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Here's why those opposing entry of foreign universities in India are wrong

The idea of importing foreign universities is the same as importing anything else. It is meant to improve supply

Foreign varsities can now set up India campuses, but no e-classes

The University Grants Commission (UGC) announced the draft regulations for 'Setting up and Operation of Campuses of Foreign Higher Educational Institutions in India'

UGC prepares to conduct undergraduate exams in 12 Indian languages

A nationwide change will take place in the higher education system, especially in undergraduate courses as language will cease to be a barrier in BA, B.Com, and B.Sc courses

4 in 5 undergrad students in India want industry experts in their faculty

Around 55.5 per cent of students are even ready to pay a higher fee for online degrees if the courses are taught by qualified, skilled, and reputed faculty, says the TeamLease Edtech survey

UGC 4-year undergraduate honours degree to help students go abroad: Experts

Programme will help Indian students aiming for higher education in line with international courses

UGC to unveil framework for 4-year UG programmes; rollout in 2023-24

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has finalised the framework for the four-year undergraduate programme (FYUGP) that will be implemented in all higher education institutions

Guv seeks resignation of VCs of 9 varsities in Kerala by Monday morning

Armed with a recent Supreme Court order quashing appointment of the vice chancellor (VC) of APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University here for being contrary to UGC regulations, Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan on Sunday sought resignations of VCs of nine varsities in the state. The nine VCs include that of the APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University, according to a tweet by Kerala Raj Bhavan on behalf of the Governor. "Upholding the verdict of Hon'ble SupremeCourt dt 21.10.22 in Civil Appeal Nos.7634-7635 of 2022(@ SLP(c)Nos.21108-21109 of 2021), Hon'ble Governor Shri Arif Mohammed Khan has directed Vice Chancellors of 9 varsities in Kerala to tender resignation: PRO,KeralaRajBhavan," the tweet, accompanied by a list of the varsities, said. The Raj Bhavan said Khan, as Chancellor of Universities in the state, also directed that the resignations reach him by 11.30 am on Monday. Reacting to the Governor's decision, the ruling CPI(M) termed it as an outcome of the Sangh Parivar's .

Distance learning degrees to be treated on par with conventional ones: UGC

Degrees obtained through distance and online learning from recognised institutions will be treated on a par with those offered through conventional mode, according to the University Grants Commission (UGC). "Degrees at undergraduate and postgraduate level in conformity with UGC notification on Specification of Degrees, 2014 and, post graduate diplomas awarded through Open and Distance learning or Online mode by Higher Educational Institutions, shall be treated as equivalent to the corresponding degrees and post graduate diploma offered through conventional mode," UGC Secretary Rajnish Jain said. The decision has been taken as per Regulation 22 of the UGC (Open and Distance learning Programmes and Online Programmes) Regulations.

UGC to launch 'e-Samadhan' portal to address student grievances next week

Along with the launch of e-Samadhan portal, UGC has also set definite timelines for addressing the grievances. For student-related matters, the deadline has been fixed at ten working days

UGC declares 21 universities as 'fake'; maximum in Delhi followed by UP

The University Grants Commission (UGC) on Friday declared 21 universities as "fake" and not empowered to confer any degree, majority of which are in Delhi followed by Uttar Pradesh. "At least 21 self-styled, unrecognised institutions which are functioning in contravention of the UGC Act, have been declared as fake universities and these are not empowered to confer any degree," UGC Secretary Rajnish Jain said. Delhi has eight fake universities -- All India Institute of Public and Physical Health Sciences; Commercial University Ltd. Daryaganj; United Nations University; Vocational University; ADR-Centric Juridical University; Indian Institution of Science and Engineering; Viswakarma Open University for Self-Employment and Adhyatmik Vishwavidyalaya (Spiritual University). Uttar Pradesh has seven such universities -- Gandhi Hindi Vidyapith, National University of Electro Complex Homeopathy, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Univirsity (open university), Bhartiya Shiksha Parishad, according to

4th Phase: CUET-UG cancelled at 13 centres due to technical glitches

The fourth phase of the Central University Entrance Test (CUET)-UG on Wednesday was cancelled at 13 centres due to some "unavoidable technical reasons" affecting nearly 8,700 candidates, officials said. The CUET is the common gateway for undergraduate admissions in all central universities. The University Grants Commission (UGC) said, "Due to some unavoidable technical reasons, examination scheduled for today was cancelled in 13 centres in Shift 1 and Shift 2. A total of 8,693 candidates were affected out of 1,45,885 candidates.

CUET 4th phase: Tech glitches continue, many students claim exam cancelled

Technical glitches continued to mar the fourth phase of the Central University Entrance Test (CUET)-UG on Wednesday with several students claiming that the exam was cancelled at their respective centres. Students from centres including Guru Hargobind Institute of Management and Information Technology in Delhi, Asia Pacific Institute in Jasola (Delhi) AIS Assessment Zone, Aakash International Senior Secondary School in Delhi's Nangloi and Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies in Pitampura, claimed they were asked to go back citing technical glitches and server problems. The University Grants Commission (UGC) said all the affected candidates will get a chance for a retest. "At few centres, there was server problem. All the affected candidates will get a chance for a retest," UGC chairman Jagadesh Kumar told PTI. Some students also claimed that their exam started at least two hours late than the scheduled time. Devyani, who had travelled to Pitampura for her CUET, said, "We .

Over 23,000 higher education courses to be made available for free: UGC

Over 23,000 higher education courses, including programmes on Artificial Intelligence, cyber security and early childhood care, will now be available free of cost on a new web portal, the UGC said

CUET exam will be conducted in 2 phases between July 15 and August 4

The admit cards for the candidates appearing in phase one have been issued today. The admit cards for candidates appearing in phase two will be issued on July 31.

CUET: Jittery students complain of 'late' admit cards, lack of information

Akash Gupta, 17, from Faridabad, who is also nursing a dream to get into the prestigious Delhi University, said the delay in issuing of the admit cards was a little unfair.

Jamia Milia can't take court's shield to get money from UGC: Delhi HC

The high court, however, said when all other officers, including the vice chancellor and registrar of the varsity, are getting salaries, why not the concerned teacher.

UGC NET July 9 exams postponed for Telugu, Marathi; check details here

The UGC NET 2022 exams will be conducted on July 9, 11, 12, and August 12, 13

Govt relaxes upper age limit for 'Agnipath' recruitment to 23 yrs for 2022

The government had unveiled the scheme on Tuesday that will overhaul the decades-old selection process to bring in fitter and younger troops to tackle future security challenges facing the nation

Pak slams India's 'discriminatory' advisory about its education institutes

An official of the Punjab University in Lahore said they were still looking if there was any student from India enrolled in the university

'Dual-use' learning

UGC's two-degree proposal is a progressive move