Only 50% students will be allowed in colleges, no hostel for all: UGC
4 years, 1 month ago

Only 50% students will be allowed in colleges, no hostel for all: UGC

India TV News  

The University Grants Commission has issued guidelines for the reopening of colleges and universities across India, outside containment zones. In its new guidelines, the UGC said that the universities must ensure that not more than 50 per cent of the total students are present at any time. Giving information on the UGC guidelines, Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' said, "If students want, they can study online by staying home and not attending classes. The UGC has issued new guidelines to reopen universities and colleges after nearly seven months of lockdown.

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UGC unveils draft regulation in major overhaul of UG, PG courses
2 weeks, 5 days ago

UGC unveils draft regulation in major overhaul of UG, PG courses

Hindustan Times  

The University Grants Commission has released draft regulations outlining minimum standards for higher education institutions that introduce several key changes including biannual admissions, flexible attendance policies, recognition of prior learning, and skill-based assessment. The guidelines aim to make Indian higher education more flexible and multidisciplinary while staying “rooted in inclusivity and adaptability,” UGC chairman M Jagadesh Kumar said. “The guidelines …

UGC guidelines: Confirm these 5 things before taking admission to an online, ODL course in India
1 month, 1 week ago

UGC guidelines: Confirm these 5 things before taking admission to an online, ODL course in India

Hindustan Times  

University Grants Commission, the apex regulatory body of higher education in India, has fixed November 15 as the deadline to apply for open and distance learning and online courses for the October 2024 session. UGC guidelines: Confirm these 5 things before taking admission to an online, ODL course Through a recent notification, the commission has shared some important guidelines for …

UGC releases draft rules for funding of colleges
10 months, 3 weeks ago

UGC releases draft rules for funding of colleges

Hindustan Times  

In order to receive government funding, colleges must have accreditation from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council, participate in the National Institutional Ranking Framework and fill up to 75% of sanctioned teaching posts, India’s higher education regulator University Grants Commission has proposed. The higher education regulatory released draft guidelines titled UGC Rules, 2024, on Friday, and sought suggestions from stakeholders …

UGC Regulations for Foreign Universities: All About Eligibility, Regulations & Application Process
1 year, 1 month 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, 1 month 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, 1 month 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 …

Foreign Campuses For Higher Education In India – A Half-Baked Regulation?
1 year, 9 months ago

Foreign Campuses For Higher Education In India – A Half-Baked Regulation?

Live Law  

In pursuance of the National Education Policy 2020, on 5 January 2023, the University Grants Commission unveiled the draft of ‘University Grants Commission Regulations, 2023’, for the purposes of inviting public comments, with an aim to provide an international dimension to higher education, enabling Indian students to obtain foreign qualifications at affordable cost, and make India an attractive global study …

Government plan to let foreign universities enter India raises concerns
1 year, 10 months ago

Government plan to let foreign universities enter India raises concerns

The Hindu  

Published : Feb 09, 2023 15:16 IST If the University Grants Commission has its way, foreign universities may soon enter Indian shores. The latest draft regulations are intended to make it easier for the world’s top-ranked universities and higher education institutions to establish campuses in India that would meet the same standards as their parent institutions in their country of …

UGC extends deadline for feedback on foreign university campuses in India
1 year, 10 months 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's approval must for universities to offer Open, Distance Learning courses
2 years ago

UGC's approval must for universities to offer Open, Distance Learning courses

Hindustan Times  

Prior approval from the University Grants Commission is now mandatory for Universities to offer Open and Distance Learning courses. UGC's approval must for universities to offer Open, Distance Learning courses “Universities may offer courses in the Open and Distance Learning mode, with approval of the Commission, provided it satisfies all the conditions laid down under the regulations, by whatever name …

Soon Foreign Universities Will Set-up Campuses in India, UGC Forms Panel to Make Rules
2 years, 7 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 …

UGC warns students against taking admission in Annamalai distance courses
2 years, 8 months ago

UGC warns students against taking admission in Annamalai distance courses

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The University Grants Commission has warned students against taking admission in any programme offered by the Annamalai University in Tamil Nadu through distance learning mode, saying the varsity doesn't have the required approvals from the higher education regulator. "It has come to the notice of UGC that Annamalai University is running the distance education programmes and admitting students …

Online, Offline, Hybrid Mode: What Will Colleges 2.0 Look Like
2 years, 10 months ago

