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University Grants Commission
Take AICTE approval for UG programmes in management, computer applications in ODL or online mode: UGC

It is pertinent to mention here that the AICTE has decided to regulate HEIs offering BCA, BBA and BMS programmes for maintaining uniform quality and academic standards across management and computer application programmes on similar lines of postgraduate courses/ programmes (MCA/MBA).

  • Tuesday, 23 January 2024
UGC on settlement of accounts for scholarship
UGC notice on settlement of accounts for scholarship, arrears of Post-doctoral fellowships

It is pertinent to mention here that UGC implemented various scholarship/fellowship schemes in offline mode till 30.06.2016. And, UGC categorically stated that no claim would be entertained after January 31, 2024.

  • Monday, 22 January 2024
 Working women hostels to come up in Universities, college campuses
Working women hostels to come up in Universities, college campuses; UGC asks institutions to submit proposal

The Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) suggested identifying suitable land /built-up space within the campuses of the universities for establishing Working Women Hostel (WWH).

  • Wednesday, 17 January 2024
UGC on handloom fabrics for convocation
UGC reiterates Universities to switch to handloom fabrics for convocation ceremonies

The latest UGC reminder came after it was found that some universities have still not changed their ceremonial dress code during the convocation.

  • Wednesday, 17 January 2024
AICTE on 1183 online credit courses comprising 16 Yoga credit courses
AICTE’s latest notice on 1183 online credit courses comprising 16 Yoga credit courses on SWAYAM Platform

AICTE has also adopted the credit transfer up to 40% on UGC pattern in continuation of AICTE (Credit Framework for Online Learning Courses through SWAYAM) Regulation.

  • Monday, 15 January 2024
UGC releases guidelines ON industry linkage system for universities
UGC aims vibrant industry linkage system for universities, releases guidelines

These guidelines aim at developing a robust ecosystem for research, innovation, and knowledge transfer. The UGC in a letter has asked Higher Education Institutions to implement the guidelines.

  • Friday, 12 January 2024
UGC On Management, Computer Application UG courses
Bring Management, Computer Application UG courses under AICTE Regulations: UGC

AICTE has decided to regulate institutions offering BBA, BMS and BCA courses from next academic session to maintain uniform quality and academic standards across Management and Computer Applications program.

  • Tuesday, 09 January 2024
CSIR UGC NET 2023 answer key released, know how to check
CSIR UGC NET 2023 answer key released, know how to check

Participants in the exam can retrieve the answer key from the official website at csirnet.nta.ac.in.

  • Saturday, 06 January 2024
Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan
UGC writes to universities over implementation of Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan

The program coordinates and monitors all aspects of drug abuse prevention, assessment of the extent of the problem, preventive action, treatment and rehabilitation of users, dissemination of information, and public awareness.

  • Tuesday, 02 January 2024
UGC Directive On M.Phil Program
Stop M.Phil admissions, UGC directs universities as it is not recognised degree

UGC Chairman Professor M Jagadish Kumar said, “The UGC has asked universities to take immediate steps to stop admissions for the 2024-25 session. However, this will not affect students already doing MPhil.”

  • Wednesday, 27 December 2023
Short-term skill courses in HEIs: UGC approves guidelines
UGC incorporates new feature in SWAYAM Prabha SMS, WhatsApp facility

The SMS facility is backed by an Al engine operating on the SWAYAM Prabha portal, ensuring that information is structured and shared with students in an organised manner.

  • Thursday, 21 December 2023
UGC
UGC issues stern warning to EdTech platforms, HEIs on courses in collaboration with foreign institutes

In its latest notice, the UGC has warned students to be cautious regarding the courses offered by higher educational intuitions (HEIs) or EdTech companies on agreements with foreign-based educational institutions.

  • Saturday, 16 December 2023
Nua O vs Selfie points
It's NUA-O vs selfie points in Odisha campuses as politics heats up ahead of 2024 polls

While the ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) is extensively harping on its ‘ Nua-O’ scheme, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) seems to be eyeing to grab the young voters' attention through the recent UGC directive of having selfie points in universities and colleges.

  • Friday, 08 December 2023
Short-term skill courses in HEIs: UGC approves guidelines
Short-term skill courses in HEIs: UGC approves guidelines

UGC Chairman Prof Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar told IANS that anyone who has passed the 10 plus 2 or eligible for admission to any undergraduate programme is a suitable candidate for the short term courses.

  • Thursday, 07 December 2023
UGC on students grievance redressal
UGC to publish names of universities failing to appoint Ombudsperson for redressal of grievances

The UGC has asked universities to promptly appoint Ombudsperson(s) and implement other provisions of UGC Regulations on or before December 31, 2023.

  • Tuesday, 05 December 2023
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