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Cash-strapped UK universities turn to mergers as funding pressures mount

The two mid-ranking institutions are merging into one of the UK's biggest, forging a blueprint for others in the economically challenged sector to follow

Updated On: 30 Aug 2026 | 1:53 PM IST

Amaravati to house India's first dedicated Quantum and AI University campus

NIELIT deemed-to-be university to establish ₹730 crore advanced technology campus

Updated On: 27 Aug 2026 | 10:33 PM IST

Delhi govt may bring ordinance to allow pvt universities to set up campus

The Delhi government is likely to bring an ordinance to facilitate the establishment of private universities in the national capital, an official said, days after the Delhi Cabinet approved a draft Bill for the purpose. The proposed legislation, aimed at creating a legal framework for setting up private universities in Delhi, was expected to be introduced in the Assembly during the Monsoon Session but could not be tabled due to legal and technical issues, the official said. "The government will now bring the provision through an ordinance," he said, adding that other details would be incorporated in the legislation. The Delhi Cabinet had on Friday approved the Draft Bill relating to the establishment and incorporation of private universities in the National Capital Territory of Delhi. The proposed law seeks to provide students with more higher education options within the city and promote research, innovation, entrepreneurship and academic collaborations. Under the proposed framewo

Updated On: 13 Aug 2026 | 9:19 PM IST

Mahindra family completes ₹500 crore commitment to Mahindra University

Anuradha and Anand Mahindra have contributed M&M shares worth around Rs 300 crore, completing their pledge to support the university's academic and charitable objectives.

Updated On: 12 Aug 2026 | 8:49 PM IST

India's first govt-led AI university: How Karnataka plans to become an AI-native state

At Google I/O Connect India 2026, Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar announced an ambitious AI roadmap to make the state an "AI-native state." The plan includes India's first government-led AI Uni

Updated On: 15 Jul 2026 | 9:25 PM IST
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Yogesh Singh re-appointed as DU vice chancellor, first to get two terms

Delhi University Vice Chancellor Yogesh Singh has been appointed to the top varsity post for a second term, becoming the first to achieve the feat. "President of India re-appoints Professor Yogesh Singh as the Vice Chancellor of University of Delhi," an Education Ministry official said. In 2023, the central government resurrected a nearly decade-old proposal and approved an amendment to the statutes of Delhi University (DU), enabling the re-appointment of the vice chancellor. Earlier, the Delhi University Act prohibited a second term for the vice chancellor via re-appointment. Singh was appointed the DU vice chancellor in 2021.

Updated On: 03 Jul 2026 | 3:55 PM IST

University of Warwick rules out India campus for now, backs partnerships

University of Warwick will deepen research, industry and academic partnerships in India instead of setting up a campus, despite easing regulations for foreign universities

Updated On: 10 Jun 2026 | 6:54 PM IST

NOS scheme explained: What does it cover, and who can apply? | Foreign Universities

The Indian government’s National Overseas Scholarship scheme is now open for applications for 2026-27. Here’s who can apply, what benefits are covered

Updated On: 08 Jun 2026 | 3:31 PM IST
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Why foreign universities in India could trigger a faculty hiring surge External Inbox

Foreign universities are entering India, but could this worsen the country’s professor shortage? From UGC regulations and faculty vacancies to rising salaries and global hiring competition,

Updated On: 11 May 2026 | 6:14 PM IST
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6 foreign varsities bring ₹1,000 crore scholarship muscle to India campuses

Six foreign universities will offer Rs 1,000 crore in scholarships as they prepare to launch India campuses from 2026, aiming to expand access to global education

Updated On: 13 Apr 2026 | 10:22 PM IST

Learning curve: India needs more investment to be an education hub

India is witnessing a surge in demand for higher education with tertiary enrolment expected to rise from about 53 million today to over 70 million by 2035

Updated On: 19 Mar 2026 | 10:30 PM IST

Adani University, IIT Mandi sign MoU for joint research, student exchange

Five-year agreement to enable joint research, student and faculty exchange, and academic programmes across institutions

Updated On: 18 Mar 2026 | 9:05 PM IST

Vision for a semiconductor university in India to meet future tech needs

Current education system does not create the expertise required to achieve leadership in a complex, nuanced, and multidisciplinary field like semiconductors

Updated On: 03 Mar 2026 | 10:39 PM IST

Facing pressures at home, UK universities set up campuses in India

Far from its sprawling green campuses in southern England, Southampton is the first of several ​British universities setting up in India to tap one of the world's fastest growing student markets

Updated On: 12 Feb 2026 | 12:02 PM IST

Eruditus partners with foreign universities to set up campuses in India

Eruditus partners with seven global universities to launch campuses in India from 2026, offering internationally recognised degrees amid shifting student mobility trends

Updated On: 29 Jan 2026 | 9:28 PM IST

OP Jindal Global University debuts in Times Higher Education Rankings 2026

O.P. Jindal Global University Secures First Entry in the Times Higher Education Subject Rankings 2026

Updated On: 22 Jan 2026 | 11:30 AM IST

Kristu Jayanti University marks deemed university status with inauguration

Kristu Jayanti University marked its inauguration as a deemed university with a two-day event, featuring addresses by national education officials and the release of its commemorative book and logo

Updated On: 12 Jan 2026 | 12:18 PM IST

NITI Aayog pitches $10 billion Bharat Vidya Kosh for higher education

Govt eyes a million international students in Indian universities by '40

Updated On: 24 Dec 2025 | 11:01 PM IST

Education Ministry may consider expanding ONOS scheme to pvt universities

The Union Education Ministry is considering extending the One Nation One Subscription scheme to private higher education institutions, following representations from the private education sector

Updated On: 23 Dec 2025 | 9:56 PM IST