Tamil Nadu Minister Slams UGC Draft Guidelines as Unscientific
1 month, 3 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 latest UGC guidelines at Bengaluru on Wednesday, Chezhian said: ‘It is unclear if the commission has consulted any experts or addresses the real concerns raised by the students and administrators.’ He said the guidelines from UGC as well the National Education Policy seemed to copy the West without applying any thought about their suitability and usefulness for India and were an attempt to collapse the established practices without any kind of need assessment or scientific basis. When numerous employment surveys, including the Economic Survey conducted by the Union Government, had shown that education outcomes were poor and a high number of graduates struggled to find jobs, the UGC draft regulations, without addressing the serious issues on educational quality, had proposed cosmetic and superficial changes, he said. While Tamil Nadu, as a leader in education, social justice and inclusive development, believed on education benefiting students and improving learning outcomes, the draft regulations on ‘Minimum Qualifications for Appointment and Promotion of Teachers and Academic Staff in Universities and Colleges and Measures for Maintenance of Standards in Higher Education, 2025’ had raised deep concerns, he said.

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Received over 15,000 suggestions from stakeholders on draft UGC regulations 2025, says Centre
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Received over 15,000 suggestions from stakeholders on draft UGC regulations 2025, says Centre

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Centre on Wednesday said it has received more than 15,000 suggestions from stakeholders on the draft UGC regulations 2025. In a written reply, Minister of State for Education Dr Sukanta Majumdar said as part of the consultation process, the University Grants Commission uploaded the draft UGC regulations 2025 in the public domain on January 6 for feedback, …

SPCSS-TN launches website outlining reasons for rejecting NEP 2020
2 weeks, 2 days ago

SPCSS-TN launches website outlining reasons for rejecting NEP 2020

The Hindu  

In an effort to raise awareness against National Education Policy 2020, the State Platform for Common School System – Tamil Nadu launched a website in Chennai on Monday which discusses the reasons for rejecting it. “NEP 2020 creates discrimination within the government school framework, establishing a hierarchy among a few hundred PM Shri schools and thousands of government schools. A …

TEC writes to edu min against draft UGC 2025
3 weeks, 6 days 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 …

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

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 …

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, …

UGC draft regulations 2025 aimed at sidelining states from higher education: Kerala CM
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1 month, 1 week ago

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 …

CM Stalin slams Centre over withheld education funds, calls it coercion
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1 month, 1 week ago

CM Stalin slams Centre over withheld education funds, calls it coercion

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Accusing the BJP-led Union government of using the release of funds for centrally Chief Minister M.K. He warned that such actions would severely undermine the State’s rights to shape its own education policies based on its specific needs. In a strongly worded letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Stalin expressed deep concern over the non-release of Samagra Shiksha funds …

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 …

Until Tamil Nadu accepts NEP, funds will be withheld: Union Minister of Education Dharmendra Pradhan
1 month, 1 week ago

Until Tamil Nadu accepts NEP, funds will be withheld: Union Minister of Education Dharmendra Pradhan

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Union Minister of Education Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday categorically said that funds under the Samagra Shiksha scheme will not be released for Tamil Nadu unless the state government accepts the National Education Policy, 2020, in its entirety. Claiming the non-release of funds was the state’s fault, he said, “They are politically motivated and not acting for the welfare of …

UGC Draft Regulations-2025: Kerala to take legal action says higher education minister R Bindu
1 month, 1 week ago

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 …

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 …

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 …

Rahul Gandhi slams UGC's draft regulations, says ‘RSS trying to impose hegemony’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rahul Gandhi slams UGC's draft regulations, says ‘RSS trying to impose hegemony’

Hindustan Times  

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Thursday slammed the University Grants Commission draft regulations, claiming that the proposed regulations on the appointment of teachers and academic staff in universities and colleges were an attempt at imposing "one history, one tradition, one language" on the country. LoP in the Lok Sabha and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi speaks …

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 …

DK Shivakumar, MK Stalin want National Education Policy, UGC draft withdrawn
1 month, 3 weeks ago

DK Shivakumar, MK Stalin want National Education Policy, UGC draft withdrawn

India Today  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar led calls for increased pressure on the Union government and the University Grants Commission to withdraw the controversial National Education Policy, arguing that it fails to address the educational needs of India’s diverse states. Organised by the Department of Higher Education, Government of Karnataka, the conclave brought together education ministers and representatives from Karnataka, …

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 …

Telangana delegation advocates State rights at higher education conclave
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Telangana delegation advocates State rights at higher education conclave

The Hindu  

The government of Telangana participated in the conclave of State Higher Education Ministers 2025, organised by the Department of Higher Education, Government of Karnataka. The Conclave focused on discussions surrounding the draft University Grants Commission regulations for the appointment and promotion of teachers, as well as grading parameters for Higher Education Institutions under the National Education Policy 2020. A joint …

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 …

UGC draft regulations an infringement on the rights of State governments, says Prabhat Patnaik
1 month, 3 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 …

Activist demands withdrawal of UGC draft regulations
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

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 …

Syro-Malabar Church calls for nationwide response against draft UGC regulations
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Syro-Malabar Church calls for nationwide response against draft UGC regulations

The Hindu  

Asserting that the Union government’s draft University Grants Commission regulations of 2025 ignore the existence of minority communities and undermine the federal structure of the country, the Syro-Malabar Church has called for a collective, nationwide response against the proposed reforms and other concerns surrounding higher education. A symposium organised by the Committee on Education of the Syro-Malabar Synod at St. …

