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Safeguard vulnerable students at our IITs
The mental health crisis in Indian higher education institutions, including IITs, highlights the need for urgent attention
Published on Sep 05, 2023 09:51 PM IST
HT Editorial
UGC team visits Jadavpur varsity, student’s parents petition CM for justice
The UGC - apex body for higher education in India, had earlier sought three reports from JU on the incident and anti-ragging measures in the university.
Updated on Sep 05, 2023 02:59 AM IST
Eradication of ragging on campuses is as important as teaching complex subjects
A large number of students who come from economically weaker sections, differently-abled, shy or from rural backgrounds suffer at the hands of bullies
Published on Sep 01, 2023 07:00 PM IST
72.7% varsities yet to appoint officer for grievance panels
The commission has set September 30 as the deadline for all higher education institutions to appoint an ombudsperson
Updated on Aug 28, 2023 11:43 PM IST
Jadavpur University’s second report on student’s death unsatisfactory: UGC
The UGC has found a second report by Jadavpur University (JU) on the death of a first-year student “unsatisfactory”.
Updated on Aug 22, 2023 12:01 AM IST
HT Correspondent, New Delhi
Life skills find place in UGC’s revised syllabus
The revised guidelines have been prepared by a 10-member expert committee, and will be offered as elective or optional courses across disciplines.
Updated on Aug 21, 2023 02:15 AM IST
Fareeha Iftikhar, New Delhi
UGC pulls up Jadavpur university over report into first-year student’s death
The death of the 18-year-old student has sparked allegations that he was brutally ragged by seniors in the university hostel
Updated on Aug 18, 2023 02:22 AM IST
Saptarshi Das, New Delhi
JU’s anti-ragging committee report ‘generic’, lacks details: UGC
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has expressed dissatisfaction over the report sent by Jadavpur University on an alleged ragging incident that led to a student's death. The UGC has reprimanded the university for providing a "generic" report lacking specific details. The UGC has asked Jadavpur University to inform them if the provisions of UGC regulation on curbing ragging are implemented, and to prioritize the eradication of ragging. The UGC's follow-up is meant to send a message to all colleges to prioritize the eradication of ragging. The West Bengal police have arrested a total of 9 people in the case.
Updated on Aug 17, 2023 07:18 PM IST
Saptarshi Das
DU may launch self-financing progs as UGC upgrades status
Separately, the varsity also amended courses across semesters 4, 5 and 6, according to officials aware of the development
Updated on Aug 11, 2023 11:11 PM IST
Ashna Butani
UGC releases updated draft for development of education institutes
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has released an updated draft of guidelines for higher education institutions (HEIs) in India. The guidelines include recommendations for private sector partnerships to raise funds, a ranking system for faculty members, the creation of "emotional infrastructure," and an increase in undergraduate seats to generate higher revenues. The UGC aims to help universities and colleges plan for academic, administrative, and financial self-reliance through these guidelines.
Updated on Aug 10, 2023 12:31 AM IST
Manipur: Kuki students request UGC to relocate them to other central universities
According to the letter, which has been signed by 310 students from both universities and addressed to UGC chairperson Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar, their universities have become a “centre of hatred, arson, and violence perpetrated by the majority Meitei community against minority tribal groups”
Updated on Jul 20, 2023 07:06 PM IST
CUET-UG results now likely by Monday: UGC chairperson
The release of the results for the CUET-UG entrance test has been postponed by two days due to a large number of challenges received by the NTA
Updated on Jul 14, 2023 12:41 AM IST
Tackling sexual harassment: PU syndicate to mull adoption of UGC order
Also to take call on dual degree plan under NEP; proposal on live streaming of senate meetings; Intellectual Property Right Policy-2023 of centre for industry institute partnership programme; ithdrawal of the PUCET exam for ME and MTech courses in National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research (NITTTR), Sector 26
Updated on Jul 08, 2023 12:40 AM IST
Rajanbir Singh, Chandigarh
Supreme Court seeks ‘out-of-box’ solutions for SC/ST students
The SC issued notice on the PIL to Centre, UGC and NAAC, but the UGC and the Union government have not filed responses thus far
Updated on Jul 06, 2023 11:55 PM IST
Abraham Thomas, New Delhi
SC seeks info on courses offered under distance learning over UGC plea
A letter issued by UGC required all state universities to stop all forms of off-campus/study centres/affiliated colleges or centres operating through franchise beyond their territorial limits
Updated on Jul 06, 2023 12:35 PM IST
Abraham Thomas
UGC drops rule making PhD mandatory for assistant prof jobs in universities
The commission , in 2018 set the criteria for recruitment for entry-level posts at universities and colleges.
