Indian students faced stricter visa rules, higher costs, and enrolment caps in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia in 2025. Explore the key policy shifts and what they mean for international education.
Education experts warn the new Vikshit Bharat Shiksha Bill 2025 will centralize higher education, erode state autonomy, and demand withdrawal of NEP 2020. Read their key resolutions.
Haryana's higher education department mandates all colleges and universities to monitor their social media handles to prevent misuse and ensure compliance with UGC guidelines. Learn the new directives.
The Education Ministry has relaxed the eligibility for NIT director posts, reducing required professorial experience from 10 to 7 years. This move aims to widen the talent pool for leadership roles. Read more about the policy shift.
The two-day East Zone Vice-Chancellors’ Meet 2025-26 concluded at Aryabhatta Knowledge University, Patna, with a strong focus on promoting sustainability and social responsibility in higher education. Read key insights from AIU officials.
Deccan Herald's 'Speak Out' panel on December 23, 2025, tackled crucial topics including the Karnataka government's new policy, the impact of the NEP, and the future of Indian sports. Read the full discussion.
Gujarat's new policy linking grants to student attendance faces fierce opposition from school managements, who warn of potential closures and data manipulation. Read the full story.
Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin's new order ends a 4-year deadlock, allowing minority institutions to form faculty selection committees without govt nominees. This brings relief to hundreds of faculty members and colleges like Loyola and MCC.
India's higher education system requires a dual focus on excellence and expansion, similar to the US model. Expert Jitamitra Desai outlines the path forward. Read the full analysis.
The Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill 2025 proposes a single higher education commission, merging UGC, AICTE & NCTE. Read details on its impact, centralisation debate, and expert views.
Educationists raise alarm over the new Vikshit Bharat Bill's lack of funding for state universities, fearing centralisation and unaffordable education. Read the full analysis.
The Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025, proposes a centralized higher education regulator, replacing UGC, AICTE, and NCTE. Critics warn it undermines federalism and institutional autonomy. Read the full analysis.
The Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill 2025 proposes to replace UGC, AICTE & NCTE with a new apex body and three councils. Mint explains its impact on universities, autonomy, and students.
Students and professors from Alabama's public universities appeal to block a state law restricting DEI initiatives and classroom discussions on race and gender. The outcome could reshape academic freedom.
The government has agreed to send the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025, to a Joint Committee of Parliament after opposition objections over centralisation and language. The Bill aims to create a new higher education regulator.
The Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill proposes a single higher education regulator with three councils. Learn how this will transform India's university system. Read more.
Mumbai's NEP 2020 steering committee dissolved without notice, leaving colleges in limbo as first batch graduates. Key issues on degrees, autonomy & funding unresolved. Read more.
Telangana Education Department unveils massive 2-year plan: 10,000+ teacher posts filled, free electricity for schools, AI literacy from class 1, and new universities. Read the full report.
The Draft Indian Statistical Institute Bill, 2025, proposes converting ISI into a statutory body under central control, threatening its historic independence. Experts warn this mirrors a broader trend of stifling institutional autonomy in education. Read
The Winter Session of Parliament sees the introduction of the HECI Bill 2025, aiming to replace UGC, AICTE, and NCTE with a single regulator. Explore the reforms, impact, and challenges.
The Centre has ruled out creating an Indian Education Service for top university posts. The government highlights existing autonomy and new tech portals for transparent recruitment.
Uttar Pradesh introduces a quarterly KPI dashboard for state & private universities from Oct-Dec 2025. 26 parameters across 6 categories will determine Red, Amber, or Green ratings for transparency & quality.
The US Department of Education launches a new portal to enforce transparency on foreign funding in universities. Starting January 2026, institutions must report gifts over $250,000. Read more.
A new report reveals two-thirds of Princeton undergrads received A-range grades in 2024-25, highlighting severe grade inflation. Dean urges departments to review practices. Read the full analysis.
IIIT-Delhi revolutionizes education by permitting AI tools in assessments. Students must submit prompts, focusing on critical thinking over memorization. Discover how this transforms learning.
Rajya Sabha MP Digvijaya Singh requests parliamentary committee scrutiny of the Higher Education Commission of India Bill 2025 before Parliament debate. The Bill aims to merge UGC, AICTE, and NCTE.
West Bengal's Student Credit Card scheme achieves a major milestone with over 1 lakh sanctioned loans, helping students pursue higher education with government-backed financial support.
Educators and advocates sue Trump administration over illegal dismantling of Education Department, threatening billions in funding and student programs. Learn how this affects Indian students.
Karnataka government establishes high-level committee to examine State Education Policy report. Headed by Higher Education principal secretary, the panel aims to transform education system.
PM Modi urges a decade-long commitment to overhaul India's colonial-era education system, emphasizing cultural roots and self-reliance. Join the educational revolution!