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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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CUET-UG to be conducted from May 15-31; CUET-PG from March 11-28

UGC announces schedule for CUET-UG, CUET-PG, and NET exams for 2024-25. CUET-UG from May 15-31, results in 3 weeks. CUET-PG from March 11-28. NET from June 10-21.

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Government order on contract lecturers stokes controversy

The Higher Education department is contemplating a rollback of an order that permitted government and aided colleges to hire the services of retired professors up to the age of 70 years as contract lecturers.

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Will abide by SC observation on V-C issue: Bengal Minister

SC sets up search committee for V-Cs in 13 State-run univs in Bengal. Govt welcomes decision, will obey all directives. SC displeased with Chancellor, expressed concern for education system. Court to form search committee, State, Chancellor & UGC to give 3-5 nominees in a week. Govt sent letters to Governor,…

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Ten students of Gandhi Medical College suspended for ragging

Ten Gandhi Medical College students suspended for a year for ragging. Complaint lodged with UGC anti-ragging cell. NMC issued circular to respond to harassment/ragging complaints. NMC website (nmc.org.in) for lodging complaints. Zero tolerance for ragging in medical colleges.

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‘Governor has no power to cosntitute search committees’

The former Anna University Vice-Chancellor, E. Balagurusamy, said Governor R.N. Ravi’s intention to include University Grants Commission’s (UGC) nominees in the search committees for selecting Vice-Chancellors of three universities may be good, but it could not be done “arbitrarily” by the Raj Bhavan.

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Faculty associations oppose Governor’s move on V-C search committees for three universities

Organisations condemn TN Governor's move to appoint VCs in 3 univs; Govt opposes, citing lack of powers; JAC, TANRECTA, MKK allege infringement on autonomy, violation of laws; Urge Gov to withdraw move.

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Fresh row between T.N. government and Governor over constitution of V-C search committees for three universities

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Stop printing Aadhaar number on degrees, provisional certificates: UGC to universities

The directive by UGC comes amid reports that state governments are considering printing of full Aadhaar numbers on provisional certificates and degrees issued by universities. Read further on Dynamite News:

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UGC bars varsities from printing Aadhaar number on degrees, provisional certificates

UGC tells varsities not to print Aadhaar numbers on degrees/provisional certificates. UGC Secretary Manish Joshi says no entity should make public any database/record containing Aadhaar numbers, and institutions must comply with UIDAI rules.

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HC seeks Centre, UGC's detailed replies on plea against Delhi University admission in law course through CLAT

Delhi HC seeks Centre, UGC replies on plea against Delhi University's decision to admit students to 5-year integrated law courses based solely on CLAT-UG. Petitioner argued it violated Right to Equality & Right to Education. HC questioned DU's decision earlier this month, next hearing on Sep 12.

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UAS Dharwad gave a go-by to UGC guidelines in selection of assistant professor: Karnataka HC

Observing that the University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad, gave a go-by to the UGC guidelines in the process of selection to the post of assistant professor in food engineering, the High Court of Karnataka has directed the varsity to redo the selection process from the stage of drawing up from…

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Govt. directs universities to abolish pay protection system

Govt. issues ultimatum to universities to remove pay protection provision in statutes. Move necessitated by worsening financial crisis. UGC, AICTE regulations enable considering previous service for direct appointments, faculty promotion. 2021 order to cancel salary enhancements, recover benefits frozen due to opposition. Move likely to earn ire of teachers, attract…

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Chandrayaan-3 | Centre asks universities to organise special assemblies to watch Moon landing

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has also issued a similar directive asking the institutions to hold special assemblies and live stream moments of Chandrayaan-3.

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T.N. Governor had sought UGC response before vetoing implementation of common syllabus for all colleges

TN Governor R.N. Ravi sought UGC opinion on State's decision to implement uniform syllabus for higher edu. institutions. UGC Chairman M. Jagadesh Kumar responded, stating UGC regulations enable autonomous colleges to review existing courses/programmes and restructure, redesign and prescribe their own syllabi. NEP 2020 envisages innovation & improvement in course…

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Universities under no obligation to follow Common Syllabus: Governor

Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi advises Vice-Chancellors of State Universities that they are free to design syllabi and not obligated to follow Common Syllabus designed by TN State Council for Higher Education. Educationists concerned about erosion of academic freedom and quality of education. UGC clarifies universities/autonomous colleges to design syllabi…

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Madras University is now a category 1 university in the country

Madras Univ. earns A++ grade in NAAC assessment, granting it autonomy & eligibility for ₹100cr grant. Team worked on motto ‘Keep in Mind Our University, Our Future’. Former VCs credit unity & integrity of faculty, alumni support & cultural event for achievement. Eligible for online distance edu, twinning & joint…

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Jadavpur University student death | After TMC, BJP tries to score political points

BJP leadership has been holding rallies outside Jadavpur University protesting against the death of a first-year student of the university. Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari visited the residence of the deceased student and spoke to his parents on August 18. The BJP leader said that parents should approach Courts for…

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Jadavpur University death | Ragging rage

Ground Zero report on a student’s death in West Bengal’s Jadavpur University digs into the politics that have played out on campus to find that the tragedy is a build-up of many factors

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25 students died by suicide in five and half years due to ragging, says UGC

At least 25 students have died by suicide due to ragging in 5.5 yrs, University Grants Commission reveals. 8 cases in 2018, 2 in 2019, 2 in 2020, 4 in 2022, 9 in 2023. UGC maintains 24x7 anti-ragging helpline. UGC regulations on curbing ragging. Educate students, teachers, parents on mental…

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KTU initiates steps to appoint ombudsman to redress students’ grievances

KTU revives steps to appoint ombudsman to address student grievances. UGC, AICTE norms to be complied with. Selection panel of VCs constituted, but process stalled. Lok Ayukta orders to complete process in 6 months. Odd/even semester supplementary exams to be held with semester exams. Engineering schools to commence next year.…

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