UGC draft rules on V-C appointments aimed at ‘usurping’ states’ rights, says Sukhbir
2 months, 2 weeks ago

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

Hindustan Times  

Senior Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal said on Sunday that the University Grants Commission draft regulations on appointments of vice-chancellors were against the ‘spirit of federalism’ and were aimed at ‘usurping’ the rights of the states and handing them over to the Centre. Senior Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal Seeking immediate withdrawal of the draft regulations, Sukhbir said, “It seems the states, who are the main stakeholders, have not been consulted while framing the regulations. Instead of giving increased autonomy to the states, the Centre has chosen to take away control of the universities and vest it with the UGC, whose members are appointed by it.” He pointed out that according to the draft regulations, the power to appoint V-Cs has been handed over to the governors, who would select from a list submitted by a three-member committee of the chancellor, UGC and the apex management body of the varsity concerned. “The state government has been left out and has no say in the process,” he said.

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Governor RN Ravi reignites V-C search panel row, says UGC chairman's nominee excluded in TN order
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Governor RN Ravi reignites V-C search panel row, says UGC chairman's nominee excluded in TN order

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: An ongoing tussle between TN Governor R N Ravi and the state government over the composition of the committee for selecting state university vice-chancellors is further delaying appointments. The Governor’s office, in a statement, alleged the government order dated January 28, 2025 "purposefully excluded" the name of UGC Chairman’s nominee in violation of the judgements of Supreme Court of …

Caste Discrimination In Colleges | 'Draft Regulations Prepared By UGC', Tells Union; Supreme Court Mulls 'Strong & Robust' Mechanism
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Caste Discrimination In Colleges | 'Draft Regulations Prepared By UGC', Tells Union; Supreme Court Mulls 'Strong & Robust' Mechanism

Live Law  

In the PIL assailing caste discrimination in higher educational institutions, the Union recently told the Supreme Court that the University Grants Commission has prepared draft regulations to inter-alia address the issues raised. On its part, the Court expressed that it is looking to create a "very strong and robust mechanism" for "really" tackling the unfortunate issues.A bench. Insofar as the …

TEC writes to edu min against draft UGC 2025
1 month ago

TEC writes to edu min against draft UGC 2025

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: The Telangana Education Commission has written to the Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and UGC Chairman M Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar opposing the draft UGC Regulations, 2025. The TEC had earlier passed a resolution opposing the draft titled UGC Regulations - Interference in State Universities, which said, “The University Grants Commission was essentially a grants body supporting academic research and …

SFI urges AP govt. to oppose UGC’s draft regulations on appointments of V-C
1 month ago

SFI urges AP govt. to oppose UGC’s draft regulations on appointments of V-C

The Hindu  

Leaders of Student’s Federation of India Andhra Pradesh Committee have urged the state government to oppose the draft regulations of the University Grants Commission on appointment of Vice-Chancellors to Universities, “as they are detrimental to the higher education system. In a letter addressed to the Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday, the federation’s state president K. Prasanna Kumar and …

All about the controversial draft UGC regulations
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1 month, 1 week ago

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, 1 week 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 …

Calicut University staff union comes down on V-C
1 month, 1 week ago

Calicut University staff union comes down on V-C

The Hindu  

The Calicut University Employees’ Union on Wednesday criticised Vice-Chancellor P. Raveendran for reportedly not granting official permission to anyone from the university to attend a State government- In a release, the union functionaries claimed that the V-C had declined the government’s direction to send at least 25 people from various fields representing each university in the State. They alleged that …

Kerala drums up support against draft UGC regulations
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

DC Edit | States, Centre must work in harmony on education
1 month, 2 weeks ago

DC Edit | States, Centre must work in harmony on education

Deccan Chronicle  

The tiff between the Union government and the Tamil Nadu government over the former’s refusal to release Rs 2,150 crore due to the state as part of the in implementation of the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan, a Central government initiative, as the state government was unwilling to implement the three-language policy is unfortunate and needs immediate resolution. Education was originally a …

Kerala to host a National Education Conference on February 20 to drum up public and bipartisan political opinion against the UGC’s draft regulations
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Kerala to host a National Education Conference on February 20 to drum up public and bipartisan political opinion against the UGC’s draft regulations