Online, Offline, Hybrid Mode: What Will Colleges 2.0 Look Like

News 18  

The University Grants Commission has allowed the reopening of colleges and universities. In a letter addressing the vice-chancellors of all the universities, the commission said that not only the higher educational institutions may reopen but the exams can also be conducted in the mode of preference which includes online, offline, and hybrid mode. The commission also directed all the colleges …

Ensure senior secondary students attend offline classes regularly: Delhi govt to schools
2 years, 10 months ago

Ensure senior secondary students attend offline classes regularly: Delhi govt to schools

India Today  

The Delhi government has directed schools to ensure that senior secondary students attend their classes regularly and teachers should aim for 100 percent student attendance. "The Directorate of Education has directed the heads of schools to ensure that students of senior secondary sections, class 10 and 12, attend classes regularly,” as per the statement, reported by PTI. The statement further …

UGC directs universities, colleges to reopen campus for offline classes
2 years, 10 months ago

UGC directs universities, colleges to reopen campus for offline classes

India Today  

The University Grants Commission, UGC, has asked the universities and colleges to reopen their campuses for physical/offline classes. UGC took to its official Twitter account and tweeted information regarding the same.The official notice reads, "Keeping in view the Covid-19 situation in their respective regions, the HEIs may open their campuses and conduct classes and examinations in offline/online/blended mode following Covid-19 …

From Delhi University to SPPU: When are Colleges, Universities Reopening?
2 years, 10 months ago

From Delhi University to SPPU: When are Colleges, Universities Reopening?

News 18  

Several colleges have been reopening and allowing students to attend in-person classes following a decline in Covid-19 cases. Delhi University: After the Delhi Disaster Management Association has allowed schools and colleges to reopen on February 4, DU is likely to begin on-campus classes soon. DU administration had earlier said that they will not be in a position to allow physical …

Delhi University Reopening Soon, IP University Gears up to Welcome Students Back on Campus
2 years, 10 months ago

Delhi University Reopening Soon, IP University Gears up to Welcome Students Back on Campus

News 18  

With the Delhi Disaster Management Authority giving a go-ahead for reopening of higher educational institutions, Delhi University vice-chancellor Yogesh Singh said that the varsity will open in a few days and they will formulate a strategy in this regard. After the latest development, the Students’ Federation of India called for a protest outside the VC office on February 7 to …

Delhi schools to reopen from tomorrow: Check important guidelines here
2 years, 10 months ago

Delhi schools to reopen from tomorrow: Check important guidelines here

India Today  

From tomorrow, February 7, all schools in Delhi will reopen once again, after being closed due to the sudden rise in Covid-19 cases. On February 4, Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia took to his Twitter handle and tweeted the news about the reopening of schools. decides to welcome children back in schools & colleges now All schools, colleges, institutes, universities, …

Odisha schools, colleges and universities to reopen with strict Covid-19 protocols
2 years, 10 months ago

Odisha schools, colleges and universities to reopen with strict Covid-19 protocols

India Today  

"The Odisha government on Thursday decided to reopen educational institutions in the state for students from Class 8 and above from February 7, 2022. Likewise, the physical or offline classes for students of KG to Class 7 will re-open from February 14," said Chief Secretary Suresh Chandra Mohapatra. Reasons for reopening educational institutions Addressing a presser, Suresh Chandra Mohapatra said, …

Delhi: Government schools reopen for all classes with 50% attendance
3 years, 1 month ago

Delhi: Government schools reopen for all classes with 50% attendance

India TV News  

As Delhi returns to normalcy, the government-run schools in the national capital on Monday resumed physical classes with 50 per cent attendance and strict adherence to Covid-19 guidelines. The city government had last week said that schools for nursery to Class 8 will be allowed to reopen in the national capital from November 1 and also asked schools to continue …

Thin attendance on first day as schools in Delhi resume physical classes
3 years, 3 months ago

Thin attendance on first day as schools in Delhi resume physical classes

India TV News  

Schools in Delhi witnessed thin attendance on the first day of resumption of physical classes for grades 9-12 after a long hiatus due to Covid-19, with record rains on Wednesday and a wait-and-watch approach keeping many students away. There are about seven lakh students in government schools from classes 9-12, but owing to Delhi Disaster Management Authority guidelines, only 50 …

Schools reopen in Delhi, UP, MP, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka today | Check guidelines
3 years, 3 months ago

