University Grants Commission: News
01 Feb 2019
India#CareerBytes: How to crack UGC NET in first attempt?
The UGC National Eligibility Test (NET) is a national level exam conducted to select candidates for the post of Assistant Professor or both Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Assistant Professor at Indian universities/colleges.
31 Jan 2019
India#CareerBytes: Preparing for UGC NET? Avoid these common mistakes
The UGC National Eligibility Test (NET) is a national level exam conducted to select candidates for the posts of Assistant Professor or both Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Assistant Professor at Indian universities and colleges.
27 Jan 2019
BITS PilaniExpert panel recommends increasing Institutions of Eminence to 30
The Empowered Expert Committee (EEC) set up by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) for selecting Institutions of Eminence (IoE) has put in a recommendation to increase the number of IoEs from the current 20 to 30.
16 Jan 2019
Lok SabhaTo enable quota for economically-weak, 25% hike in college seats
Union Minister for Education Prakash Javadekar on Tuesday announced a 25% increase in seats across universities and colleges in the country to ensure the new caste-agnostic reservation doesn't affect the existing quotas.
07 Jan 2019
IndiaTop universities to offer online degree courses from 2019-20
In a bid to improve access to higher education, the University Grants Commission (UGC), has invited proposals from top institutes in the country to offer courses in the online mode, including degree courses, from the academic year 2019-2020.
07 Jan 2019
India#CareerBytes: Preparing for UGC NET? Avoid these 5 common mistakes
The UGC National Eligibility Test (NET) is a national level exam conducted to select candidates for the posts of Assistant Professor or both Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Assistant Professor at Indian universities and colleges.
06 Jan 2019
YouTube#CareerBytes: Preparing for UGC NET? Follow these 6 YouTube channels
The UGC National Eligibility Test (NET) is a national-level exam that is administered by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
05 Jan 2019
Madhya PradeshDU ad-hoc teachers on hunger strike, demand immediate absorption
A group of 20 ad-hoc teachers of the Delhi University began a hunger strike yesterday demanding their immediate absorption, and also the facilities that are given to permanent teachers.
04 Jan 2019
India#CareerBytes: Tips to help you prepare for UGC NET exam
The UGC National Eligibility Test (NET) is a national-level exam conducted to select candidates for the post of Assistant Professor or both Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Assistant Professor in Indian universities and colleges.
02 Dec 2018
KolkataWB: Minister raps students for blocking roads over attendance rule
Taking strong exception to road blockades staged by college students over attendance mandate, West Bengal Education Minister Partha Chatterjee has asserted the government will be forced to take action if the agitators cause inconvenience to the public for "personal benefit".
28 Nov 2018
IndiaPhD-holders from top foreign universities eligible for direct recruitment: UGC
Doctoral degree holders from the top 500 foreign universities are now eligible for direct recruitment as assistant professors in Indian universities, according to the UGC.
26 Oct 2018
Jawaharlal Nehru UniversityPolio-affected JNU professor writes book on promoting Disability Studies
A Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) professor, who was affected by polio when he was three, has written a book critically examining the progress made in promoting teaching and research on Disability Studies.
26 Oct 2018
IndiaAadhaar: Where the document is mandatory and where not
The Supreme Court, on September 26, struck down some provisions relating to the authentication of Aadhaar, and the Section 57 of Aadhaar Act.
17 Oct 2018
EducationSet up intellectual property centres, innovation labs: UGC tells universities
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has asked all universities and higher education institutions to set up 'Intellectual Property Centers' and 'Innovation Labs'.
13 Oct 2018
Jawaharlal Nehru UniversityJNUSU urges for probe on plagiarism allegations against 7 professors
JNUSU office-bearers yesterday submitted complaints to the Ministry of Human Resource Development and the University Grants Commission (UGC) demanding an inquiry into allegations of plagiarism against seven professors of the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU).
10 Oct 2018
International Cricket Council (ICC)Curfew timings and more: Why are DU students protesting
A women's collective on Monday shouted slogans of 'Azaadi' (freedom) on the streets of Delhi University's North Campus' Mall Road to protest curfew timing in hostels.
