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UGC amends rules for PhD admissions

The UGC has declared that beginning with the academic year 2024-25, PhD students will be given admission based on their National Eligibility Test (NET) scores

Students with the highest NET scores will be placed in Category 1. They will also be eligible for the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), an assistant professorship, and PhD admission and fellowship. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
Published on Mar 28, 2024 10:48 PM IST

UGC proposes NET scores for PhD admissions instead of separate entrance exams

As per existing PhD admission norms, 70% weightage will be given to the test scores and 30% to interview or viva voce

The UGC conducts NET exam through the National Testing Agency (NTA) twice a year, in June and December. (UGC website)
Published on Mar 28, 2024 04:18 PM IST

NET score allowed for admissions to PhD in place of entrance test: UGC

NET scores will be declared in percentile along with the candidate's marks to utilise the marks for admission to Ph.D., informed the public notice.

UGC also informed that for candidates who qualify in categories 2 and 3, 70% weightage will be given for test scores and 30% weightage for the interview for admission to Ph.D. programmes.(StockPic)
Published on Mar 27, 2024 08:53 PM IST
By, New Delhi

CUET UG 2024: UGC requests state boards to encourage students to register

The entrance test will be conducted in hybrid mode between May 15, 2024, and May 31, 2024, in 13 languages.

University Grants Commission (UGC) in an official notice requested the chairpersons of all state boards to encourage students to apply for the Common University Entrance Test (CUET-UG).(HT File Photo)
Published on Mar 27, 2024 06:45 PM IST
By, New Delhi

UGC list of universities that can provide online and ODL programmes, Check here

The UGC has approved a list of at least 80 universities to provide multiple online distance learning programmes. The last date of admission is March 31, 2024.

The government and UGC on Sunday said that reserved category posts would not be allowed to be de-reserved
Published on Mar 25, 2024 01:58 PM IST
By, New Delhi

CUET UG 2024: Two additional subjects added by NTA, find details here

The two new subjects have been added in pursuance to the direction of UGC and CBSE to promote skill subjects, stated the NTA in an official notice.

CUET UG 2024: NTA adds two additional subjects - Fashion studies and Tourism.
Published on Mar 22, 2024 12:47 PM IST
By, New Delhi

2 years on, second Student Centre at Panjab University to finally become a reality

As per the budget estimates, the new Student Centre will come up at a cost of ₹10 crore; under chargeable heads, ₹8 crore will be taken from the amalgamated fund, while ₹2 crore will come from the student holiday home fund. Work is afoot to invite tenders for the project

An independent Student Centre, modelled after the iconic Stu-C on the main campus, has been a long-standing demand of students on the south campus as they have to go all the way to the main campus, almost a kilometre away. (HT Photo)
Published on Mar 18, 2024 06:34 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

No change in CUET-UG schedule in view of Lok Sabha elections: UGC Chief

Candidates who wish to register for CUET-UG can complete the registration process by March 26.

UGC Chairman Jagadesh Kumar announced that the Common University Entrance Test (CUET)-UG will be conducted between May 15 and May 3, as announced earlier and there will be no change on account of the Lok Sabha election schedule.(Mourya/ Hindustan Times)
Published on Mar 17, 2024 07:35 PM IST
PTI | , New Delhi

UGC asks universities to refund fees to students who migrated to other colleges

University Grants Commission directed the Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) to refund the fees of those students who migrated to other institutions

The notification was issued after UGC received complaints from aggrieved students seeking a refund of fees paid to the institutes after migrating to different institutions. (HT file)
Published on Mar 06, 2024 10:59 AM IST
By, New Delhi

Now, final year UG students can pursue 4th year to bag honours degree

UGC allows third-year UG students to extend for honours or research degree. They must choose a college with a PG center and complete a bridge course for transition.

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Updated on Mar 05, 2024 07:56 AM IST
By, Mumbai

CUET UG 2024 date likely to be changed as per Lok Sabha poll schedule: UGC Chief

The NTA will finalize CUET UG 2024 dates once the election dates are announced. The tentative schedule is from May 15, informed UGC Chairman Jagadesh Kumar.

As informed by UGC Chairman Jagadesh Kumar, the schedule for the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) UG is likely to be changed depending on the Lok Sabha elections schedule. The tentative schedule is from May 15,
Published on Mar 03, 2024 05:40 PM IST
PTI | , New Delhi

UGC Chairman illustrates importance of guidelines for IDP, full details here

The UGC Chairman stated that all educational institutions must prepare an Institution Development Plan and urged leaders to read the guidelines.

UGC Chairman Jagadesh Kumar explained the importance of guidelines released by the UGC recently for preparing the Institution Development Plan (IDP) for Higher Educational Institutions. (UGC INDIA)
Published on Feb 27, 2024 06:57 PM IST

In a first for Bihar, CUSB in UGC’s Category 1 list

For the CUSB, which was set up in 2009 and received the highest ‘A++’ rating from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) in June 2023, it is another feather in the cap in a state where state universities are mostly unaccredited and struggling with late sessions and poor performance.

The CUSB in Gaya. (HT file)
Updated on Feb 23, 2024 09:35 PM IST
By, Patna

CUET UG: Score normalization likely to be discontinued

The CUET UG examination is likely to be conducted in a shorter duration with NTA contemplating a hybrid mode, including OMR sheets and computer-based test.

