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UGC chairman to address JSS AHER convocation on Monday

Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar, UGC Chairman, to address JSS AHER's 14th annual convocation. 2,546 graduates to receive degrees/diplomas, 49 PhDs, 55 toppers to receive medals/awards. JSS AHER has 8,434 students, 667 teaching faculty, 517 non-teaching staff. 95 new programs, incl. DM Cardiology, MBA in Pharmacy Admin, M.Sc in Synthetic Biology, B.Sc…

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UGC approves draft framework for curriculum for PG courses

UGC to bring out curriculum for PG courses; offers flexibility to move from one discipline to another, opt for PG diploma, switch to alternative modes of learning. Flexibility for UG major/minor holders to opt for either major/minor in PG. Multiple entry/single exit, different designs of PG courses.

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OBC scholars ‘at receiving end’ as Modi govt scholarship scheme hit by arrears, ‘fund crunch’

The Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment had launched a scholarship scheme to help MPhil and PhD scholars from OBC groups in 2014. But there is an increasing delay in stipends, and students allege that complaints to the ministry have failed to solve the problem.

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UGC announces regulations for establishment and operation of campuses by foreign universities in India

The University Grants Commission (UGC) on Wednesday notified the regulations for foreign universities to set up and operate their campuses in India.

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UGC accuses Tamil Nadu govt. of ‘malicious intention’ behind non-inclusion of its nominee in University of Madras V-C search panel

The UGC has accused the Tamil Nadu government of having excluded its nominee from the University of Madras V-C search panel with a malicious intention.

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Ambedkar University, Pulsus Group to conduct skill training programmes

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Univ. & Pulsus Group to join forces to prevent youth migration by providing skill-based programmes. Group to sponsor chair-professor post for 1 year; UGC to pay salary for 3 years. Univ. Chancellor to identify new diploma & cert. courses.

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CID probe sought into irregularities in folkore university recruitment

Folklore Univ. PG & Res. Fed. allege irregularities in recruitment; demand CID probe. Fed. Pres. Nittur claims politicians influenced appointments & UGC norms violated. Govt. issued notice to Univ. for wrong question paper bundle & OMR sheets. Fed. threatens agitation if probe not ordered.

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Three MPs write letters raising concern about student safety at EFLU

MPs write to NCW, Education Minister, UGC Chair demanding fair probe, withdrawal of cases against 11 students at EFLU, Hyderabad. Urge action to ensure survivor gets justice, safety of students from all parts of India. UGC Chair urged to intervene, restore trust in university community. Classes resume Oct 25.

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EFLU students end 26-hour protest demanding sexual harassment committee

Students at EFLU ended 26-hr protest demanding reconstitution of SPARSH committee. Demands included electing 3 student reps, holding elections, reserving seats for woman & LGBTQ+ member. Admin agreed to some demands, but refused to reserve seats. 300 students took part. Protest halted, online campaign to follow.

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University Grants Commission to bring minimum mandatory disclosures for varsities, colleges

UGC proposes mandatory disclosure of HEI info on website. Must provide details of programmes, accreditation, student support services, links to portals, helpline number, ombudsperson, equal opportunity cell, SEDG. UGC has prepared checklist for universities to provide basic info on website. Most universities in State lack basic info, only TANUVAS provides…

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SVVU Vice-Chancellor takes charge

Tirupati Rani Sadasiva Murty formally took charge as Vice-Chancellor of SVVU. Appointment made by Governor S. Abdul Nazeer, on request of TTD. Varsity formed in 2006, UGC recognised. Focus on academic, research & publication activities, esp. digitisation of manuscripts. Registrar, Dean, Finance Officer & PRO present.

