UGC rules on UG, PG: A case for ‘liberating’ autonomous colleges from universities
3 months, 2 weeks ago

UGC rules on UG, PG: A case for ‘liberating’ autonomous colleges from universities

The Hindu  

Recently, the University Grants Commission published the Draft Regulations, 2024. However, it is depressing to note that despite the UGC promoting online distant learning in recent years, many universities have not bothered to empanel themselves on the concerned portal that would facilitate affiliated colleges offering Online Distance Learning. However, lack of awareness among State universities and their stiff-necked attitude towards affiliated colleges has not let the autonomous colleges to register in the UGC portal. Consequently, students who learn through learning styles other than cognitive means cannot succeed in such entrance tests and would miss the opportunity to progress towards higher education. Unfortunately, the present educational system provides opportunities for post graduate students of science to pursue research internships in institutes of excellence only based on academic excellence rated exclusively through marks obtained.

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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 …

UGC extends autonomous status of Maharaja’s College, Ernakulam
1 month ago

UGC extends autonomous status of Maharaja’s College, Ernakulam

The Hindu  

The University Grants Commission has extended the autonomous status of Maharaja’s College, Ernakulam, till the academic year 2029-30. The Commission meeting held on January 28 approved the recommendation of the Standing Committee on Autonomous College to confer autonomous status on the college affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University for a period of 10 years from 2020-21 to 2029-30, including ex-post facto …

Draft UGC norms give universities more power to select faculty, Pradhan to LS
1 month, 2 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 …

'Centre, UGC trying to destabilise state universities,' says Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan
2 months, 2 weeks ago

'Centre, UGC trying to destabilise state universities,' says Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan

New Indian Express  

KOCHI: Terming it "concerning and disappointing," Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday criticised the new UGC regulations and said the Union government and the University Grants Commission are adopting an approach aimed at destabilising the universities under the State Government. Inaugurating the two-day 'International Conclave on Next-Gen Higher Education', the chief minister said the latest UGC regulations threaten the …

UGC unveils draft regulation in major overhaul of UG, PG courses
3 months, 3 weeks 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
3 months, 3 weeks 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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3 months, 3 weeks 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 proposes major changes for UG and PG courses, admissions, exams | Check details
3 months, 3 weeks ago

UGC proposes major changes for UG and PG courses, admissions, exams | Check details

India TV News  

In a significant move towards updating the higher education system in India, the University Grants Commission has prepared a draft guideline for 'Minimum Standards of Instruction for the Grant of Graduate Degrees and Postgraduate Degree Regulations, 2024'. The guidelines aim to ease the eligibility criteria and minimum credit requirements for students in UG, PG courses for biennial admission and dual …

UGC draft guidelines out for biannual admissions, flexible degrees, feedback invited
3 months, 3 weeks ago

UGC draft guidelines out for biannual admissions, flexible degrees, feedback invited

India Today  

The University Grants Commission has released draft guidelines for UG and PG degrees -- draft UGC Regulations, 2024 -- aiming to reshape higher education in India. Here are the main aspects of the guidelines for UG and PG degrees: SCOPE AND APPLICABILITY These regulations apply to all universities established by Central, State, or Provincial Acts, deemed universities, and institutions affiliated …

6 central universities to offer admissions twice a year, as per UGC policy
3 months, 3 weeks ago

6 central universities to offer admissions twice a year, as per UGC policy

India Today  

Six central universities in India have decided to offer admissions twice a year, as announced by the Union Ministry of Education. The policy, approved by the University Grants Commission, aims to provide students with more opportunities to enrol in higher education institutions. The universities implementing this change include: Central University of Kerala Central University of Punjab Central University of Rajasthan …

University of Madras delays results; govt UG students fret
8 months, 1 week ago

University of Madras delays results; govt UG students fret

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Uncertainty looms over the future of undergraduate students at 108 non-autonomous government colleges affiliated to the University of Madras as the varsity is yet to release its final semester results. The delay has turned a major hurdle for students aspiring to apply to postgraduate courses as many aided and private autonomous colleges have completed admissions to PG courses and …

