Draft UGC Regulations: Former Anna University V-C urges T.N. govt. to cooperate with Centre
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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 must “eliminate political interference minimising nepotism, favouritism, and corruption in the appointment of leaders of higher education,” he explained. The proposed regulations would ensure fair and transparent approach in V-C selection and eliminate local biases and political interferences, he opined.

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'Centre, UGC trying to destabilise state universities,' says Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan
1 day, 11 hours 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 …

Centralising control: On the Draft UGC Regulations, 2025
2 days, 16 hours 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 …

T.N. CM Stalin moves resolution in Assembly seeking withdrawal of draft UGC regulations
6 days, 4 hours ago

T.N. CM Stalin moves resolution in Assembly seeking withdrawal of draft UGC regulations

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Thursday moved a resolution in the State Legislative Assembly urging the Centre to immediately withdraw the Draft UGC Regulations 2025, which propose to grant powers to Chancellors or Visitors to constitute the three-member search-cum-selection committee to appoint Vice-Chancellors. The resolution, seeking the withdrawal of the Draft University Grants Commission Regulations, 2025, stated: “The …

Tamil Nadu Assembly demands UGC to revoke VC appointment regulations
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6 days, 11 hours 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 …

Forum condemns UGC draft report giving powers to Chancellor to appoint V-Cs
6 days, 19 hours 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 …

UGC draft on VC appointments sparks federalism debate in Tamil Nadu
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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 …

'Assault on state rights', CPI(M) flags UGC draft regulations on appointing VCs; seeks withdrawal
1 week ago

'Assault on state rights', CPI(M) flags UGC draft regulations on appointing VCs; seeks withdrawal

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Communist Party of India on Wednesday said the University Grants Commission's draft regulations 2025 contains a provision which is a "direct assault" on state rights on the question of selecting vice-chancellors for state-run universities, and demanded that it should be withdrawn. The new guidelines give the governor, who is also the chancellor of state universities, the power …

Students’ body, teachers question new UGC draft regulation on faculty appointments
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Students’ body, teachers question new UGC draft regulation on faculty appointments

The Hindu  

Left-leaning Students’ Federation of India has said in a statement on Tuesday that it rejects the Draft University Grants Commission Regulations, 2025, released on Monday. It will be a massive dilution of the quality of faculty by doing away with specialisation in a core discipline and the recruitment gives 100% weightage to the selection committee which is subjective in nature …

Kerala to oppose UGC’s move to overhaul V-C recruitment
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Kerala to oppose UGC’s move to overhaul V-C recruitment

The Hindu  

Kerala’s Department of Higher Education has opposed the move by the University Grants Commission to accord powers to Chancellors or Visitors to constitute the three-member search-cum-selection committee to appoint Vice-Chancellors. “It is part of the continuing efforts by the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Union government to further its saffronisation agenda in the higher education sector and gain control over State-run universities,” …

UGC’s new draft guidelines give powers to Chancellors to constitute panel to appoint Vice-Chancellors
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UGC’s new draft guidelines give powers to Chancellors to constitute panel to appoint Vice-Chancellors

The Hindu  

The draft University Grants Commission Regulations, 2025, released on Monday by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan have revised the selection process for Vice-Chancellors. Clearing the ambiguity, the UGC draft has given the powers to Chancellors or Visitors to constitute the three-member search-cum-selection committee to appoint Vice-Chancellors. “The selection for the Vice-Chancellor post shall be through an all-India newspaper Flexibility for …

Obstinate Governor delays V-C appointment in TN universities: Teachers association
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Obstinate Governor delays V-C appointment in TN universities: Teachers association

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The Association of University Teachers on Sunday expressed serious concerns over the inordinate delay and the “unwarranted intervention” of Governor R N Ravi, who is also the chancellor of state universities, in the appointment of vice-chancellors. The association alleged that the constitution of the V-C search committee is hindered by the “adamancy of the Chancellor”, who has been compelling …

Tamil Nadu gov, state at loggerheads again over VC appointment to university
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Tamil Nadu gov, state at loggerheads again over VC appointment to university

