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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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Morning Digest | Families hope to find light at the end of the Uttarkashi tunnel, Israel’s cabinet votes on hostage deal as Netanyahu says war will continue, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on November 22, 2023

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Expert panel soon to update syllabi of UGC-NET exam

UGC to revise UGC-NET syllabus, form expert panel. Candidates to be given time to adjust to new syllabus. UGC to update syllabi to reflect NEP 2020 developments in higher education.

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Governor accords sanction to prosecute two former AIADMK Ministers in gutkha case

Gov. R.N. Ravi has granted permission to prosecute two ex-AIADMK Ministers, C. Vijayabaskar and B.V. Ramanaa, in the gutkha scam case. He also approved prosecution of ex-Minister K.C. Veeramani and ex-Vice-Chancellor G. Baskaran. He rejected the govt.'s proposal to prematurely release life convicts and appointment of members of TNPSC due…

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Attorney General’s 35-page note speaks for the Tamil Nadu Governor

Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi is battling the State govt's lack of transparency & disregard of regulations, as per the Attorney General's note. Governor found "no transparency" in the selection process for TNPSC Members & one of the recommended Members had been suspended. Governor also said govt failed to reconstitute…

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Take risks in life, UGC chairman tells students

Students urged to take risks, learn from failures; UGC Chairman advises teachers to be good mentors, communicators. At JSS AHER convocation, 2,546 students conferred degrees, diplomas, fellowships; 55 academic toppers receive medals, awards. Goal to make India a fully developed nation by 2047; teachers must recognize inner potential of students,…

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UGC chairman wants Karnataka govt. not to scrap NEP

UGC Chairman urges Karnataka to reconsider decision to scrap NEP-2020, citing interests of students. Policy aims to improve GER to 50% by 2035, with focus on rural students. UGC interacting with States, VCs to implement NEP-2020. Karnataka must consider students' interests while framing SEP. UGC proposes scrapping grading system for…

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Foreign varsities’ entry into India almost certain

Indian students may soon have the opportunity to study in foreign universities without leaving the country, as UGC announces guidelines for foreign HEIs to set up campuses in India. Needy students can avail of need-based scholarships and 30% tuition fee concession. UGC will give two years for universities to establish…

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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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