UGC proposes MAJOR overhaul: ME, MTech grads can now land assistant professor jobs without NET
Live MintUGC News: In a significant move, the University Grants Commission has proposed new guidelines that will allow individuals holding postgraduate degrees in Master of Engineering and Master of Technology, with a minimum of 55% marks, to be directly recruited as Assistant Professors without the need to qualify for the National Eligibility Test. The UGC's proposed draft norms suggest that industry experts and senior professionals from fields such as public administration and public policy may soon be eligible for appointment as Vice Chancellors, broadening the criteria for leadership roles in higher education. UGC Draft Regulations 2025: Key Proposed Changes The University Grants Commission has unveiled draft regulations that will significantly alter faculty recruitment and promotion in Indian higher education. Vice Chancellor Eligibility The UGC's proposed norms broaden eligibility for the position of Vice Chancellor, allowing professionals with at least ten years of senior-level experience in industry or public administration to apply, provided they have made significant academic contributions.