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Dharamshala MLA seeks Centre’s intervention for Central varsity campus construction

The state government is yet to deposit the required funds for the land transfer necessary for constructing the said campus

Updated on Dec 27, 2024 05:16 AM IST

ByDar Ovais, Dharamshala

No plans to convert PU into central university: Centre

The statement comes at a time when a protest is underway at the varsity from students and Punjab politicians speaking in unison, apprehending that efforts are being made to dilute Punjab’s claim over university

The statement from minister of state for education Sukanta Majumdar came in response to a question raised by Chandigarh MP Manish Tewari regarding the delay in election of the senate, the apex governing body of PU. (HT)

Updated on Dec 10, 2024 09:46 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Two Punjab professors arrested, ₹3.5 lakh recovered after inspection in Himachal

Pharmacy professors Rakesh Chawla and Puneet Bansal, working with Baba Farid University and Central University, Bathinda, respectively, were returning from Palampur when they were caught by HP vigilance team.

The Himachal Pradesh Police’s vigilance department has arrested two pharmacy professors from Punjab, Rakesh Chawla and Puneet Bansal, working with Baba Farid University and Central University, Bathinda, respectively, for taking undue favours from a Kangra-based pharmaceutical institute. (Representational photo)

Updated on Aug 15, 2024 12:41 PM IST

ByHT Correspondents, Dharamshala/bathinda

Universities can hold test to fill seats left after admissions through CUET: UGC

The University Grants Commission (UGC), however, clarified that scores of the CUET will remain the primary criteria for admitting students.

The commission has recommended that students who appeared in CUET may be considered irrespective of the domain subject papers in which they appeared. (Sanchit Khanna/HT (For representational purposes only)

Published on Aug 01, 2024 05:39 PM IST

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Central varsity status for LU back in focus: Teachers, alumni cite positive changes to back demand

Lucknow University was set up in 1921 and is among the first 10 universities of the country, which is one of the prominent reasons behind the demand. If it gets the central status, it will be entitled to more funds, leading to infrastructure development, increasing the number of faculty members and improving the quality of education.

Teachers, alumni and those in the know of things feel that this more than a century-old institution fully deserves central varsity status. (HT FILE)

Updated on Jul 27, 2024 08:44 AM IST

ByGodhooli Sharma

Navigating the CUET: Objective of the test and tips for aspiring students

By adopting a uniform examination format, CUET ensures a fair and transparent evaluation of all applicants, irrespective of their educational backgrounds.

Preparation for CUET requires a strategic approach, beginning with a comprehensive understanding of the exam structure. (File)

Published on Jul 26, 2024 10:55 AM IST

ByParimal Mandke

Top 10 Central Universities in India as per IIRF University Rankings 2024

This year, Jawaharlal Nehru University has topped the list, followed by the University of Delhi, BHU - Banaras Hindu University, and more. Check the full list.

IIRF Top Universities in India 2024: JNU has been ranked number one central university this year. (HT file image)

Published on Jun 29, 2024 01:44 PM IST

ByHT Education Desk | Edited by Gaurav Sarma

CUET UG : Wrong question paper was distributed at center in Kanpur, says NTA

CUET UG 2024: NTA denies allegations of paper leak at an examination center in Uttar Pradesh’s Kanpur.

NTA will also conduct CUET UG exam for Delhi exam centres on May 29, as the May 15 exam was postponed a night before citing unavoidable reasons. (Representative photo)

Updated on May 17, 2024 07:41 PM IST

ByFareeha Iftikhar

CUREC: Find syllabus of Central Universities Recruitment Examination here

The NTA will be conducting Stage 1 exam for recruitment to Non-Teaching Posts in Central Universities on January 25 for 2 hours. Scroll down for more details!

The NTA has released the scheme and syllabus of Stage I (Objective Type) Computer Based Test (CBT) for recruitment to Non-Teaching Posts of Group B & Group C in various Central Universities . (HT File Photo)

Published on Jan 10, 2024 05:11 PM IST

ByHT Education Desk, New Delhi

Central University Jammu Recruitment 2023: Apply for Non-Teaching posts

Apply for Non-Teaching posts till December 15 at www.cujammu.ac.in.

Published on Dec 10, 2023 02:26 PM IST

Alliance Air to start Bathinda-Delhi flight thrice a week from Oct 9

Bathinda airport station manager of AA Laxman Bhardwaj said on Tuesday that the company got an approval from the Union government on Tuesday.

Updated on Oct 04, 2023 09:16 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Bathinda

Third Visva-Bharati professor faces sexual harassment charge; protest on campus

One of the research scholars who filed a complaint against the anthropology professor told HT on Monday that she faced harassment since 2018 when she was a student

Visva Bharati, set up in 1921 by Rabindranath Tagore in Santiniketan, is West Bengal’s only central university and the prime minister is its chancellor. (HT archive)

Updated on Aug 21, 2023 07:31 PM IST

If Visva Bharati tries to bulldoze Amartya Sen’s house, I’ll sit there: Mamata

Last week, the Visva Bharati passed an eviction order against Sen stating that on May 6 it will take possession of .13 decimal of the 1.38 acres of leased land covered by Sens’s ancestral property

Set up in 1921 by Rabindranath Tagore, Visva Bharati is West Bengal’s only central university. (Facebook | Mamata Banerjee)

Updated on Apr 26, 2023 07:27 PM IST

Visva-Bharati serves final eviction notice to Nobel laureate Amartya Sen

VC Bidyut Chakrabarty, claimed in 2022 that Sen’s father, Ashutosh Sen rented only 1.25 acres of land on a 99-year lease in 1943 and the remaining .13 decimal is being illegally occupied

The university sent three letters to Sen since January 24 and issued an eviction notice on March 17. (File image)

Updated on Apr 14, 2023 03:37 PM IST

Central University of Karnataka UG Admission: Notification out; CUET score must

Central University of Karnataka (CUK) Admission 2022: The university will begin UG admission registrations soon on the CUK-SAMARTH portal.

