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UGC invites authors, critics to write textbooks for UG courses

The University Grants Commission is seeking authors to write original textbooks for undergraduate courses in various subjects in 12 Indian languages

The Hindu · Jan 12, 2024

UGC looks for authors to write textbooks in regional languages

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has sought expressions of interest from teachers, academics and authors for writing textbooks in 12 Indian languages for undergraduate-level courses in arts, science, commerce, and social sciences.

The Hindu · Jan 12, 2024

AICTE to regulate technical institutions offering BBA, BMS and BCA courses

Intending to maintain uniform quality and academic standards across Management and Computer Application programmes, the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has decided to regulate technical institutions offering BBA, BMS, and BCA courses from 2024-25. Till now, AICTE was regulating only postgraduate courses like MBA and MCA.

The Hindu · Jan 10, 2024

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.

The Hindu · Jan 2, 2024

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…

The Hindu · Dec 28, 2023

UGC drafts new guidelines for recognition of colleges

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

The Hindu · Dec 27, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Dec 27, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Dec 24, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Dec 23, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Dec 20, 2023