New Report States Academic Freedom Is Severely Restricted In India

Academic freedom in India is severely restricted due to growing government authority over higher education. This influence affects university governance, alongside curbs on student expression and protests. A report by Scholars at Risk, which is an international network that monitors attacks on higher education, highlights these issues.

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Titled 'Free to Think 2026', the report documents 382 attacks on higher education communities in 59 countries and territories. This data covers the period from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. The study warns of government campaigns aimed at silencing dissent and enforcing political compliance in higher education spaces.