Amitabh Kant, IAS, a former NITI Aayog CEO and a Secretary of the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP), has been appointed as the  new Chairperson (Chancellor) of NIIT University (NU), Neemrana effective March 10, 2025. He succeeds K Kasturirangan. During his tenure as CEO of NITI Aayog (2016–2022), Shri Kant spearheaded pioneering initiatives like the Atal Innovation Mission, Aspirational Districts Programme, and …

The 2025 edition of the QS World University Rankings by Subject featuring 55 individual subjects across five broad subject areas (Arts and humanities, Engineering and technology, Life sciences and medicine, Natural sciences and Social sciences and management, was released on March 12. The top 3 universities in these areas are : Harvard University, University of Oxford, and University of Cambridge …

Nayanta University, a new private university coming up in Pune is set to begin classes in August 2025. Established under the Maharashtra State Private University Act, Nayanta aims to redefine the future of higher education in India by offering a transformative, fully residential undergraduate program designed to prepare students for leadership in an increasingly complex world. Backed by a distinguished group …

The Sri Sathya Sai University for Human Excellence (SSSUHE) Muddenahalli, Karnataka on Feb 24 hosted the All-India Vice-Chancellors Conference attended by 50 Vice-Chancellors from 47 State and Private Universities from across 18 States. The event marked the beginning of a larger initiative to redefine Indian education, aligning with the principles of NEP 2020 and Government-led programs like Deeksharambh, Jeevan Kaushal, and the Indian Knowledge Systems …

Jaladhar-based Lovely Professional University (LPU) on January 4 announced the appointment of Professor Dr. Jaspal Singh Sandhu as its new Vice Chancellor. Dr. Sandhu is a former Secretary of the University Grants Commission (UGC) and Director of the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). A distinguished academician, Dr. Sandhu has played a key role in advancing sports medicine education, having …

IIHMR University, Jaupur hosted the inaugural program for the fourth cohort of its Master of Public Health (MPH) (Executive) 2024–26 and Master of Hospital Administration (MHA) (Executive) 2024–26 programs.   The event marked the beginning of an academic journey for 50 professionals from Executive Master of Public Health and 17 professionals from Executive Master of Hospital Administration, aiming to enhance their …