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State universities to produce employment ready students through AEDP

As per the GR, which was released on Friday, each university must enrol a minimum of 300 students in AEDP

Campus of TISS Deonar, Mumbai Pic: Kedar Bhat

cities

Published on Apr 30, 2025 09:06 AM IST

ByNiraj Pandit

Ludhiana: Panjab University directs affiliated colleges to implement revised pay rules

The dean of the college development council (DCDC) stated that multiple complaints have been received from teaching staff of affiliated colleges, requesting the university’s intervention to ensure compliance with the University Grants Commission (UGC) revised pay scales

The university warned that disciplinary action would be taken against colleges that continue to defy its orders. (HT File)

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Published on Apr 29, 2025 05:54 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

SC allows UGC to notify anti-discrimination rules in colleges, universities

The court was hearing PIL filed by mothers of Rohith Vemula and Payal Tadvi, who died by suicide in 2016 due to alleged caste discrimination

The 2019 petition urged the court to enforce robust anti-discrimination mechanisms across higher education institutions, citing the failure in implementing UGC’s 2012 equity regulations.

india news

Published on Apr 24, 2025 03:15 PM IST

ByAbraham Thomas

SIS committee to meet in Pune today after secretary’s arrest; police seize documents to trace money trail

SIS president Damodar Sahoo, who arrived in the city on Monday, said the committee will conduct an internal review of recent developments, particularly financial discrepancies

GIPE was set up by SIS in 1930 with the latter being considered parent body. (HT)

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Published on Apr 08, 2025 05:26 AM IST

ByDheeraj Bengrut

New UGC rules to recognise foreign degrees in 15 days

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has introduced new regulations for granting equivalence to foreign academic qualifications, promising a 15-day processing timeline

The “University Grants Commission (Recognition and Grant of Equivalence to Qualifications obtained from Foreign Educational Institutions) Regulations, 2025”, notified in the Gazette of India on Friday, establishes a standardised framework for recognising foreign degrees through an online portal. (HT Photo)

india news

Published on Apr 06, 2025 07:10 AM IST

BySanjay Maurya, New Delhi

Ragging complaints increase to pre-Covid levels: Govt data

A Parliamentary standing committee report said the complaints increased between 2016 and 2019 before dipping as the Covid-19 pandemic forced closures of educational institutes

In 2020, the complaints plummeted by 79.5% to 219. (PTI/Representative)

india news

Published on Mar 28, 2025 12:15 PM IST

BySanjay Maurya

UGC calls for applications from HEIs for approval to offer programmes under ODL

Applications are invited for the academic year 2025-26, with the academic session beginning July-August- 2025, and onwards.

The online application window has opened for applications and will close on April 3, 2025. (FILE PHOTO)

education

Updated on Mar 14, 2025 03:43 PM IST

ByHT Education Desk, New Delhi

7 student organisations to protest at Jantar Mantar on March 24 over edu issues

The ‘India Alliance Student Organisations’ demands include addressing crucial student issues such as paper leaks, holding university elections, and withdrawal of NEP 2020, UGC draft on faculty

Seven national level student leaders address the media under the banner of ‘India Alliance Student Organisations’ at Press Club on Saturday. (ANI)

india news

Updated on Mar 09, 2025 04:34 PM IST

BySanjay Maurya

SC assures robust mechanismto check caste bias in varsities

SC decided to wait the outcome of a consultation process initiated by UGC over its draft on Promotion of Equity in Higher Education institutions Regulations 2025.

india news

Published on Mar 01, 2025 05:50 AM IST

ByAbraham Thomas, New Delhi

Goodbye to robes: PU weaves traditional thread in convocation with ethnic attire

While Panjab University, Chandigarh, had struggled to implement this change in previous years, it has finally designed new attire through the University Institute of Fashion Technology and Vocational Development

Attendees at convocation at PU, Chandigarh, can opt for either Indian or western attire, depending on their preference. (File)

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Published on Feb 28, 2025 09:58 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

UGC issues draft norms to promote equity in varsities

The development comes after the Supreme Court on January 3 directed the higher education regulator to notify within six weeks new regulations to combat caste-based discrimination and suicides in higher education institutions.

india news

Published on Feb 28, 2025 07:12 AM IST

BySanjay Maurya

PU convocation on March 12; President Droupadi Murmu likely to attend

For the first time, PU will introduce traditional attire for the event, following a 2019 UGC directive to replace conventional gowns

If confirmed, President Murmu will preside over the ceremony and confer degrees upon graduates.(HT)

india news

Published on Feb 26, 2025 03:21 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

UGC seeks ‘action taken’ report from KIIT over Nepalese student’s suicide

On February 21, KIIT founder Achyuta Samanta appeared before the Odisha government’s high-level committee, which is probing the incident.

