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UGC sets up a panel to probe KIIT suicides
The development comes in the wake of the death of a Nepalese student in her hostel room on Thursday, marking the second such incident in a span of three months.
Published on May 03, 2025 06:54 AM IST
UGC sets up fact-finding committee into student suicides at KIIT University
UGC said the committee will examine institutional policies, student welfare compliance, and mental health support systems
Published on May 02, 2025 08:50 PM IST
UGC NET June 2025 notification released; check key dates, exam pattern & more
UGC NET June 2025 notification has been released. Candidates can check key dates, exam pattern & more here.
Published on Apr 16, 2025 07:49 PM IST
UGC NET notification out for June 2025 exam; register at ugcnetjun2025.ntaonline
UGC NET June 2025 notification has been released. The application process is open at ugcnet.nta.ac.in. Candidates can check important dates here
Published on Apr 16, 2025 07:28 PM IST
HT Education Desk | Edited by Gaurav Sarma
Want to join an online course? Here’s how to stay safe and enroll smarter
With over 20 lakh students exploring ODL in India, UGC's 2023 discovery of fake programs is alarming. Here's how to choose a ODL course wisely.
Updated on Apr 15, 2025 07:58 AM IST
UGC announces rules to streamline recognising academic qualifications from foreign institutions
UGC announces rules to streamline recognising academic qualifications from foreign institutions
Updated on Apr 05, 2025 09:57 PM IST
PTI |
CSIR UGC NET December 2024 exam from today, check exam day guidelines
CSIR UGC NET December 2024 exam will begin from February 28, 2025. Here are important exam day guidelines that all candidates are required to follow.
Updated on Feb 28, 2025 08:14 AM IST
Kerala will explore legal options against draft UGC regulations, says minister
Kerala minister R Bindu stated that the government had appointed a five-member committee headed by economist Prabhat Patnaik to analyse the draft regulations.
Published on Feb 13, 2025 04:16 PM IST
PTI | , Thiruvananthapuram
UGC bans Rajasthan-based university from enrolling Ph.D students for five years
Rajasthan's Shri Jagdishprasad Jhabarmal Tibrewala University has been debarred from enrolling Ph.D students for next 5 years.
Published on Feb 13, 2025 01:30 PM IST
UGC bars JJTU from enrolling PhD students for 5 years over violation of norms
JJTU is the fourth Rajasthan-based private university to be barred by UGC from admitting students to the PhD programmes from the academic year 2025-26 to 2029-30
Published on Feb 12, 2025 09:32 PM IST
UGC scraps CARE list, suggests parametres to universities to choose journals
The parameters, developed by experts, have been put on the UGC website for public feedback until February 25.
Updated on Feb 12, 2025 04:47 PM IST
UGC opens new front in federalism battle
The UGC draft threatens to annul the state law, usurp the powers of appointment from the state executive and invest it in the office of the governor.
Updated on Jan 23, 2025 08:18 PM IST
HT Editorial
UGC bars 3 private universities from enrolling Phd students for 5 years
UGC said the decision was taken on recommendations of a standing committee that tracks whether universities were adhering to its regulations for PhD courses
Published on Jan 16, 2025 06:10 PM IST
UGC bars three Rajasthan universities from awarding Ph.D. degrees, here's why
UGC Secretary Manish Joshi advised prospective students and parents not to take admission in Ph.D. programme offered by the universities.
Updated on Jan 16, 2025 06:42 PM IST
HT Education Desk, New Delhi
‘UGC should discuss with state govts before proposing changes to regulations’
The minister said the state government plays a critical role in advancement of higher education in the state.
Updated on Jan 15, 2025 04:26 PM IST
PTI |
UGC NET December 2024 examination scheduled on January 15 postponed
UGC NET December 2024 examination scheduled on January 15 has been postponed due to this reason. Check it out.
Updated on Jan 14, 2025 07:30 AM IST
HT Education Desk | Edited by Papri Chanda
UGC grants recognition to Bihar's first sports university
The University said in a statement that it intends to start academic courses that include UG and other diploma/PG diploma.
Published on Jan 12, 2025 10:43 AM IST
PTI | , Patna
UGC chief defends draft rules amid Kerala, TN criticism: ‘Ensure transparency’
UGC head's defence came in response to opposition from Kerala and Tamil Nadu, which claimed that the new rules aim at increasing the power of governors
Published on Jan 10, 2025 10:27 PM IST
Tamil Nadu CM moves resolution against UGC's draft rules for appointment of VC's
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin in the State Assembly moved a resolution against the UGC's new draft rules for the appointment of Vice Chancellors on Thursday.
Updated on Jan 09, 2025 06:03 PM IST
ANI |
UGC draft norms remove NET as mandatory for assistant professor post
Academicians have called the draft regulations as “progressive” steps towards strengthening higher education in India.
Published on Jan 07, 2025 09:19 AM IST
Sanjay Maurya
Pradhan releases draft UGC regulations for appointment & promotions of teachers
The draft guidelines are aimed at infusing innovation, inclusivity, flexibility in every aspect of higher education, and empower teachers and academic staff.
Updated on Jan 07, 2025 09:02 AM IST
HT Education Desk, New Delhi
UGC unveils new portal for top doctoral works’ recognition
The PhD excellence citation initiative is aimed at recognising exceptional doctoral research across disciplines to create a quality research ecosystem and identifying high-quality work of young scholars.
Updated on Jan 02, 2025 07:24 AM IST
Sanjay Maurya, New Delhi
State Eligibility Test would be conducted in TN: Minister Govi Chezhiaan
Chezhiaan said the government has recently issued orders authorising the TRB to organise the SET.
Updated on Dec 25, 2024 09:02 AM IST
PTI | , Chennai
Tamil Nadu gov, state at loggerheads again over VC appointment to university
The tenure of the vice chancellor, R M Kathiresan of the Chidambaram based Annamalai University, ended on November 23.
Updated on Dec 20, 2024 06:38 AM IST
Divya Chandrababu
UGC NET December 2024 application correction window closes today, link here
UGC NET December 2024 application correction window will close on December 14, 11:59 PM at ugcnet.nta.ac.in. The direct link is given below.
Published on Dec 14, 2024 12:14 PM IST
Total subjects reduced to 37 from 63 in CUET 2025
The domain-specific subjects were 29 earlier, but the UGC has decided to discontinue six subjects, bringing the number down to 23
Updated on Dec 12, 2024 06:20 AM IST
CUET: Only CBT mode, choice to appear in any subject irrespective of class 12
In an interview with PTI, Kumar said an expert panel set up by the University Grants Commission conducted a review of the exam and proposed several changes
Published on Dec 10, 2024 07:40 PM IST
PTI | , New Delhi
UGC NET December 2024: Application window closing tomorrow at ugcnet.nta.ac.in
Candidates who would like to appear for the test can submit their online applications for UGC NET December 2024 on the official website at ugcnet.nta.ac.in.
Published on Dec 09, 2024 01:17 PM IST
HT Education Desk, New Delhi
UGC drafts guidelines for the grant of UG and PG degrees, details inside
A list of changes has been suggested by the UGC and the commission has invited comments/ feedback from the public to obtain a view from a larger perspective.
Published on Dec 05, 2024 06:41 PM IST
‘UGC acting against private universities allegedly selling degrees’
The complaints against the universities were submitted through the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC), involving universities from various states.
Published on Dec 05, 2024 09:18 AM IST
Vrinda Tulsian, New Delhi