Vikshit Bharat Bill 2025 Sparks Centralization Fears
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.
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.
Karnataka's higher education department proposes regulating CSE student intake, citing future unemployment risks. Decision announced on Dec 27, 2025.
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.
As 2025 ends, Karnataka's extreme weather events highlight its fragile landscape. A recap of the heatwaves, floods, and landslides that caused widespread damage to life, crops, and property. Read the full analysis.
Karnataka government announces major expansion of mid-day meal scheme to cover pre-primary and Pre-University students, aiming to combat malnutrition and boost learning. New school initiatives also unveiled.
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.
Karnataka's sole University of Horticultural Sciences in Bagalkot faces a severe financial crunch. With a Rs 50 crore annual shortfall, staff salaries and vital research are at risk. Experts demand urgent government intervention.
The Karnataka Legislative Council approved 11 crucial bills in one day, including amendments to the Karnataka State Universities Act. Discover the key legislative changes.
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.
Karnataka's Higher Education Council plans to regulate admissions in select engineering disciplines from 2024-25 to align with industry demand. Learn about the affected streams and new guidelines.
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.
Prof SR Niranjan advocates for responsible AI integration in education at an international conference in Dharwad. Experts discuss the future of learning from Gurukul to AI.
A new survey in Karnataka shows parents prefer government schools, shifting to private institutions only under specific conditions. Discover the key factors influencing education choices.
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.
Presidency University, Bengaluru, marked its 10th year with a grand 8th convocation. 4,953 students received degrees as dignitaries urged them to build a Viksit Bharat. Read the full report.
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.
Severe hostel shortage in Karnataka education hubs deprives 80% of applicants of accommodation, forcing many to abandon higher education dreams. Read the full investigation.
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.
Karnataka witnesses 26% increase in vacant seats for professional courses MBA, MCA and MTech. 19,771 seats remain unfilled this year compared to 15,670 in 2024. Discover the changing trends.
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.
Karnataka government implements High Court directive requiring all guest faculty in government colleges to meet UGC eligibility standards. Learn how this impacts education quality.
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!
Rani Channamma University hosts grand convocation, awarding 38,485 degrees to students. Vice Chancellor Prof C M Thyagaraja announces historic graduation ceremony in Belagavi.
First NEP 2020 batch graduates in Maharashtra with redesigned degree certificates showing multidisciplinary subjects. UGC committee to recommend BS/MS titles for humanities.