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Thursday, February 19, 2026
TopicInstitutes of Eminence’

Topic: Institutes of Eminence’

Why Jadavpur still hasn’t got IoE tag & Anna University won’t get it — it’s all about the money

AU & JU were the only state govt-funded universities on Institutes of Eminence list, but states have resisted Centre’s demand to cough up a few thousand crore rupees in funding.

Delhi University is now looking to open overseas campus in Dubai, Singapore or Mauritius

Acting V-C Joshi says DU got more international students in 2020 despite pandemic, and now wants to ‘make the most of’ new National Education Policy.

IITs, other Institutes of Eminence can set up offshore campuses now — UGC issues new rules

The new regulations allow IoEs to start a maximum of three off-campus centres in five years, but not more than one in an academic year.

Why Modi govt is planning to take its university ranking system NIRF global

The rankings issued by international agencies like QS accord a heavy weightage to ‘perception’, a factor that has fallen foul of the Modi govt. 

3 of 4 top posts vacant at DU, an Institution of Eminence, but V-C says doesn’t affect work

Members of the faculty and DU Executive Council say the vacancies are taking a toll on functioning, affecting a number of things from promotions to pensions. 

India needs Muslim neuroscientists and Dalit Fields medalists among its STEM researchers

A country that does not leverage the genius of half a billion of its own people is unlikely to go very far.

‘Pappu’ is now officially Modi’s 2019 rival, and the journey of Class XII toppers

A selection of the best news reports, analysis and opinions published by ThePrint this week.

Govt colleges wanted ‘Institute of Eminence’ tag for money, freedom, not excellence: Panel

Govt plans to spend Rs 1,000 crore on the public institutions while the private ones stand to gain freedom in choice of fee structure and courses.

Some ’eminent’ humour, and the new way to meet ministers in India

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by editors at ThePrint.

Why Modi and Lalu may be working together and why lateral entry is too radical an idea

A selection of the best news reports, analysis and opinions published by ThePrint in the last 24 hours.

On Camera

Telangana spoke up for Muslim vendor who was attacked. South is different from the North

A poor Muslim man from Kurnool, selling khoya buns during the Medaram Jatara in Telangana, was harassed by some YouTubers and surrounded by a mob over allegations of 'food jihad'.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

US military commander, envoy Sergio Gor visit Indian Army Western Command, Bengaluru next

At the Western Army Command, the American delegation was briefed on the capabilities of the formation, past operations and the path ahead.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.