Higher Education

Delhi emerges as world's most cost competitive student city: Report

Younger demography, infra potential prime India's push to be most strategic higher education growth market globally

Higher education: Celebrating gains while confronting the unfinished agenda

India's higher education boom has expanded access and research, but bridging the skills gap and improving quality will be key as the system shifts from mass expansion to excellence

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

Eco Survey urges education reforms, global push to curb student exodus

India must reform higher education and promote international student programmes to curb brain drain and boost its global education presence

Learning Routes Launches Scholarship Program to Help Students Overcome Financial Barriers in Higher Education

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Canadian university chiefs to visit India as New Delhi-Ottawa ties reset

As India and Canada revive trade negotiations and reset bilateral ties, 21 Canadian university presidents will visit India in February to expand academic, research and industry partnerships

75% of higher education institutions not industry-ready: TeamLease EdTech

A TeamLease EdTech report said 75% of higher education institutions remain unprepared for industry needs, with weak curriculum alignment and limited internships hurting employability

Higher education institutions trail as India's R&D spending doubles

India and China significantly trail behind countries like Germany and Japan in higher education's contribution to R&D spending, with India's 8.8 per cent share being just half of Germany's 19 per cent

Russia offers exam-free scholarships to Indian nationals: What to know

Kremlin waives entrance examinations for its 2026-27 state-funded scholarship programme, offering Indian students a merit-based pathway to study medicine, engineering and the arts

India cannot fix its education brain drain without globalising at home

As Western nations tighten student visas, a NITI Aayog report flags a chance for India to emerge as a global education hub-if structural gaps in research, regulation and visas are fixed

Foreign varsities in India can save $113 billion in forex: Report

Foreign universities operating in India could serve more than 5.6 lakh students by 2040, generate USD 113 billion in forex savings and create 19 million sq ft of specialised demand for high-quality education-linked real estate, according to a new report. Titled 'Global universities eye India opportunity', the report examining global setup trends, policy provisions, real estate imperative, and strategic opportunities for foreign universities in India, has been published by Deloitte India and Knight Frank India. "By 2040, foreign universities operating in India could serve over 5,60,000 students, generate USD 113 billion in forex savings and create 19 million sq ft of specialised demand for high-quality education-linked real estate. The study also presents a first-of-its-kind city readiness framework evaluating the potential of 40 Indian cities," the report noted. "Delhi-NCR emerges as the most prepared market, followed by Bengaluru and Mumbai, each offering deep talent pools, ...

Assam Assembly passes six education bills amid opposition walkout

The Assam Assembly on Saturday passed six bills related to the Education department amid a walkout by opposition members who alleged that ruling party legislators had entered the House after the Speaker ordered closure of all doors for voting on amendments moved by them. After over four hours of debate on four bills moved by Education Minister Ranoj Pegu, Congress, CPI(M) and Independent legislator Akhil Gogoi expressed dissatisfaction that not even a single amendment brought by them was accepted by the government. Leader of Opposition Debabrata Saikia of the Congress demanded voting on the amendments, supported by CPI(M) MLA Manoranjan Talukdar and the Independent member. As Speaker Biswajit Daimary began the process of passing the bills, Saikia said they will not be withdrawing the proposed amendments. Daimary ordered immediate closing of all doors of the House, barring any MLA from leaving or entering. However, the opposition benches alleged that about 10 ruling BJP legislators

Datanomics: India remains top source of students in US in 2024-25

International students formed a record 6.1% of US enrolments in 2024-25, driven by a surge in Indian students even as overall visa policies remained tight

Swiggy signs MoU with upGrad for skill development of delivery partners

The delivery partners can enrol for the courses via the Swiggy Partner app

DTDC CEO on Modernising Logistics & Leading Change

Abhishek Chakraborty, CEO of DTDC Express Limited, shares his journey of modernising a legacy logistics business, empowering women teams, and redefining customer experience in India’s e-commerce era.

Coventry University in talks with Edu Ministry for more India campuses

The UK-based university, which got approval for its first Indian campus in Gujarat's Gift City, plans further expansion under India's National Education Policy 2020

University of Western Australia aims to open India campuses by Aug 2026

Starting with an initial cohort of around 100 to 150 students, Littlefair said that UWA would particularly focus on business and science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) courses

How to Fulfil your London Dreams?

Hemin Bharucha, from London & Partners, shares practical insights on global expansion, the India-UK FTA, and the skills you need to thrive in the global business world. >

KPMG India Skills Head on Consulting in the Age of AI

Narayanan Ramaswamy, National Leader - Education & Skill Development at KPMG India, shares transition from B-school to corporate tips, the skills global MBAs need, and how to stay ahead in an AI world

Govt schools' share shrinks further: NSO's Comprehensive Modular Survey

More students in higher secondary classes are preferring private schools in both rural and urban areas