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Kerala CM Slams UGC’s ‘Authoritarian’ Regulations, Calls For Federal Safeguards

20 Feb 2025

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday strongly criticized the Draft University Grants Commission (UGC) Regulations of 2025, stating that they threaten the autonomy of universities and centralize higher education, undermining the federal structure of the country. He was speaking at the National Convention on the Draft UGC Regulations, where...

UGC Removes NET Requirement for Assistant Professors: What Are The New Guidelines?

07 Jan 2025

In a significant policy shift, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has proposed draft guidelines removing the National Eligibility Test (NET) as a mandatory requirement for the appointment of assistant professors in Indian universities and colleges. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan unveiled these draft norms on Monday, aiming to bring flexibility...

SC Orders UGC To Implement Anti-Discrimination Regulations Within Six Weeks

04 Jan 2025

The Supreme Court of India has mandated the University Grants Commission (UGC) to implement new regulations to tackle caste-based discrimination in higher education institutions within six weeks. Issued on Friday, the directive stresses the urgent need for practical measures to address systemic inequities that have led to student suicides and...

UG Students Can Soon Choose Course Durations: Find Out How

28 Nov 2024

The University Grants Commission has introduced transformative initiative that allows undergraduate students to complete their degree programmes at either a shorter or extended length of time. This came after the approval of the standard operating procedures for the Accelerated Degree Programme and Extended Degree Programme. The draft norms are going...

Govt Issues Guidelines To Crack Down On Misleading Ads By Coaching Centres

13 Nov 2024

The Indian government has unveiled new guidelines to tackle the rising issue of misleading advertisements by coaching centres. These regulations aim to curb false claims and protect consumers from deceptive marketing practices in the education sector. The guidelines, drafted by the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA), specifically target exaggerated promises...

National Education Day: Why Financial Education is Critical For Students

11 Nov 2024

India celebrates National Education Day on November 11 to honor the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, the country's first education minister. Azad's visionary efforts shaped India's educational landscape, with milestones such as the establishment of the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). While...

Supreme Court Upholds Validity Of Uttar Pradesh Board Of Madarsa Education Act

05 Nov 2024

The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday upheld the constitutional validity of the Uttar Pradesh Board of Madarsa Education Act, 2004, while making significant modifications to its provisions related to higher education. This ruling reverses a judgment by the Allahabad High Court, which had struck down the Act for violating...

UGC Issues Notification For Institutions To Outreach Academic Bank Of Credit

17 Jul 2024

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued a notification outlining steps for students and institutions to achieve the goals of the Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) scheme. Launched in 2021 as part of the New Education Policy 2020, the ABC scheme aims to make education more flexible. Institutions are directed...

UGC Reports 81% Attendance In June 2024 NET Exam

19 Jun 2024

The University Grants Commission (UGC) announced that approximately 81% of the over 11.21 lakh registered candidates appeared for the UGC-NET exam held on Tuesday across 317 cities in India. UGC Chairman Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar shared the update, reflecting a significant turnout for the national eligibility test. The UGC-NET, conducted by...

UGC Announces Biannual Admission Cycles for Indian Universities Starting 2024

11 Jun 2024

The University Grants Commission (UGC) announced, on Tuesday, that universities and higher education institutions in India can now admit students twice a year. This new regulation is set to come into effect from the 2024-25 academic session. This policy aligns Indian universities with international admission practices and is expected to...

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Kerala CM Slams UGC’s ‘Authoritarian’ Regulations, Calls For Federal Safeguards

UGC Removes NET Requirement for Assistant Professors: What Are The New Guidelines?

SC Orders UGC To Implement Anti-Discrimination Regulations Within Six Weeks

UG Students Can Soon Choose Course Durations: Find Out How

Govt Issues Guidelines To Crack Down On Misleading Ads By Coaching Centres

National Education Day: Why Financial Education is Critical For Students

Supreme Court Upholds Validity Of Uttar Pradesh Board Of Madarsa Education Act

UGC Issues Notification For Institutions To Outreach Academic Bank Of Credit

UGC Reports 81% Attendance In June 2024 NET Exam

UGC Announces Biannual Admission Cycles for Indian Universities Starting 2024

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