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Teaching, non-teaching associations of Madurai Kamaraj University stage demonstration over unpaid salaries

MKU staff members not paid salaries. Officials say UGC move has led to funds crunch. TN govt urged to intervene. Funds crunch due to distance edu enrolment falling from 1 lakh to 5,000. Govt suggested 5 UG courses to generate revenue. Affiliation fees also revised. Hopeful of overcoming financial crunch…

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KLE Society’s KAHER gets UGC 12(B) status

KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research (KAHER) has been granted UGC 12(B) status, recognizing its standards of education and research. This will enable faculty, staff and students to receive grants from UGC, Union Govt. and other Central Govt. organisations. This recognition is a testament to the hard work of…

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Demand to provide fellowship to research students in Calicut University’s colleges

Demand for research fellowship in Calicut University colleges raised again. Syndicate hiked fellowship amount for teaching depts. from ₹11K to ₹15K & ₹18K for senior research fellows. Former Senate member filed complaint w/ State Human Rights Commission. Sub-committee gave go-ahead to extend fellowship to research centres in affiliated colleges. University…

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UGC to train over 1,000 teachers to teach Indian knowledge systems from degree level

UGC plans to make credit courses on Indian culture and traditions compulsory in both UG and PG programmes; training programme covers Vedic texts, philosophy, vocabulary, and research methods

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Ravi, CM to observe Gandhi’s birth anniversary together

Governor R.N. Ravi and Chief Minister M.K. Stalin to pay tributes to Gandhi statue in Chennai on his birth anniversary. Differences between Raj Bhavan and Secretariat on policies and issues. Latest difference over Governor's decision to include UGC nominee in panel for selecting VCs for 3 State-run universities.

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Student of Guntur Medical College complains of ragging, anti-ragging committee summons accused, inquires into allegation

A junior medical student from Guntur Medical College (GMC) lodged a complaint with the UGC and the NMC, alleging ragging by seniors. GMC anti-ragging committee held an inquiry and obtained an explanation and apology from the accused. College warns of serious action if ragging occurs again.

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KTU accused of flouting norms in Ombudsman appointment

University denies charge; dubs complaint as ploy to hoodwink the public

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Assembly passes nine Bills, including AP Assigned Lands amendment

AP Assembly passes nine Bills, incl. AP Assigned Lands (Prohibition of Transfers) (Amendment) Bill, 2023 to facilitate transfer of assigned lands after 20 yrs. Also passed AP Private Universities (Establishment & Regulation) (Amendment) Bill, 2023 & AP Charitable & Hindu Religious Institutions & Endowments (Amendment) Bill, 2023. Other Bills incl.…

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KTU to appoint Dharmaraj Adat as Ombudsman

The decision adopted by the Syndicate paves the way for KTU to become the first university in Kerala to comply with the norm laid down by both the UGC and the AICTE

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Teachers to study aspects of Gita, Gurukula system in UGC’s new training curriculum

Opposition to UGC's MMTTP, a teacher training programme launched in the name of Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya, is brewing among a section of academics. The programme includes study of Bhagavad Gita, Gurukula, Guru-Shishya parampara, and other Indian Knowledge System topics.

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Be lifelong learners to make it big in life: UGC Chairman

UGC Chairman suggests students learn constantly, take risks & learn from failures to access new opportunities & excel in multi-disciplinary education. NEP 2020 sets direction to scale up quality of education & institutions must invest in academic & research excellence.

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U.K. keen on welcoming IIT offshore campus, universities already in talks: British officials

Several universities from the U.K. are also interested in setting up their branch campuses in India and are waiting for the final regulatory framework from the UGC to move formally in this regard.

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Ignoring Governor’s ‘notification’, T.N. government notifies V-C search committee for University of Madras

TN govt notifies 3-member search committee to recommend panel of 3 names for Univ. of Madras V-C post, ignoring Governor's 4-member committee. Govt's notification omits 4th member, UGC Chairman's nominee, which was included in Governor's notification. Govt & Gov. disagree on inclusion.

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Facilitating degrees within a degree

India recently introduced NHEQF to address confusion around higher education qualifications. UGC must integrate all guidelines into NHEQF and include disciplines like agriculture, law, medicine, and pharmacy. NHEQF fails to recognise learning & knowledge beyond earning a livelihood & may make higher education system elitist.

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