New Delhi: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has asked the Vice-Chancellors of universities across the country to encourage students to take an online voluntary national-level exam to test their knowledge on ‘Gau Vigyan” (cow science). An all-India online ‘Kamdhenu Gau Vigyan Prachar- Prasar Examination’ will be conducted by the Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog (RKA) on February […]
Bhubaneswar: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has written to Universities inviting nominations in several categories for the National Awards for e-Governance (NAeG) 2020-21. The NAeG is presented by the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances. The awards are presented to recognize and promote excellence in implementation of […]
Bhubaneswar: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Government of Brunei Darussalam is offering scholarship for Indian students to undertake Diploma, Undergraduate, Master’s Degree courses under Brunei Darussalam Scholarship for the academic session 2021-2022. As per a circular issued by University Grants Commission (UGC), interested applicants can submit application forms along with all required documents in soft […]
Bhubaneswar: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has invited expression of interest from several higher education institutes and academicians to develop Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) for the government’s e-learning platform, SWAYAM. SWAYAM (Study Webs of Active Learning for Young Aspiring Minds) is India’s own MOOCs (Massive Open Online Course) platform, which offers free online courses […]
Bhubaneswar: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has warned students not to fall prey to online fraudsters. In a circular, the Commission has said some people or groups are making fraudulent claims and charging verification fees of Rs. 100 from learners of the SWAYAM Portal(www.swavam.qov.in) of the Government of India. The matter has come to the […]
Bhubaneswar: Normalcy is all set to return to campuses after Centre allowed resumption of physical mode of teaching in several universities and colleges across the country. The Centre has been releasing several unlock guidelines in view of the Covid-19 pandemic situation at regular intervals with necessary precautions that needs to be followed strictly. Schools, colleges […]
Bhubaneswar: The University Grants Commission (UGC)on Friday released draft subject specific curriculum template for Commerce. As per the quality mandate of the UGC, thrust is being given on curriculum reforms on Learning Outcome based approach with an aim to equip the students with knowledge, skill, values and attitude. UGC has also constituted subject Expert Committees […]
New Delhi: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued a circular to the registrars of all the central, state and honorary universities including Delhi University, across the country, to make public the information on reservation for disabled and EWS. The circular noted that the information should be made public in all the universities and colleges […]
Bhubaneswar: The University Grants Commissions (UGC) has warned students keen to take admissions in modern medicine offered by Singhania University, Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan. In a notice, the Commission has stated that the courses offered in modern medicine by Singhania University are without approval of NMC (Erstwhile MCI). “It is brought to the notice of students and […]
Bhubaneswar: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued important notice regarding implementation of reservation Policy of the Government in universities, deemed universities, colleges and other grant-in-aid institutions and centres. In a letter to the registrar of all Central/state/ deemed to be universities, UGC Joint-Secretary GS Chauhan said that the Commission is continuously monitoring the progress […]
Bhubaneswar: In a bid to ensure that higher education institutions should get accredited with a minimum score of 2.5 by the 2022, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued special instructions in this regard. The Commission has been consistently striving for excellence with a specific focus on quality. Accreditation is considered as one of the […]
Bhubaneswar: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has constituted a Committee to develop guidelines along with implementation strategy for induction and mentorship of teachers in non-technical stream (NIIMT). The basic objective of mentorship of teachers is to equip them with a broad repertoire of skills and dispositions to improve the results of students. The Committee has […]
Bhubaneswar: A high-level Committee has prepared a draft University Grants Commission (Establishment and Operationalization of Academic Banks Of Credits(ABC) Scheme In Higher Education ) Regulations 2021. The University Grants Commission (UGC) had earlier constituted the Committee to develop a detailed scheme along with the implementation strategy on an innovative concept of Academic Banks of Credits […]
Bhubaneswar: The Stage is all set across the country to celebrate the 125th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on January 23. The government of India has decided to observe and celebrate the day as ‘Parakram Diwas’ every year. The University Grants Commission (UGC) has written to universities across the country to organise special […]
Bhubaneswar: With the deadline for various scholarships fast approaching, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has asked Universities across the country to encourage students to take benefits of the schemes. In a letter, UGC Secretary Rajnish Jain urged vice-chancellors of all universities to give special attention to SC and ST students by encouraging them to apply […]
Bhubaneswar: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has directed universities across the country to set up an office for international affairs in their respective campuses. In a letter, UGC secretary Rajnish Jain has asked the vice-chancellors of universities to taken necessary steps for setting up the international affairs office and share information by February 15, 2021. […]
Bhubaneswar: Ahead of the nation-wide rollout of the much waited COVID-19 vaccine, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has sought support of universities and colleges to create awareness among people about the mega programme. The move comes after the Health Ministry requested the University Grants Commission (UGC) to work together on mass immunization against the ongoing […]
Bhubaneswar: Several Institutes of Eminence (IoEs) like the Indian Institutes Of Technology (IITs) and Indian Institute of Science (IISc) can now set up their campuses outside the country. This is now possible as the University Grants Commission (UGC) has amended its regulation for IoEs. The Commission has also included a clause allowing offshore campuses for […]
Bhubaneswar: The University Grants Commission has released important guidelines for students and faculty of higher education institutions for their participation under track 2 of Toycathon 2021. As per the notice, the students and faculty members have been asked to submit their ideas by January 20. The students can win prizes worth Rs 50 lakh under […]
Bhubaneswar: The University Grants Commission (UGC) on Thursday extended timeline for online applications (including renewals) for scholarships for regular and full-time students under various schemes for the academic year 2020-21. As per the latest notification, the timeline has been extended for four schemes -Indira Gandhi PG Scholarship for Single Girl Child (SGC), PG Scholarship for […]
