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K.K. Geethakumary appointed interim V-C of Sanskrit university

Governor appoints interim Vice-Chancellor at Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit amid controversy over UGC norms violation.

The Hindu

Exam in hybrid mode, more test centres, moderate difficulty level for stress-free CUET-UG: UGC chief

More test centres, examination in hybrid mode, timely availability of admit cards, scheduling breaks between exams held on the same day and moderate difficulty level in tests. Read further on Dynamite News:

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No change in CUET-UG schedule in view of Lok Sabha elections: UGC Chief Jagadesh Kumar

CUET-UG 2024 exam dates confirmed between May 15-31, no changes despite Lok Sabha election schedule, NTA to release date sheet.

The Hindu

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V.R. Siddhartha College of Engineering in Vijayawada gets Deemed to be University status

VRSEC in Vijayawada declared a Deemed to be University, focusing on multi-disciplinary education and innovation under UGC Act.

The Hindu

Calicut varsity employees’ union protests against move to sack Vice Chancellors

Left-aligned union protests Governor's decision to terminate Vice Chancellors, alleging Sangh Parivar influence and defying logic of qualifications.

The Hindu

Governor sacks V-Cs of Calicut and Sanskrit Universities

Governor invalidates Vice-Chancellors' appointments at Calicut and Sree Sankaracharya Universities due to UGC regulation violations.

The Hindu

Ministry of Education grant for SGOU

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NITTTR Chennai becomes deemed university

NITTTR Chennai notified as deemed university by Ministry of Education, expected to comply with UGC regulations within six years.

The Hindu

CUET-UG dates likely to be changed depending on Lok Sabha polls schedule

CUET-UG schedule may change due to Lok Sabha elections, NTA announced exam dates from May 15-31, results on June 30.

The Hindu

Dr. Manjunath urges govt., UGC to provide grants for research in varsities

Eminent cardiologist Dr. C.N. Manjunath urges for increased funding for research activities in universities for innovation and growth.

The Hindu

30,000 admissions hoped for to KSOU in Jan cycle: VC

Karnataka State Open University expects 30,000 admissions for various academic programs by March 31.

The Hindu

SC stays Madras HC verdict on Puducherry Technological varsity V-C

The Hindu

CUET undergraduate tests to be held in May

NTA announces CUET for undergraduate programs in Central universities and institutions, conducted in hybrid mode from May 15-31.

The Hindu

ANU global seminar attended by academic experts from US, Australia

Explore the intricate connection between Australian and Indian cultures at the UGC-sponsored global seminar in Guntur.

The Hindu

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A disservice to the education sector

The Interim Budget has unflinchingly slashed the allocation to higher education by 16.8%. This will contribute to the exacerbation of the economic burden on both educational institutions and students

The Hindu

Sree Narayana Guru Open University V-C tenders resignation, Chancellor yet to accept

Dr. P.M. Mubarak Pasha tenders resignation as SNGOU Vice-Chancellor amid legality hearings, Governor yet to accept.

The Hindu

Normalisation of scores likely to be done away with for CUET-UG, exam rejig underway: UGC chief

NTA plans to revamp CUET-UG with hybrid mode, eliminating score normalisation, offering equal opportunities, and shorter duration exams.

The Hindu

UGC directs universities, HEIs to publicise new criminal laws, dispel 'myths' surrounding them

The University Grants Commission has directed universities and Higher Education Institutions across the country to publicise the new criminal laws

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Rohith Vemula’s memory lives on, but promise of casteism-free campuses forgotten

Rohith Vemula would be celebrating his 35th birthday had he been truly cared for, loved and treated well by the caste-privileged rulers of Indian academia. He was desperate to start a life without pain and emptiness but eight years ago in this month, Rohith was institutionally murdered.

The Hindu

UGC’s new guidelines for strict implementation of reservation policy

University Grants Commission issues guidelines to provide equitable opportunity for Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Groups in higher education institutions.

The Hindu

T.N. college teachers association slams UGC’s draft guidelines on de-reservation of vacant posts

The Joint Action Council of College Teachers of Tamil Nadu demands the withdrawal of UGC's draft guidelines on de-reservation for vacancies, stating it would dilute the government's reservation policy.

The Hindu

Morning Digest | Hemant Soren ‘untraced’ as ED team visits house over land fraud case; one out of every 10 U.S. visa seekers in the world is Indian, says U.S. Embassy, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on January 30, 2024

The Hindu

Congress alleges that withdrawn draft UGC guidelines was “conspiracy” to end reservation for SCs, STs, and OBCs

The Congress demands resignation of UGC Chairman over withdrawn draft guidelines to end reservations for SCs, STs, and OBCs.

Dynamite News

"Conspiracy to end quotas," Rahul Gandhi on UGC new draft

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday said that UGC's new draft was a conspiracy to end the reservation benefit extended to the SC, ST and OBC, adding that the Congress "will never let this happen." Read further on Dynamite News:

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Morning Digest | Nitish murdered Mahagathbandhan in Bihar, says Tejashwi; clashes erupt in Maldives Parliament during crucial vote on Cabinet, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on January 29, 2024

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