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• Five years on: NEP 2020 unlocks new horizons for Indian education

  The National Education Policy 2020 marks five years of transformation in India. It focuses on inclusive, equitable, and future-ready learning. Initiatives like NIPUN Bharat improve foundational skills. Vocational training integrates into mainstream education. Digital tools and career platforms are launched. Higher education embraces flexibility and AI apprenticeships. The focus now shifts to full-scale implementation and nationwide adoption.

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• India set to become 2nd-best represented nation in Times Higher Education rankings

  "In the 2026 edition of the world rankings, to be published at the World Academic Summit on 8 October this year, India will break new records to become the second best represented nation in the world, behind only the US. So the data is clear that India's universities are increasingly rubbing shoulders with the world's global research elite."

  

• Alok Kumar Rai to take charge as director of IIM-Calcutta on July 30

  He will formally take over from Saibal Chattopadhyay, who has been in the post since January 16, a statement said.

  

• AICTE chief stresses on need to teach science subjects in mother tongue

  Sitharam said that the successful rollout of engineering textbooks in regional languages is ongoing, including the release of Malayalam texts last year. He cited the example of Maharashtra, where a batch of engineering students graduated entirely in Marathi and secured 100% placement, proving that learning in regional languages ensures employability.

  

• 3 Bathinda sisters defy odds to clear UGC-NET

  Rimpi Kaur, Hardeep Kaur, and Beant Kaur, aged 28, 23, and 26, hail from Budhlada in Mansa district, the least literate district in the state. The three cleared the University Grants Commission-National Eligibility Test in different subjects.

  

• True impact of NEP to be visible after 15 years: UGC ex-secretary

  "The implementation of NEP 2020 has been done to a great extent in Madhya Pradesh. Major reforms under NEP in MP include introduction of four-year UG programmes and incorporation of Indian knowledge system in higher education. In the next 15 years, the impact of NEP 2020 will be visible among the youth of the country," said Jain.

  

• UK's University of Bristol gets UGC nod to set up campus in Mumbai, to start operations from 2026

  One the occasion of the fifth anniversary of India's National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the University of Bristol received a letter of intent from the Indian government to create a new Enterprise Campus in Mumbai.

  

• Three Australian universities get UGC nod to set up Indian campus

  The three universities are Western Sydney University, Victoria University and La Trobe University. While Western Sydney University (WSU) will set up its campus in Greater Noida, Victoria University will set up its campus in Noida and La Trobe University is coming up with its campus in Bengaluru.

  

• New NAAC accreditation system to focus on AI-driven assessment, online verification; rollout in August

  The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) will launch a new accreditation system in August for higher education institutions, replacing physical inspections with AI-driven assessment and online document verification, the NAAC Chairman said.

  

• Odisha: 342 academics apply for 13 vice-chancellor posts

  The department received applications for the VC posts of 13 state public universities: Utkal University, Ravenshaw University, Cuttack, Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanjadeo University, Baripada, Gangadhar Meher University, Sambalpur, Fakir Mohan University, Balasore, Khallikote Unitary University , Berhampur, Shree Jagannath Sanskrit University, Puri, Rama Devi Women's University, Rajendra University, Balangir, Dharanidhar University, Keonjhar, Vikram Dev University, Jeypore, Madhusudan Law University, Cuttack, and Maa Manikeshwari University, Kalahandi.

  

• Karnataka Central University appoints enquiry committee to probe alleged forced hijab wear during field trip

  The university's Registrar, RR Biradar, confirmed receiving a complaint from A Santosh, General Secretary of the Legal Rights Protection Forum, Hyderabad, on July 26, 2025.

  

• Government school teacher held for sexually harassing student

  Rajgarh Deputy Superintendent of Police V C Negi said a complaint was lodged online with women police station at Solan by the parents of the girl who alleged that the teacher has been sending obscene messages to their daughter through her friend for a long time.

  

• Drunk TN school headmaster goes on medical leave after parents’ protest

  Only 13 students study in the Panchayat Union Primary School. S Thiruchelvam of Nallipalayam has been working as the headmaster of the school for the last five years.

  

• Museum opens at Welham Girls’ School documenting institute’s history

  The museum traces the origins of the all-girls' residential school, established ten years after Independence by Hersilia Susie Oliphant and Grace Mary Linnell. It includes archival material, photographs, personal notes, and memorabilia from former principals and alumnae, highlighting milestones from the school's early years to the present.

  

• Five years of NEP 2020: A multidimensional shift in Indian education

  Marking its fifth anniversary, the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 is reshaping India's education system by blending ancient wisdom with future-ready skills. AICTE is actively implementing NEP through flexible learning, multidisciplinary education, and inclusivity initiatives. These efforts aim to cultivate critical thinking, innovation, and ethical values, driving India towards becoming a knowledge-driven economy and global leader.

  

• Saudi Interior Minister meets scholarship students in France, affirms leadership’s support

  Saudi Arabia's Minister of Interior, met with scholarship students in France, reaffirming the Kingdom's dedication to their academic success.

  

• UK’s University of Bristol to open campus in Mumbai, eyes 250 students in first year

  Initial subjects taught will focus on areas of global distinction for Bristol such as data science, economics, finance and investment, immersive arts and financial technology, expanding to computer science and AI, business and management.

  

• The future demands system shapers, not just job seekers

  In an era demanding systemic change, development management emerges as a crucial discipline. It equips professionals to navigate complex societal challenges by integrating empathy, systems thinking, and strategic leadership. India, with its rapid growth and persistent inequalities, urgently needs development managers to translate vision into equitable and sustainable impact across sectors.

  

• 2nd-year political science students of Panjab University refuse to sign ‘unconstitutional’ form

  While the affidavit is being sought only from newly admitted students, some departments had begun asking existing students to resubmit it during re-admission. It was during this process that the boycott emerged.

  

• Government throws open IITs for students from gurukuls

  The initiative, titled 'Setubandha Vidwan Yojana', aims to bridge India's age-old gurukul tradition with modern scientific and academic inquiry. Backed by the ministry of education and implemented by the Indian Knowledge System (IKS) division of the Central Sanskrit University (CSU), the scheme offers fellowships of up to Rs 65,000 per month across 18 interdisciplinary fields- from ayurveda to cognitive science, and architecture to political theory, grammar to strategic studies, performing arts to mathematics, physics, and health sciences.