Editorial Policy & Publishing Principles

1. Editorial Mission & Public Purpose

EduAdvice (https://eduadvice.in/) is an independent educational news and guidance publication. Our mission is to empower students, educators, parents, researchers, and academic institutions with prompt, accurate, and actionable educational reporting.

We cover national and state-level competitive examinations (JEE, NEET, CUET, GATE, CAT, UPSC), school board updates (CBSE, CISCE, State Boards), university admissions, higher education policy, the National Education Policy (NEP 2020), scholarships, and academic research advancements. Every article is produced with the primary obligation of serving the public interest.

2. Editorial Independence & Conflict of Interest

Our editorial judgments are made entirely independently of commercial advertisers, sponsors, educational institutions, or corporate partners:

• Zero Paid Influence on News: No advertiser, sponsor, educational institute, coaching center, or public relations agency exercises editorial control over what we report or how we report it.
• Separation of News & Advertising: Clear visual and contextual demarcation is maintained between editorial content and promotional advertisements or sponsored placements.
• No Admission Kickbacks: EduAdvice editorial staff and journalists do not accept referral commissions, admission kickbacks, or gifts from colleges or universities in exchange for positive coverage or rankings.

3. Verification, Primary Sourcing & Attribution Standards

Because educational decisions shape students' futures, accuracy is non-negotiable. Our journalists adhere to strict sourcing mandates:

• Official Source Requirement: All breaking news regarding exam dates, application deadlines, admit card releases, results, syllabus modifications, or cutoff scores must be corroborated directly through official government portals (such as nta.ac.in, cbse.gov.in, ugc.gov.in), gazette notifications, or authorized institutional press releases.
• Direct Outbound Attribution: Where relevant, we provide outbound references or direct citations to the authentic source material so students can verify instructions directly.
• Plagiarism Prohibition: EduAdvice enforces zero tolerance for plagiarism, automated synthesis without verification, or uncredited reproduction of competitor publications.

4. Unnamed & Confidential Sources Policy

We place premium value on attributing information to named spokespersons, official bulletins, or documented evidence. However, confidential or unnamed sources may be used under strict limitations:

• Valid Justification: When reporting on sensitive issues—such as examination security lapses, institutional malpractice, student grievances, or policy deliberations—where naming the source could jeopardize their personal safety, academic status, or livelihood.
• Dual Corroboration Rule: Information from an anonymous source must be corroborated by at least two independent, reliable records or secondary witnesses before publication.
• Editorial Approval: The identity of an unnamed source must be known to and approved by the senior editor prior to story publication.

5. Diversity, Fairness & Right to Respond

In any investigative or critical reporting concerning educational institutions, examination bodies, or universities, EduAdvice extends a fair and reasonable opportunity to respond to the involved parties before publication. We actively strive to represent diverse educational voices, including students from tier-2 and tier-3 cities, government schools, regional state boards, and underserved communities.

6. Transparent Corrections & Error Rectification

When an error of fact occurs in our reporting, we correct it promptly and transparently. We do not quietly delete substantive mistakes; instead, an explicit correction notice is added to the article explaining what was changed and when. Please review our comprehensive Corrections Policy for detailed procedures.

7. Ownership, Management & Editorial Contact