6 central universities to offer admissions twice a year, as per UGC policy
3 months, 3 weeks ago

6 central universities to offer admissions twice a year, as per UGC policy

India Today  

Six central universities in India have decided to offer admissions twice a year, as announced by the Union Ministry of Education. The policy, approved by the University Grants Commission, aims to provide students with more opportunities to enrol in higher education institutions. The universities implementing this change include: Central University of Kerala Central University of Punjab Central University of Rajasthan University of Hyderabad Tezpur University Nagaland University These institutions are pioneering the policy, allowing admissions in July/August and January/February. Union Minister of State for Education Sukanta Majumdar shared that universities must carefully plan activities like semester examinations to ensure smooth implementation of the policy.

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UGC invites applications for HEIs to offer ODL and online courses in 2025
2 weeks, 1 day ago

UGC invites applications for HEIs to offer ODL and online courses in 2025

India Today  

The University Grants Commission has sought applications from suitable Higher Educational Institutions to provide programmes in Open and Distance Learning and Online modes for the 2025-26 academic year. APPLICATION PROCESS AND IMPORTANT DATES Online application window: March 13, 2025 April 3, 2025 Application portal: deb.ugc.ac.in Last date for submission of hard copies : April 15, 2025 Joint Secretary, Distance Education …

UGC to discuss supernumerary seat policy for international students
2 months, 3 weeks ago

UGC to discuss supernumerary seat policy for international students

India Today  

The University Grants Commission, UGC, has issued a notification to inform Higher Education Institutions about an upcoming online interaction programme. The University Grants Commission has announced the implementation of the University Grants Commission Regulations, 2022, in alignment with the National Education Policy 2020. Every year, the University Grants Commission issues an advisory regarding the admission of international students and the …

UGC’s biannual admission policy: Benefits and implementation
2 months, 4 weeks ago

UGC’s biannual admission policy: Benefits and implementation

The Hindu  

The University Grants Commission of India’s recent directive that allows universities to admit students twice annually — in June and December — marks a significant shift in the nation’s higher education framework. What does this portend for different sections: Advantages for students Enhanced accessibility and flexibility: Introducing a biannual admission cycle offers students additional opportunities to enrol in higher education …

UGC rules on UG, PG: A case for ‘liberating’ autonomous colleges from universities
3 months, 2 weeks ago

UGC rules on UG, PG: A case for ‘liberating’ autonomous colleges from universities

The Hindu  

Recently, the University Grants Commission published the Draft Regulations, 2024. However, it is depressing to note that despite the UGC promoting online distant learning in recent years, many universities have not bothered to empanel themselves on the concerned portal that would facilitate affiliated colleges offering Online Distance Learning. However, lack of awareness among State universities and their stiff-necked attitude towards …

UGC's 2024 Draft Regulations: Biannual Admissions, Dual Degrees & More Flexible Learning Paths
3 months, 3 weeks ago

UGC's 2024 Draft Regulations: Biannual Admissions, Dual Degrees & More Flexible Learning Paths

ABP News  

The University Grants Commission has announced the Draft UGC Regulations 2024, marking a significant shift towards a more flexible, inclusive, and multidisciplinary higher education system in India. Major Changes In the Draft UGC Regulations 2024 - Higher Education Institutions that are prepared to manage biannual admissions can admit students twice a year—once in July/August and again in January/February. A Vision …

UGC draft guidelines out for biannual admissions, flexible degrees, feedback invited
3 months, 3 weeks ago

UGC draft guidelines out for biannual admissions, flexible degrees, feedback invited

India Today  

The University Grants Commission has released draft guidelines for UG and PG degrees -- draft UGC Regulations, 2024 -- aiming to reshape higher education in India. Here are the main aspects of the guidelines for UG and PG degrees: SCOPE AND APPLICABILITY These regulations apply to all universities established by Central, State, or Provincial Acts, deemed universities, and institutions affiliated …

UGC urges HEIs to implement guidelines and enable students enroll in two academic courses simultaneously
4 months ago

UGC urges HEIs to implement guidelines and enable students enroll in two academic courses simultaneously

Hindustan Times  

The University Grants Commission, UGC, has urged Higher Educational Institutions or HEIs to implement the guidelines in facilitating students in pursuing two courses at the same time. In a letter dated November 20, 2024, UGC secretary Prof Manish R. Joshi stated that many students continue to face challenges in enrolling two academic programmes simultaneously primarily due to the insistence of …

UGC to introduce new admission process for distance learning and online courses
7 months, 2 weeks ago

UGC to introduce new admission process for distance learning and online courses

The Hindu  

Henceforth candidates applying for open and distance learning and online programmes must register on the University Grants Commission’s Distance Education Bureau web portal which will create a unique ID for each candidate using their Academic Bank of Credit -ID. The UGC has urged all higher education institutions to implement the new admission process and promote it among learners. The year-wise …

