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UGC Guidelines
UGC reverses decision on mandatory PhD for recruitment of assistant professors, NET to be minimum criteria

In 2018, the UGC set the criteria for recruitment for entry-level posts at universities and colleges. It gave a three-year window to candidates to complete their PhDs and asked all universities and colleges to start applying the criteria for recruitment from the 2021-22 academic session.

  • Wednesday, 05 July 2023
UGC sends letter seeking appointment of teachers in state universities
UGC sends letter seeking appointment of teachers in state universities

UGC Chairman said that any shortage in the availability of faculty members in higher educational institutions adversely affects the teaching-learning ecosystem.

  • Saturday, 01 July 2023
Students in Odisha
UGC releases guidelines for incorporating Indian knowledge system in higher education curriculum

The purpose of these guidelines for incorporating the Indian Knowledge System into higher curricula is to provide a roadmap for systematic study and research of various disciplines of IKS.

  • Wednesday, 14 June 2023
UGC Guidelines
UGC proposes new norms for degrees; check new degree nomenclature

A student may be considered for the award of a qualification (like a certificate/diploma/degree) once the required number of credits have been earned, irrespective of the minimum duration of the programme.

  • Friday, 09 June 2023
UGC
UGC (Institutions Deemed to be Universities) Regulations, 2023 released; check details

UGC constituted an expert committee to review and revise the Regulations following the announcement of the National Education Policy 2020 and in order to make the Regulations simple.

  • Friday, 02 June 2023
 UGC NET
UGC NET June 2023: NTA gives last chance to candidates for correction

The NTA has decided to give the first and final opportunity in view of the numerous representations received from the candidates regarding giving them an opportunity to edit/modify their particulars in the online application form.

  • Friday, 02 June 2023
UGC
Violations in appointment of teachers, award of PhD degrees will be checked: UGC

The UGC has taken a decision to check violations in the appointment of teachers and award of PhD degrees in higher educational institutions (HEIs)

  • Wednesday, 24 May 2023
NEP SAARTHI
UGC releases guidelines for student ambassador for academic reforms

The higher education regulator said that students being the centre of these transformative reforms, it is equally crucial that they are involved in implementing NEP 2020.

  • Wednesday, 24 May 2023
CUET-UG: 2,65,248 candidates appear on 1st day
CUET-UG: 2,65,248 candidates appear on 1st day

The exam began on Sunday. CUET-UG Phase one is being conducted in 271 cities and more than 447 centres from May 21 to 25. The exams are being held in three shifts. The total number of candidates scheduled in shift 1 was 87,879; in shift 2, 87,903 students appeared and in the third shift which was organised in 458 centres, 89,466 students took the exam.

  • Monday, 22 May 2023
CUET
CUET UG 2023: Clarification on Centers in Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand & Manipur

As per the NTA, the CUET (UG) - 2023 will be conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) Mode for about 14.99 lakh candidates at various examination centres located in 295 cities across India and abroad.

  • Friday, 19 May 2023
UGC Chairman
CUET-UG not to make board exams redundant: UGC Chairman Jagadesh Kumar

The pass percentage and number of students scoring above 90 per cent and 95 per cent in CBSE class 12 declined this year, kickstarting a debate about whether the introduction of the CUET has taken the focus off board exams and will end up making them redundant in the longer run.

  • Wednesday, 17 May 2023
University Grants Commission
UGC chief on objective behind introducing professor of practice

According to Kumar, the objective behind introducing Professor of Practice is to enhance the quality of higher education. This will be done by bringing practitioners, policymakers, skilled professionals and others into the higher education system.

  • Tuesday, 16 May 2023
UGC NET 2023
UGC NET 2023 June registration begins, exams from June 13

The UGC NET June Exam 2023 will be held from June 13 to June 22, 2023.

  • Wednesday, 10 May 2023
UGC Guidelines
UGC to introduce courses on Indian Heritage and Culture; check guidelines here

As per UGC, there will be short-term multi-tier credit-based modular programme with multiple entry and exit based on Indian heritage and culture to promote the interest of people from abroad to visit India

  • Wednesday, 10 May 2023
UGC Guidelines
UGC releases guidelines for empanelment of artists, artisans-in-residence in HEIs

As per the UGC, it is a challenging task to strike a balance between the preservation of art and livelihood. The process of identification of art and art forms, and connecting them with the higher education system is a significant step in this direction.

  • Tuesday, 09 May 2023
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