Page 4 - Higher Education

As private varsities expand, caste and representation issues persist

Institutes in South India do better in including OBC students, but nationwide SC, ST and OBC communities don't have a fair share

Students miss JEE exam due to Pawan Kalyan's convoy traffic, probe ordered

The police refuted the claim stating that no traffic was blocked there till 8.30 am

Shark Tank Dreams? Here’s How to Fulfil them!

How do you impress the Sharks and build a standout brand? CEO of Good Monk, Amarpreet Singh Anand, shares sharp insights in this episode of Manager’s Mantra.

Plaksha University launches Binny Bansal Institute for AI, robotics

Flipkart co-founder Binny Bansal gives Rs 70 crore for the institute focused on developing innovative solutions to tackle global challenges using frontier technologies like AI, blockchain and robotics

Learning to grow: Strengthening education can drive economic growth

Increased access to higher-education facilitates more workers to take up high-skill jobs

UGC draft regulations aimed at sidelining states from higher ed: Kerala CM

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday said that the draft UGC regulations of 2025 not only diminish the role of state governments in higher education, but in reality sideline them. The CM said that under the draft regulations, the states have no role in appointment of vice chancellors (VCs) and assistant professors in state-established universities and termed them as "undemocratic and excessive". He was speaking after inaugurating a National Convention here on the draft University Grants Commission (UGC) regulations of 2025 which was attended by ministers from the neighbouring states of Telangana, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. He said that powers for appointing VCs have been given to Chancellors, who are the Governors appointed by the Centre, and therefore there was scope for politically motivated selections which would be harmful for the higher education sector in the country. He claimed that "gubernatorial excesses" were experienced by many opposition-ruled states, ...

Draft UGC norms empower universities in faculty selection, says Pradhan

In a written response to a parliamentary question, Pradhan stated that the draft regulations aim to foster innovation, inclusivity, flexibility, and dynamism in higher education

'Rs 6,000 cr worth of projects implemented in Kerala's higher education'

Development projects worth Rs 6,000 crore have been implemented in the higher education sector over the past four years, Kerala Minister for Higher Education and Social Justice R Bindu said on Saturday. Speaking at a press conference, the minister said the state's higher education sector is being elevated to international standards. "A total of Rs 2,000 crore was allocated for infrastructure expansion. Significant advancements have been made in this sector through initiatives funded by the Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB), Plan Fund, and the Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA)," she said. She also stated that the laboratory complexes established at Kerala University and MG University have become the largest facilities of their kind in South India. "Over the past few years, Rs 250 crore has been spent to upgrade the laboratory facilities at CUSAT to high standards," she added. The two-day conclave on higher education, organised by the Department of Higher

How to create a roadmap for funding your child's higher education

Begin with a 100 per cent equity portfolio, which you can reduce gradually as the goal approaches

Over 13% students opt for higher studies over placements this year: Survey

Of the 2,656 students who graduated this year, 359 students said that they are opting for higher studies, according to the IIT-D survey

China moots 'love education'. Can it revive its declining population?

Beijing has reportedly called on colleges and universities to introduce "love education," aiming to promote positive perspectives on marriage and relationships amid population decline

India's goal to improve higher education enrolment seems hard to get

Country will need more universities and colleges to meet 2035 target set by National Education Policy

How Digital Innovation is Cultivating the Future of Business in Agriculture

In this exclusive Manager’s Mantra episode, Mr. Sanjay Borkar, CEO of FarmERP, shares his journey from rural roots to tech-driven innovation in agriculture.

Equity-heavy portfolio will build corpus for child's education abroad

Parents must not compromise on retirement security to fund their children's higher education

Centre launches PAIR programme to enhance research in higher education

Each PAIR network will consist of one hub and up to seven spoke institutions

Funding higher education: Easy financial assistance is not enough

The market for education loans in India has evolved significantly over the years, with the outstanding portfolio under education loans growing by 17 per cent to Rs 96,847 crore in 2022-23

PM-Vidyalaxmi scheme for higher education: What it is & how to apply

For a loan of up to Rs 7.5 lakh, a student will be eligible for a credit guarantee of 75% of outstanding default

Will Ai Handle Your Next Job Interview?

AI is changing the hiring game! In this episode of Manager’s Mantra, we explore how AI-driven conversational tools are revolutionising recruitment processes. learn how AI can impact your job interview

DU's revenue from student fees doubles to over Rs 200 cr in five yrs: Data

Delhi University's revenue collection from student fees has more than doubled in the past five years, with over Rs 200 crore amassed in the previous fiscal year, even as funds from UGC grants have largely remained underutilised. According to data shared by its finance department, the university's internal receipts (fund inflow), which mainly includes fees of students but also other items such as consultancy fees, stood at nearly Rs 100 crore in 2019-2020. The figure rose to over Rs 200 crore in the year 2023-24. The varsity's grants from the University Grants Commission (UGC) over the 5 years have increased in absolute terms but there is a downward trend in the share of UGC grants in the total fund inflow (receipts). In 2019-2020, DU recieved around Rs 600 crore from UGC and in 2023-2024 a little less than Rs 800 crore, data shows. The share of UGC grants inflow has fallen from around 83 per cent to 77 per cent between 2019-20 and 2023-24, indicating that the role of public funding

Education sector expected to see 12-14% revenue growth in FY25: Crisil

The education sector is well-positioned for growth, supported by higher enrolments, new courses, and ongoing infrastructure investments