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Earlier, the UGC had sent several letters regarding the recruitment of faculty in universities, institutions deemed to be universities and colleges.

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has urged universities and colleges to prohibit the sale of unhealthy foods in their canteens.

The National Testing Agency has announced the dates for the re-exam of UGC NET June 2024. The exam will be held from August 21 to September 4 in a computer-based format, assessing candidates for PhD, JRF, and Assistant Professor positions. The initial exam was cancelled due to integrity concerns.

The examination aims to assess a student's eligibility to enrol into either of the 46 Central universities for undergraduate courses.

The Indian government has enacted the Public Examinations Prevention of Unfair Means Act, 2024, targeting paper leaks and exam cheating. The law, effective immediately, imposes stringent penalties including jail terms up to 10 years and fines reaching Rs 1 crore for violators.

The Ministry of Education has cancelled the UGC-NET June 2024 Examination due to potential integrity issues flagged by the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C).

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has aligned the new postgraduate program frameworks with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, introducing flexible pathways and multidisciplinary options across one-year and two-year PG courses.

The UGC has introduced a new fee refund policy for the academic year 2024-25, allowing full refunds for cancellations or migrations until September 30, 2024.

UGC Chairman announced a new policy allowing higher education institutions in India to admit students twice a year, aiming to increase accessibility and match global educational standards. This decision is expected to enhance student motivation, employment opportunities, and international collaborations.

The UGC has mandated Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) to adhere to public self-disclosure guidelines, aligning with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020's focus on transparency and accountability.

The UGC has urged higher education institutions to enforce the prohibition of electronic cigarettes, as mandated by the PECA, 2019. This includes conducting special checks to prevent their use on campuses, following concerns about easy access near educational facilities.

The UGC has directed states to establish district-level anti-ragging committees as part of measures to comply with Supreme Court orders. These committees, chaired by the District Collector, will include members from local police, media, NGOs, and student organizations to prevent ragging in educational institutions.

The UGC has mandated that only residents of India can enroll in Open and Distance Learning (ODL) programs, following territorial jurisdiction rules. This aligns with the Ministry of Home Affairs' directive that student visas will not be issued for foreign nationals seeking enrollment through franchise educational institutions offering distance learning.

The ‘NEP SAARTHI- Student Ambassador for Academic Reforms in Transforming Higher Education in India’ is an initiative to involve students in the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

UGC stated that some individuals/ organisations are offering online programmes with acronyms/ abbreviated forms which are similar to the higher education system’s recognised degree programmes.