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The All India Council for Technical Education said 58 engineering and technical colleges were placed under progressive closure during the 2025-26 academic year due to low enrolment and non-compliance, while existing students will be allowed to complete their courses

The University of Melbourne has signed an MoU with TIDCO to establish a 20,000-square-foot Centre for Emerging Technologies at Tamil Nadu Knowledge City in Tiruvallur, driving bilateral research and innovation in quantum computing and agri-tech

Speakers at the World Peace University (WPU) Goa open house in Hyderabad stressed that universities must move beyond preparing students for their first jobs and instead focus on equipping them for multiple career transitions.

With over 13,000 student suicides reported annually, India still has no dedicated statutory framework for suicide prevention in higher education, highlighting a systemic failure that demands urgent reform

The Trump administration is shifting from campus-specific investigations to nationwide higher-education regulations, targeting issues such as DEI, admissions, transgender policies and antisemitism. Officials say the new approach will reshape thousands of institutions, while critics warn of increased federal influence over academia

The question is not only how we build institutions of excellence, but also how they quietly shape our aspirations, identities, and sense of belonging 

Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla reviewed higher education reforms in Telangana and called for stronger academic standards, research, innovation, and employability outcomes. He announced an upcoming detailed review meeting with Vice-Chancellors to address institutional, academic, and infrastructure-related challenges.

Mounting arrears and policy shifts put the scheme that has enabled marginalised students to access higher education at risk

The Karnataka Cabinet has approved the Rohith Vemula (Prevention of Exclusion or Injustice) Bill, aimed at curbing caste-based discrimination in higher education. The legislation proposes compensation for affected students and penal provisions against offenders.

An analysis of recent data compiled from reports of the Ministry of Education and the Government of India from 2015-16 to 2023-2024 shows a mixed picture of financial allocation and participation in school education over the last few years

Reliance on private institutions and targeted subsidies may expand access for disadvantaged groups, but it does little to strengthen educational institutions

The Telangana Council of Higher Education plans to introduce AI tutors in colleges from 2026-27 academic year to support lecturers in newly introduced UG and PG programmes. The digital assistants will provide personalised guidance, explanations and doubt-clearing to improve student learning

India’s new policy allowing direct PhD entry after a four-year Bachelor’s degree raises concerns about research rigour

The Supreme Court has stayed the UGC (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026, reverting to the 2012 rules. The court cited concerns over potential caste-based discrimination against general category individuals and lack of grievance mechanisms

One of the flaws is that nearly a quarter of faculty end up spending most of their time on administrative tasks that are primarily critical to institutions rather than students

Canada, US, UK, Australia and Germany are the top higher education destinations for Indian students, with over 13.35 lakh Indians studying abroad in 2024, highlighting persistent brain drain, a NITI Aayog report said

ETS hosted the TOEFL Experience Days in Hyderabad, offering educators and partners a preview of the enhanced TOEFL iBT set to launch on 21 January 2026. Participants explored the updated format, fairness principles, and preparation strategies.

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham will close Phase 2 PhD admissions for the December 2025 intake on December 15. The university offers fellowships up to Rs 40,000, tuition waivers and research support across nine campuses, with selection via interview or written test

A new IIM Udaipur study reveals that SC, ST, and OBC students now constitute over 60 per cent of higher education enrolment in India, surpassing General Category students and challenging claims of upper-caste dominance across government and private institutions

Mahindra University inaugurated two state-of-the-art research labs – the Centre for Advanced Electron Microscopy and InfraX, a civil engineering lab ecosystem. Equipped with advanced technology, the labs aim to promote nanotechnology, materials science, and multidisciplinary research innovation in Hyderabad