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SC stays Madras HC verdict on Puducherry Technological varsity V-C

The Hindu · Feb 27, 2024

CUET undergraduate tests to be held in May

NTA announces CUET for undergraduate programs in Central universities and institutions, conducted in hybrid mode from May 15-31.

The Hindu · Feb 27, 2024

ANU global seminar attended by academic experts from US, Australia

Explore the intricate connection between Australian and Indian cultures at the UGC-sponsored global seminar in Guntur.

The Hindu · Feb 26, 2024

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A disservice to the education sector

The Interim Budget has unflinchingly slashed the allocation to higher education by 16.8%. This will contribute to the exacerbation of the economic burden on both educational institutions and students

The Hindu · Feb 25, 2024

Sree Narayana Guru Open University V-C tenders resignation, Chancellor yet to accept

Dr. P.M. Mubarak Pasha tenders resignation as SNGOU Vice-Chancellor amid legality hearings, Governor yet to accept.

The Hindu · Feb 24, 2024

Normalisation of scores likely to be done away with for CUET-UG, exam rejig underway: UGC chief

NTA plans to revamp CUET-UG with hybrid mode, eliminating score normalisation, offering equal opportunities, and shorter duration exams.

The Hindu · Feb 23, 2024

UGC directs universities, HEIs to publicise new criminal laws, dispel 'myths' surrounding them

The University Grants Commission has directed universities and Higher Education Institutions across the country to publicise the new criminal laws

The Hindu · Feb 20, 2024

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Rohith Vemula’s memory lives on, but promise of casteism-free campuses forgotten

Rohith Vemula would be celebrating his 35th birthday had he been truly cared for, loved and treated well by the caste-privileged rulers of Indian academia. He was desperate to start a life without pain and emptiness but eight years ago in this month, Rohith was institutionally murdered.

Newslaundry · Feb 1, 2024

UGC’s new guidelines for strict implementation of reservation policy

University Grants Commission issues guidelines to provide equitable opportunity for Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Groups in higher education institutions.

The Hindu · Jan 31, 2024

T.N. college teachers association slams UGC’s draft guidelines on de-reservation of vacant posts

The Joint Action Council of College Teachers of Tamil Nadu demands the withdrawal of UGC's draft guidelines on de-reservation for vacancies, stating it would dilute the government's reservation policy.

The Hindu · Jan 30, 2024

Morning Digest | Hemant Soren ‘untraced’ as ED team visits house over land fraud case; one out of every 10 U.S. visa seekers in the world is Indian, says U.S. Embassy, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on January 30, 2024

The Hindu · Jan 30, 2024

Congress alleges that withdrawn draft UGC guidelines was “conspiracy” to end reservation for SCs, STs, and OBCs

The Congress demands resignation of UGC Chairman over withdrawn draft guidelines to end reservations for SCs, STs, and OBCs.

The Hindu · Jan 29, 2024

"Conspiracy to end quotas," Rahul Gandhi on UGC new draft

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday said that UGC's new draft was a conspiracy to end the reservation benefit extended to the SC, ST and OBC, adding that the Congress "will never let this happen." Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jan 29, 2024

Morning Digest | Nitish murdered Mahagathbandhan in Bihar, says Tejashwi; clashes erupt in Maldives Parliament during crucial vote on Cabinet, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on January 29, 2024

The Hindu · Jan 29, 2024

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The Hindu · Jan 28, 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

Central university faculty | Reserved category applicants outnumber general candidates

Applications are being submitted through the newly launched ‘CU Chayan’, the UGC’s job portal to manage appointments of faculty members in various Central Universities in the country.

The Hindu · Jan 27, 2024

Kerala’s GER in higher education records significant fall

Kerala’s Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) in higher education has witnessed a considerable fall, according to the All India Survey of Higher Education (AISHE) 2021-22.

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Investigation Continues into Russian Plane Crash amid Ukraine Accusations

Russian military transport plane crash near Ukraine raises questions about the allegations of it being shot down, prompting demand for an international inv...

The Hindu · Jan 21, 2024

UGC proposes Sakhi Niwas hostels for working women on university campuses

The University Grants Commission has ordered universities to allocate land/built up space within their campuses for establishing Sakhi Niwas or working women’s hostels

The Hindu · Jan 20, 2024

University teachers in Andhra Pradesh draw UGC chief’s attention to their problems

Members of ABRSM urge UGC to fill 5,000 vacant teaching posts in Andhra Pradesh and address other issues.

The Hindu · Jan 19, 2024

Centre to prepare textbooks in regional languages in three years

The Union Education Ministry has directed all school and higher education regulators such as the University Grants Commission, the NCERT, and the Indira Gandhi National Open University and the heads of IITs, Central Universities, and the National Institutes of Technologies to make study material in regional languages available for all…

The Hindu · Jan 17, 2024

The fading role of universities as conscience of society

With higher education centres turning into carriers of political propaganda, there is little room for academic freedom or informed public discourse

The Hindu · Jan 13, 2024

Candidates aspiring for assistant professors’ posts write K-SET in Mysuru

The Karnataka State Eligibility Test (K-SET) successfully held in Mysuru with increased security measures and new conducting authority.

The Hindu · Jan 12, 2024

UGC invites authors, critics to write textbooks for UG courses

The University Grants Commission is seeking authors to write original textbooks for undergraduate courses in various subjects in 12 Indian languages

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