SSN College Chennai to Stop Admissions, Merge with SNU
Chennai's SSN College of Engineering will not accept new students from 2026-27, merging with Shiv Nadar University. Current students' degrees and fees protected. Read the full details.
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Guntur civic body split over merger of 11 villages
A proposal to merge 11 villages into Guntur Municipal Corporation sparks debate. While MLA & Commissioner back it for funds, corporators cite past failures. Read the full story.
New Bill Proposes Heavy Fines, Closure For Rogue Colleges
New education bill introduces graded penalties up to Rs 75 lakh for violations, Rs 2 crore for illegal institutions, and mandates transparency to protect students. Read the key reforms.
Tezpur University Protest: VC Sidelined, Inquiry Promised
After a 3-hour blockade, MoE assures time-bound inquiry into Tezpur University VC's alleged irregularities. Students vow to continue protest until formal notification. Semester exams uncertain.
NAAC Announces New Binary & MBGL Accreditation System
NAAC shifts to a new accreditation framework based on the Radhakrishnan Committee report. MDU confirms it will apply once the portal opens and assures students about valid degrees.
Chandigarh Aided Colleges Teachers Seek UGC 2018 Implementation
CACTA urges Education Ministry to implement UGC Regulations 2018 and raise retirement age from 60 to 65 in Chandigarh's aided colleges, citing disparity with Panjab University norms.
NU Senate: Cancel PhD thesis extension, violates UGC rules
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.
IIC Regional Meet 2025 in Raipur Focuses on Student Innovation
The IIC Regional Meet 2025 in Raipur united 600 delegates to push for innovation hubs in higher education. Governor Ramen Deka urged converting ideas into scalable impact. Read more.
HECI Bill 2025: Parliament to Debate Unified Education Regulator
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.
Karnataka Guest Lecturers Strike Over UGC Counselling Norms
Guest lecturers in Karnataka's govt colleges begin an indefinite strike, protesting the exclusion of 6,904 non-UGC qualified staff from counselling. Their future hangs in the balance. Read their demands.
MDU Rohtak NAAC A+ Lapse Sparks Student Future Crisis
Congress MP Deepender Hooda accuses MDU Rohtak of academic fraud after NAAC A+ expiry. University barred from ODL/online courses. Read the full story and its impact on students.
MDU's Fake NAAC Grade Puts 6,000 Students' Future at Risk
Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU) Rohtak warned by NAAC for using lapsed A+ grade. UGC also deems it ineligible for online courses, jeopardizing thousands of students. Read the full story.
Omnicom Cuts 4,000 Jobs, Merges Agencies After IPG Deal
Omnicom announces over 4,000 layoffs and major agency mergers following its $13 billion acquisition of rival IPG. CEO says savings will exceed $750 million. Read the full story.
AICTE Relaxes Rules for Industry Upskilling Courses
AICTE relaxes 80% enrolment rule, allowing more engineering colleges to offer upskilling courses for professionals. New rules also ease NBA norms for new courses. Learn how this boosts India's tech talent.
Indore to Get 3 New Management & Engineering Colleges
Indore's education sector grows as AICTE approves new management and engineering institutes, boosting professional course options. Discover the expansion details and application deadlines.
Bihar Women Teachers Denied Childcare Leave for 10 Years
Hundreds of women teachers in Bihar colleges struggle for childcare leave implementation despite 2015 policy. Learn about their decade-long fight for rights.
GHMC Merger Sparks Mixed Reactions on Property Tax
Residents of 27 Hyderabad municipalities react to GHMC merger proposal. Property tax disparities and bureaucratic accessibility concerns dominate discussions. Read full analysis.
Singh Seeks Panel Review for Higher Education Bill
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.
Mathematicians Protest UGC's Math Curriculum Changes
Leading mathematicians warn against UGC's rushed curriculum changes that could weaken math education. Learn why experts oppose forced Indianisation of mathematics.
377 Institutes Meet at Visva-Bharati for VIKAS 2025
377 higher education leaders convene at Visva-Bharati for VIKAS 2025 conference focusing on NEP 2020 implementation. First such event in two decades at the historic institution.
SC Orders National Audit of Private Universities
Supreme Court mandates unprecedented nationwide scrutiny of private universities' governance and finances. A student's grievance sparks a judicial overhaul of higher education.
SC Examines Private Universities, Seeks UGC Details
Supreme Court expands student name change case into nationwide probe of private universities, seeking comprehensive details from UGC and state governments. Next hearing January 8, 2026.
Karnataka mandates UGC criteria for guest faculty
Karnataka government implements High Court directive requiring all guest faculty in government colleges to meet UGC eligibility standards. Learn how this impacts education quality.
HECI Bill Returns to Replace UGC, AICTE in Winter Session
Centre plans to introduce HECI bill in Winter Session, merging UGC, AICTE and NCTE into single higher education regulator. Major reform ahead!
NEP 2020: Maharashtra Graduates Get New Certificates
First NEP 2020 batch graduates in Maharashtra with redesigned degree certificates showing multidisciplinary subjects. UGC committee to recommend BS/MS titles for humanities.
HECI Bill 2025: Single Higher Education Regulator
Parliament introduces HECI Bill 2025 to replace UGC, AICTE & NCTE with single higher education regulator. Learn how this transforms India's education landscape.
Single Higher Education Regulator Bill in Winter Session
Winter Session of Parliament to consider Higher Education Commission of India Bill replacing UGC, AICTE, NCTE with single regulator. Read about the proposed changes.
Karnataka Seeks UGC Clarity on Foreign University Safety
Karnataka's Higher Education Minister directs officials to study UGC conditions for foreign universities, focusing on student protection measures. Read the latest developments.
Al Falah University Rs 415 Crore Fraud Exposed by ED
ED reveals Al Falah University made Rs 415 crore via false accreditation claims. Chairman Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui arrested, gets 13-day custody in money laundering case linked to Red Fort blast probe.
Al Falah University Founder Summoned in Fraud Case
Delhi Police investigates Al Falah University founder Javed Siddiqui amid UGC irregularities. His brother arrested in 20-year-old investment fraud case from Hyderabad. Read full details.
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