Punjab's New Policy for Private Digital Universities
The AAP government in Punjab has notified the Private Digital Open Universities Policy 2026, allowing private players to establish fully online universities with no financial burden on the state.
The AAP government in Punjab has notified the Private Digital Open Universities Policy 2026, allowing private players to establish fully online universities with no financial burden on the state.
Higher education institutions across India are outsourcing curriculum, teaching, and placement to private companies. This shift raises questions about the future role of universities.
Delhi Minister Ashish Sood emphasizes structural reforms in education, announces increased budget for Narela Education City, and distributes scholarships to university students.
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Punjab Cabinet greenlights India's first policy for private digital universities, aiming to boost flexible, affordable higher education and position the state as a digital learning hub.
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Odisha emerges as a top destination for foreign students, ranking 9th nationally with 2,362 enrolments. Discover the reasons behind its growing appeal in higher education.
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The Delhi government has introduced a new fee regulation framework for private schools, aiming to ensure transparency and prevent arbitrary hikes. Learn how this impacts parents and institutions.
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.
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.
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.
BJP MLC Dhananjaya Sarji highlights a stark disparity in engineering seat allocation between govt and private colleges in Karnataka, urging immediate govt intervention. Read the details.
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.
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.
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.
Akhil Bharatiya Rashtriya Shaikshik Mahasangh demands a high-level committee to regulate Gujarat's rapidly growing private universities, citing lack of oversight on fees, admissions, and NEP 2020 implementation.
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.
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.
Supreme Court mandates unprecedented nationwide scrutiny of private universities' governance and finances. A student's grievance sparks a judicial overhaul of higher education.
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.
Supreme Court expands student name change case into nationwide probe of private universities, seeking comprehensive details from UGC and state governments. Next hearing January 8, 2026.
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.