Online, distance learning degrees equivalent to those obtained conventionally: UGC

Online, distance learning degrees equivalent to those obtained conventionally: UGC

The University Grants Commission (UGC) announced that all undergraduate and postgraduate level degrees acquired through Conventional or open and distance learning, and online mode should be treated as equivalent to the other degrees offered through conventional mode. According to a recent notification issued by the UGC, all online degrees of undergraduate and postgraduate level should […]

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Teachers’ Day 2022: UGC announces fellowship and research grant schemes

Teachers’ Day 2022: UGC announces fellowship and research grant schemes

Teachers’ Day 2022: On the occasion of Teachers’ day, the University Grants Commission (UGC) will be announcing several research schemes which will benefit higher educational institutions across the country. The new fellowships will be launched at 3 pm tomorrow, i.e. September 5 at UGC’s online portals. Here’s a list of the UGC fellowship and research […]

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SWAYAM 2022: UGC releases admit cards for January 2022 semester exams; check how to download

SWAYAM 2022: UGC releases admit cards for January 2022 semester exams; check how to download

SWAYAM 2022: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has released the admit cards for SWAYAM January 2022 semester exams. Registered candidates can now download their hall tickets from the official website — swayam.nta.ac.in. Candidates would require Email or application number, and date of birth to download their admit cards. Admit Cards for #SWAYAM January 2022 Semester […]

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Kerala HC orders state gov to check if Sree Narayanaguru Open University has UGC approval for distance learning programmes

Kerala HC orders state gov to check if Sree Narayanaguru Open University has UGC approval for distance learning programmes

The Kerala High Court has asked the state government to examine whether Sree Narayanaguru Open University has received recognition from the University Grants Commission (UGC) for conducting distance education programmes and if yes, for which courses. The high court’s direction to the Secretary, Higher Education, came on a couple of petitions by students challenging a […]

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JEE (Main), NEET to be merged with CUET for students’ benefit: UGC Chief

JEE (Main), NEET to be merged with CUET for students’ benefit: UGC Chief

UGC chairperson M Jagadesh Kumar said Friday that bringing JEE (Main) and NEET under the larger umbrella of CUET will reduce the burden on students, adding that the idea is in tune with the National Education Policy, 2020. JEE (Main) is the gateway examination for admission to premier engineering institutes in the country and NEET is […]

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UGC chief says CUET cancelled at few centres due to reports of sabotage

UGC chief says CUET cancelled at few centres due to reports of sabotage

Facing criticism over cancellation of the common university entrance test (CUET) at some centres, UGC Chairman M Jagadesh Kumar on Sunday said it was done in the best interests of students as there were indications of “sabotage”. The National Testing Agency announced that the test which was cancelled last week will now be conducted from […]

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Refund full fees if student cancels admission: UGC to universities

Refund full fees if student cancels admission: UGC to universities

Higher education regulator University Grants Commission (UGC) on Tuesday directed universities to refund the full fees to students who cancel their admissions or migrate to a different institute on or before October 31. The last date to refund the fee is December 21 after deducting a cancellation fee of up to ₹1,000, the commission said. […]

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CUET-PG 2022 dates announced; exams in September

CUET-PG 2022 dates announced; exams in September

University Grants Commission (UGC) Chairman Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar today announced the exam dates for Common University Entrance Test (CUET) for Postgraduate courses. The exams will be held between September 1 to 11 at various centres across the country. “The dates for CUET (PG) – 2022 are: 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 09, 10, […]

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UGC ties up with MeiTy to launch new higher education portal for students in rural areas

UGC ties up with MeiTy to launch new higher education portal for students in rural areas

Over 23,000 higher education courses, including programmes on artificial intelligence (AI), cyber security and early childhood care, will now be available free of cost on a new web portal from Friday, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has said. The portal is aimed at bridging the digital divide and enhancing the accessibility of higher education in […]

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UGC reforms distance learning guidelines to intensify foreign students’ enrolment

UGC reforms distance learning guidelines to intensify foreign students’ enrolment

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has amended the Open and Distance Learning Programmes and Online Programme guidelines, paving way for foreign students to enrol at Indian universities with ease. This amendment will allow international students with expired passports to enrol at Indian universities through the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). Earlier, international students had to […]

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