UGC extends registration deadline to enrol for online, ODL courses 

UGC extends registration deadline to enrol for online, ODL courses 

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has announced an extension for admissions to open and distance learning (ODL) and online programmes for the July–August 2025 academic session. The new deadline is October 15, replacing the earlier cutoff of September 15. This decision comes in response to requests from multiple higher educational institutions (HEIs), according to the […]

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‘India is the most exciting place for global higher education’: University of York V-C on launching Mumbai campus

‘India is the most exciting place for global higher education’: University of York V-C on launching Mumbai campus

The University Grants Commission (UGC) recently issued letters of intent to five foreign universities, including the University of York, University of Western Australia, and University of Aberdeen, giving them approval to set up independent campuses in India. Against backdrop of the event, University of York Vice-Chancellor Prof Charlie Jeffery spoke with indianexpress.com about the rationale […]

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UGC transfers three fellowship schemes to ministries

UGC transfers three fellowship schemes to ministries

The University Grants Commission (UGC) recently announced that three national fellowship schemes have been transferred to concerned ministries. The official notice was uploaded by the Commission on the official UGC website — ugc.ac.in. “It is brought to the notice of all the stakeholders that UGC implemented these schemes up to September 30, 2022, only. The concerned […]

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UGC: Not mandatory to publish in journals before final PhD thesis

UGC: Not mandatory to publish in journals before final PhD thesis

IN NEW regulations for doctoral programmes notified Monday, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has scrapped the mandatory requirement of getting research papers published in peer-reviewed journals before the final submission of a PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) thesis. So far, it was mandatory for M.Phil (Master of Philosophy) scholars to present at least one research paper […]

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UGC, AICTE asks affiliated institutions to celebrate ‘Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas’ on November 15

UGC, AICTE asks affiliated institutions to celebrate ‘Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas’ on November 15

The UGC in the notice said that they want education institutions to carry out activities like debate competitions among students on the theme ‘Contribution of Janjati Heroes in Freedom Struggle’. Students shall be felicitated for their work. Spread the legacy of tribal leaders like Birsa Munda and other personalities and unsung tribal heroes. “All the […]

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Vice Chancellors to ‘politely’ respond to Kerala Governor citing University Acts and Statutes

Vice Chancellors to ‘politely’ respond to Kerala Governor citing University Acts and Statutes

Vice Chancellors informed The Hindu that once Governor Arif Mohammed Khan decides to cancel their appointments, legal recourse would be a definite option Vice Chancellors informed The Hindu that once Governor Arif Mohammed Khan decides to cancel their appointments, legal recourse would be a definite option The Vice Chancellors who had received notices from Kerala […]

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UGC NET 2022: NTA releases advanced city intimation slip for examinations on October 12, 22

UGC NET 2022: NTA releases advanced city intimation slip for examinations on October 12, 22

UGC NET 2022: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the advanced city intimation slip for University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) for December 2021 and June 2022 (merged cycles)- phase four for Junior Research Fellowship and eligibility for Assistant Professor. Candidates can check and download their city intimation slip from the official […]

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UGC issues guidelines for engaging field experts in colleges and universities

UGC issues guidelines for engaging field experts in colleges and universities

The University Grants Commission has issued guidelines for engaging “Professors of Practice” or distinguished experts from different fields at institutions of higher education. These professors are not required to have the educational qualifications usually mandated for teaching and they can be paid through corporate sponsorship or an honorarium, the guidelines say. The guidelines say that […]

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UGC reiterates anti-ragging regulations, ask to ensure all necessary measures in place, changes procedure to file complaints

UGC reiterates anti-ragging regulations, ask to ensure all necessary measures in place, changes procedure to file complaints

The University Grants Commission issued a notice on September 16 reiterating that ragging is a criminal offence and there are regulations framed to curb the menace of ragging. The notice read, “These regulations are mandatory and all institutions are required to take necessary steps for its implementation in toto.” The notice further stated that if […]

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