#Higher Education
Assam down town University Awards 1,885 Degrees at Convocation
Assam down town University awarded 1,885 degrees during its 13th convocation, honoring academic excellence and celebrating the class of 2026.
Timungpi Terang • 22 Aug 2026
Lotha Groups Block Reinstatement Bid for Nagaland University Professor
Three Lotha organizations are fighting the reinstatement of a former professor, demanding Nagaland University finish disciplinary probes first.
Naro Jamir • 20 Aug 2026
Nagaland University Hosts Induction for New Engineering and Biotech Scholars
Nagaland University’s School of Engineering and Technology welcomed new postgraduate and PhD scholars during an orientation program in Meriema.
Naro Jamir • 19 Aug 2026
ANCSU Demands Accountability for Missing Education Grant Funds
The All Nagaland College Students’ Union claims the Higher Education Department is withholding over half of the annual Grant-in-Aid meant for colleges.
Naro Jamir • 18 Aug 2026
ANCSU Fights Plan to Lower Nagaland Professor Qualification Standards
The All Nagaland College Students’ Union is blocking state plans to relax PhD requirements for professors and warns against regularizing ad-hoc staff.
Kiyeto Swu • 13 Aug 2026
Dimapur Government College Launches MA History Program
Dimapur Government College has officially started its Master of Arts in History program following the guidelines of the National Education Policy 2020.
Naro Jamir • 10 Aug 2026
Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma Urges Students to Look Beyond Degrees
Mizoram CM Lalduhoma told Assam Royal Global University students to focus on critical thinking and leadership rather than just earning academic degrees.
Chawngthu Fanai • 5 Aug 2026
Dr. Tayek Talom Becomes First Arunachal Native to Lead Apex Professional University
Dr. Tayek Talom is the new Vice Chancellor of Apex Professional University. He is the first person from Arunachal Pradesh to hold the leadership post.
Rinchen K • 5 Aug 2026
NIT Meghalaya Scraps Restrictive Student Forms After Union Pressure
NIT Meghalaya ends forced student undertakings and clarifies attendance policies following intense pressure from the Khasi Students' Union.
Walrik Marak • 4 Aug 2026
Hynniewtrep Youth Council Demands Resignation of NEHU VC-in-Charge
Members of the HYC protested at the NEHU campus, claiming the appointment of Prof Saroj Kanta Barik as VC-in-Charge violates university regulations.
Walrik Marak • 1 Aug 2026
Activist demands probe into suspicious hiring at Pravabati College
Social activist Asem Roshan wants a fresh screening of 17 staff appointments at Pravabati College due to alleged rule violations and falsified records.
Ranjana Devi • 31 Jul 2026
Governor Yadav Tours NIT Nagaland to Assess Campus Growth
Governor Nand Kishore Yadav visited NIT Nagaland on July 30 to review campus infrastructure, research progress, and academic achievements.
Naro Jamir • 30 Jul 2026
USTM Secures Prestigious UGC 12(B) Status
The University of Science and Technology Meghalaya gained UGC 12(B) recognition, unlocking new funding for research and academic growth.
Walrik Marak • 29 Jul 2026
Assam Assembly Passes Bill to Overhaul Higher Education Governance
Assam passed the 2026 Higher Education Council Bill to unify academic oversight and addressed flood damage affecting thousands of students' supplies.
Timungpi Terang • 29 Jul 2026
Manipur Education Officials Detail NEP 2020 Reforms and College Expansion Plans
Manipur officials outlined new college reforms, including the Four-Year Undergraduate Programme, teacher recruitment, and infrastructure upgrades.
Ranjana Devi • 28 Jul 2026
Sikkim Democratic Front Questions New Private University Law
The SDF is demanding answers regarding the Sikkim Private Universities Amendment Bill, fearing it leaves students without protections for their degrees.
Riya Lepcha • 26 Jul 2026
Nagaland University students face academic limbo after grading failures
Over 1,000 Nagaland University students face a lost academic year due to alleged grading errors in the 6th semester Four-Year Undergraduate Programme.
Kiyeto Swu • 26 Jul 2026
Nagaland University students face year-long delay over grading scandal
Nagaland University students face academic delays after alleged grading errors in final exams. Many are barred from re-evaluating their failed papers.
Kiyeto Swu • 25 Jul 2026
Manipur's Dhanamanjuri University Partners with Delhi's Miranda House
Dhanamanjuri University and Miranda House have signed an MoU to boost academic exchange, faculty mobility, and joint research in botany and environment.
Ranjana Devi • 25 Jul 2026
Manipur Dhanamanjuri University Partners With Delhi's Miranda House
Manipur's Dhanamanjuri University signed a deal with Delhi's Miranda House on July 24 to boost academic research and student exchanges.
Sanajaoba Chongtham • 25 Jul 2026
