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.
TN Governor RN Ravi Asks Students to Chant ‘Jai Sri Ram’, Educationists Seek His Ouster
13 April 2025 | The News Minute
'Not Found Suitable' Tag Used to Deny SC, ST Promotions: Delhi University Teachers to Parliamentary Committee
12 April 2025 | The Telegraph
Hindu Right-Wing Hooliganism, Administrative Harassment and Unquestioned Violation; What Is Really Happening in South Asian University
Hajara Najeeb | 11 April 2025 | Maktoob Media
NPF Questions Alleged Scam and Ideological Influence of International University, Chümoukedima
11 April 2025 | Nagaland Tribune
Pune Institute Drops Speakers from Event After ABVP Alleges Links with ‘Tukde Tukde Gang’
11 April 2025 | Scroll.in
UGC Left without Head for Days: Government Yet to Appoint Chairman in Vacant Post
Basant Kumar Mohanty | 11 April 2025 | The Telegraph
DU Notice to Colleges to Join RSS-Affiliate Event Raises Eyebrows
11 April 2025 | The Indian Express
In Kerala, RSS-linked Journalism College with ‘JNU Affiliation’ Set to Hold First Convocation, but Varsity Claims ‘Only Signed MoU’
Nikhila Henry | 10 April 2025 | The Telegraph
Student Bodies Seek Voluntary Resignation of Pro-VC at North-Eastern Hill University
Umanand Jaiswal | 10 April 2025 | The Telegraph
TN Governor Loses Powers Regarding Appointment of VCs and Control of Universities
ETB Sivapriyan | 09 April 2025 | The Deccan Herald
‘Offensive Remarks Against Hinduism & Fasting Devotees, Anti-Establishment Activities’: SAU Showcauses 2 Students
Vidheesha Kuntamalla | 08 April 2025 | The Indian Express
Students of AUD Stand in Solidarity with Professor Facing Disciplinary Notice
Mansi Jha | 08 April 2025 | India Today
SFI Accuses Ambedkar University of being Biased as Suspension of Three Students not Revoked
06 April 2025 | Maktoob Media
ABVP Says Two Questions 'Anti-National', UP Professor Barred for Life from Setting Exam Papers
Omar Rashid | 05 April 2025 | The Wire
Meerut College Professor Banned from Exam Duties over 'Controversial' RSS Questions
04 April 2025 | The Telegraph
Ambedkar University Delhi Revokes Suspension of MA Final-Year Student Amid Protests
04 April 2025 | Hindustan Times
TISS Admissions to Be Based on CUET Alone; No Interviews Anymore
Pallavi Smart | 04 April 2025 | The Indian Express
‘Freedom of Expression’: AUD Professor Rejects Varsity’s Accusation of Delivering ‘Provocative Speech’
Sophiya Mathew | 03 April 2025 | The Indian Express
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