Central University of Karnataka (CUK) Admission 2022: Notification out; CUET score must (HT FILE PHOTO, for representation)

Published on Sep 19, 2022 10:21 AM IST

ByHT Education Desk, New Delhi

CUET debut edition concludes at 60% attendance; results likely by Sept 9

The debut edition of the Common University Entrance Test for undergraduate admissions (CUET-UG), which concluded on Tuesday, recorded 60% consolidated attendance across the country for all six phases, the National Testing Agency (NTA) said.

According to the NTA, while the exam was successfully conducted across the country on the last day of CUET on Tuesday, technical issues were reported at the center in Jharkhand and the exam for 103 affected students will be conducted shortly. (for representation only) (HT File Photo)(HT file)

Updated on Aug 30, 2022 10:11 PM IST

CUET UG 2022: Exam analysis for July 20 question paper

Day 4 of CUET scheduled on 20th July marks the end of Phase 1 of the examination.

CUET 2022: Candidates outside the examination centre for CUET-UG at Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College in Ludhiana on Saturday. (Harvinder Singh/HTfile)(HT_PRINT)

Published on Jul 20, 2022 03:48 PM IST

BySujatha Kshirsagar

CUET 2022 Admit Cards released, here’s how to check hall tickets

CUET 2022: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued CUET admit card 2022 for phase 1 examination on Tuesday, on July 12, 2022.

CUET 2022: National Testing Agency releases CUET admit card 2022 for phase 1 exams(cuet.samarth.edu.in)

Updated on Jul 13, 2022 08:06 AM IST

CUET 2022: NTA releases CUET UG admit cards, direct link for hall tickets

CUET 2022: The admit cards for the Central University Entrance Test undergraduate (CUET UG) 2022 have been released by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for phase I students.

Candidates can download the admit card from the official website cuet.samarth.ac.in (Representational)(cuet.samarth.ac.in)

Updated on Jul 13, 2022 08:06 AM IST

Central University of Rajasthan recruitment: 60 non- teaching positions on offer

Central University of Rajasthan: Applications are invited for various non teaching positions.

Published on May 28, 2022 04:34 PM IST

CUET 2022: Last date to apply extended, CUSB to release counselling details soon

CUET 2022: NTA extends last date for submission of application to May 22 in the interest of students.

CUSB exam controller Rashmi Tripathi said that as per NTA notification, the students could now submit application till 5 pm and deposit online exam fee till 11.50 pm on May 22.(File)

Published on May 06, 2022 02:15 PM IST

ByArun Kumar

Central University of Punjab to recruit for Teaching & Non Teaching posts

Central University of Punjab has invited applications from candidates to apply for Teaching and Non Teaching posts. The last date to apply for the posts is till May 29, 2022.

Published on Apr 30, 2022 09:51 AM IST

ByHT Education Desk, New Delhi

CUET will provide level playing field to students from all boards: UGC Chairman

The National Testing Agency (NTA), which is responsible for conducting the exams, will consider conducting the CUET twice a year from the next session, UGC chairperson M Jagadesh Kumar said.(File)

Published on Mar 29, 2022 05:50 PM IST

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CUET 2022-23 decoded: Here is all you need to know about the entrance test

CUET 2022-23: CUET, earlier know as CUCET stands for Central Universities Entrance Test is mandatory for the 45 central universities from the academic session 2022-23.

CUET 2022-23: The Exam is likely to happen in the first week of July and the application window for the CUET will start from 2nd of April and will be open till 30th April 2022. ((Representational Image/HT Photo))

Published on Mar 29, 2022 05:22 PM IST

ByMK Yadav

Central University of Kerala Faculty Recruitment 2022: Apply for 13 posts

Central University of Kerala will recruit candidates for Faculty posts. Eligible candidates can apply online for the posts till April 18, 2022.

Published on Mar 26, 2022 01:47 PM IST

Byhindustantimes.com, New Delhi

CUET registration 2022 soon, here’s list of top 10 central universities in India

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will begin registration for the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) 2022 in the first week of April, 2022.

From the 2022-23 academic year onwards, CUET will be a mandatory test for admission to undergraduate courses at the central universities.(HT File)

Published on Mar 22, 2022 02:49 PM IST

Byhindustantimes.com

CUET must for UG admission at all Central Universities, dates soon: UGC Chairman

For the academic session 2022-23, the National Testing Agency will conduct the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

The test will be mandatory for admission to undergraduate courses at central universities funded by the UGC but state, private and deemed to be universities can opt for the test if they wish to, he informed.(File)

Updated on Mar 21, 2022 06:46 PM IST

Byhindustantimes.com

CUET 2022: Board exam score must; Students can apply for more than 1 university

CUET 2022 syllabus will be based on class 12 subjects, Minister of State for Education Dr. Subhas Sarkar said on Monday.

Updated on Mar 21, 2022 05:14 PM IST

Byhindustantimes.com

CUCET and Board Exams 2022: How students can prepare for both

Not only students are feeling the heat of board exams during the pandemic, but they will be required to appear for a common entrance test for admissions to central universities like DU, BHU, JNU among others.

While one can always argue about importance of hard work, the pressure of school curriculum, there is a definite need for a strategy.(Shutterstock)