UGC should engage in dialogue with state govts before proposing changes to regulations: Minister M C Sudhakar
2 months, 2 weeks 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 education system and powers of the state government. He also said UGC should ideally be engaging in a dialogue with state governments to assess the present status and issues faced by the universities pertaining to various student related issues in the present system before proposing any radical changes to the existing guidelines. He urged the union education minister to direct the UGC to withdraw the draft guidelines immediately and engage in a wider consultation with state governments.

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Received over 15,000 suggestions from stakeholders on draft UGC regulations 2025, says Centre
2 weeks, 4 days 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, …

TEC writes to edu min against draft UGC 2025
1 month ago

TEC writes to edu min against draft UGC 2025

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: The Telangana Education Commission has written to the Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and UGC Chairman M Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar opposing the draft UGC Regulations, 2025. The TEC had earlier passed a resolution opposing the draft titled UGC Regulations - Interference in State Universities, which said, “The University Grants Commission was essentially a grants body supporting academic research and …

Four southern states adopt joint resolution against UGC draft norms
1 month, 1 week 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 …

Southern States pass joint resolution against draft UGC regulations; demand greater autonomy in higher education
1 month, 1 week 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 …

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 …

UGC Draft Regulations-2025: Kerala to take legal action says higher education minister R Bindu
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

Karnataka CM writes to PM Modi, calls for putting UGC draft regulations on hold
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka CM writes to PM Modi, calls for putting UGC draft regulations on hold

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday to put the draft UGC regulations on hold and initiate broad-based consultations with states, academicians, and other stakeholders, asserting that it was essential to uphold the principles of cooperative federalism. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said Chief Minister Siddaramaiah wrote to the prime minister on the UGC's …

UGC draft regulations: Deadline for feedback extended amid slugfest
1 month, 3 weeks ago

UGC draft regulations: Deadline for feedback extended amid slugfest

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The political slugfest over the draft University Grants Commission regulations intensified on Thursday, with Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan terming “unfortunate” and “concerning” the criticism of the draft norms by Opposition leaders, including Congress lawmaker Rahul Gandhi, who alleged the move was an attempt to push RSS’s agenda of imposing “one history, one tradition, one language” on the …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Kerala to host convention against UGC draft regulations on February 20
2 months 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 …

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

Telangana Council of Higher Education opposes UGC’s latest draft regulations
2 months 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 …

TGCHE opposes UGC Draft Regulations, says it ‘derails autonomy of universities’
2 months ago

TGCHE opposes UGC Draft Regulations, says it ‘derails autonomy of universities’

The Hindu  

The Telangana Council of Higher Education has formed a committee to scrutinise and suggest the government on the contents of the Draft UGC Regulations, 2025, which are preliminarily understood by the government as ‘usurping State rights and an attack on the Constitution’. TGCHE chairman V. Balakishta Reddy said, “The Centre is promoting the draft with three goals — increasing transparency, …

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 …

Conclave of education ministers opposing new UGC guidelines
2 months ago

Conclave of education ministers opposing new UGC guidelines

The Hindu  

The Congress government in Karnataka is working towards passing a joint resolution with other opposition ruled States against the new draft of University Grants Commission regulations at a conclave of Higher Education Ministers being organised in Bengaluru on February 5. “The draft guidelines severely curtail the power legitimately held by the States hitherto, and restrains the constitutional duties and responsibilities …

JD(U) raises questions on appointment of VCs under draft UGC rules
2 months, 1 week ago

JD(U) raises questions on appointment of VCs under draft UGC rules

The Hindu  

Key NDA ally Janata Dal expressed reservations over the new University Grants Commission draft regulations that give a bigger role to the chancellors, who in most cases are State Governors, in appointing Vice-Chancellors of State universities, arguing that it will impact the State’s own road map for higher education. Janata Dal national spokesperson Rajiv Ranjan Prasad, speaking to The Hindu, …

Kerala assembly passes resolution demanding withdrawal of draft UGC guidelines 2025
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2 months, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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 urges CMs to oppose the draft UGC regulations
2 months, 1 week 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, 2 weeks 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.” …

Centralising control: On the Draft UGC Regulations, 2025
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Centralising control: On the Draft UGC Regulations, 2025

