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UGC Directs HEIs to Create Institutional Development Plans

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UGC Greenlights Foreign Universities to Establish Branch Campuses

The UGC released the Guidelines for Institutional Development Plans (IDP) for Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) to assist HEIs in becoming self-sufficient and contributing to the greater good via cutting-edge research. The guidelines suggest that HEIs are required to conduct a SWOC Analysis: Assess the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Challenges (SWOC) of the institutions to determine opportunities and … Read more

UGC Urges Universities to Register with NTA for CUET PG 2024 Admissions

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UGC Greenlights Foreign Universities to Establish Branch Campuses

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued a notice urging universities to register with the National Testing Agency (NTA) to simplify admission to postgraduate courses via the Common University Entrance Test Postgraduate (CUET PG). The CUET PG registration process is now underway, and applicants can apply for admission through the NTA. According to the revised … Read more

UGC suggests de-reserving SC,ST, and OBC posts if enough reserved candidates not available

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UGC Greenlights Foreign Universities to Establish Branch Campuses

According to new draft rules released by the University Grants Commission (UGC), a post designated for SC/ST or OBC applicants might be deemed unreserved if there are insufficient candidates from these groups. The ‘Guidelines for Implementation of the Government of India’s Reservation Policy in Higher Education Institutes (HEIs)’ are public and open to comment from … Read more

UGC Releases Draft ‘Fitness of Colleges for Receiving Grants Rules, 2024’

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UGC Greenlights Foreign Universities to Establish Branch Campuses

In an effort to bring about a significant overhaul of the nation’s education system and bring the UGC regulations into compliance with NEP 2020, the higher education authority modified the previous Fitness of Institutions for Grants Rules, 1975, and made the proposed rules for 2024 available for feedback from the public. Only if the UGC … Read more

UGC Mandates AICTE Approval for ODL/Online BBA, BMS, BCA Courses

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BIS 2024 Result for Group A, B, and C Posts Declared

According to a public notice released by the UGC, Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) that wish to offer programs in online or open-distance learning (ODL) formats must submit recommendations and approval for those programs that fall under the purview of regulatory bodies like the AICTE when applying to the UGC. Higher education institutions (HEIs) that plan … Read more

UGC Invites Applications for Higher Education Scholarships: Check Details Here

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UGC Greenlights Foreign Universities to Establish Branch Campuses

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

UGC Issues Notice: Defaulting Universities Without..!

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UGC Greenlights Foreign Universities to Establish Branch Campuses

Under the University Grants Commission (Redressal of Grievances of Students) Regulations, 2023, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has classified 256 state institutions in default that failed to designate an ombudsperson. The UGC has recommended institutions to select an ombudsman within 30 days of its notice on April 12, 2023. Following the UGC notice, the higher … Read more

UGC’s New Initiative for Female Student Accommodation

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UGC Greenlights Foreign Universities to Establish Branch Campuses

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued a notification on an effort to award property for the purpose of establishing a dormitory for female students. The ‘Sakhi Niwas’ program was launched as part of Mission Shakti’s Umbrella plan. As part of the project, women who relocate to Tier-1 and metro cities from rural regions in … Read more

UGC Internship Programme Grants Stipends, Academic Credits to ..!

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Maharashtra's Top Universities Embrace CUET UG for Admissions

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has launched a transformational research internship scheme for fourth-year undergraduate students. The program, which is intended to give students with a comprehensive learning experience, includes stipends, health coverage, and academic credits, representing a significant step toward increasing practical exposure and employability. Students who intern with partner firms will now be … Read more

UGC Seeks Authors for Undergraduate Textbooks in 12 Indian Languages

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CUET UG, PG to Undergo Major Changes in 2025

In accordance with NEP 2020, the University Grants Commission (UGC) is seeking Expressions of Interest (Eol) from authors/critics and faculty members of higher educational institutions (HEls) to write undergraduate level textbooks in 12 Indian languages for Arts, Science, and Social Sciences. Candidates can submit their acceptance by January 30, 2024 (11:59 p.m.) and demonstrate their … Read more

UGC NET December 2023 Result Set to be Declared on January 17: Check Details

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UGC NET 2024 City Intimation Slip Released

The National Testing Agency (NTA) changed the result date for the University Grants Commission-National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) in December 2023. According to the amended schedule, the outcome will now be disclosed on January 17. Previously, the results were supposed to be announced on January 10. The delay in releasing the results is due to … Read more

UGC Shifts Regulation of Management and Computer Programs to !

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IP University Launches Master’s in Public Health: Apply Now!

In a recent notice, the University Grants Commission (UGC) declared that Management and Computer Programmes will henceforth be regulated by the All India Council for Technical Education. Beginning with the next academic year, AICTE’s oversight of Computer Applications and Management courses will be extended from postgraduate to undergraduate levels. With its present emphasis on engineering, … Read more

UGC Chairman Addresses Teacher Empowerment at SASTRA University Conference

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CUET UG, PG to Undergo Major Changes in 2025

M Jagadesh Kumar, chairman of the University Grants Commission (UGC), emphasized the need of teacher capacity building during the Southern Zone Vice-Chancellors’ Conference on ‘Implementation of NEP 2020’ at SASTRA University in Thanjavur. Kumar sees this goal as a key step in improving educational quality and aligning with NEP 2020 objectives. Kumar emphasized that teachers … Read more

UGC Unveils Groundbreaking Program to Enhance Staff Skills

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UGC Greenlights Foreign Universities to Establish Branch Campuses

The University Grants Commission (UGC) introduced a comprehensive strategy for its officials on Tuesday to strengthen and expand their talents, efficiency, and credentials in order to better serve India’s higher education system. In a conversation with this paper, UGC Chairman Prof. M. Jagadesh Kumar stated that the UGC is the first autonomous organization to begin … Read more

Over 3 crore students enroll in UGC’s Academic Bank of Credits

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UGC Greenlights Foreign Universities to Establish Branch Campuses

According to the University Grants Commission, more than 3 crore students across the nation have successfully enrolled with the Academic Bank of Credits (ABC). Through an effective credit transfer mechanism, the ABC portal advocates for flexibility in curricular frameworks and allows transdisciplinary or multidisciplinary academic mobility among Indian Higher Educational Institutes (HEIs). It preserves a … Read more