UGC bars three Rajasthan universities from awarding Ph.D. degrees over integrity issue, asks students not to enroll
2 months ago

UGC bars three Rajasthan universities from awarding Ph.D. degrees over integrity issue, asks students not to enroll

Hindustan Times  

The University Grants Commission has barred three universities in Rajasthan from awarding Ph.D. degree after they were found to be compromising the integrity of the degree. UGC informed in an official notice that a standing committee of the commission had found that the three universities did not follow provisions of UGC's PhD regulations and academic norms for award of Ph.D. degrees. The three universities include: 1) PAS University, Churu, Rajasthan 2) Sunrise University, Alwar, Rajasthan 3) Singhania University, Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan In an official notice signed by the UGC Secretary Manish Joshi, the commission informed that decision follows the findings of a Standing Committee which was constituted by the UGC to monitor whether universities are following the procedure and awarding Ph.D. degrees in accordance with the UGC Regulations. The Standing Committee has, thus, recommended that the UGC may debar these Universities from enrolling Ph.D. students for the next five years,” read the notice.

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UGC bans Rajasthan-based university from enrolling Ph.D students for five years, issues notice
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UGC bans Rajasthan-based university from enrolling Ph.D students for five years, issues notice

Hindustan Times  

The University Grants Commission, UGC, has banned a Rajasthan-based educational institution from enrolling Ph.D. students for the next five years for failing to comply with the provisions of the UGC Ph.D. UGC has banned Rajasthan's Shri Jagdishprasad Jhabarmal Tibrewala University from enrolling Ph.D students for the five years. As per the official notice, Shri Jagdishprasad Jhabarmal Tibrewala University in Chudela, …

UGC bars JJTU from enrolling PhD students for 5 years over violation of norms
1 month, 1 week ago

UGC bars JJTU from enrolling PhD students for 5 years over violation of norms

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The University Grants Commission on Wednesday debarred Shri Jagdishprasad Jhabarmal Tibrewala University in Rajasthan’s Jhunjhunu from offering PhD courses for the next five years for “violating the academic norms and compromising integrity”. UGC had on January 16 barred OPJS University, Sunrise University, and Singhania University from enrolling new PhD students for the next five years for not complying …

UGC bars 3 Raj universities from enrolling PhD students for 5 yrs
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2 months ago

UGC bars 3 Raj universities from enrolling PhD students for 5 yrs

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The University Grants Commission on Thursday debarred three private universities in Rajasthan — OPJS University, Sunrise University, and Singhania University — from offering PhD courses for next five years, with the first such move coming after the higher education institutions were found in violation of academic norms and compromising integrity of the research degree. The higher education regulator …

UGC bars three Rajasthan universities from enrolling PhDs
2 months ago

UGC bars three Rajasthan universities from enrolling PhDs

The Hindu  

The University Grants Commission, on Thursday, barred three universities from Rajasthan – OPJS University, Churu, Sunrise University, Alwar and Singhania University, Jhunjhunu from offering PhD courses for flouting the higher education regulator’s norms for awarding PhDs. A UGC communication said that a Standing Committee appointed by it has found that the three Universities did not follow the provisions of the …

UGC bars 3 private universities from enrolling Phd students for 5 years
2 months ago

UGC bars 3 private universities from enrolling Phd students for 5 years

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: The University Grants Commission on Thursday barred three Rajasthan-based universities from enrolling students under PhD programmes for the next five years from the academic year 2025-26 to 2029-30, a statement by the higher education regulator on Thursday said. The universities were given an opportunity to explain their non-compliance with regulations, but their responses “were not found satisfactory”, prompting …

UGC debars three Rajasthan universities from enrolling for PhD
2 months ago

UGC debars three Rajasthan universities from enrolling for PhD

The Hindu  

The University Grants Commission has debarred three universities in Rajasthan from enrolling scholars under the Ph.D. program for the next five years i.e. We should ensure that the integrity and global reputation of Indian higher education remain uncompromised.” A standing committee had been constituted by the UGC to monitor whether universities are following the procedure and awarding Ph.D. degrees in …

3 Rajasthan universities banned from enroling PhD students for five years
2 months ago

3 Rajasthan universities banned from enroling PhD students for five years

India Today  

Three universities in Rajasthan faced a ban from admitting PhD students for the next five years. "Universities must maintain the highest standards in PhD programmes," stated UGC Chairman M Jagadesh Kumar, adding that strict action will be taken against institutions that do not comply with UGC regulations for PhD programmes. The Standing Committee, tasked with recommending actions against non-compliant institutions, …

UGC debars three universities for next five years for PhD programmes - check list here
2 months ago

