Brijesh Patel, 50, a textile trader from Surat, has been saving for over a decade to send his son to a US university. He even sold his wife’s jewellery and took loans from relatives to make the long-awaited dream possible. But amid the ongoing visa uncertainties under the Trump administration, Patel said his son was…
United States President Donald Trump doubled down on his attack on Harvard University while defending his administration’s move to block its ability to enrol international students. Trump, in a post on Truth Social, claimed almost 31 per cent of students studying at Harvard are from foreign countries and the university administration is not forthcoming with…
US universities face financial strain as Trump’s policies threaten international student numbers The Trump administration’s recent push for stricter immigration policies could lead to a significant decline in international student enrollment in US universities, experts have warned. After a period of recovery from the pandemic, international enrolments are beginning to rebound, but heightened restrictions, including…
West Bengal HS registration 2025: The West Bengal Council of Higher Education (WBCHSE) will reopen the registration window 2024 for higher secondary examination 2025 (HS 2025) for two days with a fine. According to the official notification, the concerned authorities have decided to reopen the registration window after receiving numerous requests from students/ guardians/Heads of…
Economic Survey 2024-25: India sees 13.8% growth in HEIs, GER reaches 28.4% in higher education. (ANI Photo) The Economic Survey 2024-25, tabled by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament on January 31, 2025, has revealed significant advancements in India’s higher education sector. Key highlights of the survey include a 13.8% growth in the number…
NEW DELHI: Enrolment in schools across India fell by 37 lakh in 2023-24 as compared to the previous year, Ministry of Education’s UDISE data showed. The Unified District Information System for Education (UDISE) Plus is a data aggregation platform maintained by the education ministry to collate school education data from across the country. While the…
हार्वर्ड यूनिवर्सिटी (Harvard University) The concept of a gap year has long been a topic of spirited debate. For some, it evokes images of a missed academic year and delayed progress, while for others, it represents an unmatched opportunity for growth and exploration. The term itself often stirs apprehension among students and parents alike, raising…
Maharashtra Higher Education in ASHE 2024: GER Growth, PhD Boom, and Infrastructure Gaps Maharashtra, a leading state in India for higher education, presents a dynamic picture of growth, challenges, and evolving trends. Among the most intriguing findings from the Annual Status of Higher Education (ASHE) 2024, compiled by the CII Higher Education Committee and Deloitte,…
ASHE 2024: Delhi Leads in Gender Equity and Enrolment Growth Delhi has witnessed remarkable strides in higher education, as highlighted by the Annual Status of Higher Education (ASHE) 2024 report. The Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) for female students has nearly doubled over the past five years, surpassing that of male students in 2021-22, signalling significant…