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.
Privatisation of Education Threatens Democracy Itself
Digvijaya Singh | 22 July 2026 | The Wire
Sonam Wangchuk Solidarity Protest Turns Violent in Santiniketan, Students on Hunger Strike Allege Assault by ABVP
Amarabati Bhattacharyya | 19 July 2026 | Alt News
Beyond the Spotlight: Three PhD Scholars, 21 Days Without Food, and a Government That Remains Unmoved
Abhishek Prasad | 19 July 2026 | Alt News
Centre Concedes to States’ Demands on Higher Education Bill
Sobhana K. Nair, Abhinay Lakshman | 18 July 2026 | The Hindu
Rajasthan Governor’s Directive to Teach Marathi at Universities in the State Sparks Political Storm
Rajesh Asnani | 17 July 2026 | Times of India
Higher Education Bill May Centralise Regulatory Powers, Affect University Autonomy: Parliament Panel Report
PTI | 17 July 2026 | The Telegraph
‘Can’t Add Words to Statute’: Supreme Court Sets Aside Promotion Order for CSIR Scientist
Ashish Tripathi | 10 July 2026 | Deccan Herald
Pro Vice-Chancellor’s Appointment in Calicut University Kicks up a Row
14 July 2026 | The Hindu
DU Set to Limit FYUP 4th Year to Select Colleges
Sugandha Jha | 13 July 2026 | Times of India
‘No Notice, No Response Sheets’: Disquiet Among Foreign Medical Grads over ‘Opaque’ Licensing Exam
Samarth Grover | 10 July 2026 | Newslaundry.com
PIL Heat on Varsity Umbrella over Association of Indian Universities Tenure Row
Basant Kumar Mohanty | 13 July 2026 | The Telegraph Online
Delhi University Teachers Oppose Fourth-Year UGCF overhaul, Allege Statutory Bodies Were Bypassed
11 July 2026 | Times of India
Court Nixes Assembly Relief for Bengaluru IISc Prof Accused of Sexual Harassment
Mustafa Plumber | 09 July 2026 | The Indian Express
MNLU Students Protest Mgmt’s Failure to Curb On-campus Eve-teasing
Sumukh Kulkarni | 07 July 2026 | The Times of India
No Funds Given, SAU Stops Scholarship for Afghan Students
Sugandha Jha | 06 July 2026 | The Times of India
UGC NET 2026: Candidates Flag Spelling Errors in Sociology Paper, Recycled Questions in English; Opposition Reacts
03 July 2026 | The Indian Express
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