The UGC must nudge universities to excel
10 months, 4 weeks ago

The UGC must nudge universities to excel

The Hindu  

The heads of India’s regulatory agencies are mostly unseen and their thoughts seldom read by the public. Given this, the article in The Hindu, “Universities must budge on college autonomy nudge”, by the Chairman of the University Grants Commission, Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar, is somewhat of a rarity. Essentially, Mr. Jagadeesh Kumar would like universities to be far less controlling in …

UGC releases draft rules for funding of colleges
1 year, 2 months ago

UGC releases draft rules for funding of colleges

Hindustan Times  

In order to receive government funding, colleges must have accreditation from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council, participate in the National Institutional Ranking Framework and fill up to 75% of sanctioned teaching posts, India’s higher education regulator University Grants Commission has proposed. The higher education regulatory released draft guidelines titled UGC Rules, 2024, on Friday, and sought suggestions from stakeholders …

UGC announces regulations for establishment and operation of campuses by foreign universities in India
1 year, 4 months 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 …

UGC extends deadline for feedback on foreign university campuses in India
2 years, 1 month ago

UGC extends deadline for feedback on foreign university campuses in India

Live Mint  

The deadline to receive feedback on draft norms for setting up foreign university campuses has been further extended till February 20, the University Grants Commission announced in an official notification. UGC secretary Rajnish Jain in the notification said, "In view of the requests being received from stakeholders to extend last date for submitting feedback, comments and suggestions on draft of …

DC Edit | Foreign univs’ campuses in India welcome move
2 years, 2 months ago

DC Edit | Foreign univs’ campuses in India welcome move

Deccan Chronicle  

India has taken one more step towards allowing foreign universities to set up their campuses in India with the University Grants Commission issuing a set of draft guidelines. The UGC wants a firm commitment from the universities to operate in India: they must set up their own campuses instead of offering online courses and ensure that the quality of education …

Norms relaxed for establishing deemed varsities, claims AUT
2 years, 4 months ago

Norms relaxed for establishing deemed varsities, claims AUT

The Hindu  

Claiming that the norms for establishing Deemed Universities have been relaxed, the Association of University Teachers has sought extension of time for providing suggestions on the new UGC Regulations, 2022. The University Grants Commission had released the amended regulations on Nov. 4 giving two weeks’ time for the stakeholders to provide their comments and suggestions. AUT State president P. Tirunavukkarasu …

UGC reframes ‘deemed to be university’ draft regulations, in line with NEP 2020
2 years, 4 months ago

UGC reframes ‘deemed to be university’ draft regulations, in line with NEP 2020

Live Mint  

Draft UGC regulations stipulate that institutions seeking "deemed to be university" status must be multidisciplinary or comprise a cluster of setups with a minimum of five departments. "UGC has reframed the Institutions Deemed to be Universities Regulations, 2019 to make them in tune with the broader policies of higher education as contained in the NEP 2020," UGC chairperson M Jagadesh …

UGC releases names of 21 fake universities, Delhi has maximum
2 years, 7 months ago

UGC releases names of 21 fake universities, Delhi has maximum

India Today  

The University Grants Commission, UGC, has recently released a notice listing 21 “self-styled, unrecognized institutions” which are functioning in contravention of the UGC Act, that have been declared as fake universities and are not empowered to confer any degree. The notice states, 'Students and Public at large are hereby informed that presently following 21 self-styled, unrecognized institutions which are functioning …

UGC warns students against taking admission at Delhi-based digital university
2 years, 8 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, 9 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 …

Soon Foreign Universities Will Set-up Campuses in India, UGC Forms Panel to Make Rules
2 years, 11 months ago

Soon Foreign Universities Will Set-up Campuses in India, UGC Forms Panel to Make Rules

News 18  

In a bid to attract top-ranking foreign higher educational institutes to set up their campuses in India, the University Grants Commission has set up a five-member committee. These suggestions are going to come true soon as the UGC is about to announce its policy regulations on allowing foreign colleges to set up base in India soon. Last year, a survey …

UGC warns students against taking admission in Annamalai distance courses
2 years, 11 months ago

