Tag: higher education

Former UGC chairman Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar has been appointed chairperson of the Board of Governors at IIM Calcutta for a four-year term.

Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar Appointed Chairperson of IIM Calcutta

March 9, 2026

Kolkata: Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar has been appointed as chairperson of the Board of Governors at IIM Calcutta. The former UGC ...

UGC Declares 32 Institutions Across India as Fake Universities; Degrees Hold No Legal Validity

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February 23, 2026

New Delhi: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has identified 32 institutions operating as fake universities across India and warned that ...

Prof (Dr) H P Singh, President & VC of ICFAI University, Jaipur, explains how the university blends academic rigour, AI-driven learning, and industry collaboration to build future-ready graduates.

‘ICFAI University is Embedding Digital Platforms, AI-Enabled Tools, Simulations and Data-driven Learning Methods into Classrooms’: Prof (Dr) H P Singh, VSM, President & Vice Chancellor, ICFAI University, Jaipur

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February 20, 2026

The academic framework of the ICFAI University, Jaipur, is designed to be dynamic and responsive. In an exclusive conversation with ...

Sharda University Agra strengthens industry-readiness through AI-integrated learning, smart classrooms, virtual labs, micro-credentials, and strong industry collaborations, aligning students with high-demand roles such as data analyst, cloud associate and UI/UX designer.

‘We Focus on Technology with Application and Promote Digital Literacy Across Disciplines’: Prof. (Dr.) Jayanthi Ranjan, Vice Chancellor, Sharda University, Agra

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February 18, 2026

Sharda University encourages students to pursue micro-credentials and role-based learning paths aligned with in-demand job profiles, including data analyst, cloud ...

The West Bengal Higher Education Department launches a new portal, subjectaffiliation.wb.gov.in, to help government and private colleges introduce industry-oriented courses and fill nearly 9.5 lakh vacant seats.

West Bengal Higher Education Department to Launch New Portal for New Courses

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February 17, 2026

Kolkata: The West Bengal Higher Education Department is starting a new portal today introduce new courses and new subjects in ...

PM Modi Inaugurates IIM Guwahati, India’s 22nd IIM and Second in the Northeast

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February 16, 2026

Guwahati: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated several development projects in Assam, including the new campus of the Indian Institute of ...

Bennett University VC Dr Raj Singh outlines how AI tools, industry co-created courses and NCrF-aligned learning make graduates job-ready.

‘Bennett University Aims to be a Global Leader in Education, Research and Innovation, Empowering Higher Learning Ecosystem’: Dr Raj Singh, Vice Chancellor, Bennett University

by Editorial Desk

February 12, 2026

Real-world exposure is today extremely important for graduates to be job-ready. In an exclusive interview, Dr Raj Singh, VC, Bennett University, ...

Jaipur National University VC Prof. Roshan Lal Raina outlines how internships, AI-led learning and industry partnerships make students career-ready and future-ready.

‘Jaipur National University Emphasises on Experiential Learning to Enrich Real-World Knowledge Application’: Prof. Roshan Lal Raina, Vice-Chancellor, Jaipur National University

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February 11, 2026

At Jaipur National University, students undergo industry internships, capstone projects and live projects. Prof. Roshan Lal Raina, VC, Jaipur National ...