higher education

Lucknow, April 7 The Uttar Pradesh government on Tuesday approved the establishment of a private university in Greater Noida, a move aimed at expanding higher education in the state, officials said.The decision to set up the 'Metro University' was taken at a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief...

JAMMU, APRIL 06: Government Degree Colleges across the Jammu Division conducted tree-planting drives as part of an initiative by the Higher Education Department to promote environmental awareness and sustainable practices among students.At GDC Kastigarh, students and staff planted saplings on...

Mumbai, April 7 The Maharashtra government has approved the implementation of four-year undergraduate programs, introducing honors and honors with research degrees from the 2026-27 academic year, in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.The decision aims to bring uniformity and...

Minister Jayant Chaudhary, responsible for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, stated today that skill development should not be solely for the purpose of acquiring skills, but must offer a strong value proposition for both students and employers.Speaking at the NCVET (National Council for...

Vice President CP Radhakrishnan stated today that a nation's true strength lies in the knowledge, values, and capabilities of its people. He said that institutions like IGNOU are playing a key role in strengthening the national skills ecosystem through their regional centers by providing...

New Delhi, April 7 Vice President C P Radhakrishnan described the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) as a cornerstone of India's open and distance learning ecosystem, stating that it is "an institution that has played a transformative role in expanding higher education in the...

Bhubaneswar, April 6 In a significant development, the Governor of Odisha and the Chancellor of state public universities, Hari Babu Kambhampati, announced on Monday the appointments of Vice Chancellors for 14 universities across the state.In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to...

New Delhi, April 6 The Delhi government on Monday invited applications for scholarships from students belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Other Backward Classes (OBC) categories for the academic year 2025-26, according to an official notice.The notice stated that...

Chandigarh, April 6 Success in life is not only defined by one's achievements but also by one's character, integrity, and the ability to rise after failures, Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan told students at an event on Monday.Speaking at the eighth convocation ceremony of Deenbandhu Chhotu...

Bengaluru, April 6 BJP MP and former Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has declined an honorary doctorate offered by Haveri University, stating that it is inappropriate to bestow such honors on politicians or those engaged in self-motivated social service.He stated that the love and...

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has announced that the data submission process for the QS World Rankings 2027 has commenced. In an official letter, the UGC has requested all eligible Higher Education Institutions to submit the required institutional data, including information related to...

Bhubaneswar, April 5 The Odisha government has increased the quotas for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe students and introduced reservation for the Socially and Economically Backward Classes (SEBC) in medical and technical education.The decision was made at the cabinet meeting chaired by...

Kolkata, April 4 IIM Calcutta Director Alok Kumar Rai on Saturday said the institute remains committed to shaping professionals who lead with integrity and purpose in a complex world."At IIM Calcutta, we strive to nurture leaders who are not only professionally competent but also socially...

Motihari, April 4 Vice President C P Radhakrishnan said on Saturday that in an era marked by conflict, division, and intolerance, Mahatma Gandhi's principle of non-violence offers a powerful way forward for humanity.Addressing the third convocation of Mahatma Gandhi Central University in East...

Jammu, April 4 The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Saturday passed the Private Universities Bill, which deals with the establishment and incorporation of private institutions in the Union Territory.The bill, moved by Education Minister Sakeena Itoo, reads: "A bill to provide for the...

Jammu, April 4 The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Saturday passed the Private Universities Bill, which deals with the establishment and incorporation of private institutions in the Union Territory.The bill, moved by Education Minister Sakeena Itoo, reads, "A Bill to provide for the...

Kurukshetra, April 3 Principal scientific advisor to the Centre, Ajay Kumar Sood, on Friday stressed the need for innovation-driven growth, saying science and technology must play a key role in shaping the country's future.Addressing the 18th Goyal Prizes at Kurukshetra University, he said...

Jaipur, April 3 NSUI members staged a protest outside the Rajasthan University on Friday against a program scheduled on campus that was linked to the RSS.The student wing of the Congress protested after individuals associated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) were named as...

Based on the advice of the UGC, the Ministry of Education has designated the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) as an institution that falls under a distinct category and is therefore considered a university. In its statement, the Ministry announced that an online...

New Delhi, April 3 The National Council for Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has been formally declared a deemed-to-be university, empowering it to award its own degrees, officials said."The Ministry of Education, on the advice of the University Grants Commission (UGC), NCERT along...