Higher
Education
Focusing on colleges, universities, and research institutions, this page assesses how academic freedom is protected or restricted in India’s higher education landscape. It investigates issues such as faculty autonomy, campus censorship, regulatory control, political influence, and student rights. The content highlights case studies, policy developments, and ongoing debates that shape the freedom to teach, learn, and research.
Casteist Attacks: Is Delhi University Creating a Hostile Environment for Dalit-Bahujan Students?
Ayanabha Banerjee | 16 April 2024 | The Mooknayak
If saffronisation means serving country, Delhi University is ready for it: VC Yogesh Singh
PTI | 15 April 2024 | Deccan Herald
Several Teacher Associations in Bengal Express Concern Over Functioning of Higher Education Institutes
13 April 2024 | The Telegraph
Jindal University Upholds Suspension of Two Students Over Discussion on Ram Temple
Vidheesha Kuntamalla | 13 April 2024 | The Indian Express
Pune University denies permission to stage ‘Shivaji Underground in Bhimnagar Mohalla’ on campus
11 April 2024 | The Indian Express
Assault on Muslim Student Raises Concerns Regarding Safety and Integrity at Savitribai Phule University
Ayanabha Banerjee | 11 April 2024 | The Mooknayak
Education Governance in Flux: How UGC's Decisions Fare with Two-Thirds Vacancy and Lack of Teacher Representation?
Ayanabha Banerjee | 10 April 2024 | The Mooknayak
Maharashtra: Game of musical chairs over vice-chancellor post at Wardha university
Basant Kumar Mohanty | 9 April 2024 | The Telegraph
UGC’s NET Criteria for PhD Threatens University Autonomy, Marginalised Students
8 April 2024 | The Wire
Analysis: Academic Freedom Needs To Be Protected
Vrijendra | 8 April 2024 | The Free Press Journal
Analysing dip in Academic Freedom Index: Who takes the deepest plunge?
Dr. Shirin Akhter, Dr. Vijender Singh Chauhan | 7 April 2024 | maktoobmedia.com
Viksit Bharat Drive on Delhi Campuses Comes to a Halt; Some Say it Served Political Ends
Ashna Butani | 07 April 2024 | The Hindu
Elgar Parishad case: 6 yrs after arrest, Shoma Sen gets bail from top court
6 April 2024 | The Indian Express
Bengaluru college students asked to attend Tejasvi Surya’s rally ‘compulsorily’
Shivani Kava | 4 April 2024 | The News Minute
Calcutta University: Teachers flag career concern over advisory
Shubhankar Chowdhury | 4 April 2024 | The Telegraph
Removal by Governor political, attack on federal structure, says Kerala university VC
R Radhika | 3 April 2024 | The Indian Express
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