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan to open convention against draft UGC regulations on February
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan to open convention against draft UGC regulations on February

The Hindu  

The State will organise a convention against the draft University Grants Commission regulations of 2025 in the State capital on February 20. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will inaugurate the convention, to be attended by Ministers of other States, Minister for Higher Education R. Bindu has said. The Minister said the Kerala State Higher Education Council had constituted a three-member committee …

Students told to send emails to UGC over draft regulations
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Students told to send emails to UGC over draft regulations

The Hindu  

Speakers from across political parties lent support to the state government in its opposition to the new regulations of the University Grants Commission. Higher education minister Govi Chezhian called on students to email to the UGC against its new regulations that have brought in a new set of rules for appointment of Vice-Chancellors and teachers. Educationist Jayaprakash Gandhi suggested that …

Telangana Council of Higher Education opposes UGC’s latest draft regulations
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

Telangana CM demands withdrawal of draft UGC regulations
2 months ago

Telangana CM demands withdrawal of draft UGC regulations

New Indian Express  

There is a "big cultural attack and conspiracy" behind seeking to have control on universities in the state. He said he has "coordinated" with CMs of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala and would soon like to talk to his Andhra Pradesh counterpart N Chandrababu Naidu as well. Alleging that the draft UGC guidelines is an attempt to control the states, …

DMK to take fight against UGC's draft regulations to Delhi streets
2 months ago

DMK to take fight against UGC's draft regulations to Delhi streets

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The DMK’s students’ wing will stage a protest in New Delhi to show its displeasure against the proposed UGC’s draft regulations, Chief Minister MK Stalin said on Saturday. Speaking at a public meeting after commemorating Tamil language martyrs, Stalin said the union government is undermining federal principles and the battle to protect the Tamil language and the state’s rights …

UGC Draft Leadership Regulations: Why Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala are Against it
2 months ago

UGC Draft Leadership Regulations: Why Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala are Against it

The Hindu  

Published : Jan 24, 2025 19:21 IST - 12 MINS READ A new set of draft regulations put out by the University Grants Commission for the appointment of Vice Chancellors as well as for filling up academic and non-academic posts has stirred up a storm. On January 6, the Union Minister for Education, Dharmendra Pradhan, launched the draft version of …

UGC opens new front in federalism battle
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2 months 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 …

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 …

Kerala assembly passes resolution demanding withdrawal of draft UGC guidelines 2025
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2 months ago

Kerala assembly passes resolution demanding withdrawal of draft UGC guidelines 2025

Deccan Chronicle  

Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala assembly on Tuesday unanimously passed a resolution urging the central government to withdraw the draft UGC guidelines and issue a revised version. The resolution was moved in the House by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan who said that the assembly was of the clear opinion that the draft UGC norms do not reflect the spirit of the Constitution. …

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

Withdraw draft UGC rules: Stalin to Centre
2 months ago

Withdraw draft UGC rules: Stalin to Centre

Hindustan Times  

Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin on Monday wrote to Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan urging the withdrawal of the draft UGC regulation and in a separate letter he urged his counterparts in non-BJP ruled states to pass resolutions against the Centre’s move. Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin on Monday wrote to Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan urging the …

Stalin lists Tamil Nadu’s objections to draft UGC regulations, 2024, 2025
2 months ago

Stalin lists Tamil Nadu’s objections to draft UGC regulations, 2024, 2025

The Hindu  

In his letter to Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. The conduct of entrance examinations for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate courses, as mandated by the draft UGC Regulations, 2024, raised concern among students and parents, Mr. Stalin said. “If entrance exams are made mandatory, schools may shift their focus to coaching for entrance exams, …

Stalin Opposes UGC Draft Regulations on VC Appointments
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2 months ago

Stalin Opposes UGC Draft Regulations on VC Appointments

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Expressing serious concern over many aspects of the draft regulations released by the University Grants Commission like the appointment of non-academics as vice chancellors and exclusion of State Governments from the VC search committees, Chief Minister M K Stalin pointed out that several provisions were in conflict with the State’s education system and policies. In a letter to Union …

Stalin urges CMs to oppose the draft UGC regulations
2 months ago

Stalin urges CMs to oppose the draft UGC regulations

The Hindu  

Strongly reiterating Tamil Nadu government’s stand, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Monday wrote to Union Minister of Education Dharmendra Pradhan urging him to withdraw the draft UGC regulations, 2024 and 2025. Mr. Stalin also wrote to his counterparts in non-BJP-ruled States, such as Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Punjab, Telangana, and West Bengal, calling upon them …

Parents’ body seeks more consultations on UGC regulations
2 months, 1 week ago

Parents’ body seeks more consultations on UGC regulations

The Hindu  

The All India Parents’ Association in Puducherry has urged the Union Education Ministry to hold further stakeholder consultations on the Draft UGC Regulations, 2025, to review contentious provisions that could have a direct and long-term bearing on academic standards. Mathew expressed misgivings regarding certain provisions, including those for revising the selection process for Vice-Chancellors, appointing teachers based on qualifications that …

Put on hold draft UGC regulations, Chief Minister urges Union Education Minister
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2 months, 1 week 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.” …

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 …

'Centre, UGC trying to destabilise state universities,' says Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan
2 months, 1 week 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 …

Ramadoss wants UGC to withdraw draft regulations
2 months, 1 week 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 …

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