The Hindu  

The State government has sought politically bipartisan support to mobilise public opinion against the Central government’s “anti-federal and authoritarian” draft University Grants Commission regulations. Replying to questions in the Assembly on Thursday, Higher Education Minister R. Bindu said the Left Democratic Front government would hold a National Education Convention in Thiruvananthapuram on February 20. She said the NEC would provide …

Governor Ravi nominates UGC member in search panel for TANUVAS V-C
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Governor Ravi nominates UGC member in search panel for TANUVAS V-C

The Hindu  

Ravi has again nominated one of the members of the University Grants Commission as the ‘Chancellor’s nominee’ in the Search Committee that would recommend options to select the Vice-Chancellor to the Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University. In November 2022, too, the Governor-Chancellor nominated then UGC member Sushma Yadav in the panel to select the V-C to the Tamil …

Draft UGC norms give universities more power to select faculty, Pradhan to LS
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Draft UGC norms give universities more power to select faculty, Pradhan to LS

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI:The draft University Grants Commission regulations proposed by the higher education regulator in January gives universities “more power” to select their faculty and promotes increased and inclusive development for state universities, union education minister Dharmandra Pradhan told the Lok Sabha on Monday. In a written response to a question on the regulations, Pradhan said the draft regulations seek to …

UGC draft regulations on VC selection fail to resolve Kerala's search committee deadlock
1 month, 3 weeks ago

UGC draft regulations on VC selection fail to resolve Kerala's search committee deadlock

New Indian Express  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A new set of draft regulations brought out by the University Grants Commission, including for the appointment of Vice-Chancellors, does not resolve the deadlock existing in the state over constitution of search committees to choose a person to V-C post, academics have pointed out. The 2018 UGC regulations only insisted that one member of the search cum-selection committee to …

Annamalai University Teachers Federation raises concern over UGC draft regulations on V-C appointments
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Annamalai University Teachers Federation raises concern over UGC draft regulations on V-C appointments

The Hindu  

The Annamalai University Teachers Federation has raised concern over the Draft University Grants Commission Regulations, 2025, over the appointment of vice-chancellors in universities. In a letter addressed to M. Jagadesh Kumar, chairman of the UGC, C. Subramanian, convenor of AUTF said the new criteria for appointing V-Cs undermined federalism and transparency of the selection process. AUTF said the Union government’s …

UGC draft regulations: Deadline for feedback extended amid slugfest
1 month, 3 weeks ago

UGC draft regulations: Deadline for feedback extended amid slugfest

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The political slugfest over the draft University Grants Commission regulations intensified on Thursday, with Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan terming “unfortunate” and “concerning” the criticism of the draft norms by Opposition leaders, including Congress lawmaker Rahul Gandhi, who alleged the move was an attempt to push RSS’s agenda of imposing “one history, one tradition, one language” on the …

DC Edit | UGC guidelines need a relook
1 month, 3 weeks ago

DC Edit | UGC guidelines need a relook

Deccan Chronicle  

The clamour against the new draft guidelines of the University Grants Commission on the appointments of Vice-Chancellors in state universities has got louder with the education ministers of six non-BJP ruled states demanding its immediate withdrawal. The selection committee of three members will be nominated by the Chancellor, the UGC and the university, with no representation from the state government, …

UGC extends date to submit responses on draft guidelines on V-Cs’ appointment to February 28
1 month, 3 weeks ago

UGC extends date to submit responses on draft guidelines on V-Cs’ appointment to February 28

The Hindu  

A day after Education Ministers of six Opposition-ruled States met in Bengaluru and resolved against the University Grants Commission’s draft guidelines on faculty, including vice-chancellors’ appointments, the commission decided to extend the last date to submit feedback. A public notice issued by the UGC said in view of requests received from stakeholders to extend the last date to submit feedback …

Rahul slams Government at protest against Draft UGC Regulations
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rahul slams Government at protest against Draft UGC Regulations

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday alleged the UGC's draft regulations on the appointment of teachers and academic staff in universities and colleges was an attempt to push the agenda of the RSS that aimed to achieve its idea of imposing "one history, one tradition, one language" on the country.Speaking at a protest against the draft University Grants …

TN minister Chezhiaan slams UGC draft at Bangaluru conclave
1 month, 3 weeks ago

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 …

New UGC regulations contradict NEP, says Karnataka home minister
1 month, 3 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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1 month, 3 weeks ago

