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 institution may undertake their programmes of study partly in India, complying with the relevant UGC regulations, and partly in a foreign higher educational institution. A "dual degree programme" shall be a programme jointly designed and offered by the Indian and foreign higher educational institutions in the same disciplines and subject areas and at the same level. "The degrees for such a programme shall be conferred by the Indian and foreign higher educational institutions, separately and simultaneously, upon the completion of the degree requirements of both the institutions. According to the "Academic Collaboration between Indian and Foreign Higher Educational Institutions to offer Twinning, Joint Degree and Dual Degree Programmes Regulations, 2022", which the UGC is likely to notify in the coming week, for a dual degree, the students must earn at least 30 per cent of total credits from the Indian institution.

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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, 4 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 proposes major changes for UG and PG courses, admissions, exams | Check details
2 weeks, 5 days 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 releases new framework for PG programmes, proposes several changes
3 weeks, 4 days ago

UGC releases new framework for PG programmes, proposes several changes

India Today  

The University Grants Commission has released a curriculum and credit framework for Postgraduate programmes under the New Education Policy 2020. NEW FRAMEWORKS, CREDIT SYSTEMS AND MULTIPLE ENTRY-EXIT OPTIONS The curriculum under this new framework will include core areas such as Machine Learning, interdisciplinary fields like "AI + X," and specific professional domains, encompassing sectors such as healthcare and law. The …

5,000 students and 30 courses in 8 years: Southampton University draws up plan for India campus
3 months, 3 weeks ago

5,000 students and 30 courses in 8 years: Southampton University draws up plan for India campus

Hindustan Times  

The UK's Southampton University plans to offer 30 courses and enrol more than 5,000 students in the next eight years at its offshore campus in India, the first ever in the country by a foreign university, according to top officials. Elaborating on the university's agenda in an interview with PTI, Andrew Atherton, Vice President International and Engagement, said the operations …

5,000 students and 30 courses in 8 years: Southampton University draws up plan for India campus
3 months, 3 weeks ago

5,000 students and 30 courses in 8 years: Southampton University draws up plan for India campus

The Hindu  

The U.K.'s Southampton University plans to offer 30 courses and enroll more than 5,000 students in the next eight years at its offshore campus in India, the first ever in the country by a foreign university, according to top officials. "So we expect it to be a mainly undergraduate campus because the majority of the demand at the moment in …

AISHE report: 46k foreign students enrolled in India, majority in UG courses
10 months, 3 weeks ago

AISHE report: 46k foreign students enrolled in India, majority in UG courses

Hindustan Times  

The All India Survey on Higher Education conducted by the Union Education Ministry surveyed a total of 1,162 universities, 42,825 colleges and 10,576 stand-alone institutions. According to the AISHE 2021-22 report, a total of 46,878 foreign nationals/students from 170 nations across the world are enrolled in various courses in India. Following are the details of the top 5 country-wise enrollment …

UGC warns edtech firms offering degrees in association with foreign universities
1 year ago

UGC warns edtech firms offering degrees in association with foreign universities

India Today  

The University Grants Commission has taken a firm stance against edtech companies and colleges that offer degrees in partnership with foreign universities that haven't received its approval. Furthermore, to safeguard their educational pursuits, students are urged to exercise caution and avoid programmes offered by edtech companies or colleges partnered with universities lacking UGC recognition. "It has been observed that many …

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 …

UGC declares 20 universities as fake and not empowered to confer any degree
1 year, 4 months ago

UGC declares 20 universities as fake and not empowered to confer any degree

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The University Grants Commission on Wednesday declared 20 universities as "fake" and not empowered to confer any degree with Delhi having eight such institutions, the highest. Delhi has eight "fake" universities -- All India Institute of Public and Physical Health Sciences; Commercial University Ltd, Daryaganj; United Nations University; Vocational University; ADR-Centric Juridical University; Indian Institution of Science and …

UGC declares 20 universities as 'fake'. Most are in Delhi followed by...
1 year, 4 months ago

UGC declares 20 universities as 'fake'. Most are in Delhi followed by...

