Higher Education
Education
West Bengal Names Government Nominees to Governing Bodies of Aided Colleges
West Bengal has named 140 government nominees to governing bodies of around 70 aided colleges across several districts, including Kolkata.
Education
Mangalore University Adds New Courses, Approves Tulu as Optional Degree Subject
Mangalore University approves new courses for 2026–27, including Tulu as an optional degree subject, digital marketing programmes and career-focused courses.
Education
UGC Social Inclusion Scheme Faces Funding Delay, Salary Crisis
UGC’s social inclusion scheme for 24 central universities remains pending seven months into FY2026-27, affecting salaries and research programmes.
Education
IIT Campus in Nice Proposed as India-France Education Ties Grow
India and France discuss a proposed IIT campus in Nice, alongside student mobility, faculty exchanges, joint research and stronger higher education ties.
Education
Australia Needs More University Graduates, But Degree Attainment Forecast Falls Short of Target
Australia’s university degree attainment is projected to reach 47% by 2065-66, below the 55% target recommended by the Australian Universities Accord.
Education
J&K College Admissions Rise 18% as Government Pushes New Courses and Resolves Land Issues
Jammu and Kashmir records an 18% rise in first-year college admissions as the government addresses land disputes and expands employment-oriented courses.
Education
EDNXT Chennai 2026: Education and Tech Summit to Explore AI-Ready Universities and Future Skills
EDNXT Chennai 2026 will bring education leaders, policymakers and industry experts together to discuss AI, skilling, research and the future of higher education.
Education
NIRF Rankings 2026: Why Higher Education Rankings May Distort Institutional Priorities
NIRF and other university rankings may overlook teaching quality and holistic student development while influencing how institutions allocate their priorities.