UGC releases list of over 35,000 approved journals
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has approved over 35,000 journals and the research work published in them would be considered for the purpose of promotion and direct recruitment of varsity teachers.
Apr 14, 2017, 19:10 PM IST
Conduct elaborate training on Yoga protocol: UGC to varsities
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has directed universities across the country to conduct "elaborate" training programmes on common Yoga protocol to observe Yoga Day on June 21.
Apr 11, 2017, 19:41 PM IST
PIL in Delhi HC against UGC regulations on MPhil, PhD degrees
The Delhi High Court has sought response of the University Grants Commission (UGC) on a PIL challenging its regulations regarding award of MPhil and PhD degrees and appointment of teaching staff.
Apr 04, 2017, 16:32 PM IST
JNU's stand on weightage for admission 'illegal', says ASG
JNU students were protesting against the UGC notification since February 9 and allegedly blockading the administrative block of the varsity.
Mar 07, 2017, 19:50 PM IST
UGC okays varsity chair on RSS ideologue Deen Dayal Upadhyay
Universities will now be able to set up a chair in the name of RSS ideologue Deen Dayal Upadhyay to carry out study on his works and ideas as the University Grants Commission today approved a proposal in this regard.
Feb 22, 2017, 20:51 PM IST
SC refuses to interfere with selection, appointment of new AMU VC
The Supreme Court on Monday refused to interfere with the process of selection and appointment of Vice-Chancellor (VC) of the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) and dismissed a plea in this regard.
Feb 13, 2017, 14:45 PM IST
A year since sedition row, protests continue to rock JNU
A group of students was protesting against the recent amendments in admission policy following University Grants Commission (UGC) guidelines
Feb 09, 2017, 19:43 PM IST
HRD Ministry to bring 'graded regulatory mechanism' in UGC: Prakash Javadekar
The HRD ministry will bring in a "graded regulatory mechanism" as part of key reforms in UGC, Union Minister Prakash Javadekar said on Sunday.
Feb 05, 2017, 17:33 PM IST
Delhi University to develop online portal to track PhD progress
Progress report of a student right from PhD enrollment to thesis submission will now be available online with Delhi University developing a dedicated portal for the purpose.
Feb 05, 2017, 10:08 AM IST
DU to develop online portal to track PhD progress
Progress report of a student right from PhD enrollment to thesis submission will now be available online.
Feb 05, 2017, 09:46 AM IST
Delhi High Court directs UGC to appoint ombudsman in all universities
A division bench of Chief Justice G. Rohini and Justice Sangita Dhingra Sehgal also directed Delhi University appoint the ombudsman in terms of provisions of the UGC (Grievance Redressal) Regulation.
Feb 03, 2017, 17:52 PM IST
JNU students demand UGC revoke its admission notification
The JNUSU on Friday urged the University Grants Commission to revoke the changes it brought about last year on admissions to M Phil and Ph D courses in central universities.
Jan 27, 2017, 22:15 PM IST
Good news for medical aspirants! Now, students can appear in NEET thrice till they become 25
In a pleasant development for thousands of medical aspirants across the country, it has been decided that they can now appear in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) thrice till they are 25 years old.
Jan 25, 2017, 10:28 AM IST
UGC NET examination on January 22, 'digi-scoring' to be used
The CBSE on Friday said that the UGC NET Examination will be held on January 22 and the new digital way of evaluating answer sheets - 'Digi-scoring' would be used during the test.
Jan 13, 2017, 21:31 PM IST
Vemula effect: HRD comes up with 12 recommendations to prevent campus suicides
In an effort to prevent incidents of suicide on campuses, the HRD ministry will ask universities to establish local guardian systems for outstation students, while the Vice Chancellors would closely monitor the departmental issues.
Dec 16, 2016, 21:28 PM IST
UGC asks universities, colleges to create awareness about cashless transactions
UGC has asked all universities and colleges across the country to create awareness about cashless transactions.
Dec 06, 2016, 23:09 PM IST
UGC asks varsities to celebrate National Education Day
In a letter to all Vice Chancellors of Central Universities, UGC secretary Jaspal S Sandhu said the Centre had declared November 11 as the National Education Day.
Nov 03, 2016, 23:34 PM IST
UGC asks varsities to mention mode of learning in degrees
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has asked varsities and academic institutes offering Open and Distance Learning (ODL) courses to mention this mode of learning in degrees and certificates they issue to students.
Nov 02, 2016, 22:25 PM IST
UGC must give clarifications on courses recognised by it: CIC
The UGC and other public authorities cannot deny clarifications sought by RTI applicants if it is part of their duty to collect that information, the Central Information Commission has said, rejecting the plea of the higher education regulator that explanations cannot be sought under the transparency law.
Oct 05, 2016, 15:59 PM IST
No "rigid" stand taken in appointment of AMU VC: Centre to SC
The Centre on Friday told the Supreme Court that it did not take a "rigid" stand in the appointment of Vice Chancellor of AMU and forwarded three short-listed names to the President for approval as the varsity has kept the UGC regulations on the issue at abeyance.
Aug 05, 2016, 20:55 PM IST
