PhD not mandatory to become Assistant Professor, says UGC
3 years, 2 months ago

PhD not mandatory to become Assistant Professor, says UGC

India Today  

The University Grants Commission has decided not to make a Ph.D. mandatory for the post of Assistant Professors in departments of universities from 01.07.2021 to 01.07.2023. UGC Amendment for qualification of Assistant Professors UGC has made an amendment to the UGC, Regulation, 2018 regarding clause 3.10 that stipulates that the Ph.D. degree shall be a mandatory qualification for direct recruitment to the post of Assistant Professor in Department of the Universities w.e.f. This amendment shall be known as UGC, Amendment Regulation, 2021. Read: UGC NET 2021 postponed again: Check important notice regarding UGC NET exam date here Read: UPSC Prelims 2021 morning paper analysis: Civil services paper as tough as previous years, factual questions dominate

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UGC proposes MAJOR overhaul: ME, MTech grads can now land assistant professor jobs without NET
2 days ago

UGC proposes MAJOR overhaul: ME, MTech grads can now land assistant professor jobs without NET

Live Mint  

UGC News: In a significant move, the University Grants Commission has proposed new guidelines that will allow individuals holding postgraduate degrees in Master of Engineering and Master of Technology, with a minimum of 55% marks, to be directly recruited as Assistant Professors without the need to qualify for the National Eligibility Test. The UGC's proposed draft norms suggest that industry …

UGC proposes major overhaul in recruitment of faculty, know what are new guidelines
2 days, 11 hours ago

UGC proposes major overhaul in recruitment of faculty, know what are new guidelines

India TV News  

In a significant move, the University Grants Commission has proposed a major overhaul in recruitment of Assistant Professors, and Vice Chancellors. According to new guidelines, Industry experts as well as senior professionals from public administration, public policy and public sector undertakings might soon be eligible for appointment as Vice Chancellors. Postgraduates can directly apply for entry-level positions in colleges The …

NET will no longer mandatory qualification for Assistant Professor - check new guidelines
2 days, 11 hours ago

NET will no longer mandatory qualification for Assistant Professor - check new guidelines

India TV News  

In a significant move, the University Grants Commission has revised the eligibility criteria for recruitment to the post of Assistant Professor. According to the new norms, clearing the National Eligibility Test is no longer mandatory for appointment as Assistant Professor and promotions in higher education institutions. According to 2018 regulations, it was mandatory for the candidates seeking a role of …

UGC issues rules for academic recruitment
2 days, 16 hours ago

UGC issues rules for academic recruitment

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The University Grants Commission has released a draft of the 2025 regulations aimed at improving qualifications, recruitment, promotions and professional standards for teachers and academic staff in colleges and universities. The draft, launched on January 6 by Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan, updates the 2018 rules and is said to have focused on making higher education more inclusive and …

UGC drafts guidelines for the grant of UG and PG degrees, biannual admissions and multiple entry-exit among suggestions
1 month ago

UGC drafts guidelines for the grant of UG and PG degrees, biannual admissions and multiple entry-exit among suggestions

Hindustan Times  

The University Grants Commission issued draft guidelines on the minimum standards of instruction for the grant of undergraduate degree and postgraduate degrees. The student intake capacity shall be determined by the university/institution in advance through its statutory bodies based on the academic and physical facilities available, the student-teacher ratio, the teaching-non-teaching ratio in accordance with the UGC guidelines/norms, and other …

Experts oppose UGC's move to make PhD optional for asst professor posts
1 year, 6 months ago

Experts oppose UGC's move to make PhD optional for asst professor posts

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Professors, educational experts and PhD scholars criticised the latest decision of the University Grants Commission withdrawing the criteria of a mandatory PhD for applicants to the post of assistant professor in higher educational institutions. The UGC had said on Wednesday that the National Eligibility Test, State Eligibility Test and State Level Eligibility Test would be the minimum criteria for …

Ph.D not compulsory for teaching jobs in colleges, universities: UGC
1 year, 6 months ago

Ph.D not compulsory for teaching jobs in colleges, universities: UGC

The Hindu  

The University Grants Commission on Wednesday relaxed the criteria for appointment of teachers in colleges and universities by reversing its own regulation making Ph.D degree mandatory for the post of assistant professors. The UGC announced that the University Grants Commission Regulations, 2018, have been amended and Ph.D qualification would now be optional for a teacher post. The National Eligibility Test, …

UGC to Form Committee to Monitor Faculty Appointments, Awarding of PhD Degrees
1 year, 7 months ago

UGC to Form Committee to Monitor Faculty Appointments, Awarding of PhD Degrees

News 18  

The University Grants Commission has decided to set up a committee that will evaluate faculty appointments as well as look into the awarding of PhDs at higher education institutions on a timely basis. Explaining more about the Committee, Kumar stated that the team will meet at regular intervals throughout the year to choose a few institutions, gather information on faculty …

Academics committee to monitor faculty appointments, awarding of PhD degrees: UGC
1 year, 7 months ago

Academics committee to monitor faculty appointments, awarding of PhD degrees: UGC

India TV News  

NEW DELHI: The University Grants Commission, on April 24, revised the criteria for faculty appointments and the awarding of PhD degree at higher education institutions. Considering the reports of violations of UGC Regulations on minimum qualifications for appointment of teachers and other academic staff, leading to concerns from various stakeholders, UGC formed a Committee to monitor the appointment of teachers …

PhD Not Mandatory to Hire Assistant Professor for This Year: Pradhan
3 years, 3 months ago

PhD Not Mandatory to Hire Assistant Professor for This Year: Pradhan

News 18  

Having a postdoctoral degree or a PhD is no longer the minimum eligibility to hire at the post of assistant professors across Indian higher education institutes. In 2018, the government had said that to be hired at assistant professor posts, candidates will need a PhD and NET will not be the only criteria for recruitment. The move is also expected …

UGC Still Considering When to Implement PhD as Minimum Qualification for Assistant Professor Posts
3 years, 4 months ago

UGC Still Considering When to Implement PhD as Minimum Qualification for Assistant Professor Posts

News 18  

The University Grants Commission is still considering when to put to effect the policy which makes PhD mandatory for recruiting assistant professors. The ‘University Grants Commission Regulations, 2018’ were to come to effect from July 1, however, speaking to News 18.com Secretary University Grants Commission said, “The matter is under consideration.” The policy was approved in 2018, however, a three-year …

UGC issues notice to universities and other educational institutions to hire faculty
5 years, 3 months ago

UGC issues notice to universities and other educational institutions to hire faculty

India Today  

The University Grant Commission has recently uploaded a letter for the universities asking them to update details regarding recruitment of faculty in universities, colleges and institutions deemed to be universities. UGC has quoted in a letter, saying that "In this regard, all the Universities and their affiliated Colleges are requested to upload the details of all the vacant posts, along …

UGC NET 2019 Registration begins, Apply before March 30
5 years, 10 months ago

UGC NET 2019 Registration begins, Apply before March 30

ABP News  

has begun for the UGC National Eligibility Test June 2019 examination. The National Testing Agency is scheduled to organize the UGC NET June 2019 exam in Computer Based Test mode on 20, 21, 24, 25, 26, 27and 28June 2019 across the country for candidates seeking to qualify for the post of ‘Assistant Professor’ and ‘Junior Research Fellowship and Assistant Professor …

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