The Latest Breaking News from M Jagadesh Kumar

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:

Dynamite News · Aug 27, 2024

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:

Dynamite News · Aug 1, 2024

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:

Dynamite News · Apr 12, 2024

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 · Jan 28, 2024

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.

The Hindu · Jan 28, 2024

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,…

The Hindu · Nov 20, 2023

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…

The Hindu · Nov 20, 2023

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…

The Hindu · Nov 20, 2023

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…

The Hindu · Aug 22, 2023

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…

The Hindu · Aug 13, 2023