Branch Campuses, Fake Research, and the Future of Indian Universities
Apr 2, 2026
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Host Alex Usher speaks with Dr. Pushkar about the shifting landscape of higher education in India. They examine a proposed new centralized regulator, ongoing funding challenges, and the growing divide between top institutions and the rest of the system.
The episode also looks at the rise of foreign branch campuses, India’s ambitions in AI education, and concerns about academic quality and research integrity.
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