Bhubaneswar: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has released the list of 78 Undergraduate (UG) & 46 Postgraduate (PG) MOOCs (Massive Online Open Courses), which will be offered in January 2021 semester. The tentative examination dates for these courses are May 8-9,2O2l, which will be conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), the UGC said in […]
Bhubaneswar: Amid rising anticipation among students regarding reopening of Universities and Colleges in a phased manner across the country post COVID-19 induced lockdown, sources said several higher educational institutions are gearing up to resume physical mode of teaching from December end. The Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) will reopen for PhD scholars from Monday in its […]
Bhubaneswar: The University Grants Commission (UGC) on Thursday directed Universities to ensure the compliance of its previous order in respect of refund on academic calendar for the first year Under-Graduate and Post-Graduate students for the Session 2020-21 in view of COVID-19 pandemic. Taking stern note of several references in the form of RTI applications/ complaints/ […]
Bhubaneswar: The University Grants Commission (UGC) on behalf of Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment on Thursday invited applications from eligible candidates for National Fellowship for Persons with Disabilities (NFPwD) for the selection year 2020-21. The last date for making online applications is January 17, 2021. Under […]
Bhubaneswar: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has written to all Universities in the country for revising Home Science Curriculum Based on Learning Outcome based Curriculum Framework (LOCF) in higher educational institutions. In a bid to facilitate the task of revision of curriculum in various subjects, UGC had earlier constituted subject specific Expert Committees. The Committees […]
Bhubaneswar: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has released guidelines for governing the award of fellowship to Scheduled Caste students. The National Fellowship scheme for Scheduled Caste Students, a Central Sector Scheme was introduced during the financial year 2005-06 to provide opportunities to Scheduled Castes students for pursuing higher education leading to M.Phil/Ph.D degrees in Sciences, […]
Bhubaneswar: The University Grants Commission (UGC) on Monday asked universities in the country to promote apprenticeship, internship embedded degree programmes. In a letter to all vice-chancellors, the UGC said the competencies demanded by the industry need to be embedded in our university curriculum so that the employment-employability gap is overcome. The minimal linkage between the […]
Bhubaneswar: In a major decision, the University Grants Commission (UGC) on Saturday said that it will disburse the funds for research fellowship without insisting on monthly confirmation from their respective institutions for the eligible scholars. Earlier research fellowships were disbursed on a quarterly basis but considering the financial needs of research scholars, the system of […]
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued guidelines for the universities and colleges for reopening their campuses. These guidelines have been vetted by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and approved by the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Ministry of Education. The guidelines may be adopted by the institutions as per the local […]
New Delhi: The University Grants Commission (UGC) on Wednesday announced a list of 24 “self-styled, unrecognised institutions” in the country, terming them as “fake” with the maximum of them operating from Uttar Pradesh followed by Delhi. “Students and public are informed that currently 24 self-styled, unrecognised institutions are functioning in contravention of the UGC Act, […]
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and University Grants Commission (UGC) on Thursday presented their stands before the Supreme Court on the plea seeking an extension of the college admission. Presenting its side, CBSE informed the apex court that results of compartmental exams for class 12 will be declared by October 10. Similarly, UGC […]
New Delhi: The Supreme Court Tuesday suggested that the CBSE declare the results of compartment examination expeditiously and asked the UGC to ensure that students get admission in colleges saying these are exceptional times. The top court asked CBSE and UGC to work in tandem to ensure that the careers of two lakh students giving […]
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has released a recruitment notification for Joint Secretary, Deputy Secretary and Director positions. Interested and eligible candidates can apply for the positions before the deadline. The last date to apply for the UGC jobs is October 3, 2020. UGC Jobs 2020 Vacancy Details Joint Secretary (04): Qualifications a. Officers under […]
Bhubaneswar: Days after the Supreme Court upheld UGC decision to conduct final semester examinations of the Under Graduate (UG) and the Post Graduate (PG) courses by September 30, the Department of Higher Education- Odisha has now requested the UGC to extend the exam deadline to October 10, 2020. The State government mentioned that this will […]
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Higher Education department will hold a high-level meeting today to chalk out plans to conduct the final semester examinations of Under Graduate (UG) and Post Graduate (PG) courses. According to sources, the meeting scheduled for 3 pm today will be chaired by Higher Education minister Arun Sahoo. Vice-chancellors, controllers of examinations of state […]
New Delhi: The Supreme Court will pronounce its verdict on Friday on a bunch of petitions challenging the UGC directive to universities across the country to conduct final year exams by September 30. A bench comprising Justices Ashok Bhushan, R. Subhash Reddy and M.R. Shah reserved the judgement on whether final year degree examinations in […]
New Delhi/Bhubaneswar: The Supreme Court on Tuesday reserved its judgement on examinations after the University Grants Commission (UGC) informed the top court that the final year exams should not be cancelled. The top will soon decide whether the final year degree examinations in universities should be held before September 30, in accordance with the UGC guidelines. […]
New Delhi: The Supreme Court Friday declined to pass an interim order on a batch of pleas opposing the UGCs July 6 guidelines mandating universities across India to conduct their final-year examinations by September-end. Advocate Alakh Alok Srivastava requested the top court to pass an interim order as many students are stuck in flood-affected regions […]
New Delhi: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has told the Supreme Court that it is not possible to alter its July 6 guidelines mandating universities across India to conduct their final year examination by September end. The UGC informed the court that the expert committee, headed by Prof R.C. Kuhad, submitted a report recommending that […]
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday sought a response from University Grants Commission (UGC) on a batch of pleas seeking quashing of its guidelines dated July 6, whereby all the universities/colleges have been instructed to conduct final-year examinations by September 30. A bench headed by Justice Ashok Bhushan asked Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing […]
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