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 …

6 non-BJP states oppose draft UGC rules on VCs
1 month, 3 weeks ago

6 non-BJP states oppose draft UGC rules on VCs

Hindustan Times  

Ministers from six opposition-ruled states on Wednesday passed a resolution rejecting the draft UGC regulations introduced by Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan in January, and arguing that the proposed rules undermine the autonomy of state governments. The states passed a resolution against draft UGC regulations at state higher education ministers’ conclave in Bengaluru. The draft UGC regulations do not envisage any …

Draft UGC regulations, an attempt to impose NEP through the back door, says Minister Govi. Chezhian
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Draft UGC regulations, an attempt to impose NEP through the back door, says Minister Govi. Chezhian

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu Higher Education Minister Govi. Chezhian on Wednesday said the draft University Grants Commission regulations 2024 and 2025 are an attempt to impose National Educational Policy through the backdoor and is a threat to federal principles. At a meeting of State Higher Education Ministers to discuss the new regulations in Bengaluru, Mr. Chezhian said the draft regulations were a …

Six States pass 15-point resolution against UGC’s new draft regulation
1 month, 3 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 …

Withdraw UGC draft regulations, hold consultations nation-wide, says AISEC
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Withdraw UGC draft regulations, hold consultations nation-wide, says AISEC

The Hindu  

Criticising University Grants Commission’s Draft Regulations 2025, members of the All India Save Education Committee demanded the withdrawal of the draft regulations and initiation of nation-wide democratic consultations from educationists to evolve a pro-education regulations for the UGC. Rajashekar and its district secretary Ramanna Ibrahimpur said that the UGC draft regulations is a clear departure from the original idea and …

Centre misusing UGC for political gains: Chennithala
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Centre misusing UGC for political gains: Chennithala

The Hindu  

Senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala has accused the Centre of using the University Grants Commission as an intermediary to push its political agenda and control the higher education sector for political gains. He was delivering the Dr. Manmohan Singh memorial lecture organised by the Kerala University Teachers Organization at the university campus on Tuesday. Mr. Chennithala highlighted that the United …

UGC draft regulations an infringement on the rights of State governments, says Prabhat Patnaik
1 month, 4 weeks ago

UGC draft regulations an infringement on the rights of State governments, says Prabhat Patnaik

The Hindu  

Economist and academic Prabhat Patnaik has strongly criticised the Draft University Grants Commission Regulations, 2025, calling them an assault on the rights of State governments. Prof. Patnaik, speaking at a seminar organised by the Kerala State Higher Education Council in Thiruvananthapuram on Monday, said that the proposed guidelines would empower the Chancellor to appoint a three-member Selection Committee, with the …

Guest Column| Appointment of vice-chancellors: UGC guidelines or faultlines?
2 months ago

Guest Column| Appointment of vice-chancellors: UGC guidelines or faultlines?

Hindustan Times  

In its latest draft of guidelines on the appointment of assistant professors in universities/colleges, the University Grants Commission has come up with some ‘revolutionary’ ideas with regard to the relaxation in the conditions of the appointment of vice-chancellors. In its latest draft of guidelines, the University Grants Commission has come up with some ‘revolutionary’ ideas with regard to the relaxation …

Committee on UGC draft regulations submit report to Bengal Education Minister; call V-C selection process “catastrophic”
2 months ago

Committee on UGC draft regulations submit report to Bengal Education Minister; call V-C selection process “catastrophic”

The Hindu  

A committee of academicians appointed by the West Bengal government on the University Grants Commission draft regulation submits its report to the State government on Thursday. The committee in its report has called for the selection and eligibility criteria for any University’s Vice-Chancellor appointment mentioned in the draft regulations “catastrophic”. According to their observations, the academicians who were part of …

Activist demands withdrawal of UGC draft regulations
2 months ago

Activist demands withdrawal of UGC draft regulations

The Hindu  

The State Platform for Common School System – Tamil Nadu has demanded that the University Grants Commission withdraw its draft regulations 2024 and 2025 terming it unconstitutional. The draft UGC regulations are a blatant attempt to usurp the State government’s powers and deny universities of autonomy, said P.B. If notified, the regulations would deny State governments any say in decision …

Telangana Council of Higher Education opposes UGC’s latest draft regulations
2 months ago

Telangana Council of Higher Education opposes UGC’s latest draft regulations

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: Telangana Council of Higher Education on Monday criticised the latest draft of the UGC Regulations, 2025, which was released by the Centre on January 6. TGCHE chairman V Balakista Reddy said the draft was a dilution to the academic standards in the high education institutions as he also opposed the procedure of appointment of vice-chancellors to the universities. As …

