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KTR opposes new UGC amendments, says it undermines state authority
Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president KT Rama Rao (KTR) on Thursday, February 6, met Union ministers Dharmendra Pradhan and Nitin Gadkari in Delhi to oppose the University Grants Commission (UGC)…
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Rahul Gandhi to take part in protest against UGC in Delhi today
New Delhi: In a significant political pushback against the University Grants Commission (UGC) draft rules, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, along with Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav and various MPs from the DMK,…
- Telangana
TGCHE raises strong objections to UGC’s draft rule on VC appointment
Hyderabad: The Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE) has raised strong objections to the new draft regulations proposed by the University Grants Commission (UGC), arguing that they dilute academic standards in higher…
- Telangana
Revanth Reddy demands withdrawal of draft UGC regulations
Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Sunday said he would see the draft UGC guidelines as an “attack on Constitution” and demanded that the Centre withdraw them. Reddy, who said…
- India
UGC approves new guidelines for selection of Vice-Chancellors in varsities
New Delhi: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has approved a draft related to minimum qualifications for appointment of academic staff in universities and colleges across the country. The new regulations also change…
- Telangana
PGTSAU to supply farmers across Telangana with high quality seeds
Hyderabad: Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University (PJTSAU) will launch an initiative to supply farmers across Telangana with high-quality seeds produced on campus, beginning next year The university plans to establish a…
- India
World looks at India for new models, solutions to current challenges: Pradhan
New Delhi: The world looks at India for new models and solutions to current challenges, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Wednesday. Pradhan also called upon the academic fraternity to reinvent…
- India
Reincarnation compulsory subject for BTech students at IIT Mandi
At IIT Mandi, a unique course titled “Indian Knowledge Systems” is making headlines for including reincarnation and out-of-body experiences as compulsory subjects for BTech students. This decision has sparked considerable debate regarding…
- India
UGC launches project to develop 22,000 books in Indian languages
New Delhi: The Ministry of Education and the University Grants Commission (UGC) launched a project on Tuesday to develop 22,000 books in Indian languages in the next five years. The project, titled…
- India
UGC-NET cancelled to safeguard students’ interest: Officials
New Delhi: A day after the UGC-NET was cancelled, Education Ministry officials Thursday said no complaints were received about the exam but a suo motu action was taken on the basis of…
- India
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…
