Source: Huff Post India
Different curfew hours for men and women, ‘local guardians’ for adult students.
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Indian Uni Suspends Professor for Insulting Goddess Durga
Source: Study International
Gods are off-limit.
Changing Higher Education to Achieve Social Inclusion
Source: University World News
Higher education can be used for the social and economic mobility of underprivileged sections. This is achieved usually by providing admission to a set of students from these sections in universities and other institutes of higher education through the reservation of a quota of seats.
Despair Over Admissions System After Student’s Suicide
Source: University World News
The tragic suicide by a medical school hopeful in the Southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu after she unsuccessfully fought against the NEET in India’s Supreme Court has touched a nerve in the country.
Medical Aspirants Forfeit Seats As Colleges Demand High Fee
Source: Hindustan Times
Private colleges sought astronomical fees from students who bagged MBBS seats after clearing NEET.
Why Indian Unis Should Have Subject-Wise Ranking
Source: NDTV
Though Indian Universities are ranked by NIRF, there is no framework for subject-wise ranking of Indian Universities, something which global ranking systems exhibit.
Pearson India to Provide Virtual International Education
Source: Eletsonline
Pearson India partners with iNaCA to provide virtual international education in India.
Indian Student’s Shoes Will Stun You
Source: Study International
After 17 failed prototypes, a viable version was finally born.
What’s Stopping India’s Tech Grads From Dream Jobs in the US?
Source: Study International
This has led to some graduates settling for placements at less attractive companies, as well as other countries.
What Freedoms Do ‘Institutions of Eminence’ Need?
Source: University World News
The Indian government’s proposal to create 20 ‘institutions of eminence’ presents a maze of difficult choices.
More Non-Engineers Making it to IIMs
Source: Economic Times
Diversity in academic background is extremely important.
Pay Not Top Priority for Engineering Students
Source: Times of India
Pay and employee benefits were only third and fourth most alluring factors.
Plan for Unis To Hold Jobs For Foreign Faculty
Source: University World News
Plans to keep one in five faculty jobs in India for foreign academics have led to fears that universities will have to pay the cost without any increase in funding.
India Moves On From Branch Campus Plan
Source: ICEF
A high-policy document from the Indian government sets out plans for significant reforms and enrolment targets in Indian higher education and skills training.
Driving Positive Change Through University Rankings
Source: University World News
Global and domestic rankings can be harnessed to drive change in India’s higher education sector.