Hindustan Times  

The University Grants Commission on Wednesday announced that it has identified and declared 20 universities across India as "fake." List of fake universities released by the UGC Delhi All India Institute of Public & Physical Health Sciences State Government University, Office Kh. 608-609, 1st Floor, Sant Kripal Singh Public Trust Building, Near BDO Office, Alipur Commercial University Ltd., Daryaganj United …

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 …

How foreign universities in India can change the face of Indian education system
1 year, 10 months ago

How foreign universities in India can change the face of Indian education system

Firstpost  

In line with the recommendations of the National Education Policy -2020, the University Grants Commission has initiated several measures for the internationalisation of the higher education system in India. Some foreign universities have already set up partnerships with Indian institutions, allowing students to partially study in India and complete their degrees on the main campus abroad. A regulatory framework allowing …

Mint Explainer: The win-win case for foreign university campuses in India
1 year, 11 months ago

Mint Explainer: The win-win case for foreign university campuses in India

Live Mint  

India has unveiled draft norms for foreign universities keen on setting up a campus here. A growing democratic India with a large demographic dividend – about 700 million people or half of its population below 30 – has plenty to offer as it seeks to become the world’s talent factory. India woos the world's best institutions The University Grants Commission's …

DC Edit | Foreign univs’ campuses in India welcome move
1 year, 11 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 …

UGC sets ball rolling for foreign varsities in India
1 year, 11 months ago

UGC sets ball rolling for foreign varsities in India

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: India took a big stride towards allowing foreign universities to operate in the country, with the University Grants Commission on Thursday releasing draft regulations that will let them set up campuses in the country. “Under these UGC guidelines, the foreign higher education institutions will be able to set up campuses anywhere in the country and not just GIFT …

A crucial step for education
1 year, 11 months ago

A crucial step for education

Hindustan Times  

India opened the door to foreign universities on Thursday, with the University Grants Commission issuing draft regulations. UGC chairperson M Jagadesh Kumar said foreign universities offering full-time, offline programmes will be granted 10-year-long approvals, the freedom to devise admission processes, fee structures and faculty recruitment, subject to transparency and quality benchmarks. The draft rules also made it contingent on the …

Foreign varsities will need UGC's nod to set up campuses in India
1 year, 11 months ago

Foreign varsities will need UGC's nod to set up campuses in India

Hindustan Times  

Foreign universities will need the University Grants Commission's nod to set up campuses in India and the initial approval will be for 10 years, the panel's chairperson M Jagadesh Kumar said on Thursday. Foreign varsities will need UGC's nod to set up campuses in India He also stressed that foreign varsities with campuses in the country can only offer full-time …

49 foreign varsities look to tie-up with Indian institutes: UGC chief
2 years, 1 month ago

49 foreign varsities look to tie-up with Indian institutes: UGC chief

Hindustan Times  

At least 49 overseas universities have expressed interest to collaborate with Indian universities academically, University Grants Commission chief M Jagadesh Kumar said on Sunday. In May, the India’s higher education regulator had allowed academic collaborations between Indian and foreign higher education institutions to offer three types of degree programmes — dual, and joint and twinning. The foreign universities that have …

25 Pc Extra Seats to Be Created for Foreign Students in Universities, HEIs: UGC's New Guidelines
2 years, 2 months ago

25 Pc Extra Seats to Be Created for Foreign Students in Universities, HEIs: UGC's New Guidelines

News 18  

Higher educational institutions across the country will now be allowed to create up to 25 per cent supernumerary seats for foreign students and will have to adopt a transparent admission process for them, the University Grants Commission said on Friday. The draft ”Guidelines for Admission and Supernumerary seats of International Students in Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programmes in Higher Educational Institutions …

UGC to Allow Students to Pursue Two Courses Together, Asks Universities to Implement Process
2 years, 2 months ago

UGC to Allow Students to Pursue Two Courses Together, Asks Universities to Implement Process

News 18  

The University Grants Commission has asked all universities to make required changes in their structure to facilitate students in pursuing two academic degrees at the same time. “All the Higher Educational Institutions were requested to devise mechanisms through its statutory bodies for allowing students to pursue two academic programmes simultaneously. “With the rapid increase in demand for higher education and …

25% extra seats, no entrance test for foreign students: UGC's plan to increase international outreach
2 years, 4 months ago

25% extra seats, no entrance test for foreign students: UGC's plan to increase international outreach

India TV News  

UGC woos international students: Universities and higher education institutions across the country will now be allowed to create up to 25 per cent supernumerary seats for foreign students in their undergraduate and postgraduate programmes while the students will not be required to go through the entrance process for admissions in India, according to the UGC. HEIs may adopt a transparent …

