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UGC releases draft guidelines on short-term skill courses

December 08, 2023 9:32 am

UGC also emphasised that the maximum student intake in one short-term skill development course should not exceed 60 for each cohort.

UGC directs universities to appoint Ombudsperson, implement provisions of regulations by Dec 31

December 07, 2023 9:40 am

UGC in a letter addressed to the universities said that since enough opportunities have been provided to the universities, the commission will publish the names of defaulting universities on the UGC website after December 31, 2023

Congress, TMC slam Centre over UGC ‘selfie points’ directive

December 03, 2023 12:49 am

Sharing a media report on X on the UGC asking universities and colleges to set up selfie points, Ramesh said, “Our selfie-obsessed and self-obsessed PM is so insecure in the run up to Lok Sabha polls that he’s leaving no stone unturned to save his flailing image.”

UGC to Maharashtra colleges: Encourage students to take part in ABVP founder’s birth centenary events

November 29, 2023 7:31 am

The UGC letter, dated November 21, stated, “The higher education institutions in the state of Maharashtra are requested to encourage the youth and students to participate in the programmes.”

Mumbai varsity granted status of category I of graded autonomy

November 22, 2023 8:10 pm

With this new status, the university will now have the liberty of taking various decisions such as setting up of sub-campuses, research parks and incubation centres, starting new departments or bringing new courses

Organise events to celebrate Constitution Day on Nov 26: UGC to colleges, universities

November 23, 2023 10:25 am

Constitution Day 2023: UGC has suggested the colleges and universities to organise activities including talks and webinars on Constitutional values and fundamentals of the Indian Constitution.

UGC to revise NET syllabus; meeting on Dec 3: UGC Chief

November 22, 2023 6:06 pm

UGC will form an expert committee and undertake this exercise. Candidates will be given sufficient time before this new syllabus is introduced in UGC-NET so that the changeover happens smoothly.

UGC suggests 1-year PG programme, freedom to pick subject of choice

November 18, 2023 2:24 pm

Students will also be given the freedom to choose the courses of their interest, and will have the flexibility to switch to alternative modes of learning.

Ranked among world's top 100 fashion schools, Italy's Istituto Marangoni explores India campus under new UGC rules

November 17, 2023 9:26 am

Almost a week after the higher education regulator launched the application portal, The Indian Express looks at the foreign universities that are keen to enter India under the new regulations of the University Grants Commission

Australian delegation visits Bengaluru to explore setting up city’s first foreign agricultural science campus

November 17, 2023 9:24 am

Earlier, The Indian Express had reported that Western Sydney University is set to become the third Australian university to set up a campus in India, following the footsteps of Deakin University and the University of Wollongong.

UGC notifies regulations for foreign varsities to set up India campus

November 09, 2023 9:35 am

Among prominent rules — two or more universities can collaborate to start new campus; one varsity can set up multiple campuses; international faculty appointed for India campus should stay here for at least a semester

Over 2 crore students registered in UGC’s Academic Bank of Credits so far: UGC Chairman

October 27, 2023 10:59 am

ABC will allow all students to open an academic bank account with ABC to commute credits to award any degree, diploma or certificate.

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