India

India approves the closure of 58 engineering institutions

India has approved the progressive closure of 58 engineering institutions, reflecting a shift towards quality, stronger governance, and better alignment between higher education and labour market demand.

Victoria University gains approval to establish a campus in India

Victoria University has received approval to establish a campus in India, highlighting the continued implementation of India's higher education reforms and strengthening Australia–India education collaboration.

India's NEET crisis exposes exam integrity challenges

India's unprecedented NEET retest after an alleged paper leak exposes systemic weaknesses in examination governance, highlighting the growing challenge of safeguarding fairness in high-stakes admissions.

India Invites Canadian colleges to establish campuses

High Commissioner Dinesh K. Patnaik invited Canadian colleges to establish campuses in India, highlighting opportunities for skills training, innovation, and stronger bilateral education partnerships.

India’s higher education internationalisation: A new era of opportunities for global institutions

India's higher education sector is embracing global collaboration, with top UK universities like Southampton, Liverpool, York, and Aberdeen, alongside Australian institutions like UNSW, Deakin, and Wollongong, setting up campuses. This aligns with NEP 2020, offering Indian students access to world-class education while strengthening international partnerships.

Birkbeck to open Bengaluru campus as India expands global higher education access

Birkbeck, University of London is set to establish its first overseas campus in Bengaluru after receiving UGC approval, marking a major step in India’s push to attract global universities. The campus will offer University of London degrees at nearly 60% lower cost than in the UK while maintaining the same academic standards, with additional plans for scholarships and AI-integrated teaching. The move is expected to expand access to international education in India and strengthen India–UK higher education collaboration.

Vantara University launches in India with focus on wildlife and veterinary sciences

Vantara University has launched in Jamnagar, India, as a new global institution dedicated to wildlife conservation, veterinary sciences, and applied environmental education.