Schools reopen in Delhi, UP, MP, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka today | Check guidelines

India TV News  

The schools, colleges, and other educational institutions across several states, including Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and many more will reopen today i.e. While Tamil Nadu will reopen schools only for classes 9-12, Delhi, and Rajasthan will reopen physical classes for 9-12 students along with colleges, universities, and coaching institutes. Schools in Assam will resume physical classes for 10 …

Tripura colleges, hostels to reopen soon, government issues SOPs
3 years, 4 months ago

Tripura colleges, hostels to reopen soon, government issues SOPs

India TV News  

Tripura Colleges and Hostels will be reopened from August 25. Tripura Colleges and Hostels that are to be reopened have to follow the guidelines on the seating arrangement, sanitisation, and teaching mode. Tripura Colleges and Hostels reopen: SOP details All Principals and Principal in-charges have to arrange for complete and effective sanitisation of Tripura Colleges and Hostels. In case Tripura …

Banaras Hindu University to reopen tomorrow for PhD students
3 years, 10 months ago

Banaras Hindu University to reopen tomorrow for PhD students

India Today  

Banaras Hindu University final year students can attend the classes in the campus tomorrow onwards i.e. Guidelines issued for parents Parents would have to give consent in a form that schools would not be responsible if their children catch Covid-19 after attending the regular classes. Moreover, parents would have to affirm that the students wear face masks inside the campus …

Colleges, universities in Bihar reopen with 50% strength in classrooms
3 years, 10 months ago

Colleges, universities in Bihar reopen with 50% strength in classrooms

India Today  

The Education Department of Bihar has reopened the colleges and universities in the state from yesterday, February 17, for the resumption of physical classes after being shut down for 11 months due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The Bihar government has also issued a list of safety protocols to all the higher educational institutes for the safe resumption of classes in …

Mumbai colleges not to reopen today amid rise in Covid-19 cases
3 years, 10 months ago

Mumbai colleges not to reopen today amid rise in Covid-19 cases

India Today  

As per the announcement made by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, the college campuses in Mumbai will not be reopening from today, February 15, in view of the recent spike in Covid-19 cases in the area. In view of the Covid-19 situation in the area, apart from Mumbai, colleges under Thane district which covers Thane, Navi Mumbai, Mira-Bhayander, Kalyan, and Ulhasnagar …

Jawaharlal Nehru University allows final-year PhD scholars to return to campus
3 years, 10 months ago

Jawaharlal Nehru University allows final-year PhD scholars to return to campus

India Today  

Amid Covid-19, the Jawaharlal Nehru University has now allowed the final-year PhD students to return to the campus, as a part of its eight and nine phases of reopening. A notification published on February 22 stated that “While the "9B students", who have to submit their theses on or before June 30, are allowed to enter the campus from Monday, …

JNU Final-Year PhD Scholars can return to campus
3 years, 10 months ago

JNU Final-Year PhD Scholars can return to campus

India Today  

As part of its eighth and ninth phase of reopening, the Jawaharlal Nehru University has allowed final-year PhD students to return to the campus. While the "9B students", who have to submit their thesis on or before June 30, are allowed to enter the campus from Monday, PhD scholars residing in the hostels will be allowed to return from February …

Schools, colleges to reopen in Jammu and Kashmir from today
3 years, 10 months ago

Schools, colleges to reopen in Jammu and Kashmir from today

India Today  

All the educational institutions in Jammu and Kashmir will reopen from today, i.e., February 1, 2021. In the decision, the administration mentioned that schools, colleges, higher educational institutions, technical or skill institutions are allowed to open from February 1. Further, these educational institutions need to follow the Covid-19 SOPs, issued by the Union Ministry of Education as well as departments …

Delhi University set to reopen from today for final year students
3 years, 10 months ago

Delhi University set to reopen from today for final year students

India Today  

All the colleges affiliated with the Delhi University are set to reopen from today, February 1, after being shut down for over 10 months due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The DU colleges are only reopening for final year students as they have to appear for the final year semester exams soon and will require offline classroom sessions to complete their …

Colleges set for reopening; students unable to get hostels on campuses
3 years, 10 months ago

Colleges set for reopening; students unable to get hostels on campuses

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Allocation of hostel space for students in colleges and universities is now an uphill task for managements. Several students from Osmania University, JNTU and Nizam College, among others, are forced to check into private facilities for stay. A second-year BA student in Nizam College, who came from Karimnagar, was told by the warden that the hostel was available only …

