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.
Ranking and Citation Rat Race Is Hurting India’s Academic Reputation
V Ramgopal Rao | 13 January 2025 | The Times of India
The Draft UGC Regulations 2025: A Recipe For Disaster
Maya John | 12 January 2025 | Countercurrents
Congress Chief Kharge Criticises BJP-RSS over Interference in Higher Education, Claims 61% UGC Budget Cut
11 January 2025 | The Times of India
UGC Draft Guidelines a Ploy by Centre to Give ‘Super Power’ to Governors, Weaken State Govts: Karnataka Education Minister
Rashmi B S | 11 January 2025 | Deccan Herald
‘Government Meddling’ Cloud on PhD as Maharashtra Central University Cancels Executive Council Meet
Basant Kumar Mohanty | 11 January 2025 | The Telegraph
DU Professor Accused of Sexual Harassment Resigns after Protest by Students
09 January 2025 | The Hindu
Pinarayi Calls UGC Draft Rules ‘Bid to Abolish States’ Rights on Higher Education’, Asks Opposition to Unite
Shaju Philip | 09 January 2025 | The Indian Express
Students of Haridwar Medical College Strike Over Shift to Private Management
Sheo S Jaiswal | 08 January 2025 | The Times of India
Who Is Afraid of Gender Justice? APPSC Questions Cancellation of Bhanwari Devi Panel Discussion at IIT Bombay
Geetha Sunil Pillai | 08 January 2025 | The Mooknayak
UGC Draft Norms Face Flak from Delhi University’s Academic Council Members
Ifrah Mufti | 08 January 2025 | The New Indian Express
UGC Eases Hiring Contract Teachers, Opens VC Post to Non-Academics Too
Abhinaya Harigovind and Ritika Chopra | 08 January 2025 | The Indian Express
TN CM Stalin Slams UGC's 'Unconstitutional' Move to Give Governors More Power in VC Appointments
07 January 2025 | The Wire
With Few Dalit, Adivasi Teachers, IITs, IIMs Lack ‘Environment of Empathy’: AIOBCSA President
Sheena Sachdeva | 07 January 2025 | Careers360
‘Christian Consecration’ of University Draws Flak in India
Bijay Kumar Minj | 07 January 2025 | UCA News
States, Private Universities Object to NEP Rider for College Ratings
Manash Pratim Gohain and Sruthy Susan Ullas | 07 January 2025 | The Times of India
Rescind Invitation to Zionist Nobel Laureate, Indian Universities Urged
07 January 2025 | Scroll
BJP Wants to Bring Out All Aspects of History: Pradhan on Savarkar College Row
05 January 2025 | The Hindu
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