India’s academic freedom score plunges, falls into ‘severely restricted’ category
- India’s Academic Freedom Index score fell from 0.38 in 2022 to 0.14 in 2025.
- The report classifies academic freedom in India as “severely restricted”, alongside Pakistan and Indonesia.
- It cites cancelled events, faculty dismissals, protest restrictions and curbs on teaching and research.
- The report cites growing state influence over universities and tighter restrictions on campus expression.
Source: theprint.in
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