Students stage a protest over the death of a Nepalese student at the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology campus in Bhubaneswar. (PTI Photo)

india news

Published on Feb 25, 2025 01:34 PM IST

BySanjay

UGC’s flawed proposals for teacher hiring, promotions

The sooner the UGC opens discussions with stakeholders and brings changes in a manner that ensures objectivity in the selection process, the better

The API method quantifies the required qualification, teaching experience, research work, and other academic contributions for the Quality Assessment Committee. (Representative image)

opinion

Published on Feb 17, 2025 09:05 PM IST

BySukhadeo Thorat

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.

UGC has banned Rajasthan's Shri Jagdishprasad Jhabarmal Tibrewala University from enrolling Ph.D students for the five years. (File image)

education

Published on Feb 13, 2025 01:30 PM IST

ByHT Education Desk

Chandigarh: PUTA writes to education minister over denial of increment

The teachers’ body has asked the minister to intervene in this matter and direct the UGC to withdraw its directive/clarification and prevent its implementation

PUTA president AS Naura said the sudden denial in violation of UGC’s own regulations would not only be unfair to faculty members but also detrimental to academic excellence. (HT Photo)

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Published on Feb 13, 2025 09:24 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Parl committee raises concern over proposed higher education regulator

The parliamentary standing committee recommended that a simplified hierarchy of regulatory bodies would be more effective

The National Education Policy, 2020 envisages the creation of HECI as the principal regulator for higher education, with four verticals for regulation, accreditation, funding, and academic standards (PTI)

india news

Published on Feb 05, 2025 06:14 AM IST

BySanjay Maurya, New Delhi

Chandigarh: PUTA forms five-member panel to review draft UGC regulations

The regulations were discussed during a PUTA meeting and a five-member sub-panel was formed to prepare a report for further deliberations on the rules during open house

PUTA is likely to hold a general house meeting after the committee prepares its report. (File)

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Updated on Jan 24, 2025 09:52 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

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.

UGC informed in an official notice that a standing committee of the commission had found that the three universities did not follow provisions of UGC's PhD regulations and academic norms for award of Ph.D. degrees. (HT file image)

education

Updated on Jan 16, 2025 06:42 PM IST

ByHT Education Desk, New Delhi

UGC draft rules on V-C appointments aimed at ‘usurping’ states’ rights, says Sukhbir

Sukhbir pointed out that according to the draft regulations, the power to appoint V-Cs has been handed over to the governors

Senior Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Sukhbir Singh Badal (HT File)

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Updated on Jan 13, 2025 05:20 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

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.

UGC has granted recognition to Bihar's first sports university located in Rajgir in Nalanda district. (file image)

education

Published on Jan 12, 2025 10:43 AM IST

PTI | , Patna

TN House seeks rollback of UGC draft regulations

Tamil Nadu assembly passed a resolution on Thursday against the University Grants Commission (UGC) draft that allegedly gave more powers to the governor to select a vice chancellors

All parties except the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) supported the resolution moved by chief minister M K Stalin. (ANI)

india news

Updated on Jan 10, 2025 09:18 AM IST

ByDivya Chandrababu, Chennai

Chandigarh: Audit flags delay in paying ₹278-cr arrears owed to PU teachers

A one-time grant of ₹175.51 crore for the Seventh Central Pay Commission implementation to Panjab University was approved by the Union ministry in a letter sent on February 23, 2024

The audit was conducted by the resident audit officer (RAO) and other staff deployed by the UT local fund examiner. An inspection report has been prepared by the office of director general of audit (central) Sector 17, Chandigarh. (HT File)

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Updated on Jan 10, 2025 05:44 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

TN will fight UGC rules on V-C: Stalin

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin criticizes new UGC rules as an attack on federalism, says will legally challenge governor's control over vice chancellor appointments.

Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin. (ANI)

india news

Updated on Jan 08, 2025 04:00 AM IST

ByDivya Chandrababu, Chennai

UGC proposes major overhaul in recruitment of Assistant Professors, VCs

The UGC proposes new guidelines allowing candidates from diverse professional backgrounds to become VCs and simplifying faculty recruitment criteria.

education

Updated on Jan 07, 2025 08:10 PM IST

PTI | , New Delhi

Caste discrimination in university campuses

A lot will depend on systematic and thoughtful implementation of the rules against caste-based discrimination in higher education institutions

Students from poorer families, marginalised castes and first-generation learner backgrounds often find it difficult to survive on campuses — not only because they fail to get adequate help but also due to hostility

editorials

Published on Jan 05, 2025 08:50 PM IST

ByHT Editorial

SC gives UGC six weeks to notify anti-discrimination regulations

The Supreme Court ordered UGC to implement new regulations against caste discrimination in higher education within six weeks, emphasizing effective solutions.

