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Stalemate over pending pay revision arrears worries teaching community

Thousands of university & college teachers face uncertainty over 7th UGC pay revision arrears of ₹1,500 crore. Centre & State blamed for delay.

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Delay by Kuvempu University in declaring final semester results hits students keen on higher studies

All universities were told to follow the University Grants Commission’s (UGC) recommended matrix on credit structure. However, Kuvempu University formulated its own system for allotting credits, and got it approved by the Governor. Despite instructions from the Karnataka State Higher Education Council to revise the credit structure as per the…

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UGC drafts new guidelines for recognition of colleges

The University Grants Commission has published the draft guidelines on recognition of college

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M. Phil. degrees recognised no more, reiterates UGC

UGC reiterates M.Phil. degrees no longer recognised; 2022 notification states Higher Educational Institutions shall not offer M.Phil. programme.

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140 private universities set up in India in last 5 years; maximum in Gujarat

140 private universities established in India in last 5 years: 28 of them were established in Gujarat, followed by Maharashtra with 15 and Madhya Pradesh with 14.

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83 PG female students expelled from the KU hostel for one week on charges of harassing juniors

Kakatiya University expels 83 female postgraduate students for harassing juniors, emphasizing need for effective implementation of UGC anti-ragging regulations.

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T.N. Governor appointed separate search panel for Madras University V-C; move challenged before SC, Madras High Court told

Tamil Nadu Govt informs Madras HC of 4-member search panel for Madras University VC post, pending Supreme Court case.

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UGC to take action against EdTech companies offering degrees with foreign varsities

In September the Delhi High Court had directed the UGC to take necessary action against such universities. Read further on Dynamite News:

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UGC warns edtech companies offering degree courses online in association with foreign universities

UGC warns edtech companies & colleges offering foreign degrees not recognised by it; students cautioned against taking admission.

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Guest lecturers to take out procession in Yadgir today seeking regularisation of service

Friday: Guest lecturers in Yadgir to take out procession demanding permanent service & UGC scale salary.

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Kannur varsity refutes rumours of denial of research guideship to UG teachers

Kannur University refutes rumours of denying teachers guideship opps; announces special committee to study feasibility of granting guideship to teachers in undergraduate depts. of postgraduate colleges & seeks UGC suggestions. KPCTA hints at approaching court.

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Odisha govt. plans selfie with CM initiative at higher education institutes

Odisha govt. has set up selfie points in college campuses with CM Naveen Patnaik's photo in the background. The initiative is part of the Integrated Youth Development Programme (IYDP) rebranded as Nua-O. Funds have been allocated to colleges and universities for the initiative. UGC had asked universities to set up…

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UGC nod soon for short-term skill development courses

HEIs to offer short-term credit-linked skill courses; 29 courses included; 12-30 credits, focus on practical learning; assessments, joint certificates; ABC, NAD/Digi-Locker; HEIs to declare fee, refund policy; UGC to publish draft for public feedback.

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Guidelines for short-term skill development courses in Higher Educational Institute approved by UGC

UGC chairman M Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar said, "In today's commission meeting, UGC approved the Guidelines for the Introduction of Short-Term Skill Development Courses in Higher Educational Institutes (HEIs). We will soon be making this draft for public feedback." Read further on Dynamite News:

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UGC asks colleges, universities to implement NHRC advisory against child-sexual abuse materials

UGC requests HEIs to implement NHRC's advisory to protect children from CSAM.

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Over 13.5K SC, ST, OBC students dropped out of Central universities, IITs, IIMs in past 5 years: Education Ministry

13,500+ SC/ST/OBC students dropped out of Central Universities, IITs, and IIMs in past 5 yrs. Govt. insists it's taking measures to ensure marginalised students find place at these institutes, but IITs lack SC/ST cells & those that exist lack authority & space to function effectively.

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PM Modi leaving no stone unturned to save 'flailing image': Congress slams UGC's 'selfie points' directive

The Congress attacked the Centre over the UGC asking universities and colleges to set up selfie points to highlight “transformative initiatives propelling India’s growth”, alleging PM Modi is leaving no stone unturned to save his “flailing image”

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UGC upgrades status of Madras University as category I institution

Madras Univ upgraded to Category I by UGC; score improved from 3.32 to 3.59. Benefits incl. higher research grants, Rs. 100cr from RUSA, start progs without UGC approval, campuses abroad. Self-financing institute Sathyabama also upgraded to Category I.

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SC verdict a setback to Chancellor, not Kerala Govt., says Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan

Kerala chief minister pinarayi Vijayan accuses Governor arif mohammmed Khan of "dancing to the tune of some external forces" after supreme court rescinds reappointment of Gopinath Ravindran as Kannur University VC. Criticises Khan for presenting facts in a flawed manner and trying to pass the buck to the Govt. Accuses…

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SC order quashing Kannur University Vice Chancellor’s reappointment comes as a stinging setback for Kerala govt.

Supreme court slams Kerala government for “unwarranted interference” in Kannur university vice chancellor reappointment; Governor, Opposition accuse chief minister pinarayi vijayan of “pressuring” arif mohammad Khan to reappoint Gopinath Ravindran; Congress hails verdict as “moral victory”; R Bindu says government will abide by SC order.

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Supreme Court quashes reappointment of Gopinath Ravindran as Kannur University Vice Chancellor

Suprem court quashes Kerala government’s reappointment of Gopinath Ravindran as Kannur Univercisty VC, citing "unwarranted interference". Kerala High court had upheld the re-appointment, but SC said it was based on govt's request, not independent evaluation of VC's contributions, violating UGC regs.

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ANU invites papers for national seminar on networking of NGOs

GUNTURAcharya Nagarjuna Univ. to host UGC-sponsored seminar on 'Networking & interfacing of NGOs for convergence in social action' (NINCSA 2024). Invites papers from scholars & faculty. Aim to address social, economic, health & environmental challenges. Effectiveness of NGOs depends on their ability to network & interface with other stakeholders.

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