Nyanda Benjamin becomes first international research scholar at Lucknow University's education department to receive a PhD. His study on leadership and digitalisation offers key insights for India and Tanzania. Read more.
Shivank Avasthi, a 20-year-old Indian doctoral student, was fatally shot near the University of Toronto. Police seek public help as India's consolate offers assistance to the family.
PG and PhD students at Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology continue their hunger strike, demanding a uniform monthly stipend. They have appealed to CM Mohan Charan Majhi for intervention. Read more.
Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya conducted the online Doctoral Entrance Test (DET) 2025 for engineering PhDs. 145 candidates appeared; results expected by Dec 31. Read full details on attendance and next steps.
Rani Channamma University asks Sujata Pol to pay fee for PhD certificate by Dec 31. Scholar refuses, citing past harassment complaint & suicide attempt. Details inside.
Nagpur University withdraws PhD norms, leaving admissions in flux. VC Kshirsagar promises careful review of new draft by Dec 31. Existing scholars' work unaffected. Details inside.
Mumbai University sees a 43% surge in PhD degrees awarded, set to cross 600 by 2026 convocation. Science leads with 45%. Read about the research revival.
Mumbai University rebounds strongly, awarding 577 PhDs at its Jan 17 convocation, a 44% increase from last year. Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood to be Chief Guest. Details inside.
Mumbai University sees a strong rebound in PhD completions, awarding 577 degrees this year—a 44% increase from 2023. Read about the post-pandemic recovery and key initiatives.
India produces only 10,000 science PhDs yearly, lagging far behind the US and China in research output. Experts warn this gap threatens the vision of a $3 trillion knowledge-based economy. Read more.
Gujarat's admission committee announces a new round for 57 medical and 33 dental seats. Candidates must deposit Rs 3 lakh security by Dec 22. Read the full schedule here.
A cab driver in Rewari was shot by two educated carjackers, who later called to inquire about his health, leading to their arrest. Read the full bizarre story here.
Gurpreet Kaur, a PhD scholar from GNDU, wins the Best Poster Award at the ICBEST-2024 conference in Thailand for her innovative research on metal-organic frameworks. Read about her achievement!
Nagpur University withdraws controversial PhD thesis extension for old scholars following heated Senate protests. 22 theses were submitted under the now-scrapped rule. Read the full story.
Nagpur University revokes controversial order allowing old PhD scholars to submit theses after Senate members protest, citing UGC norm violations. 22 scholars had already submitted.
The Union health ministry has approved 10,023 new medical education seats in government colleges from 2025-26 to 2028-29. This expansion aims to strengthen India's healthcare workforce and improve access to medical education in underserved regions. Read m
Muskan Negi, an Election Commission Youth Icon, creates history as Himachal Pradesh's first fully visually impaired woman to earn a PhD. Discover her inspiring journey of determination.
Dipesh Kumar Pradhan, a PhD scholar from NIT Rourkela, went missing in the Ib river. Fire services and ODRAF are using an underwater camera in the ongoing search operation. Read for details.
Tamil Nadu's higher education department plans a real-time tracking portal to help 47,000 PhD scholars overcome approval delays in coursework, thesis submission, and viva-voce. Read more.
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham invites applications for PhD 2025 (Phase 2) with ₹30k-40k monthly fellowship. Apply online before December 15, 2025. NET/GATE exempt from written test.
Nagpur University Senate demands immediate rollback of decision allowing old PhD scholars to submit theses, citing UGC violations. VC admits fault, 22 theses submitted. Details inside.
IIM Kozhikode invites applications for its Doctoral Programme (PhD) 2026-27. Apply online by Jan 23, 2026. Full fee waiver & monthly fellowship up to ₹50,000. Check eligibility, specialisations.
Rani Channamma University's syndicate decides to issue convocation certificate to Sujata Pol on 'humanitarian grounds'. VC, registrar deny caste harassment allegations but offer no detailed explanation.
Queen Mary's College (Autonomous) has announced UG, PG, and PhD results for 2025. Students can check scores online via the official portal using roll number. Download your marksheet now.
A researcher from Jamia Millia Islamia has been awarded the prestigious Commonwealth Scholarship for PhD studies in the UK. Discover her journey and the details of this academic honour.
A 34-year-old PhD scholar in Belagavi attempted suicide after allegedly not receiving her degree at RCU's convocation. The university denies withholding the PhD. Details inside.
The upcoming Tata IISc Medical School in Bengaluru will pioneer integrative healthcare, blending Ayurveda with modern research. Its dual MD-PhD programme starts in 2027. Read more.
Bharathidasan University's 40th convocation, postponed to December, will see Governor R N Ravi presiding. Over 700 students, including a state minister, will receive degrees. Details inside.
Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya's PhD admission cycle closed with poor response. Applications stayed under half of seats in most subjects, raising possibility of seat reductions.
NIT Warangal's 23rd convocation honors 1,913 graduates. DRDO Chairman Samir V Kamat receives Doctor of Science. Read about the prestigious awards and distinguished guests.