UGC warns students against taking admission in Annamalai distance courses

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The University Grants Commission has warned students against taking admission in any programme offered by the Annamalai University in Tamil Nadu through distance learning mode, saying the varsity doesn't have the required approvals from the higher education regulator. "It has come to the notice of UGC that Annamalai University is running the distance education programmes and admitting students …

UGC warns students Annamalai University distance learning courses are invalid
3 years ago

UGC warns students Annamalai University distance learning courses are invalid

India Today  

UGC has warned students not to opt for Annamalai University’s distance courses as they are not approved by the commission. The latest notice by UGC says that the university has been running Open and Distance Learning programmes which are “in gross violation of all conditions laid down under UGC” rules and regulations. UGC WARNS STUDENTS A UGC notice from March …

Draft rules allow autonomous colleges to offer online courses
3 years ago

Draft rules allow autonomous colleges to offer online courses

Hindustan Times  

Autonomous colleges in India will be able to offer online and distance education programmes from the 2022-23 academic session without prior approval from the University Grants Commission, provided they meet certain criteria, according to modified rules suggested by the higher education regulator. Higher education institutions with valid accreditation by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council, a minimum score of 3.26 …

New UGC rules facilitates autonomy to seven MU colleges in past one year
3 years, 9 months ago

New UGC rules facilitates autonomy to seven MU colleges in past one year

Hindustan Times  

The move to reduce the academic burden of University of Mumbai is an ongoing process and while the state government has already approved two cluster universities as well as the state’s first private university, more and more colleges have managed to acquire autonomous status in the past one year. “Earlier the process of autonomy was a two-step process and colleges …

Varsities can fix additional rules for colleges seeking affiliation, rules SC
4 years, 3 months ago

Varsities can fix additional rules for colleges seeking affiliation, rules SC

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that universities are not bound only by the All India Council for Technical Education norms and that they can specify additional conditions for colleges seeking their affiliation. Authoring the verdict on behalf of the bench, justice V Ramasubramanian added: “Ultimately, it is the universities which are obliged to issue degrees and whose reputation is …

UGC allows re-opening of universities, colleges on phases | Check guidelines
4 years, 4 months ago

UGC allows re-opening of universities, colleges on phases | Check guidelines

India TV News  

The University Grants Commission on Thursday issued guidelines for the reopening of colleges and universities across India, outside containment zones. Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' tweeted, "Universities and colleges can be opened outside the containment zones in a phased manner after consultation with the respective State/ UT governments." The commission has advised a six-day schedule, reducing class size, setting up …

UGC Ask Universities to Create Awareness About New Education Policy Among Students, Teachers
4 years, 7 months ago

UGC Ask Universities to Create Awareness About New Education Policy Among Students, Teachers

News 18  

The University Grants Commission has directed universities and colleges across the country to create awareness about the new National Education Policy amongst teachers, students, officials and other stakeholders in the higher education system. "There is need to create awareness about NEP amongst teachers, students, officials and other stakeholders in the higher education system. The NEP approved by the Union Cabinet …

UGC reply to JNSU allegation: Universities are autonomous bodies and can teach any particular subject
5 years, 9 months ago

UGC reply to JNSU allegation: Universities are autonomous bodies and can teach any particular subject

India Today  

As per the University Grants Commission, universities are autonomous bodies and there is no compulsion on them to teach any particular subject. The UGC has commented after the allegations from Jawaharlal Nehru University students' union, which on June 24, 2019, said that varsity was trying to impose Hindi by making it a compulsory subject at the undergraduate BA and BTech …

Autonomy in, UGC out: Wither public higher education?
6 years, 8 months ago

Autonomy in, UGC out: Wither public higher education?

