University Update

New national surveys show that public confidence in American higher education is increasing after years of decline. Around four in ten Americans now express trust in colleges and universities—a noticeable improvement from previous years. However, […]

The Karnataka Governor, Thaawarchand Gehlot, inaugurated the new campus of Tumkur University on 8 November 2025 at Bidarakatte, near Tumakuru. The new facility, named “JnanaSiri Campus”, represents a major milestone in higher education development for

In a major milestone for higher education in South India, two central universities from Telangana — Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU) and English and Foreign Languages University (EFLU) — have entered the QS Asia

The Kerala government has approved ₹9.31 crore for acquiring 2.36 acres of land for the expansion of the Government Arts & Science College, Elamkunnapuzha (Vypeen). An additional ₹6 crore has been earmarked for infrastructure development

More than 300 prominent academics from leading institutions — including SOAS (London), the University of Cambridge, and Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) — have appealed to the SAARC Secretary-General over the dismissal of a faculty member

A new chapter in educational innovation began on 31 October 2025, when the International Chess Federation (FIDE), the All India Chess Federation (AICF), and KIIT University signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Goa.

India’s higher education sector is witnessing a major shift as top international universities plan to set up branch campuses under the NEP 2020 and new UGC guidelines. This move reflects a strong vote of confidence

In a major boost to healthcare and medical education, the Jharkhand Government has received approval from the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to establish four new medical colleges in the state. The proposal

The Tamil Nadu government has approved key amendments to the Tamil Nadu Private Universities Act, 2019, easing the process of establishing and upgrading private universities. The reform aims to encourage more higher-education institutions, boost private

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has taken a major step to expand higher education access across India. It approved 101 universities and 20 Category-1 institutions to offer Open and Distance Learning (ODL) programmes for the

Bihar is entering a new era of skill-based education with the launch of Jan Nayak Karpoori Thakur Skill University (JNKTSU). Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the university on 4 October 2025, honouring the vision

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has opened registrations for the Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2025 cycle. Candidates aiming for JRF, Assistant Professorship, or PhD admission in science disciplines can now apply via the official CSIR-UGC

Gujarat University (GU) has launched admissions for its first set of UGC-approved online degree programmes, with course fees ranging from ₹6,000 to ₹12,000. Registrations are now open, and the university has indicated the admission window