BRICS 2026: Six Key Points for Students on New University Rankings, AI, Study Abroad and Jobs

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Source: नवभारत टाइम्स | Original Published At: 2026-09-13 06:20:00 UTC

At the 2026 BRICS Summit in India, member states unanimously adopted the 45-page, 140-point New Delhi Declaration, including education and employment commitments for students and youth.
BRICS countries agreed to develop a new university ranking and assessment system, with a workshop planned between September and December 2026.
The declaration promotes the safe, ethical and human-centered use of AI in education, along with digital literacy, foundational literacy and numeracy, and recognition of qualifications.
It encourages student mobility and easier study abroad among BRICS countries, including exchange programs, scholarships and mutual recognition of degrees and qualifications.
New or expanded BRICS mechanisms are mentioned for research and startups, including a science and research repository, a youth startup platform and a research infrastructure network action plan.
Leaders reaffirmed support for technical and vocational education and training cooperation, linking TVET institutions with industry needs and promoting skills development and workforce readiness.
The article also refers to the BRICS Education Olympiad as an early-stage initiative for student competition and academic exchange.