The Latest Breaking News from UGC

UoH alumnus, former head of department appointed UGC member

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

The Hindu · Apr 12, 2024

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

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on April 12, 2024

The Hindu · Apr 12, 2024

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 · Apr 11, 2024

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 · Mar 31, 2024

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 · Mar 28, 2024

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:

Dynamite News · Mar 28, 2024

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…

The Hindu · Mar 28, 2024

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 · Mar 26, 2024

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.

The Hindu · Mar 22, 2024

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 · Mar 21, 2024