Southern States pass joint resolution against draft UGC regulations; demand greater autonomy in higher education
1 month ago

Southern States pass joint resolution against draft UGC regulations; demand greater autonomy in higher education

The Hindu  

A joint resolution passed at the national conclave on the draft UGC regulations of 2025 demanded its immediate withdrawal and highlighted concerns over key provisions, including the Vice-Chancellors’ appointment process, punitive measures for non-compliance, and the imposition of the National Education Policy, 2020. The resolution, unanimously accepted by Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Telangana, asserted that the Draft UGC Regulations, 2025, severely curtail State governments’ authority by increasing Central control over State universities. This would disproportionately impact students from marginalised communities, reducing their access to higher education and hampering the State efforts to improve the Gross Enrolment Ratio. The Punjab Higher Education Minister had intended to join the discussions in Thiruvananthapuram, but had to cancel due to “technical issues,” according to Kerala Higher Education Minister R. Bindu.

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All about the controversial draft UGC regulations
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All about the controversial draft UGC regulations

New Indian Express  

She said the guidelines regarding the VCs' appointment do not provide any scope for representation of the state government in the selection committee. Pointing out the minimum qualification for the appointment of VCs, the CPI leader said the move is to dilute the academic qualifications required for Vice-Chancellorship, which, she said, may adversely affect academic excellence of the universities. The …

​Southern discomfort: On UGC draft regulations
1 month ago

​Southern discomfort: On UGC draft regulations

The Hindu  

With less than a week for the UGC’s deadline to submit feedback on its draft regulations on the appointment and promotion of university teachers and Vice-Chancellors, States ruled by parties other than the BJP have ratcheted up their opposition. Under the new regulations, the search-cum-selection committees will comprise nominees of the Chancellor, the UGC Chairman, and the University syndicate or …

Four southern states adopt joint resolution against UGC draft norms
1 month ago

Four southern states adopt joint resolution against UGC draft norms

New Indian Express  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Kerala government- Inaugurating the convention, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said the regulations can only be viewed as part of an effort to “undermine democratic values in higher education and to place the sector under the control of those promoting religious and communal ideologies.” Pinarayi said the regulations infringe upon the powers of the states in legislating higher education …

Non-BJP-ruled States in South India oppose UGC’s proposed guidelines
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Non-BJP-ruled States in South India oppose UGC’s proposed guidelines

The Hindu  

The governments of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Telangana reaffirmed their opposition to the University Grants Commission Regulations, 2025, at a convention held in Thiruvananthapuram on Thursday. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, who inaugurated the event, warned that the proposed guidelines could undermine India’s federal structure by diminishing the role of State governments in higher education. Telangana Deputy Chief Minister …

UGC draft regulations 2025 aimed at sidelining states from higher education: Kerala CM
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UGC draft regulations 2025 aimed at sidelining states from higher education: Kerala CM

Deccan Chronicle  

Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday said that the draft UGC regulations of 2025 not only diminish the role of state governments in higher education, but in reality sideline them. The CM said that under the draft regulations, the states have no role in appointment of vice chancellors and assistant professors in state-established universities and termed them as …

Kerala drums up support against draft UGC regulations
1 month, 1 week ago

Kerala drums up support against draft UGC regulations

New Indian Express  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Ministers from Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Telangana and Punjab will be the chief guests of the national convention to be hosted by the Kerala government in the state capital to garner the support of various states against the UGC draft regulations, 2025. Higher Education Ministers M C Sudhkar of Karnataka, Govi Chezhiaan of Tamil Nadu, and Harjot Singh Bains of …

UGC Draft Regulations-2025: Kerala to take legal action says higher education minister R Bindu
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UGC Draft Regulations-2025: Kerala to take legal action says higher education minister R Bindu

The Hindu  

Kerala Higher Education Minister R Bindu on Thursday said that the state will explore legal options available against the draft UGC regulations proposed by the centre. Responding to a query raised by CPI leader M V Govindan MLA regarding the draft University Grants Commission regulations-2025 during the Question Hour in the Assembly, Bindu said that the UGC allocates only meagre …

New UGC regulations contradict NEP, says Karnataka home minister
1 month, 2 weeks ago

