Two board exams, the end of UGC, and international campuses: India's educational landscape in 2025

The permission of international university campuses and the development of IITs and IIMs abroad were among the significant reforms that India's education sector witnessed in 2025, which accelerated the globalisation of higher education.For India's education system, 2025 was a turning point. Wide-ranging policy changes, technological integration, and a strong push to internationalise Indian higher education through approvals for foreign university campuses in the nation were the main forces behind the changes. The establishment of IIT and IIM campuses overseas was also noteworthy.The Union Cabinet's ratification of the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhikshan (VBSA) Bill, 2025, formerly known as the Higher Education Commission of India (HECI) Bill, which aims to replace several regulatory organisations with a single authority, was the most important step, though.

Major NEP-driven changes characterise India's educational landscape in 2025: UGC's push for a four-year UG degree model that aligns with global standards, CBSE's introduction of two annual board exams for Class 10 (starting in 2026) to relieve pressure, and the notable expansion of international campuses and online learning all indicate a shift towards flexible, skill-focused, globally benchmarked education, though implementation presents logistical challenges.