FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 11 - Caught on Camera

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.

The Hindu · Aug 23, 2023

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…

The Hindu · Aug 22, 2023

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…

The Hindu · Aug 21, 2023

Jadavpur University sends detailed report to UGC on student's death

KOLKATA: Jadavpur University (JU) has sent an exhaustive report to the University Grants Commission (UGC) on multiple queries about alleged ragging and sexual harassment of a 17-year-old undergraduate student that led to his death, as directed by the statutory body.

The Times of India · Aug 18, 2023

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.…

The Hindu · Aug 18, 2023

UGC sets up panel to develop model syllabus for courses in study of manuscripts

UGC forms panel to develop model syllabi for courses in manuscriptology, paleography. Panel headed by Prafulla Mishra, former Director of NMM, to develop syllabus for courses in both subjects. Syllabus to be used by universities to offer courses as part of promotion of Indian Knowledge System.

The Hindu · Aug 15, 2023

Jadavpur University anti-ragging committee submits report to UGC on student's death

The anti-ragging committee of Jadavpur University has submitted a report to the University Grants Commission on preliminary findings of its inquiry into the death of an undergraduate student, an official of the institution said.

The Hindu · Aug 15, 2023

UGC, EEC recommend against granting IoE tag to Jadavpur University, Jamia Hamdard

UGC, EEC recommend not granting IoE status to Jadavpur Univ., Jamia Hamdard Univ. TN govt. withdraws proposal for Anna Univ. Ministry yet to take call.

The Hindu · Aug 13, 2023

UGC chairman emphasises on learning in one's mother tongue, says it contributes to enhancing cognitive abilities

Learning in one's native language, particularly during the initial years of formal education, contributes significantly to enhancing children's cognitive abilities, said the University Grants Commission (UGC) Chairman Prof. M. Jagadesh Kumar. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Aug 11, 2023

In Bengal, a crisis in higher education

Raj Bhavan and the West Bengal government need to walk the talk, and resolve the impasse pver the appointment of Vice-Chancellors in the interest of students

The Hindu · Aug 9, 2023