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Higher Education, Universities & Research

DST Overhauls Portals for Research Grants and Fellowships

The Ministry of Science and Technology has launched redeveloped portals for the Department of Science and Technology and the ministry, intro...

By Policy & Regulatory Editorial Desk 2026-10-10

Higher Education, Universities & Research

Centre Pushes to Expand ERMED Digital Health Consortium

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has called for expanding the ERMED Consortium from 93 institutions to every medical college in Ind...

By Policy & Regulatory Editorial Desk 2026-10-10

Higher Education, Universities & Research

MeitY Puts DPI, AI, and Chip Tech on Display at IMC 2026

The Ministry of Electronics and IT showcased India's expanding digital ecosystem at the 10th India Mobile Congress in New Delhi. The pavilio...

By Policy & Regulatory Editorial Desk 2026-10-10

Higher Education, Universities & Research

100 5G Use Case Labs Yield 32 Patents as India Preps 6G

India's network of 100 campus 5G laboratories has yielded 32 patents and over 630 prototype solutions. Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindi...

By Policy & Regulatory Editorial Desk 2026-10-10

Higher Education, Universities & Research

Indian-Led Global Study Decodes Rare Binary Black Hole OJ 287

An international research team led by India's Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences has concluded a decade-long study trac...

By Policy & Regulatory Editorial Desk 2026-10-07

Higher Education, Universities & Research

Indo-Swiss Research Framework Launched to Accelerate Joint Innovation

India and Switzerland have launched the Indo-Swiss Research Framework, establishing a structured mechanism to fund joint research, academic ...

By Policy & Regulatory Editorial Desk 2026-10-07

Higher Education, Universities & Research

India and Switzerland Expand Tech Ties With CHF 45M Research Push

Switzerland has earmarked 45 million Swiss francs to upgrade its scientific collaboration with India into a long-term strategic partnership....

By Policy & Regulatory Editorial Desk 2026-10-07

Higher Education, Universities & Research

India Spotlights Ocean Science Ahead of ESTIC 2026

The Ministry of Earth Sciences hosted a curtain raiser in Kochi highlighting ocean sciences and maritime technologies ahead of ESTIC 2026. T...

By Policy & Regulatory Editorial Desk 2026-10-07

Higher Education, Universities & Research

India Deploys 40 Supercomputers Reaching 68 Petaflops

India has commissioned 40 supercomputers delivering a cumulative compute capacity of 68 petaflops under the National Supercomputing Mission....

By Policy & Regulatory Editorial Desk 2026-10-05

Official Higher Education, Universities & Research Gazettes & Notifications

Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Education, Organises Nationwide Screening of Inclusive Education Sensitization Module through PRASHAST

Ministry of Education · 8th October 2026 · Press Release · Union Government

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MoSPI signs MoU with Pahle India Foundation, New Delhi to strengthen collaboration in Official Statistics, Research and Data Analysis

Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation · 8th October 2026 · Press Release · Union Government

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India and Ghana Sign Historic MoU to Advance Agricultural Research, Education, and Technology Transfer

Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare · 7th October 2026 · Press Release · Union Government

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Appointment in the Delhi Higher Judicial Service

Government of The National Capital Territory of Delhi · 6th October 2026 · Extra Ordinary · Union Government

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Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan Addresses Second Convocation of Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University

Vice President's Secretariat · 6th October 2026 · Press Release · Union Government

Higher Education And Research Governance & Public Policy Education & Skilling

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Indo-Swiss Research Framework to Give Fresh Impetus to Two Decades of Scientific Cooperation and Open New Avenues for Joint Research and Innovation: Dr. Jitendra Singh

Ministry of Science and Technology · 6th October 2026 · Press Release · Union Government

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Appointment in the Delhi Higher Judicial Service of 80 Officers

Government of The National Capital Territory of Delhi · 5th October 2026 · Extra Ordinary · Union Government

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Gazette No 778: FIXATION OF INTERIM BASE (FLOOR) FEES FOR B.Ed AND B.Ed (SPECIAL EDUCATION) PROGRAMMES IN PRIVATE UN-AIDED INSTITUTIONS IN THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2026-27 UNDER CONVENOR QUOTA / GOVERNMENT QUOTA. [G.O.Rt.No.281, Higher Education (R.M), 3rd October, 2026.]

EDUCATION (HIGHER EDUCATION) · 5th October 2026 · AP E-Gazette - Extraordinary / PART I · Andhra Pradesh

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Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan Addresses 58th Foundation Day of ICSI at Bharat Mandapam

Vice President's Secretariat · 4th October 2026 · Press Release · Union Government

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Ministry of Education Approves Five Centres of Excellence for Studies in Classical Languages

Ministry of Education · 3rd October 2026 · Press Release · Union Government

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Frequently Asked Questions on Higher Education, Universities & Research Regulations

What are UGC's norms for foreign university campuses in India?

UGC regulations permit top 500 globally ranked universities to establish branch campuses in India with autonomy over admissions, faculty recruitment, and fee structure.