels. The commission reminded the public that spreading false information is punishable by law.

In Conclusion

May 8, 2025, marked a day of important achievements and necessary caution in Indian education. With Tamil Nadu’s encouraging board results, IIT Delhi’s growing global footprint, a historic US university campus approval, and UGC’s proactive stance against misinformation, the sector continues to advance with ambition and responsibility toward India’s global knowledge leadership.