This year marks the centenary year of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), a leading apex body of more in universities in India, the number of which is all time high at more than 1300 currently. Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pimpri, Pune, will host the 100th Annual General Body Meet AIU along with the National Conference of Vice Chancellors from April 28 to 30, 2026.
The conference will be held under the theme “Shaping Self Reliant Bharat through Knowledge and Innovation”. Over the three days, discussions will focus on several important subjects, including internationalization in higher education, sustainability and social responsibility, entrepreneurship and startups, AI and quantum enabled institutions, healthcare and the integration of traditional wisdom into curriculum and research. These are areas that are increasingly shaping how institutions strengthen academic quality, research culture and future ready learning. The programme will also include the AIU Foundation Day Lecture, interactions with apex bodies and international delegates and discussions around the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025
