Universities

NIRF Ranking: Top 10 Central Universities In India

Here are the top 10 central universities according to the National Institute Ranking Framework (NIRF).

Jul 01, 2024, 10:57 AM IST

MPhil Degree No Longer Valid, UGC Advises Students Not To Take Admission

The letter stated that the decision to scrap the MPhil degree was taken as per clause 14 of the UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedures for Award of Ph.D. Degree) Regulations, 2022, which were notified on 16th December, 2022.

Dec 27, 2023, 15:44 PM IST

All central universities should adopt CUET-PG from next academic year: UGC chief M Jagadesh Kumar

The CUET PG will be conducted from June 1 to 10 for the academic year 2023-24. "The National Testing Agency (NTA) has been entrusted with the responsibility of conducting the CUET UG and PG.

Jan 03, 2023, 22:53 PM IST

'What a shame, universities in Kerala are...': Guv Arif Mohammed Khan attacks Left Government

'What a shame, universities in Kerala are soft targets, where appointments of relatives and party cadres are being done' says Governor Khan. The relations between Governor Khan and Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan have gone from bad to worse in last few months.

Dec 01, 2022, 20:55 PM IST

'SACK Finance Minister IMMEDIATELY...': Kerala Governor writes to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan

According to reports, the Finance Minister K.N Balagopal had said during a speech on the university campus that those who come to study from places like UP find it difficult to adjust to the universities of Kerala and understand the things here.

Oct 26, 2022, 19:22 PM IST

Planning to study abroad? This information may help you to get admission to European universities

27 European countries to get higher education and more than 10 times of this number apply to get admission.

Jan 10, 2022, 20:50 PM IST

Over 24 self-styled institutes declared fake by UGC: Ministry of Education

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has declared 24 self-styled institutes as fake universities, revealed the ministry of education on Monday. The state-wise details of fake universities are available on UGC’s website www.ugc.ac.in.

Aug 02, 2021, 14:54 PM IST

Unlock 5.0: Colleges, universities to reopen in Uttar Pradesh from this date - Check guidelines here

Universities and colleges will reopen in Uttar Pradesh from November 23 but only with 50% attendance of students on roaster basis.

Nov 18, 2020, 13:22 PM IST

British universities should not reopen next month, says union

British universities should scrap plans to reopen next month to prevent travelling students from fuelling the country`s coronavirus pandemic, a union said, calling for courses to be taught online.

Aug 30, 2020, 14:27 PM IST

DNA: Non Stop News, 3 July 2019

This segment of DNA brings to you important stories of the day. Watch this video for more info.

Jul 03, 2019, 22:38 PM IST

Crores exchanged hands in appointment of VCs: TN Governor Banwarilal Purohit

Reacting to his remarks, the ruling AIADMK said it had no role to play in the appointments of vice-chancellors.

Oct 06, 2018, 22:01 PM IST

Universities should prioritise making students employable: President

Universities should give top priority to preparing students for employability, President Ram Nath Kovind said on Sunday.

Jan 21, 2018, 21:55 PM IST

Deemed varsities cannot use 'University' in their names, rules Supreme Court

  Deemed varsities can no longer use the word "university" in their names, ruled the Supreme Court. The top court further asked the University Grants Commission to implement the order within a month.

Nov 08, 2017, 11:40 AM IST

UGC pulls up varsities for conducting animal dissection sans registration

  The University Grants Commission (UGC) has pulled up some varsities for conducting animal dissection without registration with a committee as mandated by the government.

Nov 05, 2017, 12:22 PM IST

7th Pay Commission: DUTA urges govt to approve pay revision of non-teaching employees of universities, colleges

The Union Cabinet has approved the revision of pay scales for about eight lakh teachers and other academic staff in higher educational institutions under UGC and in centrally funded technical institutions.

Oct 12, 2017, 20:43 PM IST

Make grievance redressal mechanisms public: UGC to varsities

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has asked varsities in the country to put up notice boards for ensuring awareness about the establishment of grievance redressal mechanism and their students grievances portal.

Aug 17, 2017, 18:11 PM IST

Colleges, varsities to be ranked on 'Swacchta'

The government has asked all institutes of higher learning to participate in `Swachhta` ranking, where the institutes will be judged on several criteria like availability of toilets and garbage disposal system on their premises.

Jul 17, 2017, 19:18 PM IST

Inspect 44 'unworthy' varsities again : HRD tells UGC

"The Ministry has written to the UGC asking for a fresh inspection of these universities to judge whether they can be allowed to retain the (deemed varsity) status," a source said.
 

Jun 11, 2017, 19:19 PM IST

Clashes erupted as educational institutions re-opened in Jammu and Kashmir

As colleges and universities opened on Monday after a week in the Kashmir Valley, students again clashed with security forces and resorted to stone pelting, officials said.

Apr 24, 2017, 12:58 PM IST

Yogi Adityanath's latest move - UP govt bans strike by employees in universities, colleges

In yet another significant step, Uttar Pradesh government led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday banned strikes by employees in universities and colleges.

Mar 31, 2017, 20:20 PM IST