A century ago, AIU was founded on a quiet faith — that the universities of Bharat, working together, could shape the destiny of a nation not yet free. At its 100th AGM in Pune, that faith met a sharper question: can the Indian university redesign itself fast enough for Viksit Bharat 2047?
India’s higher education system assessed 13,892 student suicides in 2023 — and called it someone else’s problem. At Academic Network’s Technology Series webinar on 28 March 2026, Prof. Dr. M M Ananth asked the question institutions have avoided: What is assessment truly for? The IACT Framework — Interpersonal, Adaptability, Cognitive, Technical — reveals that 75% of professional effectiveness is determined by persona traits, yet our entire assessment architecture measures only the remaining 25%. With 1,329 registered participants, this was one of the most searching conversations Indian higher education has had about itself. Read the full report
NAAC Reform Analysis · 2025 From Seven Criteria to Ten Attributes India’s higher education quality assurance undergoes its most sweeping…
🎓 HISTORIC: India’s biggest higher education overhaul in decades! The Union Cabinet approved the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhikshan Bill, creating a single regulator to replace UGC, AICTE & NCTE. This landmark reform aligns with NEP 2020’s vision of streamlined governance—focusing on regulation, accreditation & professional standards. Medical and law colleges remain under separate bodies. With 1,000+ universities and 13,000+ colleges impacted, this promises enhanced accountability and global competitiveness for Indian degrees.
New Academic Network Analysis Reveals Fundamental Shifts in NIRF and QS Methodologies, Creating Strategic Challenges for Higher Education Institutions Worldwide…
Old alchemists dreamed of turning cheap metals into gold, a symbol of deep change. Today, we face a similar, but…
About a year ago, I had the privilege of participating in the panel discussion titled “Crafting Tomorrow’s Leaders: Developing Future-Ready…
The examination-centric approach prevalent in Indian universities, which has significant implications for the educational landscape of the country. The structure…
Driving Innovation and Impact Academic institutions, the beacons of knowledge and research, face a crucial challenge in the 21st century:…
Biodiversity and ecosystems play a crucial role in supporting life on Earth, providing essential services such as pollination, water purification,…
As a teacher and psychiatrist, I have witnessed firsthand the immense pressures that students face, particularly girls, as they prepare…
The 4Cs—cooperation, collaboration, co-creation, and co-evolution—serve as essential foundations for achieving sustainability and enhancing well-being in an interconnected world. Cooperation…
