The University Grants Commission (UGC), Chairman M Jagadesh Kumar, emphasized on Monday that higher education institutions should transition to a semester system to enhance student evaluation and improve the overall learning experience. He highlighted that universities still relying on annual examinations for student assessment should consider adopting the semester system to foster better academic outcomes … Read more
Germany is one of the most popular places for Indian students studying abroad, with a strong attraction in higher education. According to the most recent data from the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), 49,483 foreign students from India studied in Germany during the 2023-24 winter semester. This is a 15.1% increase over the previous year, … Read more
Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha stated on Saturday that since the state declared free degree education for females two years ago, there has been an increase in the gross enrolment ratio of female students in higher education. Saha said earlier in 2022 that all female students will receive free education at all state-run colleges. “Girl … Read more
The government informed Parliament on Thursday that more than 13 lakh Indian students are now pursuing higher education abroad in 2024. Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh shared data in a written response in Rajya Sabha to queries on whether the government maintains data of emigrant students going abroad for studies. In … Read more
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has announced a comprehensive fee refund policy for the academic session 2024–25 in response to multiple complaints from parents and students regarding Higher Education Institutions’ (HEIs) failure to reimburse fees upon cancellation or withdrawal of admissions. The decision, which was reached on May 15 at the UGC’s 580th meeting, requires … Read more
The “Capacity Building on Design and Entrepreneurship (CBDE)” programme was launched virtually by Shri K. Sanjay Murthy, Secretary of Higher Education, with over 130 attendees, including department officials, Advisory Council members, industry mentors, HEI representatives, and Prof. Sudhir Varadarajan. Shri K. Sanjay Murthy in his address highlighted that the program will be led by industry … Read more
The government of Tamil Nadu declared that it will pay for transgender students’ whole higher education fees if they want to enroll in courses. The state government has granted Rs 2 crore to the Tamil Nadu Transgender Welfare Board for this purpose. On February 19, 2024, the Tamil Nadu government unveiled the state budget 2024-2025. … Read more
Uttar Pradesh intends to combine higher education with incubators to foster entrepreneurial ideas via angel finance. With 63 incubators presently functioning, the government is trying to establish one at each higher education institution in 75 districts. According to KPMG, Uttar Pradesh has emerged as the country’s fourth-largest startup ecosystem, with eight unicorns and two prospective … Read more
The National Assessment and accreditation Council (NAAC) said on Saturday that higher education institutions (HEIs) in India will no longer be assessed during the certification process, but will instead be classified as “either accredited or not accredited”. Currently, NAAC grades higher education institutions during accreditation. According to a statement issued by the NAAC, an autonomous … Read more
According to a letter from UGC universities and Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), the Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Protsahan (PM-USP) Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship invites applications each year through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP). However, many eligible applicants have not yet submitted their applications for renewal of their scholarship for the current year, 2023–2024. “Students … Read more
According to authorities, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has approved guidelines for implementing short-term industry-relevant certificate courses at higher educational institutes (HEIs) to bridge the skill gap and boost student productivity at the workplace. The Commission adopted “guidelines for the introduction of short-term skill development courses in higher educational institutes (HEIs)” during a meeting on … Read more
Taiwanese universities are collaborating with Indian Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) to cultivate talent, facilitate joint degree programs, particularly in the field of VLSI circuits and systems, enhance university cooperation in the fields of semiconductor curriculum and programs, and broaden people-to-people links between the two countries. 11 Taiwanese universities, led by Deputy Minister of Education Dr … Read more
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has requested that higher education institutions inform students about Constitution Day 2023 and urge them to engage in the festivities planned as part of it. Every year on November 26th, India celebrates Constitution Day or Samvidhan Divas to commemorate the adoption of the Indian Constitution. Reading the Preamble to the … Read more
Shri Pradhan welcomed Australian Minister for Education Jason Clare, MP, during his second visit to India. He praised the growing strength of the India-Australia knowledge partnership, highlighting progress in qualifications recognition, joint working groups, skill collaborations, and internationalization of education. Both Ministers reviewed bilateral cooperation in education and skilling, agreeing to strengthen partnerships for greater … Read more
For real-time updates on higher education, the University Grants Commission (UGC) inaugurated the UGC India WhatsApp Channel on Monday. An “inclusive and informed higher education landscape” is what the UGC-India WhatsApp Channel aims to promote. Students, staff, institutions, and universities will be able to get real-time information about higher education thanks to the inauguration of … Read more