Ph.D not compulsory for teaching jobs in colleges, universities: UGC
1 year, 6 months ago

Ph.D not compulsory for teaching jobs in colleges, universities: UGC

The Hindu  

The University Grants Commission on Wednesday relaxed the criteria for appointment of teachers in colleges and universities by reversing its own regulation making Ph.D degree mandatory for the post of assistant professors. The UGC announced that the University Grants Commission Regulations, 2018, have been amended and Ph.D qualification would now be optional for a teacher post. The National Eligibility Test, State Eligibility Test and State Level Eligibility Test shall be the minimum criteria for the direct recruitment to the post of assistant professor for all Higher Education Institutions,” UGC Chairman M. Jagadesh Kumar said. “NET/SET/SLET shall be the minimum criteria for the direct recruitment to the post of Assistant Professor for all Higher Education Institutions,” the amendment said.

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UGC proposes major overhaul in recruitment of faculty, know what are new guidelines
2 days, 11 hours ago

UGC proposes major overhaul in recruitment of faculty, know what are new guidelines

India TV News  

In a significant move, the University Grants Commission has proposed a major overhaul in recruitment of Assistant Professors, and Vice Chancellors. According to new guidelines, Industry experts as well as senior professionals from public administration, public policy and public sector undertakings might soon be eligible for appointment as Vice Chancellors. Postgraduates can directly apply for entry-level positions in colleges The …

UGC issues rules for academic recruitment
2 days, 16 hours ago

UGC issues rules for academic recruitment

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The University Grants Commission has released a draft of the 2025 regulations aimed at improving qualifications, recruitment, promotions and professional standards for teachers and academic staff in colleges and universities. The draft, launched on January 6 by Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan, updates the 2018 rules and is said to have focused on making higher education more inclusive and …

Experts oppose UGC's move to make PhD optional for asst professor posts
1 year, 6 months ago

Experts oppose UGC's move to make PhD optional for asst professor posts

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Professors, educational experts and PhD scholars criticised the latest decision of the University Grants Commission withdrawing the criteria of a mandatory PhD for applicants to the post of assistant professor in higher educational institutions. The UGC had said on Wednesday that the National Eligibility Test, State Eligibility Test and State Level Eligibility Test would be the minimum criteria for …

UGC to Form Committee to Monitor Faculty Appointments, Awarding of PhD Degrees
1 year, 7 months ago

UGC to Form Committee to Monitor Faculty Appointments, Awarding of PhD Degrees

News 18  

The University Grants Commission has decided to set up a committee that will evaluate faculty appointments as well as look into the awarding of PhDs at higher education institutions on a timely basis. Explaining more about the Committee, Kumar stated that the team will meet at regular intervals throughout the year to choose a few institutions, gather information on faculty …

Academics committee to monitor faculty appointments, awarding of PhD degrees: UGC
1 year, 7 months ago

Academics committee to monitor faculty appointments, awarding of PhD degrees: UGC

India TV News  

NEW DELHI: The University Grants Commission, on April 24, revised the criteria for faculty appointments and the awarding of PhD degree at higher education institutions. Considering the reports of violations of UGC Regulations on minimum qualifications for appointment of teachers and other academic staff, leading to concerns from various stakeholders, UGC formed a Committee to monitor the appointment of teachers …

Appoint Guest Lecturers In Govt Colleges Only If They Meet Minimum Educational Qualification Prescribed By UGC: Karnataka HC To State
1 year, 11 months ago

Appoint Guest Lecturers In Govt Colleges Only If They Meet Minimum Educational Qualification Prescribed By UGC: Karnataka HC To State

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court has suggested to the State Government to appoint guest lecturers in government colleges only if they meet the minimum educational qualification prescribed by the UGC. A single judge bench of Justice B M Shyam Prasad made the observation while disposing of a batch of petitions filed by guest lecturers questioning the government order dated 14.01.2022, insofar …

UGC's 'Professors of Practice' Scheme Will Dilute Quality of Education: Delhi Teachers Association
2 years, 4 months ago

UGC's 'Professors of Practice' Scheme Will Dilute Quality of Education: Delhi Teachers Association

News 18  

The Delhi Teachers Association, which is affiliated to the Aam Aadmi Party, has strongly condemned the decision of the UGC‘s Professor of Practice scheme. “On the one hand the government talks about quality education with the aim of promoting the quality of research, while on the other hand it is advising to appoint professors without a degree,” it said. This …

PhD not mandatory to become Assistant Professor, says UGC
3 years, 2 months ago

PhD not mandatory to become Assistant Professor, says UGC

India Today  

The University Grants Commission has decided not to make a Ph.D. mandatory for the post of Assistant Professors in departments of universities from 01.07.2021 to 01.07.2023. UGC Amendment for qualification of Assistant Professors UGC has made an amendment to the UGC, Regulation, 2018 regarding clause 3.10 that stipulates that the Ph.D. degree shall be a mandatory qualification for direct recruitment …

PhD Not Mandatory to Hire Assistant Professor for This Year: Pradhan
3 years, 3 months ago

PhD Not Mandatory to Hire Assistant Professor for This Year: Pradhan

News 18  

Having a postdoctoral degree or a PhD is no longer the minimum eligibility to hire at the post of assistant professors across Indian higher education institutes. In 2018, the government had said that to be hired at assistant professor posts, candidates will need a PhD and NET will not be the only criteria for recruitment. The move is also expected …

UGC Still Considering When to Implement PhD as Minimum Qualification for Assistant Professor Posts
3 years, 4 months ago

UGC Still Considering When to Implement PhD as Minimum Qualification for Assistant Professor Posts

News 18  

The University Grants Commission is still considering when to put to effect the policy which makes PhD mandatory for recruiting assistant professors. The ‘University Grants Commission Regulations, 2018’ were to come to effect from July 1, however, speaking to News 18.com Secretary University Grants Commission said, “The matter is under consideration.” The policy was approved in 2018, however, a three-year …

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