New UGC regulations contradict NEP, says Karnataka home minister

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The University Grants Commission’s growing influence over education policies, from primary to higher education, is a cause for concern. Many of the proposals from the National Education Policy 2020, which aimed to strengthen regional languages and cultures, have now been contradicted by the new UGC draft regulations, Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara said. He was speaking at the Higher …

Karnataka ministers call for review of UGC draft regulations over regional autonomy concerns
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Karnataka ministers call for review of UGC draft regulations over regional autonomy concerns

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The University Grants Commission’s growing influence over education policies, from primary to higher education, is a cause for concern. Many of the proposals from the National Education Policy 2020, which aimed to strengthen regional languages and cultures, have now been contradicted by the new UGC draft regulations, Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara said. He was speaking at the Higher …

TN minister Chezhiaan slams UGC draft at Bangaluru conclave
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TN minister Chezhiaan slams UGC draft at Bangaluru conclave

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Expressing strong concerns about the draft guidelines released by the University Grants Commission recently regarding the appointment of vice-chancellors and governance of higher education institutions, state higher education minister Govi Chezhiaan on Wednesday said that the proposed rules can erode the state autonomy in the coming years. Speaking at a national-level conclave organised in Bengaluru that saw participation of …

Six States pass 15-point resolution against UGC’s new draft regulation
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Six States pass 15-point resolution against UGC’s new draft regulation

The Hindu  

On Wednesday, Ministers for Higher Education and their representatives from six States passed a joint resolution opposing the new draft of the University Grants Commission Regulations, 2025, and grading of higher education institutions based on the New Education Policy-2020. Representatives from Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Telangana and Karnataka participated and came out with a 15-point resolution, urging the …

Tamil Nadu Minister Slams UGC Draft Guidelines as Unscientific
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu Minister Slams UGC Draft Guidelines as Unscientific

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: State Minister for Higher Education, Govi Chezhian, saw only an ‘agenda’ behind the Union Government’s attempt to implement the draft UGC notifications and no genuine effort to improve academic standards in universities as the move itself was an overreach by the UGC with no clear scientific reasoning behind the proposed rules. Addressing the Conference of State Ministers opposing the …

Kerala to host convention against UGC draft regulations on February 20
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Kerala to host convention against UGC draft regulations on February 20

New Indian Express  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Kerala government will organise a convention of higher education ministers of states that are opposed to the UGC draft regulations, 2025, that allegedly curtail the powers of states in the higher education sector. Higher Education Minister R Bindu told reporters here on Wednesday that the convention is part of the lead taken by Kerala for joint efforts to …

Conclave of education ministers opposing new UGC guidelines
2 months ago

Conclave of education ministers opposing new UGC guidelines

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The Congress government in Karnataka is working towards passing a joint resolution with other opposition ruled States against the new draft of University Grants Commission regulations at a conclave of Higher Education Ministers being organised in Bengaluru on February 5. “The draft guidelines severely curtail the power legitimately held by the States hitherto, and restrains the constitutional duties and responsibilities …

Kerala House clears resolution against draft UGC regulations
2 months ago

Kerala House clears resolution against draft UGC regulations

Hindustan Times  

Kochi: The Kerala Assembly unanimously passed a resolution on Tuesday urging the Centre to withdraw the draft University Grants Commission regulations of 2025 and introduce a fresh set of guidelines only after detailed consultations with state governments and academic experts. The resolution was presented by chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan in the Assembly during the ongoing budget session and was backed …

UGC should engage in dialogue with state govts before proposing changes to regulations: Minister M C Sudhakar
2 months, 1 week ago

UGC should engage in dialogue with state govts before proposing changes to regulations: Minister M C Sudhakar

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Minister M C Sudhakar has written to Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan expressing his opposition to the recently published draft UGC Regulations, 2025. In a letter dated January 13, Karnataka Minister for Higher Education Sudhakar said the state strongly opposes certain provisions related to the appointment of Vice-Chancellors, which he said, strike at the root of the higher …

Kerala State Higher Education Council call for private varsities
11 years, 2 months ago

Kerala State Higher Education Council call for private varsities

Deccan Chronicle  

Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala State Higher Education Council wants the State Government to consider the proposal of establishing private universities in the State. The Thiruvananthapuram Declaration on Transnational Education adopted by the meet urged the Union Government to create a policy regime to attract foreign students, including students from the Indian Diaspora, to study in Indian Universities and academic institutions. Talking …

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