The list of defaulting institutions failing to appoint ombudspersons comprises of 108 public universities, 2 deemed universities, and 47 private universities nationwide.
Cabinet said that the scheme aims for an efficient criminal justice system, based on scientific and timely forensic examination of evidence.
UGC urged universities to comply with regulations requiring timely exam conduction to avoid delays that affect students' employment opportunities and academic progress.
The guidelines include appointment of Professors of Practice (PoP), Associate and Assistant PoP, increasing mobility of women PoP under BHARATI (Boosting Higher Education through Assimilation of Resilient and Talented Indian Women) initiative and facilitating the knowledge exchange.
DUSU said many students come from economically weaker backgrounds, especially those hailing from rural areas, are struggling to afford a safe and healthy living space.
IIT B for Bharat welcomed the disciplinary action taken by the administration against those involved in the play 'Raahovan,' which depicted the “Ramayana in a derogatory manner”.
Nalanda University's new campus in Rajgir has two academic blocks with 40 classrooms, student hostel with 550 capacity, and other facilities.