Hindustan Times  

Chennai: The ongoing conflict between Tamil Nadu’s governor and government over search committees in state universities of which the Governor is the Chancellor escalated on Wednesday. Governor R N Ravi had asked the state government to recall its notification dated December 9 over a search committee constituted for the post of vice chancellor for Annamalai University saying that since it …

Tamil Nadu Governor Cancels VC Search Panel
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Tamil Nadu Governor Cancels VC Search Panel

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Governor R N Ravi threw down yet another gauntlet to the State government on Wednesday by cancelling the search committee constituted by the State Higher Education Department to find the next Vice-Chancellor for the Annamalai University in Chidambaram and announcing his committee for the purpose. The search committee notified by the Higher Education Department through a Government Order on …

Tamil Nadu Govt Drops UGC Nominee Name From VC Search Panel
1 year, 3 months ago

Tamil Nadu Govt Drops UGC Nominee Name From VC Search Panel

News 18  

The Tamil Nadu government has reportedly taken the step of formally establishing a three-member search committee. On September 6, Governor Ravi reportedly issued notifications that formed four-member VC search-cum-selection committees for the University of Madras, Bharathiar University, and Tamil Nadu Teachers’ Education University. The Tamil Nadu government’s official notification, published on September 13, 2023, for the University of Madras, reportedly …

Bill to amend university laws will not become law if it contravenes UGC norms: Governor
2 years, 1 month ago

Bill to amend university laws will not become law if it contravenes UGC norms: Governor

The Hindu  

Governor Arif Mohammed Khan has hinted that the draft legislation that intended to replace him as the Chancellor of State universities could turn futile due to legal hurdles. He said any bill that contains provisions contravening the norms of the University Grants Commission could not become law even if it has been passed by the Legislative Assembly. Stressing on the …

Governor-govt. spat: panel had recommended meaningful structures to check interference of Chancellor, Pro-Chancellor in varsities
2 years, 2 months ago

Governor-govt. spat: panel had recommended meaningful structures to check interference of Chancellor, Pro-Chancellor in varsities

The Hindu  

The farsighted recommendations of the M. Anandakrishnan Committee set up by the Kerala State Higher Education Council in 2009 to review the Acts of Universities of Kerala assume significance amidst the escalating rift between Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan and the Left front government over the appointment of Vice Chancellors. A key proposal of the committee to create statutory structures …

Supreme Court verdict on KTU VC puts government in the defensive
2 years, 2 months ago

Supreme Court verdict on KTU VC puts government in the defensive

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court order cancelling the appointment of Rajasree M.S. as Vice Chancellor of the APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University has put the Left Democratic Front government in the defensive. Higher Education Minister R. Bindu vehemently endorsed the decision taken by the previous Pinarayi Vijayan government to appoint Prof. Rajasree as the VC. The petitioner, Sreejith P.S., a former dean …

'In States Like Gujarat, Karnataka...' Tamil Nadu Looks to Clip Governor's Power to Appoint Vice-Chancellors
2 years, 8 months ago

'In States Like Gujarat, Karnataka...' Tamil Nadu Looks to Clip Governor's Power to Appoint Vice-Chancellors

News 18  

The Tamil Nadu state assembly on Monday passed a bill empowering the government to make direct appointments of Vice-Chancellors in a shift from the current system where the Tamil Nadu Governor appoints Vice-Chancellors from the three shortlisted names recommended by a university search committee. Chief Minister MK Stalin said the Governor of the state is acting as if it is …

Tamil Nadu govt assures Opposition of protecting state's interest as Centre plans to replace UGC with HECI
6 years, 6 months ago

Tamil Nadu govt assures Opposition of protecting state's interest as Centre plans to replace UGC with HECI

Firstpost  

The HRD ministry had last week proposed to replace the apex higher education regulator UGC with the Higher Education Commission of India by repealing the UGC Act, 1951 Chennai: The Tamil Nadu government on Wednesday said it will ensure that the state’s interests were not affected in the wake of the Centre deciding to replace the University Grants Commission with …

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