The Hindu  

In a federal setup, attempts at undermining any stakeholder in the subject matter of education, which is in the Concurrent List, will prove disruptive. Demonstrating the Centre’s penchant for facilitating control over institutions through gubernatorial proxies, it proposes to divest State governments of their role in the selection process for Vice Chancellor of universities. All powers are sought to be …

Tamil Nadu CM moves resolution against UGC's draft rules for appointment of VC's, calls it assault on idea of federalism
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu CM moves resolution against UGC's draft rules for appointment of VC's, calls it assault on idea of federalism

Hindustan Times  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin in the State Assembly moved a resolution against the University Grants Commission's new draft rules for the appointment of Vice Chancellors on Thursday. Speaking in the Assembly, CM Stalin said, "This Assembly considers that the recent UGC draft rules should be taken back. They are an assault on the idea of federalism and they …

Tamil Nadu Assembly demands UGC to revoke VC appointment regulations
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu Assembly demands UGC to revoke VC appointment regulations

India Today  

The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly on Thursday passed a resolution, calling on the Union Education Ministry to immediately withdraw the University Grants Commission’s draft regulations for 2025, which would grant more powers to Governors in the appointment of vice-chancellors. The Chief Minister also underscored the threat the draft guidelines posed to Tamil Nadu's higher education system, which he described as …

TN Assembly adopts resolution demanding withdrawal of UGC draft regulations
2 months, 3 weeks ago

TN Assembly adopts resolution demanding withdrawal of UGC draft regulations

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu Assembly on Wednesday passed a resolution moved by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, urging the Union Ministry of Education to immediately withdraw the draft regulations released by the University Grants Commission concerning the appointment of vice-chancellors in higher education institutions, including universities. Meanwhile, the principal opposition party, the AIADMK, strongly opposed the UGC’s draft regulations and fully …

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan slams draft UGC Regulations, 2025
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan slams draft UGC Regulations, 2025

The Hindu  

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday said that the draft University Grants Commission Regulations, 2025, had been issued with the motive of doing away with the rights of States in higher education. Mr. Vijayan registered his strong protest over the move to install the Chancellor as the absolute authority in State-run universities. Deciding the appointments in State-run universities, including that …

UGC draft on VC appointments sparks federalism debate in Tamil Nadu
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

UGC draft on VC appointments sparks federalism debate in Tamil Nadu

India Today  

The University Grants Commission's draft regulation 2025, granting the central government authority over universities through the appointment of governors and control over vice-chancellor appointments, is considered a direct assault as these posts were directly held by the central authority, said MK Stalin, Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, on Tuesday. Chief Minister MK Stalin has strongly criticised the Union BJP government …

Education Minister Pradhan releases draft UGC regulations 2025 for appointment & promotions of teachers, academic staff
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Education Minister Pradhan releases draft UGC regulations 2025 for appointment & promotions of teachers, academic staff

Hindustan Times  

Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan released the draft UGC Regulations, 2025 on Monday, January 6 in New Delhi. Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said that the draft regulations will empower teachers and academic staff, strengthen academic standards and pave the way for achieving educational excellence. Addressing the gathering, Pradhan said that the draft reforms and guidelines will infuse innovation, inclusivity, …

Karnataka govt forms 15-member commission to craft State Education Policy
1 year, 5 months ago

Karnataka govt forms 15-member commission to craft State Education Policy

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka government on Wednesday announced formation of a 15-member commission tasked with crafting a new education policy for state. "Government is please to accord sanction to constitute the State Education Policy Commission for preparation of draft Karnataka State Education Policy under the chairmanship of Prof Sukhdev Thorat, an eminent Educationist, Economist, Professor, Writer and Former Chairman of UGC New …

‘Historic’: Karnataka Higher Edu Min on state's decision to implement its own education policy after scrapping NEP
1 year, 7 months ago

‘Historic’: Karnataka Higher Edu Min on state's decision to implement its own education policy after scrapping NEP

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Higher Education Minister MC Sudhakar on Monday called the decision to implement state education policy 'Historic'. Taking to X, MC Sudhakar said, "Regarding the education policy, a historic decision was taken to implement the state education policy by participating in a meeting led by CM Siddaramaiah and DCM DK Shivakumar in order to clear the confusion among students and …

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