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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.
Nearly 1,000 Experts Urge Withdrawal of UGC’s 2025 Draft Mathematics Curriculum, Call It ‘Gravely Defective’
18 September 2025 | The Hindu
EFLU Students Allege Admin Blocked Gathering on Political Prisoners, Citing Prisoners “Rioters,” Event “Anti-Govt.”
17 September 2025 | Maktoob Media
Jamia Millia Islamia Students Detained, Manhandled During March on 17 Years of Batla House “Encounter”
19 September 2025 | Maktoob Media
Two Years After His Suspension, SAU Fires Faculty Member Who Supported Protesting Students
Syed Affan | 19 September 2025 | The Wire
'Tampering with Education to Promote One Ideology': Ashok Gehlot Slams BJP, RSS on Removal of Jyotiba Phule from Rajasthan Syllabus
Rewati Karan | 17 September 2025 | Moneycontrol
Why Humanities at IITs? Arts Courses Spark Debate on Left Liberal Agenda
Sushim Mukul | 16 September 2025 | India Today
UGC Gets 8 Weeks to Include Norms on Tackling Caste Bias
Aaratrika Bhaumik | 16 September 2025 | The Hindu
Ex-Diplomat Issues ‘Unconditional Apology’ for Misogynistic, Sexist Remarks at LSR
Sneha Richhariya | 16 September 2025 | The Tribune
Multiple Paradoxes Confronting Delhi University
Sidharth Mishra | 15 September 2025 | The New Indian Express
Test Hurdle: Editorial on the Impact of CUET and CSAS on India's Higher Education
15 September 2025 | The Telegraph
The Cost of Learning: Protests Mount Across Universities as Fee Hikes Deepen Crisis of Accessibility
Aditya Sharma and Unzila Sheikh | 15 September 2025 | The Wire
Unrest at the LSR Campus Following Retired Diplomat Vohra’s Speech
12 September 2025 | DU Beat
‘Arbitrary’: University Faces Flak for Sacking Faculty Who Backed Protesting Students
Basant Kumar Mohanty | 12 September 2025 | The Telegraph
Delhi University: Fraternity Movement Alleges Student Assaulted by ABVP, Prevented from Filing DUSU Nomination
10 September 2025 | Maktoob Media
DU College Seats Remain Vacant as CUET-Based System Faces Scrutiny
Basant Kumar Mohanty | 10 September 2025 | The Telegraph
Allahabad University Joins BANdwagon: Dissenting Voices Being Silenced, Say Students
Basant Kumar Mohanty | 10 September 2025 | The Telegraph
IIT Kharagpur Scraps Hostel Dining Hall Meal Segregation Following Alumni Backlash
Subhankar Chowdhury | 10 September 2025 | The Telegraph
OBC Research Scholars Left Unpaid as Fellowship Funds Dry Up for Four Months
Basant Kumar Mohanty | 08 September 2025 | The Telegraph
Segregated Seating: Non-veg? IIT Kharagpur's Hostel Separates Dining after Complaints
Subhankar Chowdhury | 07 September 2025 | The Telegraph
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