UGC debars three universities for next five years for PhD programmes - check list here

India TV News  

In a significant move, the University Grants Commission has debarred three universities in Rajasthan from enrolling scholars on PhD programs for the next five years. According to the official notice, the commission constituted a standing committee to monitor whether universities are following the procedure and awarding PhD degrees according to the UGC regulations. Thus, the commission has debarred these universities …

UGC taking action against private universities allegedly selling degrees: Govt in RS
3 months, 2 weeks ago

UGC taking action against private universities allegedly selling degrees: Govt in RS

Hindustan Times  

The University Grants Commission is investigating private universities accused of selling fabricated Ph.D. degrees. UGC is taking action against private universities allegedly selling degrees, the Ministry of Education informed Rajya Sabha on Wednesday. The universities involved in these allegations include OPJS University, University of Technology, Madhav University, Raffles University, Singhania University, Shri Venkateshwara University, Mangalayatan University, Sri Satya Sai University …

UGC may allow 3-year undergrad degrees to be finished early
4 months, 1 week ago

UGC may allow 3-year undergrad degrees to be finished early

Hindustan Times  

The University Grants Commission will soon allow students to complete three-year degree courses in two-and-a-half years, and four-year ones in three years, the body’s chairman said on Thursday. Kumar said, “We are planning to implement this from the next academic session and the guidelines should be out soon.” “In the coming years, students who are capable can complete the degree …

SC declares UP madrasa board degrees invalid, 25,000 students affected
4 months, 1 week ago

SC declares UP madrasa board degrees invalid, 25,000 students affected

Deccan Chronicle  

Lucknow: After the Supreme Court declared higher education degrees awarded by the Uttar Pradesh Madrasa Board unconstitutional, there is a demand to accommodate the about 25,000 students who are currently pursing these courses in any other recognised university. In an order on November 5, the Supreme Court declared the Kamil and Fazil degrees -- equivalent to graduation and post-graduation degrees …

Higher education students of madrassas face uncertain future after Supreme Court order
4 months, 1 week ago

Higher education students of madrassas face uncertain future after Supreme Court order

The Hindu  

After the Supreme Court declared higher education degrees awarded by the Uttar Pradesh Madrasa Board unconstitutional, there is a demand to accommodate the about 25,000 students who are currently pursing these courses in any other recognised university. Kamil and Fazil degrees declared unconstitutional Zaman Khan, the General Secretary of the Teachers Association Madaris Arabia Uttar Pradesh, said the court's decision …

UGC releases list of universities without appointed ombudsperson
8 months, 2 weeks ago

UGC releases list of universities without appointed ombudsperson

India Today  

The University Grants Commission has published an updated list of universities that have not yet appointed Ombudsperson as required by the University Grants Commission Regulations, 2023. According to an official notification from the UGC, "This follows the Public Notice of the same reference dated 01.06.2024, which included a list of universities that had not appointed Ombudsperson in accordance with the …

Ludhiana: Educators flay UGC’s decision to allow bi-annual college intakes
9 months, 1 week ago

Ludhiana: Educators flay UGC’s decision to allow bi-annual college intakes

Hindustan Times  

Academicians unwelcome the decision of the University Grants Commission to allow the higher educational institutions to open admissions twice a year as many of them have expressed their concerns about its implementation at the ground level. Stressing the inability of the education department to deal with the existing issues, Tarun Ghai, spokesperson of the Association of Unaided College Teachers, Punjab …

Why UGC delisted Manipur’s Sangai International University, asked students not to take admission without approval
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Why UGC delisted Manipur’s Sangai International University, asked students not to take admission without approval

Hindustan Times  

In a significant move, the University Grants Commission, or the UGC, has delisted Manipur’s Sangai International University located in Churachandpur, thereby removing it from the list of recognized UGC universities. UGC de-lists Manipur’s Sangai International University, Churachandpur, from the list of recognized universities. The background: UGC wrote to Sangai International University In the notice, the UGC informed that it had …

'Deemed Universities' Restrained From Offering Distance Programs Through Off-Campus Private Franchises Under UGC Regulations: Rajasthan HC
1 year, 1 month ago

'Deemed Universities' Restrained From Offering Distance Programs Through Off-Campus Private Franchises Under UGC Regulations: Rajasthan HC

Live Law  

Rajasthan High Court, in a landmark judgment, has reiterated the applicability of certain notices/circulars and guidelines issued by UGC and Distance Education Counsel, that restrained deemed to be universities from setting up off-campus centres and imparting education through distance mode. While delivering the judgment, the court has also asked both institutions to refund the entire fees to students enrolled in …