When UGC’s counsel informed the court that new regulations were in the drafting stage, the bench criticised the delay

india news

Updated on Jan 04, 2025 10:17 AM IST

ByUtkarsh Anand

SC seeks Centre's response on caste discrimination in educational institutions

SC directed the UGC to furnish data on the number of institutions that had established equal opportunity cells in compliance with the UGC equity regulations.

SC asked the UGC to furnish data within six weeks on the complaints over such discrimination among students in all universities and higher education institutions besides the consequent action (HT file photo)

education

Published on Jan 03, 2025 07:23 PM IST

PTI | , New Delhi

Ludhiana: Panels to see if UGC norms were followed while hiring faculty members

Three committees have been set up for colleges under GNDU, PU and Patiala varsity; officials will check eligibility of principals, assistant and associate professors in aided colleges

Jatinder Singh Gill, deputy director (DPI Colleges - Grant 1), says the direction has come from the DPI director, following which the process has been set in motion.

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Updated on Dec 31, 2024 11:15 PM IST

ByAkanksha Attri, Ludhiana

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As per the GR, which was released on Friday, each university must enrol a minimum of 300 students in AEDP

The dean of the college development council (DCDC) stated that multiple complaints have been received from teaching staff of affiliated colleges, requesting the university’s intervention to ensure compliance with the University Grants Commission (UGC) revised pay scales

The court was hearing PIL filed by mothers of Rohith Vemula and Payal Tadvi, who died by suicide in 2016 due to alleged caste discrimination

SIS president Damodar Sahoo, who arrived in the city on Monday, said the committee will conduct an internal review of recent developments, particularly financial discrepancies

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has introduced new regulations for granting equivalence to foreign academic qualifications, promising a 15-day processing timeline

A Parliamentary standing committee report said the complaints increased between 2016 and 2019 before dipping as the Covid-19 pandemic forced closures of educational institutes

Applications are invited for the academic year 2025-26, with the academic session beginning July-August- 2025, and onwards.

The ‘India Alliance Student Organisations’ demands include addressing crucial student issues such as paper leaks, holding university elections, and withdrawal of NEP 2020, UGC draft on faculty

SC decided to wait the outcome of a consultation process initiated by UGC over its draft on Promotion of Equity in Higher Education institutions Regulations 2025.

While Panjab University, Chandigarh, had struggled to implement this change in previous years, it has finally designed new attire through the University Institute of Fashion Technology and Vocational Development

The development comes after the Supreme Court on January 3 directed the higher education regulator to notify within six weeks new regulations to combat caste-based discrimination and suicides in higher education institutions.

For the first time, PU will introduce traditional attire for the event, following a 2019 UGC directive to replace conventional gowns

On February 21, KIIT founder Achyuta Samanta appeared before the Odisha government’s high-level committee, which is probing the incident.

The sooner the UGC opens discussions with stakeholders and brings changes in a manner that ensures objectivity in the selection process, the better

Rajasthan's Shri Jagdishprasad Jhabarmal Tibrewala University has been debarred from enrolling Ph.D students for next 5 years.

The teachers’ body has asked the minister to intervene in this matter and direct the UGC to withdraw its directive/clarification and prevent its implementation

The parliamentary standing committee recommended that a simplified hierarchy of regulatory bodies would be more effective

The regulations were discussed during a PUTA meeting and a five-member sub-panel was formed to prepare a report for further deliberations on the rules during open house

UGC Secretary Manish Joshi advised prospective students and parents not to take admission in Ph.D. programme offered by the universities.

Sukhbir pointed out that according to the draft regulations, the power to appoint V-Cs has been handed over to the governors

The University said in a statement that it intends to start academic courses that include UG and other diploma/PG diploma.

Tamil Nadu assembly passed a resolution on Thursday against the University Grants Commission (UGC) draft that allegedly gave more powers to the governor to select a vice chancellors

A one-time grant of ₹175.51 crore for the Seventh Central Pay Commission implementation to Panjab University was approved by the Union ministry in a letter sent on February 23, 2024

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin criticizes new UGC rules as an attack on federalism, says will legally challenge governor's control over vice chancellor appointments.

The UGC proposes new guidelines allowing candidates from diverse professional backgrounds to become VCs and simplifying faculty recruitment criteria.

A lot will depend on systematic and thoughtful implementation of the rules against caste-based discrimination in higher education institutions

The Supreme Court ordered UGC to implement new regulations against caste discrimination in higher education within six weeks, emphasizing effective solutions.

SC directed the UGC to furnish data on the number of institutions that had established equal opportunity cells in compliance with the UGC equity regulations.

Three committees have been set up for colleges under GNDU, PU and Patiala varsity; officials will check eligibility of principals, assistant and associate professors in aided colleges

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