Panjab University's famed Indian Theatre department, alma mater to Bollywood stars, has not hired a permanent professor since 2007. With one teacher left, students and alumni demand action. Read more.
Harvard University President Alan Garber says professors bringing personal politics into class stifles student dissent. He pledges a return to objectivity. Read his full critique.
Madhya Pradesh High Court issues notice to state govt over petition challenging 100% reservation for women in 286 nursing faculty posts. Hearing on Jan 5.
Himachal Pradesh High Court dismisses a professor's plea challenging officiating V-C appointment, clarifies Chancellor's discretionary power under Act. Details inside.
RTI data reveals nearly 40% faculty posts are vacant across 11 AIIMS, raising alarms over patient care and medical education. Read the full report on the deepening crisis.
Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, has launched a major recruitment drive for 143 teaching positions, addressing a decade-long backlog. Interviews begin January 2026. Read more.
Dr BR Ambedkar NIT Jalandhar successfully concluded the 2024 All India Inter-NIT Faculty & Staff Sports Tournament. Over 500 participants from 22 NITs competed in 10 sports. Read about the winners and highlights.
The National Medical Commission is creating a national pool of government college faculty for surprise inspections to ensure quality. Learn about the new rules for the 2026-27 academic year.
Padmini Prakash, India's pioneering trans woman anchor, urges Tamil Nadu govt for third gender quota in faculty posts after appearing for assistant professor exam. Read her fight for equality.
A QS I-GAUGE survey reveals over half of Karnataka's college faculty experience burnout, citing administrative overload. Explore the causes and solutions for academic stress. Read more.
RML Hospital & Lady Hardinge face severe faculty shortages, crippling key departments. Discover how this impacts patient care and why recruitment lags. Read the full RTI report.
A new report reveals a stark political imbalance at Yale University, with over 82% of faculty leaning Democratic. Explore the implications for intellectual diversity and free speech on campus.
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.
Medical colleges in Bengaluru are offering salaries up to Rs 4 lakh per month for pre-clinical faculty, double the clinical pay, to address a severe shortage. Learn about the incentives and the poaching challenge.
Bombay High Court demands explanation from Nagpur University for failing to fill teaching posts at Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Law College, citing impact on academic quality. Read the full story.
Faculty from Anna University's constituent colleges demonstrated in Trichy, demanding resolution of long-pending issues like promotions and equal benefits. Read about their key demands.
Rapper Raftaar stopped his college fest performance midway, unhappy with faculty seating in front rows. He requested a change for next year so students can enjoy freely. Read his full statement.
Bombay High Court's Nagpur bench seeks detailed data from Nagpur University on the severe shortage of permanent faculty at Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Law College. Read the full story.
MIT Professor Nuno F. G. Loureiro, director of the Plasma Science and Fusion Center, was fatally shot at his Brookline home. Police are investigating the tragic incident. Read for details.
Delhi University introduces a mandatory prior permission system for faculty attending external seminars. Learn about the new circular, its implications for academic freedom, and faculty reactions.
Delhi University mandates faculty to submit research papers for committee approval before conferences. New rules, sparked by a professor's denial, require applications two months prior. Explore the implications for academic freedom.
Govt Medical College, Chandigarh faces a severe faculty crisis in ENT, surgery & other departments, impacting patient care & threatening postgraduate programs. Read more.
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.
Sukanta Chaudhuri argues India's plans to bring back expat faculty will falter without fixing the broken academic ecosystem. Investment in basics, not flagship projects, is key. Read the analysis.
Delhi University's Executive Council will review infrastructure requirements for medical colleges on December 3. Key decisions expected on faculty recruitment and facility upgrades.
Delhi University establishes inspection committee to evaluate infrastructure, faculty shortages and compliance with NMC norms across 12 medical colleges. Key findings expected to guide institutional improvements.
Odisha's Science Dept invites faculty & researchers for biotech R&D grants up to Rs 30 lakh. Maximum 10 projects selected yearly. Submit applications before December 10 deadline.
A Chikkamagaluru medical student alleges sexual harassment by faculty member. Accused doctor denies claims, citing attendance issues. Investigation ongoing.
Karnataka government implements High Court directive requiring all guest faculty in government colleges to meet UGC eligibility standards. Learn how this impacts education quality.
Chandigarh's Panjab University protests continue for 18th day as CM Bhagwant Mann condemns backdoor appointments. Students demand transparency in faculty recruitment process.