ABUTA criticizes UGC draft on VC appointments as ‘infringement’ of academic autonomy
2 months ago

ABUTA criticizes UGC draft on VC appointments as ‘infringement’ of academic autonomy

The Hindu  

The All Bengal University Teachers Association, a representative body of professors, on Sunday described the UGC draft recommendations on appointment of vice-chancellors in varsities as infringement of the academic autonomy of universities. ABUTA spokesperson Goutam Maity said in a statement that the UGC vested the power to appoint VCs of universities all over the country – both state-run and central …

UGC opens new front in federalism battle
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2 months, 1 week ago

UGC opens new front in federalism battle

Hindustan Times  

The draft UGC Regulations, 2025 has become a new flashpoint in Centre-state relations. Tamil Nadu took the lead in opposing the regulations, which provide greater powers to the chancellor/visitor of a state university in the appointment of vice-chancellors. Reports suggest that even National Democratic Alliance members such as the Janata Dal have raised apprehensions that UGC’s proposals privilege the Centre …

JD(U) raises questions on appointment of VCs under draft UGC rules
2 months, 1 week ago

JD(U) raises questions on appointment of VCs under draft UGC rules

The Hindu  

Key NDA ally Janata Dal expressed reservations over the new University Grants Commission draft regulations that give a bigger role to the chancellors, who in most cases are State Governors, in appointing Vice-Chancellors of State universities, arguing that it will impact the State’s own road map for higher education. Janata Dal national spokesperson Rajiv Ranjan Prasad, speaking to The Hindu, …

UGC regulations or State university laws?
2 months, 1 week ago

UGC regulations or State university laws?

The Hindu  

Six of Tamil Nadu’s State universities are at present without a Vice Chancellor. One set of judgments support the Governor’s stance that UGC regulations are mandatory and can override the State University Acts in cases of conflict. versus Dr. Rajasree M.S., the Supreme Court held, without articulating reasons, that once UGC regulations are laid before both Houses of Parliament, they …

Oppose UGC draft, Tamil Nadu CM Stalin appeals to other states
2 months, 1 week ago

Oppose UGC draft, Tamil Nadu CM Stalin appeals to other states

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: In a bid to unite the voices against two controversial draft regulations released recently by the University Grants Commission, Chief Minister M K Stalin on Monday wrote a letter to the CMs of all opposition-ruled states, urging them to pass a resolution in their respective Assemblies against the regulations. Citing the resolution recently passed by the Tamil Nadu Assembly …

UGC’s draft regulation has serious constitutional issues
2 months, 1 week ago

UGC’s draft regulation has serious constitutional issues

The Hindu  

The draft regulation by the University Grants Commission on the selection and appointment of vice chancellors of universities has evoked protests by non-Bharatiya Janata Party-headed State governments. Therefore, it is safe to assume that under Section 26 of the UGC Act, the UGC has no mandate to make any regulation in respect of the selection and the appointment of vice …

Put on hold draft UGC regulations, Chief Minister urges Union Education Minister
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Put on hold draft UGC regulations, Chief Minister urges Union Education Minister

The Hindu  

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday urged Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to put on hold the draft University Grants Commission Regulations, 2025,, describing it as an infringement on the Constitutional rights of States. In a letter to Mr. Pradhan, Mr. Vijayan asked him to initiate discussions with the States, academicians, and other stakeholders on “this matter of utmost importance.” …

Draft UGC regulations threaten private college owners’ rights, says Aided College Teachers’ Association
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Draft UGC regulations threaten private college owners’ rights, says Aided College Teachers’ Association

The Hindu  

The University Grants Commission is attempting to undemocratise the university system, said the Aided College Teachers Association with its new draft proposals. The members said the UGC’s draft proposals on appointment of Vice-Chancellors, released 10 days ago gives broader control to the Governor in constituting the search panel. “The recent directions from the UGC that colleges that do not adopt …

ACTA decries UGC’s draft regulations on vice-chancellor appointment
2 months, 2 weeks ago

ACTA decries UGC’s draft regulations on vice-chancellor appointment

The Hindu  

The Aided College Teachers’ Association has condemned the draft regulations 2025 of the University Grants Commission pertaining to the appointment of vice-chancellors, saying if adopted, they could weaken higher education institutions. Released by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, recently, the proposal provides broader control to the Governor in constituting the search panel and “poses an academic danger in selecting non-academics …