Ludhiana: Educators flay UGC’s decision to allow bi-annual college intakes
9 months, 2 weeks 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 …

UGC releases list of universities that can provide online and ODL programmes, check it here
1 year ago

UGC releases list of universities that can provide online and ODL programmes, check it here

Hindustan Times  

The University Grants Commission has released a list of HEIs that have been approved to provide online and open and distance learning programmes. As per the official notice, the UGC has sanctioned at least 80 universities to provide multiple online distance learning programmes. The government and UGC on Sunday said that reserved category posts would not be allowed to be …

Draft UGC guidelines seek to open de-reservation window
1 year, 2 months ago

Draft UGC guidelines seek to open de-reservation window

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI : The University Grants Commission has issued draft guidelines for de-reserving vacancies meant for SC, ST and OBC candidates in higher education institutes and open them up for the general category if enough reserved candidates are not available. The draft states that there is a general ban on de-reservation of reserved vacancies in direct recruitment, but in rare and …

UGC Regulations for Foreign Universities: All About Eligibility, Regulations & Application Process
1 year, 4 months ago

UGC Regulations for Foreign Universities: All About Eligibility, Regulations & Application Process

News 18  

A day after the University Grants Commission notified regulations for foreign universities to set up and operate their campuses in India, it launched a portal where the institutions can apply for the same on Thursday evening. The guidelines titled ‘UGC Regulations, 2023’ that were notified on Wednesday state that the FHEIs wanting to set up campuses in the country should …

UGC issues guidelines for foreign institutions
1 year, 4 months ago

UGC issues guidelines for foreign institutions

Hindustan Times  

The University Grants Commission on Wednesday notified the final regulations that will allow foreign universities to set up campuses in India with complete autonomy to decide their admission processes and fee structure, even as the commission itself will retain the power to keep a close watch on the operations of these universities. According to the final guidelines, no Foreign Higher …

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 …

UGC invites all Universities, HEIs in India to use CUET score for UG admissions
2 years, 1 month ago

UGC invites all Universities, HEIs in India to use CUET score for UG admissions

Hindustan Times  

University Grants Commission, UGC has invited all the universities and Higher Education Institutions to adopt and use CUET scores for undergraduate programmes admission. UGC invites all Universities, HEIs in India to use CUET score for UG admissions The Commission in its recent notice issued on February 16 has urged the HEIs, state universities, deemed universities, private universities to adopt and …

UGC extends deadline for feedback on foreign university campuses in India
2 years, 1 month ago

UGC extends deadline for feedback on foreign university campuses in India

Live Mint  

The deadline to receive feedback on draft norms for setting up foreign university campuses has been further extended till February 20, the University Grants Commission announced in an official notification. UGC secretary Rajnish Jain in the notification said, "In view of the requests being received from stakeholders to extend last date for submitting feedback, comments and suggestions on draft of …

UGC seeks details of CUET-UG based admission process from Central universities
2 years, 6 months ago

UGC seeks details of CUET-UG based admission process from Central universities

India TV News  

Highlights UGC sought tentative timeline and other details from all 45 Central universities across India This is for admission to CUET based UG programmes The details have been sought so that the students can be updated about it CUET-UG news: The University Grants Commission has sought the tentative timeline and other details from all 45 Central universities across the country …

UGC to Develop Framework to Allow Top-ranked Foreign Universities to Open Campus in India
2 years, 9 months ago

UGC to Develop Framework to Allow Top-ranked Foreign Universities to Open Campus in India

News 18  

University Grants Commission would bring out a set of enabling regulations so as to allow top-ranked foreign universities to open their campuses in India, it has said. Further, he shared key features of the UGC regulations on academic collaboration between Indian and foreign universities to offer twinning, joint and dual degree programmes, reads the official press release. Read| Nearly 50 …

DU to AMU: Top Colleges Opt Out of CUET for PG Admissions
2 years, 10 months ago

DU to AMU: Top Colleges Opt Out of CUET for PG Admissions

News 18  

Some of the top educational institutes including Delhi University, Jamia Millia Islamia and Aligarh Muslim University have decided not to use the Common University Entrance Test for admission to their postgraduate courses this year. The CUCET or CUET was earlier to be implemented next year, however, after great success for common entrance test at UG level, it was decided to …

Soon Foreign Universities Will Set-up Campuses in India, UGC Forms Panel to Make Rules
2 years, 11 months ago

Soon Foreign Universities Will Set-up Campuses in India, UGC Forms Panel to Make Rules

News 18  

In a bid to attract top-ranking foreign higher educational institutes to set up their campuses in India, the University Grants Commission has set up a five-member committee. These suggestions are going to come true soon as the UGC is about to announce its policy regulations on allowing foreign colleges to set up base in India soon. Last year, a survey …

