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UGC unveils cybersecurity handbook to empower stakeholders
2 weeks, 4 days ago

UGC unveils cybersecurity handbook to empower stakeholders

India Today  

The University Grants Commission has launched a cybersecurity handbook to educate faculty members, students, and non-teaching staff on cybersecurity fundamentals. Titled "Handbook on Basics of Cyber Hygiene for Higher Education Institutions", the resource is available on the UGC's official website. This handbook is part of UGC's ongoing efforts to enhance the cybersecurity framework within higher education institutions and promote awareness …

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UGC to introduce new admission process for distance learning and online courses
4 months, 3 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 …

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T.N. Governor had sought UGC response before vetoing implementation of common syllabus for all colleges
1 year, 4 months ago

T.N. Governor had sought UGC response before vetoing implementation of common syllabus for all colleges

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu Governor R. N. Ravi had sought the opinion of the University Grants Commission on the State’s decision to implement a uniform syllabus for higher educational institutions, before vetoing the move. Governor Ravi had flagged concerns of Vice Chancellors, principals of colleges and managements of autonomous institutions over the Higher Education Department aggressively pushing arts & science colleges to …

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Appoint SC, ST, women reps in student redressal panels: UGC
1 year, 8 months ago

Appoint SC, ST, women reps in student redressal panels: UGC

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi The University Grants Commission has made it mandatory to include one member from a marginalised caste or tribe, and one woman, in student grievance redressal committees that are supposed to be constituted by every higher educational institution to deal with student complaints. The UGC on Thursday asked all higher education institutions to comply with the new norms that …

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UGC sets ball rolling for foreign varsities in India
2 years ago

UGC sets ball rolling for foreign varsities in India

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: India took a big stride towards allowing foreign universities to operate in the country, with the University Grants Commission on Thursday releasing draft regulations that will let them set up campuses in the country. “Under these UGC guidelines, the foreign higher education institutions will be able to set up campuses anywhere in the country and not just GIFT …

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UGC Asks Educational Institutions to Put Up Banners Thanking PM for Free Vaccination: Sources
3 years, 6 months ago

UGC Asks Educational Institutions to Put Up Banners Thanking PM for Free Vaccination: Sources

News 18  

The University Grants Commission has asked all universities, colleges, and technical institutions to put up banners thanking Prime Minister Modi for “starting free vaccination for 18 years and above age group”, sources said Monday. Institutions such as Delhi University, Hyderabad University, LNCT University in Bhopal, Bennett University, Northcap University in Gurgaon, among others shared the banners on their social media …

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Covid-19: New Session for Freshers in Engineering Colleges, Technical Institutions from December 1
4 years, 2 months ago

Covid-19: New Session for Freshers in Engineering Colleges, Technical Institutions from December 1

News 18  

The academic session for freshers in engineering colleges and other technical institutions across the country will begin from December 1 and the deadline for admissions has been further extended due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the All India Council for Technical Education. According to the academic calendar issued last month, the admission process for first-year students was to be …

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New exam guidelines issued by HRD, Home Ministry: Check full list here
4 years, 6 months ago

New exam guidelines issued by HRD, Home Ministry: Check full list here

India Today  

The HRD Ministry and Home Ministry have issued the new exam guidelines or the Standard Operating Procedure for examinations to be conducted in higher educational institutions across India. MHA letter to higher education secretary The Ministry of Home Affairs on July 6 asked for college exams to be conducted "compulsorily" by the guidelines of the University Grants Commission and as …

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UGC issues guidelines to ban plastic in universities
5 years, 4 months ago

UGC issues guidelines to ban plastic in universities

India Today  

The University Grant Commission on Friday, August 30, 2019, issued guidelines to ban the use of plastic in universities and educational institutions. All the HEIs in the country shall strive to make their campuses 'plastic-free' by systematically banning the use of plastic and replacing the same with suitable environment-friendly substitutes. d) Encourage their students to sensitize their respective households about …

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UGC issues letter for universities to prepare for Fit India Movement
5 years, 4 months ago

UGC issues letter for universities to prepare for Fit India Movement

India Today  

The University Grant Commission on Friday, August 23, 2019, released a letter informing that Prime Minister Narendra Modi would be launching Fit India Movement on August 29, 2019, from Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, New Delhi. Excerpts from the letter where the directives are issued to the institutions UGC has asked in a letter to the educational institutions to promote the …

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