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.
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 National Library of India inks MoUs with universities to enhance Library & Information Science research, student training, and academic collaboration. Discover the future of knowledge sharing.
India's foreign exchange reserves surged by $1.689 billion to $688.949 billion for the week ending December 12, RBI data shows. Gold and foreign currency assets saw significant growth. Read the full analysis.
UGC warns students against National Institute of Management Solution, Delhi, declaring its degrees invalid for higher education and govt jobs. Check the full state-wise list of fake universities.
UGC warns students about 3 unapproved institutions: NIMS Delhi, Sarva Bharatiya Shiksha Peeth Karnataka & National Backward Krushi Vidyapeeth Maharashtra. Their degrees are invalid for jobs or further studies.
Deakin, Wollongong, Southampton now operational in India. New report forecasts 560,000 students by 2040, saving $113B in forex. Explore the opportunities and risks.
The Karnataka Legislative Council approved 11 crucial bills in one day, including amendments to the Karnataka State Universities Act. Discover the key legislative changes.
Discover the unique educational models of Vatican City, Luxembourg, and Eritrea - three nations that function without a traditional university system. Explore how their citizens access higher education.
BJP MLC Dhananjaya Sarji highlights a stark disparity in engineering seat allocation between govt and private colleges in Karnataka, urging immediate govt intervention. Read the details.
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.
BHU's senior journalism professor, Bala Lakhendra, appointed as AIU Observer for the 39th South Zone Youth Festival in Chennai. Discover his extensive experience and the festival's impact.
President Droupadi Murmu has withheld assent to West Bengal bills aiming to replace the Governor with the Chief Minister as university chancellor. Get the full details on this key governance decision.
Malaysia's Sunyatee International Foundation makes headway in restoring ancient Indian sutras taken to China. Texts translated into multiple languages and preserved on waterproof palm leaves. Read more.
Odisha's Bidesh Sikhyabruti scholarship mandates SC/ST candidates to secure admission in top-200 QS-ranked foreign universities for PG/PhD. Get details on eligibility, merit list, and annual funding of Rs 25 lakh.
Orissa High Court expands scrutiny to all public & private universities over student suicides, grants interim protection to KIIT & KISS. Next hearing on Feb 24, 2026.
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.
Vice Chancellors of 17 Rajasthan state universities warn of imminent collapse of higher education standards due to severe financial crisis. Read about the alarming details and their plea for urgent government intervention.
India's foreign exchange reserves fell by $1.8 billion to $686.2 billion as of Nov 28, 2025. While gold reserves rose, foreign currency assets saw a significant decline. Get the full breakdown here.
The University of Western Australia plans to start its first academic programme in Chennai by August 2026, with a Mumbai campus to follow. Read about the tech and business focus.
RMLNLU Lucknow conducts CLAT 2026 for admissions to national law universities. Over 92,000 candidates to appear at 173 centers nationwide. Details inside.
Tezpur University students demand probe into VC's alleged financial irregularities, questionable appointments & absence. Centre urged to be cautious in future VC selections. Read full details.
CLAT 2026 is scheduled for December 7, 2025. Get crucial details on admit card rules, exam timings, marking scheme, and banned items to ensure smooth entry.
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.
Akhil Bharatiya Rashtriya Shaikshik Mahasangh demands a high-level committee to regulate Gujarat's rapidly growing private universities, citing lack of oversight on fees, admissions, and NEP 2020 implementation.
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.
Experts warn of a decline in academic language skills among Indian students. Learn about the causes, consequences, and solutions proposed by educators to revive scholarly communication.
Former Haryana Dy CM Dushyant Chautala slams MDU Rohtak for losing NAAC A+ accreditation in Nov 2024, warns of student career impact. Demands action against V-C. Read more.
Violent protests over contaminated water at VIT Bhopal's Sehore campus escalate, reaching RGPV. MP Higher Education Minister invokes emergency powers. CM to decide post-Winter Session.
Amid opposition protests, three key bills introduced in Lok Sabha during Winter Session. The bills focus on post office services, Jammu and Kashmir, and central university amendments. Details inside.