UGC NET: NTA releases subject wise exam schedule for Phase 3; city intimation slip available

UGC NET: NTA releases subject wise exam schedule for Phase 3; city intimation slip available

UGC NET: The National Testing Agency (NTA) released the exam schedule for Phase III of UGC NET December 2021 and June 2022 (merged cycles). Candidates can check the schedule on the official website of NTA — nta.ac.in. According to the notice released by the NTA, the examinations will begin from September 23 and go on till […]

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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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UGC proposes clustering of colleges for multidisciplinary learning

UGC proposes clustering of colleges for multidisciplinary learning

These guidelines aim to help State governments and universities frame appropriate rules and policies These guidelines aim to help State governments and universities frame appropriate rules and policies The University Grants Commission (UGC) has finalised guidelines for transforming colleges and universities into multidisciplinary institutions and has prescribed three different approaches which include “clustering” of establishments […]

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If you want a bias-free process, it should be based on the CUET score: UGC chairman

If you want a bias-free process, it should be based on the CUET score: UGC chairman

All Central universities have been told that admissions to UG and PG courses should be based solely on the score, and it is compulsory, says M. Jagadesh Kumar All Central universities have been told that admissions to UG and PG courses should be based solely on the score, and it is compulsory, says M. Jagadesh […]

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Over 65 universities to participate in CUET-PG 2022; NTA releases list of courses to be offered

Over 65 universities to participate in CUET-PG 2022; NTA releases list of courses to be offered

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced that Suresh Gyan Vihar University, Jaipur, is the latest addition to the list of universities that will be accepting CUET-PG 2022 scores for admission in postgraduate courses. The university will conduct MTech, MBA, MSc, MCom and MPharm admissions via CUET-PG 2022 scores. As of now, a total of […]

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UGC to tweak draft norms on learning outcomes to sync it with NHEQF

UGC to tweak draft norms on learning outcomes to sync it with NHEQF

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has decided to tweak the draft regulations which, once approved, will define the learning outcomes associated with each level of qualification in higher education and enable transfer of credits between institutions and courses. UGC chairperson Prof M Jagadesh Kumar told The Indian Express on Sunday that the commission decided to […]

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CUET PG 2022 registration begins: Check how to apply

CUET PG 2022 registration begins: Check how to apply

The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) has started the registration process for the postgraduate programmes in 42 central universities (CUET PG 2022) today i.e, May 19, 2022. Interested and eligible candidates can apply for the CUET PG from the official website — cuet.samarth.ac.in. The CUET PG 2022 application process will conclude on June 18, 2022, […]

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Tie-ups between Indian, foreign varsities: UGC begins outreach

Tie-ups between Indian, foreign varsities: UGC begins outreach

IN A major push to scale up collaborations between Indian and foreign institutions in higher education, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has reached out to nearly 500 foreign universities, located across the US, UK, Europe and East Asia. The commission now plans to hold a meeting with the heads of foreign missions in India to […]

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Fee structure, funding mechanism unclear: Experts express concerns over UGC regulations for international collaborations

Fee structure, funding mechanism unclear: Experts express concerns over UGC regulations for international collaborations

Academicians have been divided over whether the University Grants Commission (UGC)’s fresh regulations on collaborations between Indian and foreign universities will prove beneficial, with some of them raising doubts over the quality of scholars and the cost involved for Indian students. The University Grants Commission (Academic Collaboration between Indian and Foreign Higher Education Institutions to […]

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UGC pulls up Sharda University over question on Fascism, Hindutva ‘similarities’

UGC pulls up Sharda University over question on Fascism, Hindutva ‘similarities’

The exam question asking students to share their observations on parallels between “Fascism/Nazism and Hindutva” was against the “spirit and ethos of our country which is known for its inclusivity and homogeneity”, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has told the Sharda University. The Greater Noida-based private university last week suspended a faculty member in connection […]

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