CIPU Education summit
Hyderabad, May 2. At a two-day Bharat Higher Education Summit 2025 hosted by Mahindra University (Internal Quality Assurance Cell) and organised by the Confederation of Indian Private Universities (CIPU), education leaders highlighted that India’s education system must aim to be ranked among the world’s best by creating a research-based interdisciplinary academic ecosystem.
“Private universities will play a crucial role in achieving a 50 percent Gross Enrolment Ratio by 2035,” said Prof. (Dr.) T.G. Sitharam, Chairman of All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) inaugurating the summit.
To discuss the summit theme of ‘Building Next Generation Leaders in Higher Education’, over 150 Vice Chancellors and academic leaders from across the country participated.
“As private universities continue to emerge and contribute significantly to the educational landscape, there is a clear need for a unified platform like Confederation of Indian Private Universities (CIPU). Such a body can champion the interests of private institutions, address shared challenges, and ensure that research, quality, innovation, and inclusivity remain at the heart of India’s higher education,” said Dr. Rahul Karad, Chief Patron, CIPU and Executive President, MIT-World Peace University, Pune.
Cambridge Schools Conference
New Delhi, April 3. The International Education Group of the UK-based Cambridge University Press & Assessment (aka Cambridge) hosted its second annual South Asia Cambridge Schools Conference. Over 400 educators, school and thought leaders from India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and the Maldives attended the conference convened against the backdrop of a projected global demand for 44 million new teachers by 2030.
“At Cambridge, we support teachers with professional development, we’re introducing digital exams to advance assessment, and integrating AI to enhance learning. We are also collaborating with schools for new programmes such as Cambridge Early Years and Climate Quest that will shape the future of education in this region and beyond,” said Rod Smith, Managing Director of International Education at Cambridge.
Thunderbird-NAL accord
Mumbai, April 3. NSE Academy Ltd (NAL), a wholly owned subsidiary of the National Stock Exchange, signed an agreement with the Thunderbird School of Global Management (Thunderbird) of Arizona State University, USA. Under the agreement, they will jointly offer programs focused on technology, finance, and business education to professionals and senior leaders of industry.
“Ranked #1 in International Trade for three consecutive years, Thunderbird brings the best thought leadership in the world to the trading floor. Together, with NSE Academy, we will offer cutting-edge programs to shape future-ready leaders who will drive innovation, sustainable business practices, and economic growth throughout India and beyond,” said Thunderbird’s Director General and Dean Charla Griffy-Brown, speaking on the occasion
Samsidh-TATA ClassEdge partnership
Bengaluru, April 21. The Bengaluru-based Samsidh Group comprising 17 CBSE-affiliated schools in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Haryana with an aggregate enrolment of 10,000 students mentored by 850 teachers, signed a strategic educational collaboration agreement with the Mumbai-based TATA ClassEdge Ltd to “transform educational experiences for students across India”.
“This collaboration is about more than digital transformation. It’s about empowering the next generation with the knowledge, skills, and values they need to lead in an increasingly complex world,” said K.R.S. Jamwal, Executive Director, Tata Industries, and Chairman of Tata ClassEdge Ltd.
“Our mission has always been to shape character and ignite young minds. This collaboration agreement with TATA ClassEdge will enable us to integrate global best practices and technology-driven learning environments, while remaining rooted in the values we hold dear,” added Vasa Srinivasa Rao, Founder Chairman of the Samsidh Group.
Career Mosaic expansion plan
New Delhi, April 9. The Ahmedabad-based Career Mosaic which bills itself Asia’s largest international student recruiter for American universities, announced a strategic expansion into Europe through new partnerships. Among them: Gisma Business School of the IU University of Applied Sciences, Germany; University of Limerick’s Griffith College, Ireland; Collège de Paris, Kedge Business School, Istituto Marangoni, France.
“By collaborating with a wide range of industry-focused higher education institutions, we intend to enable students to follow meaningful international education and career pathways,” said Manisha Zaveri, Joint Managing Director, Career Mosaic speaking on the occasion.
With rising disenchantment with the Trump administration in the US, there’s growing preference among Indian students for European destinations, says Zaveri. “Germany has firmly established itself as a top choice, with over 42,997 Indian students enrolled as of January 2024,” says Zaveri, who adds that Career Mosaic currently partners in over 900 universities in 24 countries.