Pradhan defends UGC draft on appointing Vice Chancellors
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Pradhan defends UGC draft on appointing Vice Chancellors

The Hindu  

Responding to Congress president and Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge’s statement that the new draft guidelines of the University Grants Commission are against federalism and for cementing the Bharatiya Janata Party-Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh control over universities, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said the new draft is in the format of the UGC Regulations of 2010. Mr. Pradhan …

Ramadoss wants UGC to withdraw draft regulations
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Ramadoss wants UGC to withdraw draft regulations

The Hindu  

PMK founder S. Ramadoss has petitioned the University Grants Commission to withdraw the Draft University Grants Commission Regulations, 2025. In a representation to the UGC secretary, Dr. Ramadoss contended that the draft regulations “usurped and completely took away the powers of the State governments” in the selection and appointment of Vice- Chancellors to the State-run universities. Citing certain provisions in …

Draft UGC Regulations: Former Anna University V-C urges T.N. govt. to cooperate with Centre
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Draft UGC Regulations: Former Anna University V-C urges T.N. govt. to cooperate with Centre

The Hindu  

Former Vice-Chancellor of Anna University, E. Balagurusamy, has urged the Tamil Nadu government to work collaboratively with the central regulatory bodies, rather than oppose them, to improve the State’s higher education system. In a press release, he disapproved of the recent resolution passed by the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly, rejecting the Draft UGC Regulations, 2025. The procedure followed for selection …

Centralising control: On the Draft UGC Regulations, 2025
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Centralising control: On the Draft UGC Regulations, 2025

The Hindu  

In a federal setup, attempts at undermining any stakeholder in the subject matter of education, which is in the Concurrent List, will prove disruptive. Demonstrating the Centre’s penchant for facilitating control over institutions through gubernatorial proxies, it proposes to divest State governments of their role in the selection process for Vice Chancellor of universities. All powers are sought to be …

DC Edit | UGC can't deny states say in appointment of V-Cs
2 months, 3 weeks ago

DC Edit | UGC can't deny states say in appointment of V-Cs

Deccan Chronicle  

The new draft regulations the University Grants Commission has issued introducing subject fluidity and easing rigidity in an academic world that is increasingly becoming interdisciplinary are a welcome step but the move to do away with the national-level test for appointment of faculty to colleges and universities is a regressive move that is bound to downgrade the quality and standard …

Tamil Nadu Assembly demands UGC to revoke VC appointment regulations
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu Assembly demands UGC to revoke VC appointment regulations

India Today  

The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly on Thursday passed a resolution, calling on the Union Education Ministry to immediately withdraw the University Grants Commission’s draft regulations for 2025, which would grant more powers to Governors in the appointment of vice-chancellors. The Chief Minister also underscored the threat the draft guidelines posed to Tamil Nadu's higher education system, which he described as …

CM Siddaramaiah Opposes Centre's Move to Amend UGC Recruitment Rules
2 months, 3 weeks ago

CM Siddaramaiah Opposes Centre's Move to Amend UGC Recruitment Rules

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday said to oppose the Centre’s move to amend the University Grants Commission recruitment rules to give full authority to Governors over appointment of Vice-Chancellors in State Universities. He assured to discuss the matter with non-BJP ruled State Governments and decide on the future course of action against the move of the Centre to amend …

Forum condemns UGC draft report giving powers to Chancellor to appoint V-Cs
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Forum condemns UGC draft report giving powers to Chancellor to appoint V-Cs

The Hindu  

Makkal Kalvi Kootiyakkam, an education forum, condemned the recent draft report released by University Grants Commission which has brought major changes in appointment of Assistant Professors and Vice-Chancellors in universities and colleges. “As the qualification is being expanded to include businesspersons and bureaucrats, the selection of a person as a VC without sound knowledge of universities or colleges may lead …

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan slams draft UGC Regulations, 2025
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan slams draft UGC Regulations, 2025

The Hindu  

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday said that the draft University Grants Commission Regulations, 2025, had been issued with the motive of doing away with the rights of States in higher education. Mr. Vijayan registered his strong protest over the move to install the Chancellor as the absolute authority in State-run universities. Deciding the appointments in State-run universities, including that …

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