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 …

Nearly 50 Foreign Universities Interested to Set-Up Campuses, Offer Dual Courses with Indian Colleges: UGC
2 years, 6 months ago

Nearly 50 Foreign Universities Interested to Set-Up Campuses, Offer Dual Courses with Indian Colleges: UGC

News 18  

A total of 48 foreign universities have shown interest in University Grants Commission’s initiative for running joint and dual degree programmes in partnership with Indian colleges. Responding to UGC’s new regulation and guidelines for running partnership programmes between Indian and foreign universities, the University of Glasgow, Scotland has expressed interest to discuss the potential for academic collaboration. The Deakin University, …

How you can do a twinning course from top-ranked foreign universities sitting in India
2 years, 6 months ago

How you can do a twinning course from top-ranked foreign universities sitting in India

India Today  

Nearly 50 global higher educational institutions from countries such as the UK, Germany, South Africa, Australia and Scotland have expressed interest in collaborating with Indian universities to offer twinning courses and joint and dual degrees. For instance, instead of the top 500, Indian universities can now collaborate with the top 1,000 global universities featuring in the two most credible rankings—QS …

Soon Foreign Universities Will Set-up Campuses in India, UGC Forms Panel to Make Rules
2 years, 7 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 and AICTE issue advisory for students seeking higher education in Pakistan
2 years, 8 months ago

UGC and AICTE issue advisory for students seeking higher education in Pakistan

Live Mint  

The Secretary of UGC and Member Secretary, AICTE in joint advisory said that any Indian national/overseas citizen of India who intends to take admission in any degree college or educational institution of Pakistan shall not be eligible for seeking employment or higher studies in India on the basis of such educational qualifications acquired in Pakistan. "However, migrants and their children …

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 …

Now, Indian and foreign colleges can offer joint, dual, twinning degrees: What is this and how will it work?
2 years, 8 months ago

Now, Indian and foreign colleges can offer joint, dual, twinning degrees: What is this and how will it work?

Firstpost  

The UGC believes that this regulation will provide access to ‘high-quality education’ to all Indian students and lead to the ‘internationalisation of higher education’ There’s good news for students across the country! The University Grants Commission on Tuesday approved regulations where Indian and foreign higher education institutions can now offer joint or dual degrees and twinning programmes. As per the …

Tie-ups between Indian and foreign universities simplified
2 years, 8 months ago

Tie-ups between Indian and foreign universities simplified

The Hindu  

The University Grants Commission has simplified the procedure for an Indian higher educational institution to offer programmes in collaboration with foreign universities by entering into a Memorandum of Understanding with each other directly if they meet certain eligibility criteria, said UGC Chairman M. Jagadesh Kumar. In its 557th meeting recently, the UGC decided that an Indian higher education institution that …

Joint degrees will be offered by Indian, Foreign institutions soon, says UGC
2 years, 8 months ago

Joint degrees will be offered by Indian, Foreign institutions soon, says UGC

Live Mint  

The University Grants Commission Chairman M Jagadesh Kumar on Tuesday announced that Indian and foreign higher educational institutions may soon be able to offer joint or dual degrees and twinning programmes. According to the approved regulations, a "twinning programme" shall be a collaborative arrangement whereby students enrolled with an Indian higher educational institution may undertake their programmes of study partly …

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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. Indian, foreign institutions to be able to offer joint degrees soon: UGC The decision was taken at a meeting of the higher education regulator …

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 allows students to pursue 2 full-time degree programmes simultaneously
2 years, 8 months ago

UGC allows students to pursue 2 full-time degree programmes simultaneously

Live Mint  

The University Grants Commission on Tuesday said students will now be able to pursue two full-time degree programmes in physical mode simultaneously. UGC chairman Jagadesh Kumar informed the media in a virtual press conference that students can pursue two degree programmes simultaneously either from same university or different universities "As announced in the new National Education Policy and in order …

UGC Allows Students to Pursue 2 Degrees at the Same Time, Can Enroll in Different Colleges Too
2 years, 8 months ago

UGC Allows Students to Pursue 2 Degrees at the Same Time, Can Enroll in Different Colleges Too

News 18  

From the coming academic year onwards, students will be allowed to pursue two degrees at the same time. In what the University Grants Commission calls a ‘two-degree programme’, students will not only have a chance to mix two streams or two courses but can also opt to study at two different colleges at the same time. Addressing media, the UGC …

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

Live Law  

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 …

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