University Grants Commission (UGC) News

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Soon, students can pursue two full-time degree programmes simultaneously: UGC

In a major reform in higher education, the Centre has decided to allow students to pursue two full-time, same-level, degree programmes simultaneously, the University Grants Commission (UGC) announced on Tuesday.

www.hindustantimes.com

Soon, students can take 2 college courses together

Once notified, students can pursue two undergraduate, postgraduate degree or a diploma courses at the same time as long as classes do not clash or if either one or both are being taught online

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Students don't require to complete course to get degree if ABC score sufficient: UGC Committee - Education News | The Financial Express

UGC may soon come up with a new range of degree nomenclature(s) which will include Bachelor of Science (BSc) in disciplines such as arts, humanities, management and commerce.

www.financialexpress.com

 

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UGC drops rule making PhD mandatory to qualify for assistant prof jobs in universities

The commission , in 2018 set the criteria for recruitment for entry-level posts at universities and colleges.

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Social media, managing personal finance and more: UGC’s revised curriculum of life skills for higher institutions

As per the revised guidelines, each course carries two credits, and the entire range of courses carries eight credits in all.

indianexpress.com

 

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The governments across the country has been allowing more and more private universities across the country. What are the implications of this?
It is known that most of these Private Universities have no quality competence in providing higher education in the Country.

If you go by Quora or by the University rankings, these lie way behind most of the state owned universities in the country. The number of Private Universities in India has raised to hundreds from a very few dating 2000s. What are the implications of more and more private universities in the country? How are state governments granting complete autonomy to the universities of low caliber.

Doesn't the UGC have any hold on this?

 

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Explainer: UGC draft norms make internships mandatory for UG students. All you need to know

Internships are important as they will help in improving employability skills, generating competency, and professional working skills, the draft guidelines said

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UGC New Regulations 2025: What recruitment rules mean for academics

Teachers say UGC’s new regulations will ‘dilute quality’, allow bias, curb autonomy, allow privatisation. What the draft rules say, what changes, and the likely impact on academia, from assistant professor to VC.

news.careers360.com

 

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A critical look at UGC’s recent regulations for Ph.D. guides, in the light of NEP 2020

Academic research in India faces a pivotal moment as UGC directive raises questions on inclusivity and innovation.

www.thehindu.com