UGC Chairman M Jagadesh Kumar has hinted that Normalization of scores for the Common University Entrance Test (CUET)-UG will likely be done away with with the NTA working on the possibility of conducting papers in hybrid mode from its third edition. (HT File)
Published on Feb 22, 2024 03:20 PM IST
PTI | , New Delhi

Panjab University senate approves budget for 2024-25; confers powers of syndicate to V-C

With no active syndicate in the varsity and the term of the elected deans also coming to an end, senator Satya Pal Jain introduced an agenda that the powers of syndicate be temporarily conferred to the V-C, and the powers of the elected deans be temporarily conferred to the dean of university instruction

The Panjab University has also passed an agenda to increase examination fees for the next session by 5%. (HT File Photo)
Updated on Feb 11, 2024 06:40 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

Education Budget 2024: 47619.77 cr allocated for higher education in FY 24-25

The FY 24-25 allocation for the Higher Education Department marginally increased by ₹3525.15 cr, when compared to the FY 23-24 allocation of ₹44,094.62 cr.

Finance Minister highlighted that female enrolment in higher education increased by 28 percent and that in STEM courses stands at 43 percent which is one of the highest in the world.(Sanchit Khanna/ Hindustan Times)
Published on Feb 01, 2024 05:05 PM IST
By, New Delhi

HEIs with facilities for PwD to get additional weightage in accreditation

The decision was taken at the inter-regulatory authority meeting hosted by the UGC to review the effective and timely implementation of NEP 2020.

The regulators also decided to encourage the participation of faculty members in capacity-building programmes organised by Malviya Mission Centres.(HT Photo)
Updated on Jan 31, 2024 11:51 AM IST
PTI | , New Delhi

UGC instructs higher educational institutions to start courses in mother tongue

The programme to start courses in the mother tongue will be launched in February-March 2024 in collaboration with the Indian Language Committee to train teachers

The UGC has advised all higher educational institutions to check the study materials prepared in the local or mother tongue so that the students can understand the subject properly. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
Updated on Jan 29, 2024 08:48 AM IST

No reserved posts can be de-reserved: MoE clarifies on draft UGC guidelines

No reserved posts can be de-reserved: Education ministry clarifies on draft UGC guidelines

No reserved posts can be de-reserved: Education ministry clarifies on draft UGC guidelines(HT)
Updated on Jan 28, 2024 07:58 PM IST
PTI |

UGC guidelines allow unreserved declaration of reserved vacancies

UGC draft guidelines allow unreserved declaration of reserved vacancies if no suitable SC/ST/OBC candidates available

UGC suggests de-reserving SC,ST, and OBC posts if enough reserved candidates not available
Updated on Jan 28, 2024 07:58 PM IST
PTI |

AISHE report: 24.16 lakh students graduate from BA courses, highest in UG level

Of the graduates from BA courses, 54% are females and from the Science discipline, 53.8% are female students.

According to the report, the total number of pass-outs increased to 1.07 crore in 2021-22 as against 95.4 lakh in 2020-21.(HT Photo)
Published on Jan 27, 2024 07:12 PM IST
By, New Delhi

CUET PG 2024: List of participating central and state universities

CUET PG 2024 examination enables candidates will be a part of the admissions process for PG Programmes at various participating Universities/ Institutions.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has been assigned the task of conducting the CUET PG 2024 examination.(HT file)
Published on Jan 23, 2024 03:05 PM IST
By, New Delhi

CUET PG 2024: Last date to submit online applications tomorrow

Through the CUET PG examination, candidates will be a part of the admissions process for PG Programmes at various participating Universities/ Institutions.

According to the public notice released by the NTA, CUET PG 2024 will be held between March 11-28. The duration of the examination will be 1 hour 45 minutes. (Arvind Yadav/HT file)
Published on Jan 23, 2024 11:27 AM IST
By, New Delhi

UGC NET December 2023 result date revised, check new date here

NTA revises UGC NET December 2023 result date to December 17 due to re-exam.

UGC NET December 2023 results to be declared on December 17
Published on Jan 09, 2024 07:50 PM IST

M.Phil not a recognized degree: UGC warns students

UGC has discontinued MPhil degree. Students have been asked not to take admissions in it anymore.

M.Phil not a recognized degree: UGC warns students
Published on Dec 27, 2023 03:39 PM IST

MPhil not recognised degree: UGC to universities

MPhil not recognised degree: UGC to universities

HT Image
Updated on Dec 27, 2023 03:33 PM IST
PTI |

UGC notifies regulations for foreign higher education institutions in India

UGC, exercising its powers under the UGC Act, 1956 (as amended), has notified two key regulations for foreign higher education institutions in India.

UGC notifies regulations for foreign higher education institutions in India
Published on Dec 16, 2023 08:57 AM IST
ANI | , New Delhi

UGC NET admit cards December 2023 out at ugcnet.nta.ac.in, direct link here

NTA releases admit card for UGC NET Dec 2023 exam; Download now.

NTA releases admit card for UGC NET Dec 2023 exam
Published on Dec 04, 2023 08:44 PM IST

Students’ organisations oppose UGC order to celebrate Datta Didolkar’s birth anniversary

UGC secretary Manish Joshi on November 30, 2023 issued a circular to all vice-chancellors of all universities and principals of all colleges in Maharashtra state

Students’ unions and organisations from across the state have taken strong objection to the circular. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Dec 04, 2023 05:04 AM IST

UGC seeks foreign envoys’ help in setting up campuses in India

The guidelines provide the foreign universities, which have secured a position within the top 500 in the global rankings, to set up their campuses in India

In a letter to the envoys, the higher education regulatory body has asked them to examine the UGC regulations issued last month in this regard and raise awareness on different platforms.
Updated on Dec 03, 2023 12:27 AM IST
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