Higher Education News

The recently proposed rules and regulations by the University Grants Commission (UGC) are likely to trigger widespread debate and controversy across university campuses in India, according to the Bar Council of India (BCI) Chairman. UGC rules will spark controversy in ...

Harvard University, one of the world's most prestigious academic institutions, is offering a set of free online Data Science courses, providing learners across the globe an opportunity to build strong analytical and technical skills without any tuition cost. These courses ...

The IIMC PhD Programme is a full-time research programme designed to promote original research in areas related to mass communication and media studies. The programme focuses on developing high-quality researchers, educators, and professionals who can contribute to academia, media institutions, think ...

The University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES), Dehradun, has officially opened the UPES Management Entrance Test (UPESMET) 2026 registration process for candidates seeking admission to its MBA programmes for the 2026 academic session. UPESMET 2026 Registration Begins for MBA ...

The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has officially opened admissions for the January 2026 session across its Open and Distance Learning (ODL) programmes. Interested candidates can apply online through the official portal, ignou.ac.in, until January 31, 2026. IGNOU's ODL programmes ...

In this new era of online and distance education, it has gained popularity among working professionals, but choosing the right course and university can be challenging to find. In this challenge, Distanceeducationschool.com has emerged as the most reliable option for many ...

The Azim Premji Scholarship 2025 invites applications from meritorious students seeking financial support for higher education. The scholarship aims to assist students from economically weaker backgrounds to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate programs in India. Interested candidates must check eligibility criteria, ...

The Tamil Nadu government is set to launch the expansion of the ₹1,000 monthly dole scheme for college students on September 25, 2025. The initiative aims to support students from economically weaker sections and encourage higher education enrollment and retention. ...

The Maharashtra government has announced a major recruitment drive to fill 5,500 Assistant Professor posts in senior colleges by March 2026. The decision aims to address faculty shortages in higher education institutions and ensure quality learning across the state. The ...

Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) has announced a 20% hike in examination fees for students, effective from the upcoming academic session. Along with the fee revision, the university has introduced a direct online payment system to enhance transparency and reduce delays ...

The University of Jammu has confirmed that the Jammu and Kashmir State Eligibility Test (JKSET) 2025 will be held on September 7, 2025, as scheduled. The authorities have also released the list of revised exam centres along with important instructions for ...

The Ministry of Education has officially released the NIRF Rankings 2025 today, September 4, 2025. Once again, IIT Madras has secured the top position as the best institute in India, reaffirming its dominance in higher education and research. The National ...

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has announced an extension of the admission deadline for Open and Distance Learning (ODL) and online programmes for the July-August 2025 academic session. The deadline, which was earlier September 15, 2025, has now been pushed ...

The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has officially opened applications for PhD admission 2025-26. IGNOU PhD Admission 2025 Begins: Apply at ignou-phd.samarth.edu.in | Eligibility, Fee, Last Date & More Interested candidates can now apply online through the official website ...