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Universities in India can now admit students twice a year: UGC chairman
New Delhi: Universities and higher education institutions in India can now admit students twice a year similar to the admission process followed by universities abroad, according to the University Grants Commission (UGC)…
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Universities will be allowed to offer admissions twice a year: UGC
New Delhi: Indian universities and higher education institutions will now be allowed to offer admissions twice a year on lines of foreign universities with the University Grants Commission giving a go ahead…
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Students with 4-year bachelor’s degrees can directly pursue PhD: UGC
New Delhi: Students with four-year undergraduate degrees can now directly appear for NET and pursue PhD, according to University Grants Commission (UGC) Chairman Jagadesh Kumar. To pursue a PhD with or without…
- India
NET scores to be used for PhD admissions from 2024-25: UGC
New Delhi: The National Eligibility Test (NET) scores will be used for PhD admissions from 2024-25 eliminating the need for separate entrance tests conducted by universities and higher education institutions, according to…
- India
UGC extends application dates for CUET-UG to March 31
New Delhi: University Grants Commission (UGC) on Tuesday extended the deadline for online submission of the application form for the CUET-UG to 31 March, upto 9.50 pm. Earlier, the deadline was March…
- India
IYC, NSUI slam BJP over UGC’s ‘attempt to de-reserve’ posts for SC & ST
Panaji: The Indian Youth Congress (IYC) and the National Students’ Union of India (NSUI) have criticised the alleged attempt of the University Grants Commission (UGC) to ‘de-reserve’ the posts of SC, ST…
- India
UGC suggests de-reserving SC, ST, OBC posts if candidates unavailable
New Delhi: A vacancy reserved for SC or ST or OBC candidates can be declared unreserved if enough candidates from these categories are not available, according to new draft guidelines by University…
- India
Removed JU interim VC demands central-level probe into admission ‘irregularities’
Kolkata: Buddhadeb Sau, the recently-removed interim Vice Chancellor of Kolkata’s Jadavpur University (JU), on Wednesday demanded a central-level inquiry into the alleged irregularities in the admission process of the famed university. Alleging…
- India
MPhil not recognised degree: UGC to universities
New Delhi: The University Grants Commission (UGC) warned universities on Wednesday against offering MPhil courses, saying it is not a recognised degree and cautioned students against taking admission in such programmes. “It…
- India
UGC notifies regulations for foreign higher education institutions in India
New Delhi: In a significant development, the University Grants Commission (UGC), exercising its powers under the UGC Act, 1956 (as amended), has notified two key regulations for foreign higher education institutions in…
- Education and Career
UGC issues stringent anti-ragging guidelines to educational institutions
Hyderabad: In a recent communication, Prof. Manish R. Joshi, Secretary of the University Grants Commission (UGC), reiterated the importance of curbing the menace of ragging in higher educational institutions. The UGC, in…
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UGC approves guidelines for credit-linked short-term courses
New Delhi: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has approved guidelines for introducing short-term industry-relevant certificate courses with up to 30 credits in the higher educational institutes to bridge the skill gap and boost…
- Telangana
Telangana: UGC offers 1 year PG program for those with 4-year UG
Hyderabad: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has prepared a draft curriculum and credit framework for PG courses which will be put in the public domain soon. As per the new framework for…
- India
UGC puts out norms for establishment & operation of foreign varsities in India
New Delhi: The University Grants Commission (UGC) on Wednesday notified the regulations for foreign universities to set up and operate their campuses in India. “The regulations aim to facilitate the entry of…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad: ABVP members held for rampaging college, attacking staff
Hyderabad: The Pocharam police have arrested 15 activists of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) for allegedly attacking security staff of a college, rioting, and damaging furniture on Monday. Police said, a…