Law And Regulations On Issuance/Grant Of Degrees In India
4 years, 4 months ago

Law And Regulations On Issuance/Grant Of Degrees In India

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The problem of timely issuance of degrees is a major cause of concern for various students across India. The Regulations are titled "UGC Regulation, 2008 for Grant of degrees and other awards by Universities" These regulations govern the manner and issuance of degrees all across India. The UGC Regulation, 2008 provides the definition of "Convocation" and "Graduation Ceremony" in Clause 2.5 and Clause 2.7 respectively. The Clause 2.5 states that "Convocation" means a ceremonial assembly of a University, normally held for conferring Degrees and other awards to its eligible students. The Clause 3.1 makes it mandatory on each University to grant Degrees and other awards regularly every academic year.

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UGC unveils draft regulation in major overhaul of UG, PG courses
2 weeks, 4 days ago

UGC unveils draft regulation in major overhaul of UG, PG courses

Hindustan Times  

The University Grants Commission has released draft regulations outlining minimum standards for higher education institutions that introduce several key changes including biannual admissions, flexible attendance policies, recognition of prior learning, and skill-based assessment. The guidelines aim to make Indian higher education more flexible and multidisciplinary while staying “rooted in inclusivity and adaptability,” UGC chairman M Jagadesh Kumar said. “The guidelines …

UGC's 2024 Draft Regulations: Biannual Admissions, Dual Degrees & More Flexible Learning Paths
2 weeks, 5 days ago

UGC's 2024 Draft Regulations: Biannual Admissions, Dual Degrees & More Flexible Learning Paths

ABP News  

The University Grants Commission has announced the Draft UGC Regulations 2024, marking a significant shift towards a more flexible, inclusive, and multidisciplinary higher education system in India. Major Changes In the Draft UGC Regulations 2024 - Higher Education Institutions that are prepared to manage biannual admissions can admit students twice a year—once in July/August and again in January/February. A Vision …

UG, PG aspirants can seek admission in any discipline irrespective of subject previously studied: UGC
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

UG, PG aspirants can seek admission in any discipline irrespective of subject previously studied: UGC

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Twice a year admission, multiple entry and exit options, and greater flexibility for admission in any discipline of undergraduate programme or postgraduate are some of the standout aspects of the draft regulations announced on Thursday by the University Grants Commission. Speaking to The New Indian Express, UGC Chairman, Prof. M. Jagadesh Kumar said, “The UGC Draft Regulations 2024 …

UGC Regulations for Foreign Universities: All About Eligibility, Regulations & Application Process
1 year, 1 month ago

UGC Regulations for Foreign Universities: All About Eligibility, Regulations & Application Process

News 18  

A day after the University Grants Commission notified regulations for foreign universities to set up and operate their campuses in India, it launched a portal where the institutions can apply for the same on Thursday evening. The guidelines titled ‘UGC Regulations, 2023’ that were notified on Wednesday state that the FHEIs wanting to set up campuses in the country should …

UGC issues guidelines for foreign institutions
1 year, 1 month ago

UGC issues guidelines for foreign institutions

Hindustan Times  

The University Grants Commission on Wednesday notified the final regulations that will allow foreign universities to set up campuses in India with complete autonomy to decide their admission processes and fee structure, even as the commission itself will retain the power to keep a close watch on the operations of these universities. According to the final guidelines, no Foreign Higher …

UGC announces regulations for establishment and operation of campuses by foreign universities in India
1 year, 1 month ago

UGC announces regulations for establishment and operation of campuses by foreign universities in India

The Hindu  

The University Grants Commission on Wednesday notified the regulations for foreign universities to set up and operate their campuses in India. According to the regulations, "Foreign institutions intending to establish campuses in India should have secured a position within the top 500 in the overall category of global rankings, as decided by the commission from time to time, or should …

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 …

Government plan to let foreign universities enter India raises concerns
1 year, 10 months ago

Government plan to let foreign universities enter India raises concerns

The Hindu  

Published : Feb 09, 2023 15:16 IST If the University Grants Commission has its way, foreign universities may soon enter Indian shores. The latest draft regulations are intended to make it easier for the world’s top-ranked universities and higher education institutions to establish campuses in India that would meet the same standards as their parent institutions in their country of …

