University of Hyderabad offers free 6-day leadership training, apply by November 30

By TUF News Desk · Published 10 November 2026 · 3 min read

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University administrators have 20 days left to apply for a free training programme on running a modern university. The University of Hyderabad will hold the six-day online programme from December 7 to 12, and applications close on November 30.

The programme is called “Leading the Modern University: Leadership, Governance and Transformation in Higher Education”. It is organised by the university’s Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre and costs nothing to attend. Sessions run live from 10 am to 5.15 pm each day.

Only 150 places are available, and 25 of them are set aside for international participants. Everyone who completes the programme gets a participation certificate.

Who can apply

The programme is meant for Group A or Class I administrative officers working in Indian universities. That covers assistant registrars, deputy registrars, joint registrars, registrars and officers in equivalent posts. Applicants need a no objection certificate from their university.

International applicants must be middle or senior level university administrators. The 25 seats for them give Indian and overseas administrators a chance to compare notes on how universities are run in different countries.

What the six days cover

The programme is built around six themes. The first looks at how a modern university works and what leadership means inside one. The second covers leadership and professional excellence, and the third moves to strategic management and organisational change.

Governance and accountability come next, followed by internationalisation and global engagement. The last theme looks at digital technology and artificial intelligence in higher education, including the problems they create as well as the uses they offer.

The aim is to improve the leadership and administrative skills of university officials and help them handle the changing challenges of higher education. The sessions are meant to build a better understanding of institutional responsibilities, decision making, managing change and accountability.

How to apply

Indian applicants must register through the UGC Malaviya Mission portal. They need to choose NEP Theme Training and select the University of Hyderabad. International applicants apply through the registration form on the university’s website.

The programme runs under the Malaviya Mission, the UGC’s teacher training scheme under the National Education Policy 2020. The University of Hyderabad is a central university, and the difference between central, state and private universities shapes who funds and governs each type.

Frequently asked questions

What is the last date to apply for the University of Hyderabad leadership training programme?

November 30, 2026. The programme runs from December 7 to 12, 2026.

Is the programme free?

Yes. The six-day online programme is offered free of cost by the University of Hyderabad’s Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre.

Who can apply for the programme?

Group A or Class I administrative officers in Indian universities, including assistant registrars, deputy registrars, joint registrars and registrars. A no objection certificate is required. International applicants must be middle or senior level university administrators.

How many seats are available?

150 in total, including 25 seats reserved for international participants.

Frequently asked questions

Sources: The Indian Express, Telangana Today