Education

In the rapidly globalizing 21st century, India is taking significant steps to internationalize its vast higher education sector. With over 1,000 universities and 40,000 colleges, India aims to attract world-class foreign universities to set up campuses domestically, reduce brain drain, and provide affordable, quality education to millions. Under NEP 2020, several top-ranked global institutions are opening campuses in cities like Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Gujarat’s GIFT City. While these developments promise global partnerships, talent retention, and economic benefits, challenges like infrastructure investment, regulatory reforms, and ensuring inclusivity for marginalized students remain crucial for long-term success.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) declared the NEET UG 2025 results on June 14, with Mahesh Kumar emerging as the topper among 22 lakh candidates. Over 12 lakh students qualified, marking a major milestone in their medical career journey. The focus now shifts to the counselling process, where both All India Quota (15%) and State Quota (85%) counselling will determine college admissions. Candidates are advised to prepare documents, research colleges, and stay updated for multiple rounds of counselling extending till September 2025.

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has revised its dual degree guidelines, now recognizing degrees earned simultaneously even before April 2022. This move offers relief to thousands of students who pursued two academic programs at once, ensuring their efforts and qualifications remain valid.

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration's attempt to revoke Harvard University's ability to enroll international students, calling the move potentially unconstitutional. Harvard, which enrolls nearly 7,000 foreign students, argues the decision was politically motivated retaliation for the university's refusal to align with White House policies. The ruling halts an order that could have reshaped the university’s student body and academic programs just days before graduation.

The Trump administration has barred Harvard University from enrolling new international students, citing an ongoing Homeland Security investigation. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem accused the university of fostering antisemitism and ties to the Chinese Communist Party. Harvard called the move "unlawful" and warned it could severely impact global academic exchange.