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 …

Will Soon Seek A Detailed Explanation And Action From The University Again: UGC Chief On Jadavpur University Student Death Row
1 year, 7 months ago

Will Soon Seek A Detailed Explanation And Action From The University Again: UGC Chief On Jadavpur University Student Death Row

ABP News  

The UGC Chairman Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar has said that the UGC will soon write to Jadavpur University and seek a detailed explanation and action again. Ragging is a serious issue, and Jadavpur University must follow UGC regulations in letter and spirit to provide a safe environment for our students,” M Jagadesh Kumar was reported as saying by ANI. Later, on …

UGC declares 20 universities as fake and not empowered to confer any degree
1 year, 7 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, 7 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 …

Punjabi University fails to deposit fees to UGC for distance education courses, 15k students left in lurch
1 year, 7 months ago

Punjabi University fails to deposit fees to UGC for distance education courses, 15k students left in lurch

Hindustan Times  

Punjabi University has suspended senior faculty and head of department of distance education Prof Satnam Singh Sandhu and a clerk after the department failed to pay a fee to the Distance Education Bureau of the UGC for running distance education courses. There are nearly 15,000 students enrolled in various distance education courses offered by the university. As a consequence of …

UGC to Form Committee to Monitor Faculty Appointments, Awarding of PhD Degrees
1 year, 9 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, 9 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 …

Government plan to let foreign universities enter India raises concerns
2 years, 1 month 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 …

Explained | New regulations for awarding PhDs
2 years, 4 months ago

Explained | New regulations for awarding PhDs

The Hindu  

The story so far: The University Grants Commission has made sweeping changes in its latest regulations governing the award of PhDs. Important changes such as abolishing of MPhils, relaxing course work for obtaining PhDs and allowing candidates to register for a PhD after finishing four years of a graduation programme, have been seen as steps that could lead to diminishing …

Online PhD programmes offered by EdTech companies at foreign varsities not recognised
2 years, 4 months ago

Online PhD programmes offered by EdTech companies at foreign varsities not recognised

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: Online Ph.D programmes offered by EdTech companies in collaboration with foreign educational institutions are not recognised, the University Grants Commission and the All India Council of Technical Education announced on Friday. It is mandatory for all higher educational institutions to follow UGC Regulations and its amendments for awarding Ph.D degrees," according to a joint order issued by the …

UGC releases names of 21 fake universities, Delhi has maximum
2 years, 6 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 Releases List of 21 'Fake' Universities, Highest in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh
2 years, 6 months ago

UGC Releases List of 21 'Fake' Universities, Highest in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh

News 18  

The University Grants Commission on Friday declared 24 “self-styled” institutions as fake and found two more in violation of norms. The commission released a list of 21 fake universities operating in Delhi, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, West Bengal, UP, Odisha, Puducherry and Andhra Pradesh. Read: UGC Lists Events for Shikshak Parv, Asks Universities to Observe Teacher’s Day from September 5 to …

Rajasthan University extends admission deadline for UG courses
3 years, 6 months ago

Rajasthan University extends admission deadline for UG courses

India Today  

Rajasthan University has extended the deadline for UG courses. The Rajasthan University admission process for UG courses had started off on August 9. Rajasthan University Admission 2021: How to apply Follow these steps to apply for UG admission at Rajasthan University: 1. Upload the necessary documents for Rajasthan University IG admission such as scanned signature, photograph, etc. Direct link for …

Law And Regulations On Issuance/Grant Of Degrees In India
4 years, 7 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 …

168 universities uncertain about final year exams, shows UGC data
4 years, 8 months ago

168 universities uncertain about final year exams, shows UGC data

Live Mint  

At least 168 universities are either unwilling or uncertain to conduct the mandatory final year or final semester exams, outlines the information submitted to the University Grants Commission. This effectively means 587 varsities have shown a favourable response for the mandatory final year, and final semester exams, leaving 168 universities unwilling or uncertain about conducting the exam as of now. …

UGC issues notice to universities and other educational institutions to hire faculty
5 years, 6 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 allows Maharaja Bhupinder Singh Sports varsity to award degrees
5 years, 6 months ago

UGC allows Maharaja Bhupinder Singh Sports varsity to award degrees

India Today  

The University Grants Commission has added Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh's flagship Maharaja Bhupinder Singh Punjab Sports University in Patiala to its list of universities and allowed it to award degrees, the government said on Monday. UGC allows Maharaja Bhupinder Singh Sports varsity to award degrees: With the UGC's approval, the university can now award degrees by conducting courses through …

HRD directs UGC to set up committee to probe 'sale of fake degrees'
5 years, 6 months ago

HRD directs UGC to set up committee to probe 'sale of fake degrees'