UGC warns students against taking admission at Delhi-based digital university
2 years, 5 months ago

UGC warns students against taking admission at Delhi-based digital university

Hindustan Times  

University Grants Commission has issued a warning for students and public against the “self styled” Digital University of Skill Resurgence in Delhi, which is offering courses in “gross violation” of rules and acts established by the commission for recognition of higher education institutions in the country. UGC warns students against taking admission at Delhi-based digital university The institute has not …

UGC to Develop Framework to Allow Top-ranked Foreign Universities to Open Campus in India
2 years, 6 months ago

UGC to Develop Framework to Allow Top-ranked Foreign Universities to Open Campus in India

News 18  

University Grants Commission would bring out a set of enabling regulations so as to allow top-ranked foreign universities to open their campuses in India, it has said. Further, he shared key features of the UGC regulations on academic collaboration between Indian and foreign universities to offer twinning, joint and dual degree programmes, reads the official press release. Read| Nearly 50 …

Higher education degrees from Pakistan to not be recognised in India: UGC, AICTE
2 years, 8 months ago

Higher education degrees from Pakistan to not be recognised in India: UGC, AICTE

Live Mint  

University Grants Commission and All India Council for Technical Education advised Indian students not to travel to Pakistan for pursuing higher education while stating that such degrees wouldn't be recognised in India, according to news agency ANI report. The Secretary of UGC and Member Secretary, AICTE in joint advisory said that any Indian national, overseas citizen of India who intends …

UGC okays dual degrees with foreign universities
2 years, 8 months ago

UGC okays dual degrees with foreign universities

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Indian and foreign higher educational institutions may soon be able to offer joint or dual degrees and twinning programmes with the University Grants Commission approving the regulations for these programmes, according to its Chairman M Jagadesh Kumar. According to the approved regulations, a "twinning programme" shall be a collaborative arrangement whereby students enrolled with an Indian higher educational …

Indian Colleges to Offer Twinning, Dual, Joint Degrees With Foreign Institutes, UGC Relaxes Norms
2 years, 8 months ago

Indian Colleges to Offer Twinning, Dual, Joint Degrees With Foreign Institutes, UGC Relaxes Norms

News 18  

The University Grants Commission has relaxed norms for Indian colleges to collaborate with foreign higher education institutes to offer dual degrees, joint degrees, and twinning degree courses. In the case of a joint degree, students will get a degree from the Indian college along with a certificate from the foreign institute for the time spent on the said campus. This …

Indian and foreign institutions to be able to offer joint degrees, twinning programmes soon: UGC
2 years, 8 months ago

Indian and foreign institutions to be able to offer joint degrees, twinning programmes soon: UGC

India TV News  

Highlights Indian and foreign higher education institutions may soon be able to offer joint degrees, said UGC. Indian and foreign higher education institutions may soon be able to offer joint or dual degrees and twinning programmes with the University Grants Commission approving the regulations for these programmes, according to Chairman M Jagadesh Kumar. The decision was taken at a meeting …

UGC directs HEIs to award degrees within 180 days from declaration of result
2 years, 8 months ago

UGC directs HEIs to award degrees within 180 days from declaration of result

Hindustan Times  

University Grants Commission, UGC has asked all the higher education institutions, HEIs to award degrees to all the students within 180 days from the date of declaration of result. UGC directs HEIs to award degrees within 180 days from declaration of result The official notice reads, “the Degree award date/s shall be within 180 days of the date/s by which …

Delhi University To Charge ₹750 For Issuance Of Digital Degrees, Delhi HC To Examine The Legality [Read Order]
4 years, 2 months ago

Delhi University To Charge ₹750 For Issuance Of Digital Degrees, Delhi HC To Examine The Legality [Read Order]

Live Law  

Delhi University has informed the Delhi High Court that it will be charging a sum of ₹750 for issuing digital degrees to its students. The said information was provided in a bunch of petitions moved by both past and current DU students who have yet not received their degree certificates and are facing problems while applying courses abroad. Therefore, the …

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