All about the controversial draft UGC regulations
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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 UGC has the authority to determine the qualification of academic staff, but to intrude into the process of selection and appointment, including that of the Vice-Chancellor, is not only a dilution of the autonomy of the universities and the powers of the states but also a direct act of violation of federal principles in the Constitution,” she said. Stating that the proposed guidelines infringe on the rights of the state government and are against the country's federal structure, he said that in the name of reforming higher education, the Centre is making changes that are practically impossible to adopt.

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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 …

SFI urges AP govt. to oppose UGC’s draft regulations on appointments of V-C
1 month ago

SFI urges AP govt. to oppose UGC’s draft regulations on appointments of V-C

The Hindu  

Leaders of Student’s Federation of India Andhra Pradesh Committee have urged the state government to oppose the draft regulations of the University Grants Commission on appointment of Vice-Chancellors to Universities, “as they are detrimental to the higher education system. In a letter addressed to the Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday, the federation’s state president K. Prasanna Kumar and …

​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 …

Vice-Chancellors skip convention on UGC draft regulations in Kerala
1 month ago

Vice-Chancellors skip convention on UGC draft regulations in Kerala

New Indian Express  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Falling in line with the governor’s “informal” directive, vice-chancellors of state universities stayed away from the national convention on UGC draft regulations-2025 organised by the state government on Thursday. Governor Rajendra Arlekar had reportedly advised them not to attend an event seen as a political message against the draft regulations of the UGC. It was the controversial directive from …

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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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, 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 will explore legal options against draft UGC regulations, says minister
1 month, 1 week ago

Kerala will explore legal options against draft UGC regulations, says minister

Hindustan Times  

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 question from IUML member Abid Hussain Thangal, she emphasised the need for a united resistance against the draft regulations. Responding to a query raised by CPI leader M V Govindan MLA …

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, 1 week 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 …

UGC draft regulations on VC selection fail to resolve Kerala's search committee deadlock
1 month, 2 weeks ago

UGC draft regulations on VC selection fail to resolve Kerala's search committee deadlock

New Indian Express  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A new set of draft regulations brought out by the University Grants Commission, including for the appointment of Vice-Chancellors, does not resolve the deadlock existing in the state over constitution of search committees to choose a person to V-C post, academics have pointed out. The 2018 UGC regulations only insisted that one member of the search cum-selection committee to …

UGC draft regulations: Deadline for feedback extended amid slugfest
1 month, 2 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 …

DC Edit | UGC guidelines need a relook
1 month, 2 weeks ago

DC Edit | UGC guidelines need a relook

Deccan Chronicle  

The clamour against the new draft guidelines of the University Grants Commission on the appointments of Vice-Chancellors in state universities has got louder with the education ministers of six non-BJP ruled states demanding its immediate withdrawal. The selection committee of three members will be nominated by the Chancellor, the UGC and the university, with no representation from the state government, …

Rahul slams Government at protest against Draft UGC Regulations
1 month, 2 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Committee on UGC draft regulations submit report to Bengal Education Minister; call V-C selection process “catastrophic”
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Committee on UGC draft regulations submit report to Bengal Education Minister; call V-C selection process “catastrophic”

The Hindu  

A committee of academicians appointed by the West Bengal government on the University Grants Commission draft regulation submits its report to the State government on Thursday. The committee in its report has called for the selection and eligibility criteria for any University’s Vice-Chancellor appointment mentioned in the draft regulations “catastrophic”. According to their observations, the academicians who were part of …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

UGC’s draft regulation has serious constitutional issues
2 months ago

UGC’s draft regulation has serious constitutional issues

The Hindu  

The draft regulation by the University Grants Commission on the selection and appointment of vice chancellors of universities has evoked protests by non-Bharatiya Janata Party-headed State governments. Therefore, it is safe to assume that under Section 26 of the UGC Act, the UGC has no mandate to make any regulation in respect of the selection and the appointment of vice …

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.” …

Draft UGC regulations threaten private college owners’ rights, says Aided College Teachers’ Association
2 months, 1 week ago

Draft UGC regulations threaten private college owners’ rights, says Aided College Teachers’ Association

The Hindu  

The University Grants Commission is attempting to undemocratise the university system, said the Aided College Teachers Association with its new draft proposals. The members said the UGC’s draft proposals on appointment of Vice-Chancellors, released 10 days ago gives broader control to the Governor in constituting the search panel. “The recent directions from the UGC that colleges that do not adopt …

ACTA decries UGC’s draft regulations on vice-chancellor appointment
2 months, 1 week ago

ACTA decries UGC’s draft regulations on vice-chancellor appointment

The Hindu  

The Aided College Teachers’ Association has condemned the draft regulations 2025 of the University Grants Commission pertaining to the appointment of vice-chancellors, saying if adopted, they could weaken higher education institutions. Released by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, recently, the proposal provides broader control to the Governor in constituting the search panel and “poses an academic danger in selecting non-academics …

'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 …

Draft UGC Regulations: Former Anna University V-C urges T.N. govt. to cooperate with Centre
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2 months, 1 week ago

Draft UGC Regulations: Former Anna University V-C urges T.N. govt. to cooperate with Centre

The Hindu  

Former Vice-Chancellor of Anna University, E. Balagurusamy, has urged the Tamil Nadu government to work collaboratively with the central regulatory bodies, rather than oppose them, to improve the State’s higher education system. In a press release, he disapproved of the recent resolution passed by the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly, rejecting the Draft UGC Regulations, 2025. The procedure followed for selection …

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 …

UGC draft rules on V-C appointments aimed at ‘usurping’ states’ rights, says Sukhbir
2 months, 2 weeks ago

UGC draft rules on V-C appointments aimed at ‘usurping’ states’ rights, says Sukhbir

Hindustan Times  

Senior Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal said on Sunday that the University Grants Commission draft regulations on appointments of vice-chancellors were against the ‘spirit of federalism’ and were aimed at ‘usurping’ the rights of the states and handing them over to the Centre. Senior Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal Seeking immediate withdrawal of the draft regulations, …

LDF and UDF find themselves on the same side as legal and political battle lines emerge over draft UGC regulations
2 months, 2 weeks ago

LDF and UDF find themselves on the same side as legal and political battle lines emerge over draft UGC regulations

The Hindu  

The ruling front and opposition in Kerala have found themselves on the same side as new legal and political battle lines emerge over the University Grants Commission’s contentious draft regulations that purportedly seek to grant chancellors “absolute power” to constitute search committees to appoint the vice-chancellors of State-funded universities. Mr Satheesan also proposed that the State government find legal and …

DC Edit | UGC can't deny states say in appointment of V-Cs
2 months, 2 weeks ago

DC Edit | UGC can't deny states say in appointment of V-Cs

Deccan Chronicle  

The new draft regulations the University Grants Commission has issued introducing subject fluidity and easing rigidity in an academic world that is increasingly becoming interdisciplinary are a welcome step but the move to do away with the national-level test for appointment of faculty to colleges and universities is a regressive move that is bound to downgrade the quality and standard …

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, 2 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, 2 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 …

Forum condemns UGC draft report giving powers to Chancellor to appoint V-Cs
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Forum condemns UGC draft report giving powers to Chancellor to appoint V-Cs

The Hindu  

Makkal Kalvi Kootiyakkam, an education forum, condemned the recent draft report released by University Grants Commission which has brought major changes in appointment of Assistant Professors and Vice-Chancellors in universities and colleges. “As the qualification is being expanded to include businesspersons and bureaucrats, the selection of a person as a VC without sound knowledge of universities or colleges may lead …

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