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- India
Education is not monopoly of Central govt: Telangana dy CM
Hyderabad: The Centre is expecting states to provide funds and run universities but removing their role in the appointment of VCs and in admissions, said Telangana deputy chief minister Bhatti Vikramarka. Censuring…
- India
Kerala CM Vijayan reacts to UGC draft regulations 2025
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday said that the draft UGC regulations of 2025 not only diminish the role of state governments in higher education, but in reality sideline them.…
- Hyderabad
Telangana professors condemn UGC’s interference in state universities
Hyderabad: Eminent professors from Telangana have in one voice rejected the University Grants Commission’s (UGC) regulations on the appointment of vice-chancellors and professors in the state universities. A seminar on “UGC regulations-…
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KTR opposes new UGC amendments, says it undermines state authority
Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president KT Rama Rao (KTR) on Thursday, February 6, met Union ministers Dharmendra Pradhan and Nitin Gadkari in Delhi to oppose the University Grants Commission (UGC)…
- India
Rahul Gandhi to take part in protest against UGC in Delhi today
New Delhi: In a significant political pushback against the University Grants Commission (UGC) draft rules, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, along with Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav and various MPs from the DMK,…
- Telangana
TGCHE raises strong objections to UGC’s draft rule on VC appointment
Hyderabad: The Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE) has raised strong objections to the new draft regulations proposed by the University Grants Commission (UGC), arguing that they dilute academic standards in higher…
- Telangana
Revanth Reddy demands withdrawal of draft UGC regulations
Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Sunday said he would see the draft UGC guidelines as an “attack on Constitution” and demanded that the Centre withdraw them. Reddy, who said…
- India
UGC approves new guidelines for selection of Vice-Chancellors in varsities
New Delhi: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has approved a draft related to minimum qualifications for appointment of academic staff in universities and colleges across the country. The new regulations also change…
- Telangana
PGTSAU to supply farmers across Telangana with high quality seeds
Hyderabad: Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University (PJTSAU) will launch an initiative to supply farmers across Telangana with high-quality seeds produced on campus, beginning next year The university plans to establish a…
- India
World looks at India for new models, solutions to current challenges: Pradhan
New Delhi: The world looks at India for new models and solutions to current challenges, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Wednesday. Pradhan also called upon the academic fraternity to reinvent…
- India
Reincarnation compulsory subject for BTech students at IIT Mandi
At IIT Mandi, a unique course titled “Indian Knowledge Systems” is making headlines for including reincarnation and out-of-body experiences as compulsory subjects for BTech students. This decision has sparked considerable debate regarding…
- India
UGC launches project to develop 22,000 books in Indian languages
New Delhi: The Ministry of Education and the University Grants Commission (UGC) launched a project on Tuesday to develop 22,000 books in Indian languages in the next five years. The project, titled…
- India
UGC-NET cancelled to safeguard students’ interest: Officials
New Delhi: A day after the UGC-NET was cancelled, Education Ministry officials Thursday said no complaints were received about the exam but a suo motu action was taken on the basis of…
- India
Universities in India can now admit students twice a year: UGC chairman
New Delhi: Universities and higher education institutions in India can now admit students twice a year similar to the admission process followed by universities abroad, according to the University Grants Commission (UGC)…
- News
Universities will be allowed to offer admissions twice a year: UGC
New Delhi: Indian universities and higher education institutions will now be allowed to offer admissions twice a year on lines of foreign universities with the University Grants Commission giving a go ahead…
