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Indian, foreign universities can now offer dual degrees
Regulations allowing some of these provisions were first announced in 2012, and subsequently modified in 2016, but with few takers among either Indian or foreign universities, have been eased further now. This, however, is the first time joint degrees are being permitted.
Updated on Apr 20, 2022 01:51 AM IST
Fareeha Iftikhar, New Delhi
Explained: The structure of the new four-year undergraduate programme
- The programme is divided into eight semesters and students will require 160-176 credits for a four-year degree with honours/research. Here is everything you need to know about the FYUGP:
Published on Mar 17, 2022 05:14 PM IST
UGC issues guidelines to transform all HEIs into multidisciplinary institutions
The draft rules recommend several measures to transform existing institutions, including academic collaboration between them through clusters, merger of several single-stream institutions, and addition of more departments to existing institutions.
Updated on Mar 06, 2022 12:02 AM IST
Fareeha Iftikhar, New Delhi
Constructive criticism is welcome, students can question status quo: UGC chief
The former Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) vice-chancellor (V-C)’s appointment comes at a time when higher education is going through a plethora of changes following the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, implementation.
Updated on Feb 12, 2022 12:31 AM IST
Fareeha Iftikhar, New Delhi
Universities may soon offer maternity leave to undergrad students
Women enrolled in undergraduate and postgraduate programmes do not currently enjoy such benefits.
Updated on Dec 15, 2021 03:13 AM IST
Fareeha Iftikhar, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
