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Normalisation of scores for CUET-UG, NET to be done away with: UGC chief

UGC Chief Jagadesh Kumar announces the removal of score normalisation for CUET-UG and NET exams this year.

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PhD can be pursued directly after a 4-year bachelor's degrees and 75% marks: UGC

Students with four-year undergraduate degrees can now directly appear for NET and pursue PhD, according to University Grants Commission (UGC) Chairman Jagadesh Kumar.

The Hindu

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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UoH alumnus, former head of department appointed UGC member

Sachidananda Mohanty, former head of English department at UoH, appointed UGC member.

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Morning Digest | PM Modi reviews preparedness for heatwave conditions; CSDS Lokniti Survey: remarkable support for religious pluralism, and more

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NSE CEO Ashish Chauhan, Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu appointed UGC members for 3 years

National Stock Exchange CEO and Zoho founder appointed as UGC members, expanding the body's strength to eight members.

The Hindu

Kerala govt. initiates steps to identify V-C for KTU; proposes five-member panel without Chancellor’s nominee

Kerala government forms search committee for KTU Vice-Chancellor, aligning with University Law (Amendment) Bill, 2022.

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AI Influencers: Boon or Bane for Marketing?

Social media fame used to be easy, but competition is fierce now and AI influencers are rising. Can humans keep up?

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Universities must budge on college autonomy nudge

The successful implementation of autonomy for colleges demands a concerted effort from all stakeholders to address challenges effectively and ensure a vibrant and dynamic higher education ecosystem

The Hindu

TNGCT opposes UGC move to make NET as an entrance test for Ph.D programme

The Tamil Nadu Government Collegiate Teachers’ Association (TNGCTA) has opposed the University Grants Commission’s (UGC) move to make the National Eligibility Test (NET) as an entrance test for Ph. D programme

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Karnataka universities and other stakeholders oppose UGC’s decision to make NET scores criteria for PhD admissions across India

State universities and other stakeholders, including educationists and students, have opposed the University Grants Commission’s (UGC) latest decision to make the National Eligibility Test (NET) scores the criteria for admission to Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) across the country, instead of entrance tests at the university level.

The Hindu

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.

The Hindu

NET score allowed for admissions to PhD in place of entrance test: UGC

The University Grants Commission has decided that the NET score can be used by students for admission to PhD programmes in place of entrance tests conducted by the different universities and the Higher Education Information System. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Ombudspersons yet to be appointed by 23 universities in Karnataka

According to the regulations, each university shall appoint an ombudsperson for redressal of grievances of students of the university and colleges or institutions affiliated with the university. The ombudsperson shall be a retired vice-chancellor or a retired professor (who has worked as Dean or HOD), and has 10 years’ experience…

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Mubarak Pasha steps down after successfully completing initial phase undertaking of SGOU

Dr. P.M. Mubarak Pasha resigns as Vice-Chancellor of Sreenarayanaguru Open University, handing over responsibilities to V.P. Jagathy Raj.

The Hindu

Acharya Nagarjuna University Vice-Chancellor cautions people against misinformation on digital platforms

Acharya Nagarjuna University VC warns against misinformation on digital platforms at UGC workshop on journalism and social media.

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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

K.K. Geethakumary appointed interim V-C of Sanskrit university

Governor appoints interim Vice-Chancellor at Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit amid controversy over UGC norms violation.

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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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No change in CUET-UG schedule in view of Lok Sabha elections: UGC Chief Jagadesh Kumar

CUET-UG 2024 exam dates confirmed between May 15-31, no changes despite Lok Sabha election schedule, NTA to release date sheet.

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V.R. Siddhartha College of Engineering in Vijayawada gets Deemed to be University status

VRSEC in Vijayawada declared a Deemed to be University, focusing on multi-disciplinary education and innovation under UGC Act.

The Hindu

Calicut varsity employees’ union protests against move to sack Vice Chancellors

Left-aligned union protests Governor's decision to terminate Vice Chancellors, alleging Sangh Parivar influence and defying logic of qualifications.

The Hindu

Governor sacks V-Cs of Calicut and Sanskrit Universities

Governor invalidates Vice-Chancellors' appointments at Calicut and Sree Sankaracharya Universities due to UGC regulation violations.

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Ministry of Education grant for SGOU

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NITTTR Chennai becomes deemed university

NITTTR Chennai notified as deemed university by Ministry of Education, expected to comply with UGC regulations within six years.

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