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CID probe sought into irregularities in folkore university recruitment

Folklore Univ. PG & Res. Fed. allege irregularities in recruitment; demand CID probe. Fed. Pres. Nittur claims politicians influenced appointments & UGC norms violated. Govt. issued notice to Univ. for wrong question paper bundle & OMR sheets. Fed. threatens agitation if probe not ordered.

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Three MPs write letters raising concern about student safety at EFLU

MPs write to NCW, Education Minister, UGC Chair demanding fair probe, withdrawal of cases against 11 students at EFLU, Hyderabad. Urge action to ensure survivor gets justice, safety of students from all parts of India. UGC Chair urged to intervene, restore trust in university community. Classes resume Oct 25.

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EFLU students end 26-hour protest demanding sexual harassment committee

Students at EFLU ended 26-hr protest demanding reconstitution of SPARSH committee. Demands included electing 3 student reps, holding elections, reserving seats for woman & LGBTQ+ member. Admin agreed to some demands, but refused to reserve seats. 300 students took part. Protest halted, online campaign to follow.

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University Grants Commission to bring minimum mandatory disclosures for varsities, colleges

UGC proposes mandatory disclosure of HEI info on website. Must provide details of programmes, accreditation, student support services, links to portals, helpline number, ombudsperson, equal opportunity cell, SEDG. UGC has prepared checklist for universities to provide basic info on website. Most universities in State lack basic info, only TANUVAS provides…

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SVVU Vice-Chancellor takes charge

Tirupati Rani Sadasiva Murty formally took charge as Vice-Chancellor of SVVU. Appointment made by Governor S. Abdul Nazeer, on request of TTD. Varsity formed in 2006, UGC recognised. Focus on academic, research & publication activities, esp. digitisation of manuscripts. Registrar, Dean, Finance Officer & PRO present.

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Teaching, non-teaching associations of Madurai Kamaraj University stage demonstration over unpaid salaries

MKU staff members not paid salaries. Officials say UGC move has led to funds crunch. TN govt urged to intervene. Funds crunch due to distance edu enrolment falling from 1 lakh to 5,000. Govt suggested 5 UG courses to generate revenue. Affiliation fees also revised. Hopeful of overcoming financial crunch…

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KLE Society’s KAHER gets UGC 12(B) status

KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research (KAHER) has been granted UGC 12(B) status, recognizing its standards of education and research. This will enable faculty, staff and students to receive grants from UGC, Union Govt. and other Central Govt. organisations. This recognition is a testament to the hard work of…

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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…

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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

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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.

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Student of Guntur Medical College complains of ragging, anti-ragging committee summons accused, inquires into allegation

A junior medical student from Guntur Medical College (GMC) lodged a complaint with the UGC and the NMC, alleging ragging by seniors. GMC anti-ragging committee held an inquiry and obtained an explanation and apology from the accused. College warns of serious action if ragging occurs again.

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KTU accused of flouting norms in Ombudsman appointment

University denies charge; dubs complaint as ploy to hoodwink the public

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Assembly passes nine Bills, including AP Assigned Lands amendment

AP Assembly passes nine Bills, incl. AP Assigned Lands (Prohibition of Transfers) (Amendment) Bill, 2023 to facilitate transfer of assigned lands after 20 yrs. Also passed AP Private Universities (Establishment & Regulation) (Amendment) Bill, 2023 & AP Charitable & Hindu Religious Institutions & Endowments (Amendment) Bill, 2023. Other Bills incl.…

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KTU to appoint Dharmaraj Adat as Ombudsman

The decision adopted by the Syndicate paves the way for KTU to become the first university in Kerala to comply with the norm laid down by both the UGC and the AICTE

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Will abide by SC observation on V-C issue: Bengal Minister

SC sets up search committee for V-Cs in 13 State-run univs in Bengal. Govt welcomes decision, will obey all directives. SC displeased with Chancellor, expressed concern for education system. Court to form search committee, State, Chancellor & UGC to give 3-5 nominees in a week. Govt sent letters to Governor,…

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Ten students of Gandhi Medical College suspended for ragging

Ten Gandhi Medical College students suspended for a year for ragging. Complaint lodged with UGC anti-ragging cell. NMC issued circular to respond to harassment/ragging complaints. NMC website (nmc.org.in) for lodging complaints. Zero tolerance for ragging in medical colleges.

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‘Governor has no power to cosntitute search committees’

The former Anna University Vice-Chancellor, E. Balagurusamy, said Governor R.N. Ravi’s intention to include University Grants Commission’s (UGC) nominees in the search committees for selecting Vice-Chancellors of three universities may be good, but it could not be done “arbitrarily” by the Raj Bhavan.

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Faculty associations oppose Governor’s move on V-C search committees for three universities

Organisations condemn TN Governor's move to appoint VCs in 3 univs; Govt opposes, citing lack of powers; JAC, TANRECTA, MKK allege infringement on autonomy, violation of laws; Urge Gov to withdraw move.

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