Indian Students Enrolling in Pakistani Colleges Will Not be Eligible for Employment in India: UGC, AICTE
2 years, 11 months ago

Indian Students Enrolling in Pakistani Colleges Will Not be Eligible for Employment in India: UGC, AICTE

News 18  

The University Grants Commission and the All India Council for Technical Education have warned Indian students against enrolling themselves in any college or educational institution in Pakistan. As per the letter, only migrants and their children who got higher education from Pakistan will be eligible for the job in India only after obtaining security clearance from the Union Home Ministry. …

Rajasthan University extends admission deadline for UG courses
3 years, 7 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 …

CU-CET 2021: Admission process underway in 12 Central universities
3 years, 7 months ago

CU-CET 2021: Admission process underway in 12 Central universities

India TV News  

The entrance examination process has begun for those students seeking admissions in 12 central universities across the country. The online registration and application form submission for CU-CET 2021 in 12 central universities started on August 16 and will continue till September 1. The Ministry of Education said the National Testing Agency has been entrusted with the task of conducting CU-CET …

CU-CET 2021: Admission process underway in 12 Central universities
3 years, 7 months ago

CU-CET 2021: Admission process underway in 12 Central universities

Business Standard  

The entrance examination process has begun for those students seeking admissions in 12 central universities across the country. The online registration and application form submission for CU-CET 2021 in 12 central universities started on August 16 and will continue till September 1. The Ministry of Education said the National Testing Agency has been entrusted with the task of conducting CU-CET …

No Common entrance test for all varsities this year: UGC
3 years, 8 months ago

No Common entrance test for all varsities this year: UGC

India Today  

University Grants Commission on Sunday released a press note stating that “There will be no common entrance test for admission to undergraduate courses in all the Central Universities of the country including the Delhi University in the upcoming academic year.” Universities will continue to give admission as they did in the previous years, the higher education sector regulator said. Delhi …

Delhi University Admissions 2021 likely to begin from August
3 years, 8 months ago

Delhi University Admissions 2021 likely to begin from August

India Today  

Delhi University Admissions 2021: July is going to be a hectic month for Class 12 students. Rumour has it that Delhi University is also preparing for its admission process. While the university has not released any specific details regarding the admission process, the registration process for the Delhi University admissions 2021 is likely to begin from either the end of …

​UGC Extends Application Deadline for Online Courses
4 years ago

​UGC Extends Application Deadline for Online Courses

News 18  

ExThe last date for submitting applications for the online and other courses offered under Open and Distance Learning mode for the February-March session has been extended by the University Grants Commission till April 30, 2021. UGC has also asked all the universities and higher educational institutions who are offering the online courses for the current academic year to continue accepting …

Higher Education Commission to replace UGC, AICTE from 2021: Official
4 years, 3 months ago

Higher Education Commission to replace UGC, AICTE from 2021: Official

India Today  

A top government official has confirmed that the Higher Education Commission, which is set to replace autonomous bodies like University Grants Commission and AICTE, will be set up by the next academic year. The National Education Policy 2020, the recently approved education policy by the Union Cabinet, recommended setting up of the Higher Education Commission of India as a single …

UGC Ask Universities to Create Awareness About New Education Policy Among Students, Teachers
4 years, 7 months ago

UGC Ask Universities to Create Awareness About New Education Policy Among Students, Teachers

News 18  

The University Grants Commission has directed universities and colleges across the country to create awareness about the new National Education Policy amongst teachers, students, officials and other stakeholders in the higher education system. "There is need to create awareness about NEP amongst teachers, students, officials and other stakeholders in the higher education system. The NEP approved by the Union Cabinet …

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 …

UGC directs 21 Delhi University colleges to appoint regular principals, warns of withholding grants if institutes do not comply
6 years, 7 months ago

UGC directs 21 Delhi University colleges to appoint regular principals, warns of withholding grants if institutes do not comply

Firstpost  

Hindu College, Jesus and Mary College, Kamala Nehru College and Gargi College, are among the colleges that have been warned by the UGC. The University Grants Commission has warned 21 colleges under the Delhi University that unless they appoint regular principals, their grants would be withheld. UGC secretary Rajnish told ANI, “We have issued a letter to all the colleges, …

Centre for 'more autonomy' in learning institutes, to replace UGC with Higher Education Commission of India
6 years, 9 months ago

Centre for 'more autonomy' in learning institutes, to replace UGC with Higher Education Commission of India

Firstpost  

The proposed Higher Education Commission of India would focus solely on academic matters and monetary grants would be under the purview of the ministry, according to the draft. New Delhi: The Centre is set to replace the apex higher education regulator body University Grants Commission with Higher Education Commission of India by repealing the UGC Act, 1951, HRD Minister Prakash …

