The Latest Breaking News from UGC

International Sports University applauds UGC move to recognise degrees

MUMBAI: The International Sports University, Maharashtra (ISUM) has welcomed the decision by the University Grants Commission (UGC) to include Bachelor's and Master's in Sports Science and Sports Management as recognised degree options.

The Times of India · Feb 26, 2022

Patna Women’s College likely to offer online degree courses

PATNA: Patna Women’s College (PWC), an autonomous college under the Patna University, is likely to offer online degree courses from the next academic session, college principal Sister M Rashmi said.

The Times of India · Feb 24, 2022

Minister intervenes over curbs on KSOU candidates in appointment

Mandya Milk Union had barred degree holders from the Open University in its recruitment process

The Hindu · Feb 24, 2022

Jagadesh Kumar appointed UGC chairman

JNU Vice Chancellor M Jagadesh Kumar has been appointed as Chairman of the University Grants Commission (UGC), officials said on Friday.

Dynamite News · Feb 4, 2022

UGC, AICTE warn against "franchise arrangement" between colleges, Ed-tech companies

The University Grants Commission (UGC) and All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) have warned their recognised varsities and institutions against offering courses in distance learning and o

The Hindu · Jan 17, 2022

Irani, Queen of Controversy and Quarrel

So, what can Irani do to stay relevant and on top of the political sweepstakes with just the low-profile Textile Ministry in her charge? Remember the last time when she was sacked as HRD minister? Irani grabbed eyeballs, that too in the midst of an all-important BJP party leadership meeting…

Newslaundry · May 18, 2018

Over 100 students from more than 50 varsities slam efforts to choke education institutions

From the infamous sedition row at Jawaharlal Nehru University to Rohith Vemula’s death at Hyderabad Central University campus, varsities across the country have been in news since 2016, exposing the underlying caste discrimination on India’s campuses. The exorbitant fee hike for scholarship students at Tata Institute of Social Services and…

Newslaundry · Apr 17, 2018

UGC nods to one-week deadline for final decision about NET after students’ protest

As part of All India Students Association’s (AISA) nationwide call, student activists held protests, Save NET exam, across the country. This included protests in Delhi, Chandigarh, Allahabad and Uttar Pradesh.

Newslaundry · Jul 5, 2017