Articles by Sanjay Maurya
UGC scraps CARE list, suggests parametres to universities to choose journals
The parameters, developed by experts, have been put on the UGC website for public feedback until February 25.

Updated on Feb 12, 2025 04:47 PM IST
Develop finance panels for state public varsities: Niti Aayog report
NITI Aayog recommends alumni programs and state finance agencies for public universities to enhance funding and infrastructure, addressing financial challenges.

Published on Feb 11, 2025 06:04 AM IST
Sanjay Maurya, New Delhi
Draft UGC norms give universities more power to select faculty, Pradhan to LS
Dharmendra Pradhan said the draft UGC regulations seek to enhance innovation, inclusivity, flexibility, and dynamism in higher education

Published on Feb 10, 2025 03:43 PM IST
Ashoka University announces new School of Management and Leadership
Ashoka University said the new school aims to prepare young leaders to create solutions and inspire change in response to the world’s most pressing economic and social challenges

Updated on Feb 10, 2025 03:22 PM IST
NAAC debars 7 panel members permanently, KLEF for 5 years
Following allegations of KLEF officials bribing to NAAC inspection members to secure an A++ rating for the university, CBI arrested 10 people

Published on Feb 09, 2025 07:06 AM IST
NAAC-bribery case: KLEF debarred from applying for accreditation for 5 years
This comes a week after the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested three top officials of KLEF in the case

Published on Feb 08, 2025 06:22 PM IST
NAAC debars 7 inspection panel members arrested in graft case
The autonomous accreditation body has also launched a probe into the past visits by the accused members to colleges and universities.

Published on Feb 06, 2025 07:28 AM IST
NAAC debars 7 inspection members arrested by CBI; new accreditation system soon
NAAC executive committee chairman Prof. Anil D Sahasrabudhe said that the current grading system, which has led to widespread attempts to secure higher ratings through unethical means, will be phased out

Updated on Feb 05, 2025 04:46 PM IST
Parl committee raises concern over proposed higher education regulator
The parliamentary standing committee recommended that a simplified hierarchy of regulatory bodies would be more effective

Published on Feb 05, 2025 06:14 AM IST
Sanjay Maurya, New Delhi
Parliamentary panel cautions against excessive centralisation in proposed HECI
The panel reiterated its recommendation to set up a simplified hierarchy of regulatory bodies which will have a final say in implementation of government rules

Published on Feb 04, 2025 09:01 PM IST
CSIR mulls increasing upper age limit for scientists; aspirants still unhappy
A section of researchers have demanded that the upper age limit in scientist jobs should be 40 years or no age limit as many researchers become older than 35 years by the time they complete their PhD

Published on Feb 04, 2025 05:46 PM IST
Govt schools declined by 8%, private schools up by 14% in last 10 years: Data
There was a decline of 29,410 in Madhya Pradesh and 25,126 in Uttar Pradesh which together contributed 60.9% of the total 89,441 reduction in government schools

Updated on Feb 03, 2025 08:20 PM IST
Union Budget: 10,000 additional medical seats, 6,500 more in IITs in edu push
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced in the Union Budget 2025-26 plans for 6,500 new IIT seats, 10,000 medical seats, and AI education initiatives.

Published on Feb 02, 2025 08:12 AM IST
Fewer dropouts but retention a problem in schools
Government schools dominate the educational landscape, comprising 69% of all schools and enrolling 50% of students while employing 51% of teachers, the survey said

Published on Feb 01, 2025 05:54 AM IST
Classes to begin in August at UK varsity’s Gurugram campus
The Indian campus of Southampton University located at the International Tech Park, Gurugram, Sector 59 will be admitting students in four undergraduate programmes

Published on Jan 31, 2025 01:20 PM IST
Learning in govt schools back to pre-Covid levels
The ASER 2024 report shows improved reading levels in government schools post-Covid, aided by the NIPUN Bharat initiative, though private schools lag behind.

Updated on Jan 29, 2025 12:29 AM IST
Sanjay Maurya, New Delhi
FIITJEE breaks silence: ‘Centres shut as partners quit overnight’
Despite the institute’s promises of resuming classes within a “reasonable time frame”, parents of students left in the lurch were sceptical.

Updated on Jan 26, 2025 04:50 AM IST
Sanjay Maurya, New Delhi
FIITJEE chief among 10 booked, 2 FIRs lodged
The sudden downturn has affected at least 3,500 students who were relying on the institute to ace competitive examinations.

Updated on Jan 25, 2025 07:28 AM IST
Closure of several FIITJEE centres leaves students in lurch
The closures followed teacher resignations due to unpaid salaries and better offers from institutes, according to centre management and former faculty members.

Updated on Jan 24, 2025 02:01 AM IST
Sanjay Maurya, New Delhi
Times Higher Education subject wise ranking 2025: IISc Bengaluru among top 100
This is the first time an Indian higher education institution – IISc - has secured a spot among the top 100 universities in the World University Ranking by subject, being released every year since 2011

Published on Jan 22, 2025 08:41 PM IST
1-year BEd programme may soon return: NCTE
The course, if restarted, will be offered to candidates who have completed the four-year bachelor’s degree or a two-year master’s degree

Updated on Jan 21, 2025 08:06 AM IST
, New Delhi
Sanjay MauryaNCTE plans to reintroduce one-year BEd program after a decade
The course will be offered to candidates who have completed the four-year bachelor’s degree or obtained a master’s degree

Published on Jan 20, 2025 10:10 PM IST
NMC’s move to relax medical faculty recruitment norms baffling: Jairam Ramesh
NMC in its draft regulations for 2024 has allowed non-medical graduates with MSc and PhD degrees to teach medical students

Published on Jan 20, 2025 01:48 PM IST
NMC draft rules allow non-med grads to teach medical students
The medical education regulator released the draft TEQ 2024 on January 17 and asked stakeholders for comments within a week.

Updated on Jan 20, 2025 11:12 AM IST
, New Delhi
Sanjay MauryaPharmacy council mandates 1:20 as teacher-student ratio in BPharm
The PCI has mandated a maximum teacher-to-student ratio of 1:20 for both theory and practical classes in four-year bachelor of pharmacy (B Pharm) courses for the 2025-26 academic year

Updated on Jan 18, 2025 07:06 AM IST
, New Delhi
Sanjay MauryaUGC bars 3 Raj universities from enrolling PhD students for 5 yrs
The higher education regulator has informed its decision to the three Rajasthan universities and directed them to immediately discontinue enrolling PhD students

Updated on Jan 17, 2025 07:32 AM IST
3rd edition of Kashi Tamil Sangamam to start in Ayodhya from Feb 15
Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan launched the registration portal — kashitamil.iitm.ac.in — for the 10-day event

Published on Jan 15, 2025 05:29 PM IST
CBSE wants students to be trained in AI, IT, retail, refrigeration
CBSE has asked its affiliated schools to urgently implement its initiatives and embed skill education into their curriculum without delay to prepare well-rounded and future-ready students

Published on Jan 13, 2025 07:04 PM IST
Left demands UGC norms withdrawal; chairman says draft aligns with global trends
The recent draft guidelines on faculty recruitment and promotions in higher education released by the University Grants Commission on Monday face criticism

Updated on Jan 08, 2025 11:26 PM IST
UGC draft norms remove NET as mandatory for assistant professor post
Academicians have called the draft regulations as “progressive” steps towards strengthening higher education in India.

Published on Jan 07, 2025 09:19 AM IST
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