1 min readNew DelhiOct 27, 2026 01:54 PM ISTHigher Education Minister Philippe Baptiste announced "substantial change" for 2027 (Reuters/File)France’s government pledged Monday to replace its national online university admissions platform in 2028, seeking to quell student anger after weeks of mass protests over education and living costs.Higher Education Minister Philippe Baptiste announced “substantial change” for 2027 before the platform’s replacement in 2028, during a news conference.Called Parcoursup, the system handles applications to universities and other higher education courses. Students have criticised unclear selection criteria and unequal access to their preferred courses.The announcements followed France’s worst unrest in years on Oct. 17, when demonstrations over school funding and rising living costs descended into rioting and looting across the country.Groups of people set fires, stormed public buildings, including Marseille’s City Hall, looted shops and clashed with police. Tags:Francestudy abroadAdvertisementLoading Recommendations...AdvertisementLive BlogMLC Election Results 2026 Live Updates: Counting for 28 seats underway in UP, Bihar, Maharashtra and Karnataka14 minutes agoUS-Iran War Live Updates: Iran security chief says ‘very good discussions’ held with Mecca pact countries18 minutes agoCEC-SIR hearing: Supreme Court gives petitioners 10 days to reply to EC affidavit19 minutes agoCBSE Class 10, 12 Schedule 2027 Live Updates: Sample question papers, marking scheme released20 minutes agoIndia vs New Zealand LIVE Score, 3rd T20I: NZ 117/2 (10 overs); Allen, Mitchell deal in sixes22 minutes agoAdvertisement