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Students can now take SWAYAM exams at their own universities: UGC

UGC has announced a new framework enabling universities to conduct examinations for courses offered through the SWAYAM platform. Read further on Dynamite News:

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UGC announces "Universities can conduct entrance exams for UG and PG courses if seats remain vacant,"

Universities can conduct their own entrance exams for undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) courses if seats remain vacant after the regular admission rounds, said the University Grants Commission on Thursday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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NTA likely to announce CUET-PG results by tonight: UGC Chairman

University Grant Commission chairman M Jagadesh Kumar has said that the National Testing Agency is working to announce the Common University Entrance Test (CUET PG-2024) results by Friday night. Read further on Dynamite News:

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UGC proposes NET for PhD admissions too, students slam move

The National Eligibility Test (NET) scores will be used for PhD admissions from 2024-25 eliminating the need for separate entrance tests conducted by universities and higher education institutions, according to the University Grants Commission.

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Research scholars miffed with UGC over delay in Savitribai Jyotirao Phule Fellowship For Single Girl Child

UGC delays Savitribai Jyotirao Phule Fellowship applications, leaving PhD students across India frustrated over uncertainty and lack of response.

The Hindu

Exam in hybrid mode, more test centres, moderate difficulty level for stress-free CUET-UG: UGC chief

More test centres, examination in hybrid mode, timely availability of admit cards, scheduling breaks between exams held on the same day and moderate difficulty level in tests. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Normalisation of scores likely to be done away with for CUET-UG, exam rejig underway: UGC chief

NTA plans to revamp CUET-UG with hybrid mode, eliminating score normalisation, offering equal opportunities, and shorter duration exams.

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Centre says ‘de-reservation’ of seats not allowed as UGC draft guidelines spark criticism

Union Education Minister clarifies that no reserved posts will be de-reserved amid controversy over UGC's draft guidelines.

The Hindu

Vacant faculty post will not be de-reserved, says UGC Chairperson

The Final Draft Guidelines were put in the public domain by the government on December 27, with a deadline of January 28 to send feedback and comments.

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Take risks in life, UGC chairman tells students

Students urged to take risks, learn from failures; UGC Chairman advises teachers to be good mentors, communicators. At JSS AHER convocation, 2,546 students conferred degrees, diplomas, fellowships; 55 academic toppers receive medals, awards. Goal to make India a fully developed nation by 2047; teachers must recognize inner potential of students,…

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UGC chairman wants Karnataka govt. not to scrap NEP

UGC Chairman urges Karnataka to reconsider decision to scrap NEP-2020, citing interests of students. Policy aims to improve GER to 50% by 2035, with focus on rural students. UGC interacting with States, VCs to implement NEP-2020. Karnataka must consider students' interests while framing SEP. UGC proposes scrapping grading system for…

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Foreign varsities’ entry into India almost certain

Indian students may soon have the opportunity to study in foreign universities without leaving the country, as UGC announces guidelines for foreign HEIs to set up campuses in India. Needy students can avail of need-based scholarships and 30% tuition fee concession. UGC will give two years for universities to establish…

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

TN Governor R.N. Ravi sought UGC opinion on State's decision to implement uniform syllabus for higher edu. institutions. UGC Chairman M. Jagadesh Kumar responded, stating UGC regulations enable autonomous colleges to review existing courses/programmes and restructure, redesign and prescribe their own syllabi. NEP 2020 envisages innovation & improvement in course…

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14 States yet to join Centre’s flagship education scheme

Officials from several Opposition-ruled States told The Hindu that they have raised concerns about the MoU, given that 40% of the Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (PM-USHA) budget must be borne by the States themselves, and no extra funds have been earmarked for NEP reforms. The Centre says it holding…

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UGC chairman emphasises on learning in one's mother tongue, says it contributes to enhancing cognitive abilities

Learning in one's native language, particularly during the initial years of formal education, contributes significantly to enhancing children's cognitive abilities, said the University Grants Commission (UGC) Chairman Prof. M. Jagadesh Kumar. Read further on Dynamite News:

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UGC guidelines call on varsities to seek out private funding

The University Grants Commission (UGC), in a meeting held on Tuesday, approved the Guidelines for Institutional Development Plan (IDP) for Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). The guidelines are aimed at enabling HEIs in achieving academic and research excellence and improving teaching – learning standards. It is also to guide the HEIs…

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CUET-PG results out, universities to prepare merit list

NTA announces CUET-PG results; 39 Central, 45 State universities, 10 govt. institutions, 103 private/deemed universities to enrol students. 4,58,774 candidates registered, 8,77,492 tests administered in two phases. 11 transgender, 2,276 PwD, 52,088 SC, 38,767 ST, 1,63,807 OBC, 37,873 EWS candidates appeared.

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UGC NET 2023: Answer keys likely to be released today

University Grants Commission (UGC) Chairman Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar on Wednesday announced that the answer keys for National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) 2023 would be released on July 5 or 6. Read further on Dynamite News:

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University Grants Commission forms panel to curb violations in teacher appointments and awarding of Ph.D.s

The Commission, in its 568th meeting, decided the standing committee, in which top academicians would be members, would periodically select a few institutions, collect information regarding faculty appointments and the award of Ph.D.s, and verify documents to ensure that the rules have been followed

The Hindu

CUET examination begins largely glitch-free

The second edition of the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) began on May 21, with over 14 lakh candidates set to appear for the crucial exam for undergraduate admissions.

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UGC launches new user-friendly website, two portals

Chairman of the University Grants Commission (UGC) Prof. M Jagadesh Kumar, on Tuesday launched the redesigned UGC website, UTSAH (Undertaking Transformative Strategies and Actions in Higher Education) and POP (Professor of Practice Portal) portals. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Central universities faculty appointments to shift to CU-Chayan portal

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has launched CU– Chayan, a unified faculty recruitment portal for Central Universities.

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UGC directs higher educational institutions to appoint compliance officers for foreign students

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has written to all the 'higher educational institutions' (HEI) to appoint a compliance officer that would coordinate with the Foreigners Regional Registration Offices (FRROs). Read more on Dynamite News

The Hindu

Regional language important in early learning: UGC Chairman

UGC Chairman Jagadesh Kumar told The Hindu that the regulatory body was aiming at preparing 1,500 books in regional languages in the next one year across different disciplines

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UGC to launch portal for online courses

The University Grants Commission, in collaboration with MeiTY, will launch a portal to offer undergraduate and postgraduate digital courses in eight languages for the benefit of rural students

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