Schools Reopening: Principals happy with resumption of lessons for class 10, 12 students
3 years, 11 months ago

Schools Reopening: Principals happy with resumption of lessons for class 10, 12 students

India Today  

Many school principals in Delhi have welcomed the recent decision of the government to reopen the schools for students of classes 10 and 12 after nearly 10 months, as it will give the students a chance to prepare better for the upcoming board exams. The government of Delhi has allowed the reopening of schools in the national capital for students …

Karnataka colleges to reopen with regular offline classes from January 15
3 years, 11 months ago

Karnataka colleges to reopen with regular offline classes from January 15

India Today  

According to the decision taken by the government of Karnataka, the colleges in the state are set to resume normal functioning from January 15. Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Higher Education Dr C N Ashwath Narayan said on Monday that the colleges are reopening for all students of undergraduate, postgraduate, engineering, and diploma courses in the state. The Karnataka …

Odisha colleges and universities reopen on Monday for final-year UG, PG, Diploma students
3 years, 11 months ago

Odisha colleges and universities reopen on Monday for final-year UG, PG, Diploma students

India Today  

Odisha colleges, universities, technical institutions and professional institutions reopened today onwards for the final-year students of undergraduate, postgraduate and diploma programmes for the academic year 2020-21. The higher educational institutions in Odisha reopened after a closure of around nine months with all Covid-19 safety precautions in place. The institutions were reopened after the higher education department and the skill development …

Bihar schools, colleges reopened from today, govt issues Covid-19 SOPs
3 years, 11 months ago

Bihar schools, colleges reopened from today, govt issues Covid-19 SOPs

India Today  

The government of Bihar has reopened the educational institutes in the state, including schools and colleges, from today, January 4, after being shut down for over 9 months due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic surrounding the country. SOPs issued for reopening schools, colleges Both government and private schools in Bihar have reopened from today across the state, though the classes …

Odisha to Reopen Colleges, Varsities for Final Year Students from January 11
3 years, 11 months ago

Odisha to Reopen Colleges, Varsities for Final Year Students from January 11

News 18  

The Odisha government on Sunday announced that physical classes in colleges and universities in the state will resume from January 11 for the students of final year undergraduate and post-graduate courses. “The State Public Universities and Government as well as Non-Government Degree Colleges are hereby directed to commence physical classroom teaching for students of 2020-21 Final Year UG/PG courses from …

Colleges reopening: Higher education institutes to reopen in Uttarakhand today
4 years ago

Colleges reopening: Higher education institutes to reopen in Uttarakhand today

India Today  

The higher education institutes, including colleges and universities, in Uttarakhand are set to reopen from today, December 15. The decision to reopen higher education institutes in Uttarakhand from December 15 was taken by the state government during a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat, conducted on December 9. A list of SOPs was also released for the …

HC concerned over reopening of schools in Uttar Pradesh amid covid-19 pandemic
4 years ago

HC concerned over reopening of schools in Uttar Pradesh amid covid-19 pandemic

India Today  

The Allahabad High Court has expressed its concern about the reopening of schools in Uttar Pradesh amid the Covid-19 pandemic. A bench of justices Siddhartha Varma and Ajit Kumar has asked the Uttar Pradesh government to ensure that all staff and students are following the Covid-19 safety guidelines, instead of ordering the schools to get closed again. Schools reopening in …

Colleges reopening: Uttarakhand govt issues SOPs for reopening of universities
4 years ago

Colleges reopening: Uttarakhand govt issues SOPs for reopening of universities

India Today  

The state government of Uttarakhand has issued a list of Standard Operating Procedures for the reopening of colleges and universities in the state, after being closed for nearly 10 months in view of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. The decision to reopen the colleges and universities from December 15 was made by the cabinet meeting conducted on Wednesday, after which Uttarakhand …

Colleges reopening: Tamil Nadu medical colleges resume classes from today
4 years ago

Colleges reopening: Tamil Nadu medical colleges resume classes from today

India Today  

The government of Tamil Nadu has reopened the medical undergraduate and postgraduate colleges in the state from today, December 7, after nearly nine months of them being shut down. The state government has also given permission to degree colleges in Tamil Nadu to resume classes for final year students enrolled in undergraduate programmes. The state had earlier given permission to …

