Overview

• Speaking at the Central University of Rajasthan convocation, Pradhan said NEP2020 reforms helped Indian universities climb from 11 entries in the 2014 QS World University Rankings to 54 in 2026.
• He noted that eight foreign institutions have already set up campuses in India, reflecting a new phase of global academic collaboration under the policy.
• At Manipal University Jaipur, the minister inaugurated a state-of-the-art lecture hall complex designed to foster innovation and entrepreneurship in higher education.
• Pradhan praised Rajasthan’s strong performance in JEE and NEET exams and urged students to become job creators, not just job seekers, through start-ups and research parks.
• He framed these milestones as essential steps toward empowering youth and realizing the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047.