Deccan Chronicle  

Some 62 universities and colleges had been granted in last March a degree of freedom from the oversight of the University Grants Commission, which itself is being repealed now. Also, the recently held People's Tribunal in Delhi on attacks on higher education institutions in India, in its interim report, said, “The centrality of higher education to the survival of Indian …

Autonomy not free rein: UGC
6 years, 9 months ago

Autonomy not free rein: UGC

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Although the UGC granted autonomy to 35 higher educational institutions in March, including UoH and Osmania University in the state, it does not mean that they have a free rein and no responsibilities. The universities have been allowed and are expected to launch new courses and departments, enter into MoUs with foreign educational institutes and ensure that skill development …

Autonomy for universities doesn’t mean cutting State funds
6 years, 11 months ago

Autonomy for universities doesn’t mean cutting State funds

Hindustan Times  

The debate on the autonomy of Indian universities began soon after Prakash Javadekar, the Union Minister for Human Resource Development, made an announcement granting autonomy to a group of 60 higher education institutions. The debate on the autonomy of Indian universities began soon after Prakash Javadekar, the Union Minister for Human Resource Development, made an announcement granting autonomy to a …

UGC grants more autonomy to 60 higher educational institutions, including JNU, University of Hyderabad
7 years ago

UGC grants more autonomy to 60 higher educational institutions, including JNU, University of Hyderabad

Firstpost  

The University Grants Commission has granted greater autonomy to 60 higher educational institutions, including five central and 21 state universities, which maintained high standards, Human Resource Development minister Prakash Javadekar today said. In line with the vision of PM @narendramodi towards liberalised regulatory regime, 62 Higher Education institutions, which maintained high standards, have been granted autonomy by the UGC today. …

UGC grants full autonomy to 62 higher educational institutes; JNU, BHU, AMU in the list
7 years ago

UGC grants full autonomy to 62 higher educational institutes; JNU, BHU, AMU in the list

India TV News  

The University Grants Commission today approved full autonomy for 62 higher educational institutions, including JNU, BHU, AMU, TERI and University of Hyderabad, which have maintained high standards of excellence. The decision was taken at a UGC meeting today where five central universities, 21 state universities, 26 private universities besides 10 other colleges were granted autonomy under the Autonomous Colleges Regulation. …

UGC grants full autonomy for 62 educational institutions; JNU, BHU, TERI make it to list
7 years ago

UGC grants full autonomy for 62 educational institutions; JNU, BHU, TERI make it to list

Firstpost  

The University Grants Commission on Tuesday approved full autonomy for 62 higher educational institutions, including JNU, BHU, AMU, TERI and University of Hyderabad, which have maintained high standards of excellence. New Delhi: The University Grants Commission on Tuesday approved full autonomy for 62 higher educational institutions, including JNU, BHU, AMU, TERI and University of Hyderabad, which have maintained high standards …

Deemed Universities Are Not Justified In Introducing Engineering Courses Through Distance Mode In The Absence Of AICTE Guidelines:SC [Read Judgment]
7 years, 4 months ago

Deemed Universities Are Not Justified In Introducing Engineering Courses Through Distance Mode In The Absence Of AICTE Guidelines:SC [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

"We restrain all Deemed to be Universities to carry on any courses in distance education mode from the Academic Session 2018- 2019 onwards unless and until it is permissible to conduct such courses in distance education mode and specific permissions are granted by the concerned statutory/regulatory authorities in respect of each of those courses and unless the off-campus Centres/Study Centres. …

Deemed Universities Are Not Justified In Introducing Engineering Courses Through Distance Mode In The Absence Of AICTE Guidelines:SC [Read Judgment]
7 years, 4 months ago

Deemed Universities Are Not Justified In Introducing Engineering Courses Through Distance Mode In The Absence Of AICTE Guidelines:SC [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

"We restrain all Deemed to be Universities to carry on any courses in distance education mode from the Academic Session 2018- 2019 onwards unless and until it is permissible to conduct such courses in distance education mode and specific permissions are granted by the concerned statutory/regulatory authorities in respect of each of those courses and unless the off-campus Centres/Study Centres. …

Tamil Nadu government directs universities not to implement UGC circular
10 years, 6 months ago

Tamil Nadu government directs universities not to implement UGC circular

India TV News  

Chennai: Maintaining its opposition to "imposition" of Hindi in the state, the Tamil Nadu government on Thursday directed two universities not to implement the UGC circular and said the decision taken by the previous UPA government would not be binding on it. "From this, it is clear that the effort to impose Hindi basically stemmed from the decisions taken in …

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