The Latest Breaking News from UGC

Demand to provide fellowship to research students in Calicut University’s colleges

Demand for research fellowship in Calicut University colleges raised again. Syndicate hiked fellowship amount for teaching depts. from ₹11K to ₹15K & ₹18K for senior research fellows. Former Senate member filed complaint w/ State Human Rights Commission. Sub-committee gave go-ahead to extend fellowship to research centres in affiliated colleges. University…

The Hindu · Oct 8, 2023

UGC to train over 1,000 teachers to teach Indian knowledge systems from degree level

UGC plans to make credit courses on Indian culture and traditions compulsory in both UG and PG programmes; training programme covers Vedic texts, philosophy, vocabulary, and research methods

The Hindu · Oct 7, 2023

Ravi, CM to observe Gandhi’s birth anniversary together

Governor R.N. Ravi and Chief Minister M.K. Stalin to pay tributes to Gandhi statue in Chennai on his birth anniversary. Differences between Raj Bhavan and Secretariat on policies and issues. Latest difference over Governor's decision to include UGC nominee in panel for selecting VCs for 3 State-run universities.

The Hindu · Oct 1, 2023

Teachers to study aspects of Gita, Gurukula system in UGC’s new training curriculum

Opposition to UGC's MMTTP, a teacher training programme launched in the name of Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya, is brewing among a section of academics. The programme includes study of Bhagavad Gita, Gurukula, Guru-Shishya parampara, and other Indian Knowledge System topics.

The Hindu · Sep 23, 2023

Be lifelong learners to make it big in life: UGC Chairman

UGC Chairman suggests students learn constantly, take risks & learn from failures to access new opportunities & excel in multi-disciplinary education. NEP 2020 sets direction to scale up quality of education & institutions must invest in academic & research excellence.

The Hindu · Sep 23, 2023

U.K. keen on welcoming IIT offshore campus, universities already in talks: British officials

Several universities from the U.K. are also interested in setting up their branch campuses in India and are waiting for the final regulatory framework from the UGC to move formally in this regard.

The Hindu · Sep 21, 2023

Ignoring Governor’s ‘notification’, T.N. government notifies V-C search committee for University of Madras

TN govt notifies 3-member search committee to recommend panel of 3 names for Univ. of Madras V-C post, ignoring Governor's 4-member committee. Govt's notification omits 4th member, UGC Chairman's nominee, which was included in Governor's notification. Govt & Gov. disagree on inclusion.

The Hindu · Sep 20, 2023

Facilitating degrees within a degree

India recently introduced NHEQF to address confusion around higher education qualifications. UGC must integrate all guidelines into NHEQF and include disciplines like agriculture, law, medicine, and pharmacy. NHEQF fails to recognise learning & knowledge beyond earning a livelihood & may make higher education system elitist.

The Hindu · Sep 19, 2023

CUET-UG to be conducted from May 15-31; CUET-PG from March 11-28

UGC announces schedule for CUET-UG, CUET-PG, and NET exams for 2024-25. CUET-UG from May 15-31, results in 3 weeks. CUET-PG from March 11-28. NET from June 10-21.

The Hindu · Sep 19, 2023

Government order on contract lecturers stokes controversy

The Higher Education department is contemplating a rollback of an order that permitted government and aided colleges to hire the services of retired professors up to the age of 70 years as contract lecturers.

The Hindu · Sep 16, 2023