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Dharmendra Pradhan: The Institute of Health Science Granted Autonomy, Empowering Own Academic Operations

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Over 42% of Reserved Teaching Positions Vacant in Central Universities

Union Education and Skill Development Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said the Institute of Health Science (IHS) has been granted autonomy, allowing it to administer its own academic and administrative operations. The University Grants Commission (UGC) granted the IHS autonomous college status under a special category, according to Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Pradhan visited many facilities at the … Read more

“The Potential of an Inclusive Rankings System for Promoting Nuance in Higher Education”

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Ministry of Tribal Affairs Enhances Infrastructure for Eklavya Schools

The binary accrediting method proposed by Dr. K Radhakrishnan’s high-level committee causes alarm in the academic community. Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar, the chairperson of the UGC, contends that the binary character of accreditation creates a definite distinction and gets rid of the complications linked to various accreditation levels or categories. Since it guarantees that they choose … Read more

UGC Recommends New Degree Names, Introduces Bachelor of Science (BS) for Humanities and Commerce

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In a significant move to redefine degree nomenclature, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has put forth recommendations that introduce fresh titles for degrees awarded by higher education institutions. One notable suggestion is the introduction of the Bachelor of Science (BS) degree, which will encompass diverse disciplines such as arts, humanities, engineering, and commerce, among others, … Read more

Devise mechanisms to allow students to pursue 2-degree courses simultaneously: UGC to universities

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Devise mechanisms to allow students to pursue 2-degree courses simultaneously: UGC to universities

New Delhi: The higher education regulatory body, University Grants Commission (UGC), has asked the universities to devise facilitative mechanisms through statutory bodies to allow students to pursue two academic programs simultaneously. Students, as per UGC, are able to pursue two full-time academic programs simultaneously in the physical mode provided that class timings for one program do … Read more

Foreign universities will operate functions as per Indian rules: UGC Chairman on regulations to set up HEIs

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Foreign universities will operate functions as per Indian rules: UGC Chairman on regulations to set up HEIs

New Delhi: The University Grants Commission (UGC) Chairman Professor Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar interacted with Media over the Setting up and Operation of Campuses of Foreign Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) in India. The UGC Chairman has stated that the foreign institutions will operate their functions as per the guidelines framed by the Commission and the Indian … Read more

Dual degrees will make global education affordable for Indian students, says UGC Chairman

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UGC Chairman Addresses Teacher Empowerment at SASTRA University Conference

New Delhi: UGC Chairman and veteran academician, Professor M. Jagadesh Kumar, on Friday said that dual degrees will make global education affordable for Indian students. READ | IIT Madras researchers develop effective data analytics approach to detect petroleum in underground The chairman was discussing a vista of issues including the New Education Policy and plans … Read more

UGC asks HEIs to implement community engagement, social responsibility guidelines

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UGC asks HEIs to implement community engagement, social responsibility guidelines

New Delhi: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has urged Higher Education Institution (HEIs) to facilitate the implementation of two-credit course on Community Engagement and Social Responsibility effectively. The Commission has urged HEIs to take appropriate action as per the guidelines stated by the UGC in their respective institutions. The Community Engagement and Social Responsibility course … Read more

Registration of UGC NET 2023 begins today at this website, check details here

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CUET PG 2024 Registration Begins, Check Now!

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will begin the registration process for University Grants Commission – National Eligibility Test (UGC NET 2023) today, December 29, 2022. The last date to submit the UGC NET application form 2023 is January 17, 2023. Once the registration portal is opened, eligible candidates can fill up the application form by … Read more

How to Pursue a PhD After Graduation: A Step-by-Step Guide

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How to do PhD after completing Graduation?

As per the latest UGC guidelines, students with a four-year undergraduate degree can directly pursue Ph.D programs, said UGC chairman Jagadesh Kumar on Wednesday. “Universities can decide whether to offer three-year Honours degree or a four-year undergraduate program,” he stated. Three-year undergraduate courses won’t be discontinued until 4-year program fully implemented, he added. PhD Enrolment … Read more

Graduates Now Eligible to Pursue PhD Directly, Says UGC Chairman

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UGC Greenlights Foreign Universities to Establish Branch Campuses

Students with four-year undergraduate degree can directly pursue Ph.D programmes, said UGC chairman Jagadesh Kumar on Wednesday. “Universities can decide whether to offer three-year Honours degree or four-year undergraduate programme,” he stated. Three-year undergraduate courses won’t be discontinued until 4-year programme fully implemented, he added. The attack on the server of the All Indian Institute … Read more

UGC proposes 4-year duration for ‘Honours’ degree in colleges

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UGC proposes 4-year duration for 'Honours' degree in colleges

Students will be able to get an undergraduate ‘Honours’ degree after completing four years instead of three, according to new draft norms prepared by the University Grants Commission (UGC).The draft ‘curriculum and credit framework for four-year undergraduate programs’ prepared in accordance with National Education Policy is likely to be notified on Monday. “Students will be … Read more

UGC Mandates Joint Degrees With Foreign Universities

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UGC Discontinues MPhil Degree: What You Need to Know

Indian higher educational institutions (HEIs) must follow University Grants Commission’s (UGC) latest regulations for twinning and dual degree programs with foreign universities, the Commission has ruled. Currently, 230 Indian and 1,256 foreign HEIs are eligible to offer twinning, joint degree, and dual degree programs, as per the new regulations. Under the twinning program, Indian HEI … Read more

UGC Issues Warning Against Misleading Ads Targeting Ph.D. Students

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UGC Mandates Prior Nod for Foreign University Tie-Ups in India

University Grants Commission, UGC has released an important notice for Ph.D students. The notice is regarding students of Ph.D getting misled by advertisements for online Ph.D programs offered by EduTech Companies in collaboration with Foreign Educational Institutes. The Commission already has its procedure to award Ph.D degrees to students. The Ph.D degree is awarded as … Read more

Govt forms panel for UGC, AICTE to work together on higher education policies

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Govt forms panel for UGC, AICTE to work together on higher education policies

New Delhi: A committee has been formed to draught a plan for the University Grants Commission (UGC) and All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE) to collaborate as a unified regulatory body, setting the way for the creation of the proposed Higher Education Commission of India (HECI). The committee, set up by UGC chairperson Prof … Read more