Updated on Jul 06, 2023 12:36 AM IST
Fareeha Iftikhar, New Delhi
UGC to take strict steps to curb counterfeiting: Chairperson
Stringent measures initiated to curb counterfeiting, ranging from plagiarism to forging PhD certification, says UGC chairperson
Updated on Jun 10, 2023 12:23 AM IST
UGC NET 2023: Exam city intimation slip released for Phase I exam
UGC NET June 2023 Phase – I exam city intimation slip released at ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
Published on Jun 08, 2023 06:34 PM IST
UGC extends autonomous status of Lucknow’s IET for 5 years
IET, a government engineering college affiliated to Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), got autonomous status for the first time in 2013
Updated on Jun 02, 2023 07:41 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
UGC launches common faculty recruitment portal for central universities
UGC chairman Jagadesh Kumar said the portal will provide a common platform for listing vacancies in all central universities (CU), and will completely shift the recruitment process online
Updated on May 02, 2023 09:45 PM IST
Re-determine annual grant: PU reminds UGC after BOF meeting
Before the BOF meeting held on April 10, PU had already sent four reminders to the UGC; the first letter regarding the same was written to the commission in December last year
Updated on Apr 28, 2023 04:53 AM IST
Rajanbir Singh, Chandigarh
Venkaiah Naidu backs UGC chairman's 'local language' push; ‘Its high time to…’
The UCG on Wednesday asked universities to allow students to write exams in local languages even if the course is offered in English medium
Published on Apr 20, 2023 09:02 PM IST
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Allow exams in regional languages: UGC
The commission chairperson has written to the vice-chancellors of all universities asking them to promote translation of original writing in local languages and use local language in the teaching-learning process at universities.
Updated on Apr 20, 2023 12:08 AM IST
HT Correspondent, New Delhi
UGC proposes ‘earn-while-learn’ scheme for students from disadvantaged groups
The rate of remuneration for each of the students will be a consolidated amount on an hourly basis for the part-time service they render
Updated on Apr 19, 2023 07:51 PM IST
‘Allow students to write exams in local languages even if…’: UGC to universities
UGC Chairman said that higher education institutions plays an essential role in “supporting the teaching-learning process in mother tongue/local languages”.
Published on Apr 19, 2023 06:11 PM IST
UGC bars NMIMS from offering distance learning, online courses
The University Grants Commission has barred NMIMS from offering distance learning and online programmes for violating norms, cautioning potential students against admission.
Updated on Apr 19, 2023 12:21 AM IST
UGC set to release rules, portal for foreign varsity campuses in May
In January, the higher education regulator had released draft regulations allowing foreign universities to operate in the country. The draft rules sought to provide autonomy in admissions and fees.
Updated on Apr 18, 2023 12:56 AM IST
Bengal governor’s request for list of 5 senior-most profs sparks buzz
The high court on March 14 cancelled the appointment of vice chancellors of 29 state universities whose term was extended till May 31, ruling that the state has no power to appoint, re-appoint or extend the tenure of V-Cs
Updated on Apr 17, 2023 08:49 PM IST
Appoint SC, ST, women reps in student redressal panels: UGC
The UGC has made it compulsory to include one ombudsman in the student redressal panels
Updated on Apr 15, 2023 12:02 AM IST
PU board of finance to meet on April 10
With the Panjab University Board of Finance meeting set to be held on Monday, the enhancement of honorarium to guest faculty and starting a handicapped allowance are likely to come up
Updated on Apr 08, 2023 03:52 AM IST
Rajanbir Singh, Chandigarh
