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Topic: private universities

Cost of higher education in India is leaving parents drained, in debt. ‘We put our own dreams on hold’

With limited seats in govt universities, parents are spending lakhs on private institutions. Some are choosing the latter for its better facilities & infra despite the financial strain.

Govt job aspirants with fake degrees — how nexus of Rajasthan private universities, gangs was exposed

Om Parkash Jogender Singh (OPJS) University has awarded 43,000 degrees since 2013, much beyond what it was authorised to issue, according to Rajasthan Police.

Private universities must offer urban planning courses if Indian cities are to be rescued

In 'India's Blind Spot', Devashish Dhar talks about how the presence of private universities creates scale and modernisation in education.

Beneath glitz, India’s booming pvt universities are textbook case of over-promise, under-deliver

No. of private universities in India nearly doubled in past 7 years, but students say despite charging hefty fees, they fail to deliver on quality of teaching, placement & facilities.

With 131 new institutions in 4 years, it’s boom time for private universities in India

Number of private universities in India jumps 47%, from 276 in 2015-16 to 407 in 2019-20, the latest AISHE data shows. 

Yogi’s anti-national clause for varsities: Curbing freedom or ‘cleansing’ student politics?

Yogi govt approved a draft Private Universities Ordinance that vows action against those found indulging in “anti-national activities” on campus.

Want to protect your baby from harm? Don’t have it, say these Indians

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

Private institutions to come under reservation ambit, govt prepares to bring in bill

Private Universities Bill is set to be tabled in budget session of Parliament. It will bring in caste-based reservation as well as the new 10% EWS quota.

On Camera

The speech PM Modi should deliver this Independence Day

For the last 11 years, Nehru has been constantly blocking my efforts and causing the fiascos that are my many yojanas and abhiyans. He is the reason most of my initiatives turn into disasters.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

Can’t restrict ‘extent of induction’—why SC struck down gender quotas in Army’s JAG recruitment

New Delhi: The Supreme Court has ruled that the Indian Army cannot cap the number of women in its Judge Advocate General (JAG) branch...

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.