No plan to begin classes in colleges immediately: West Bengal Education Minister
4 years ago

No plan to begin classes in colleges immediately: West Bengal Education Minister

India Today  

Amid Covid-19 rising cases, the West Bengal Education Minister Partha Chatterjee has mentioned that there was no plan to start classes in colleges and universities across the state immediately. The higher education department is of the view, after eliciting the opinion of VCs, that classes cannot take place on the campuses in the present situation as the pandemic is continuing," …

Colleges, universities to reopen in Uttar Pradesh from November 23
4 years, 1 month ago

Colleges, universities to reopen in Uttar Pradesh from November 23

India Today  

Higher education institutes, including colleges and universities, will be reopened by the Uttar Pradesh government following the guidelines issued by the University Grants Commissions, an official spokesperson said on Tuesday. The state government has also stated that the classes will be conducted in the colleges with several safety measures set into places such as maintaining social distancing, using hand sanitizers, …

UP Govt Allows Opening of Higher Education Institutes from November 23 Following UGC Guidelines
4 years, 1 month ago

UP Govt Allows Opening of Higher Education Institutes from November 23 Following UGC Guidelines

News 18  

Higher education institutes in Uttar Pradesh will start classes from November 23 following UGC guidelines, an official spokesperson said Tuesday. Additional Chief Secretary, Higher Education, Monika Garg has issued a detailed order to all the state and private universities, district magistrates and registrars, the spokesperson said. The UGC had last week notified guidelines for reopening of universities and colleges across …

Colleges reopening: Karnataka govt gearing up to resume regular classes from tomorrow
4 years, 1 month ago

Colleges reopening: Karnataka govt gearing up to resume regular classes from tomorrow

India Today  

The colleges and universities in Karnataka are gearing up for the resumption of regular classes after being shut down for nearly eight months due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Though the degree, engineering, and diploma colleges in Karnataka are set to reopen from tomorrow, the medical, dental, paramedical, and nursing and AYUSH colleges will reopen from December 1, 2020, with …

Central government allows universities to reopen
4 years, 1 month ago

Central government allows universities to reopen

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi : The central government has allowed universities, closed since March due to COVID-19 pandemic, to reopen for physical classes but with conditions. To begin with library, research laboratories and courses for research programmes, post-graduate classes in science and technology programmes can begin since they have comparatively less students and norms of physical distancing and preventive measures can be …

UGC Notifies Guidelines for Reopening of Universities and Colleges after Lockdown
4 years, 1 month ago

UGC Notifies Guidelines for Reopening of Universities and Colleges after Lockdown

News 18  

The University Grants Commission on Thursday issued guidelines for the re-opening of universities and colleges that can be adapted according to local conditions and directives of government authorities. While defining the modalities for the physical reopening of colleges and institutions outside containment zones, the UGC advised re-opening in a graded manner after consultations with concerned state governments and subject to …

UGC allows re-opening of universities, colleges on phases | Check guidelines
4 years, 1 month ago

UGC allows re-opening of universities, colleges on phases | Check guidelines

India TV News  

The University Grants Commission on Thursday issued guidelines for the reopening of colleges and universities across India, outside containment zones. Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' tweeted, "Universities and colleges can be opened outside the containment zones in a phased manner after consultation with the respective State/ UT governments." The commission has advised a six-day schedule, reducing class size, setting up …

UGC guidelines for reopening schools and colleges, preventative measures released
4 years, 1 month ago

UGC guidelines for reopening schools and colleges, preventative measures released

India Today  

The UGC guidelines for reopening schools and colleges have been released along with the preventative measures that students and teachers would need to follow to protect themselves from Covid-19 when physical classes resume. UGC guidelines for reopening schools and colleges The six basic guidelines that need to be followed after reopening schools and colleges are: 1. Preventative measures by UGC …

Less than 50 pc students attend classes as Andhra allows schools to reopen after 5-month hiatus
4 years, 1 month ago

Less than 50 pc students attend classes as Andhra allows schools to reopen after 5-month hiatus

India TV News  

Less than 50 per cent students attended classes in Andhra Pradesh, as most of the government schools reopened for ninth and 10th standard students in the state after a five-month hiatus following the coronavirus pandemic. Sharing attendance statistics, Education Minister Adimulapu Suresh said only 39.6 per cent ninth standard students attended classes and only 43.65 per cent students from tenth …

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