Centre to scrap UGC, bring in Higher Education Commission of India
6 years, 9 months ago

Centre to scrap UGC, bring in Higher Education Commission of India

India Today  

The Centre is set to replace the apex higher education regulator body University Grants Commission with Higher Education Commission of India by repealing the UGC Act, 1951, HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar said today. The proposed Higher Education Commission of India would focus solely on academic matters and monetary grants would be under the purview of the ministry, according to the …

Himachal Pradesh Central University admissions open: Check necessary details here
6 years, 11 months ago

Himachal Pradesh Central University admissions open: Check necessary details here

India Today  

The Himachal Pradesh Central University invited applications from interested and eligible students for admission to various certificate/UG/PG/PG diploma programmes for the academic session 2018-19. Interested students can apply through the university's official website: cuhimachal.ac.in Application mode: Candidates can only apply through online method. Candidates must check the official website for updates regarding entrance test, entrance examination centres, list of candidates …

UGC grants more autonomy to 60 higher educational institutions, including JNU, University of Hyderabad
7 years ago

UGC grants more autonomy to 60 higher educational institutions, including JNU, University of Hyderabad

Firstpost  

The University Grants Commission has granted greater autonomy to 60 higher educational institutions, including five central and 21 state universities, which maintained high standards, Human Resource Development minister Prakash Javadekar today said. In line with the vision of PM @narendramodi towards liberalised regulatory regime, 62 Higher Education institutions, which maintained high standards, have been granted autonomy by the UGC today. …

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 …

No Dual Degrees From Foreign Educational Institutes Operating In India
8 years, 1 month ago

No Dual Degrees From Foreign Educational Institutes Operating In India

Live Law  

Students graduating from institutions functioning in collaboration with foreign educational institutions in India shall be awarded their degree only in the name of the Indian institute.MoS Mahendra Nath Pandey in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha clarified that joint degrees are not permitted under the law.The minister said there were regulations notified by the UGC and. …

No Dual Degrees From Foreign Educational Institutes Operating In India
8 years, 1 month ago

No Dual Degrees From Foreign Educational Institutes Operating In India

Live Law  

Students graduating from institutions functioning in collaboration with foreign educational institutions in India shall be awarded their degree only in the name of the Indian institute.MoS Mahendra Nath Pandey in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha clarified that joint degrees are not permitted under the law.The minister said there were regulations notified by the UGC and. …

UG admissions start in Noida and Ghaziabad govt-aided colleges
8 years, 9 months ago

UG admissions start in Noida and Ghaziabad govt-aided colleges

Hindustan Times  

The admission process for undergraduate courses in 65 affiliated government colleges of Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut, began on Sunday. Applicants can complete the online admission procedure by going on either of the two university website links - www.ccsuniversity.ac.in and www.ccsuweb.in. Applicants can complete the online admission procedure by going on either of the two university website links-- www.ccsuniversity.ac.in and …

Going for an admission! Is your college recognised? | IndiaTV News
9 years, 10 months ago

Going for an admission! Is your college recognised? | IndiaTV News

India TV News  

CBSE is all set to announce the board results of the XIIth standard by the end of this month. Its website is www.aicte-india.org CCH CCH stands for Central Council of Homeopathy which is authorised to give recognition to the colleges providing degrees related to BHMS or homeopathy courses. The website is www.mciindia.org PCI All degrees related to pharmacy like B. …

Common Entrance Examination for admission to all Central Universities?
10 years, 2 months ago

Common Entrance Examination for admission to all Central Universities?

India TV News  

New Delhi: In a move that can trigger fresh controversy, the HRD ministry is reportedly considering a proposal to hold a common entrance examination for admissions to all the 42 Central Universities from the next academic session. Under this proposal, admission to any under graduate and post-graduate courses in all 42 Central Universities across the country will be done through …

Admission process in limbo as DU sends fresh proposal to UGC
10 years, 9 months ago

Admission process in limbo as DU sends fresh proposal to UGC

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Ignoring University Grants Commission’s directive to start the admission process for undergraduate courses this morning, Delhi University on Thursday threw the ball back in the commission’s court by sending it a proposal suggested by academicians to resolve the issue. In response to the UGC’s order, the DU sent a letter on Thursday morning to the commission, which said …

After UGC directive to DU, St Stephen's defers FYUP admissions
10 years, 9 months ago

After UGC directive to DU, St Stephen's defers FYUP admissions

Firstpost  

Following a directive from the University Grants Commission to Delhi University regarding its four-year undergraduate programme, St Stephen’s College on Sunday said it will defer final admissions to the course. New Delhi: Following a directive from the University Grants Commission to Delhi University regarding its four-year undergraduate programme, St. Stephen’s College on Sunday said it will defer final admissions to …

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