India Today  

The Union Ministry of Human Resource Development on Thursday ordered the University Grants Commission to immediately constitute a high-level committee to enquire into the allegations regarding the sale of fake degrees by certain universities. "In response to media reports, the Human Resource Development Ministry has ordered UGC to immediately constitute a high-level committee to enquire into the allegations regarding sale …

University Grants Commission bans distance learning degree programmes in agriculture
5 years, 11 months ago

University Grants Commission bans distance learning degree programmes in agriculture

Hindustan Times  

The University Grants Commission has prohibited imparting distance degree programmes in agriculture. “The Union agriculture ministry had referred the matter to the commission, requesting it to consider prohibiting universities from offering Open and Distance Learning degree programmes in agriculture,” a senior commission official said. “To protect the interest of the students already enrolled to the agriculture degree programme, the Indian …

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 …

Distance education: HC asks UGC reasons for not recognising degrees
8 years, 5 months ago

Distance education: HC asks UGC reasons for not recognising degrees

Hindustan Times  

The Punjab and Haryana high court has asked the University Grants Commission to explain the rationale behind not recognising distance education degrees acquired by students for which examinations were conducted at centres outside the territorial jurisdiction of universities. The high court bench of justice Jaswant Singh asked the UGC to explain the rationale behind not recognising distant education degrees. The …

UGC puts on its websites list of 22 fake universities; here is the complete list
8 years, 8 months ago

UGC puts on its websites list of 22 fake universities; here is the complete list

India TV News  

New Delhi: The University Grants Commission on Thursday released on its website a list of 22 "self styled, unrecognised" institutions which it claimed were functioning contravention of the UGC Act. In a public notice on 'Fake Universities' posted on its website, it said that section 23 of the UGC Act prohibits the use of word University by institutions other than …

UGC lists 22 fake universities on its website
8 years, 8 months ago

UGC lists 22 fake universities on its website

India Today  

In order to ensure that the students don't fall prey to fake universities, the University Grants Commission has released a list of 22 fake universities on its website. The following 22 universities are fake as per UGC: Maithili University/Vishwavidyalaya, Darbhanga Varanaseya Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya, Varanasi Commercial University Ltd Daryaganj United Nations University, Delhi Vocational University, Delhi ADR-Centric Juridical University, Rajendra Place, …

UGC likely to allow PhD enrolment under distance education -IndiaTv news
9 years, 9 months ago

UGC likely to allow PhD enrolment under distance education -IndiaTv news

India TV News  

The University Grants Commission is actively considering relaxing its norms which would enable distance education institutions to offer MPhil and PHD programmes, benefiting nearly 10,000 students. "The commission is taking a considerate view of the matter and it will be placed in the next committee meeting," UGC Chairman Ved Prakash told PTI. The development comes against the backdrop of a …

UGC cautions universities against award of degrees violating norms
10 years, 8 months ago

UGC cautions universities against award of degrees violating norms

India TV News  

New Delhi: UGC has again cautioned universities against award of degrees in violation of provisions in the backdrop of the recent controversy surrounding the four-year undergraduate programme of Delhi University. Referring to section 22 of the UGC Act, it asked the universities to grant degrees only within its framework, making it clear that it should be informed six months in …

UGC asks DU not to conduct admission under FYUP, warns of 'consequences'
10 years, 9 months ago

UGC asks DU not to conduct admission under FYUP, warns of 'consequences'

India TV News  

New Delhi: Toughening its stand, University Grants Commission today asked Delhi University and all its colleges to conduct admissions only under the three-year undergraduate programme and not under the controversial FYUP while warning of “consequences” if its direction is violated. The UGC direction for the coming academic session came a day after the Delhi University struck a defiant note, rejecting …

UGC nod compulsory for new degree programmes now
10 years, 9 months ago

UGC nod compulsory for new degree programmes now

Hindustan Times  

In order to rein in private universities, the University Grants Commission has asked all institutions not to offer degree programmes without its approval. HT Image A letter sent to all universities said if a university wanted to start a degree programme, it would have to get it approved from UGC, six months before it starts admissions into the programme. The …

UGC remains silent as universities continue to offer illegal courses
11 years, 1 month ago

UGC remains silent as universities continue to offer illegal courses

Firstpost  

Though the order may prevent one university from defying regulations, the malice is widespread. This article was first published in careers360.com By B Mahesh Sarma On Jan 30 2014 the Delhi High Court proscribed Mahatma Gandhi University, Meghalaya from admitting students in Delhi to its programmes. “Mahatma Gandhi University, Meghalaya, is prohibited from admitting any student in Delhi for any …

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