26 Sep 2018
Supreme Court Of IndiaAadhaar verdict: 3 ways Supreme Court's judgment affects you
In an important judgment, the Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld the legality of Aadhaar program and noted it empowered the marginalized section of the society.
26 Sep 2018
India#AadhaarVerdict: SC upholds constitutional validity of Aadhaar, with conditions
Giving an important judgment on Aadhaar, the Supreme Court on Wednesday struck down some provisions relating to authentication of the program, and the Section 57 of Aadhaar Act.
21 Sep 2018
Prakash JavadekarPatriotism, not politics: Javadekar on UGC's 'Surgical Strike Day' notification
HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar said today that a University Grants Commission's communication asking varsities to celebrate the anniversary of surgical strikes is "patriotism, not politics" and it is not compulsory for institutes to organize it.
21 Sep 2018
West BengalEducational institutions in WB won't celebrate 'Surgical Strike Day': Minister
The University Grants Commission (UGC) direction to universities to mark September 29 as the "Surgical Strike Day" is a part of the Bhartiya Janta Party's "agenda" and educational institutes in West Bengal will not celebrate the day, said the state's Education Minister, Partha Chatterjee.
20 Sep 2018
IndiaUGC to varsities: Celebrate September 29 as 'Surgical Strike Day'
The University Grants Commission (UGC) today directed varsities and higher education institutions across the country to observe September 29 as "Surgical Strike Day".
05 Sep 2018
PunjabPunjab: 6,000+ teachers protest for pay raise on Teachers' Day
On Teachers Day, over 6,000 government and non-government college teachers in Punjab proceeded on mass leave in support of their demands, including raise in pay scale.
01 Sep 2018
IndiaUGC seeks proposals for extension of vocational, community college programs
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has sought proposals from institutions in India for extension of their vocational courses and community college programs.
28 Aug 2018
Delhi UniversityUGC to cut down funds of DU-colleges running without Principals
University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued a warning to 21 colleges under the Delhi University, saying their financial grants will be withheld if they do not appoint full-time Principals.
22 Aug 2018
Ministry of Women and Child DevelopmentBan junk food on campus: Government orders universities
The University Grants Commission has directed all universities and higher education institutions to ban the sale of junk food on their campuses.
22 Aug 2018
NEETImportant dates for JEE, NET, NEET announced: Full schedule here
The schedules for JEE Main I, JEE Main II, CMAT and GPAT, NEET (UG), and UGC (NET), have been announced by the HRD ministry.
22 Aug 2018
Scheduled Castes#CareerBytes: Top Central Schemes for scholarships you should know about
The Center awards several scholarships to students pursuing various courses based on merit, community, and family income among other things.
12 Aug 2018
India#CareerBytes: 7 scholarships for engineering, medical students offered by government
Engineers and doctors are both equally important for the development of the country.
11 Aug 2018
EducationNo university set-up Mahatma Gandhi chair despite UGC nod: MHRD
No university in the country has established Mahatma Gandhi chair despite a nod from the University Grants Commission, HRD Ministry said.
11 Aug 2018
Scheduled Castes#CareerBytes: Top Central Schemes for scholarships you should know about
The Center awards several scholarships to students pursuing various courses based on merit, community, and family income among other things.
03 Aug 2018
NITI AayogUGC recommends deemed university status for IIMC
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has recommended the Ministry of Human Resource and Development (HRD) to grant deemed university status to the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC).
31 Jul 2018
EducationNET July 2018 results declared: Here's how to check
The CBSE has declared the results of the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted this month.
30 Jul 2018
Lok SabhaJavadekar says only Letter of Intent issued to Jio Institute
Amid continuing criticism over "Institution of Eminence" tag for Jio Institute, Union Minister Prakash Javadekar today said only a "Letter of Intent" has been issued to it.
23 Jul 2018
IndiaRagging complaints in varsities, higher educational institutions doubled in 3yrs
The number of complaints of ragging reported to University Grants Commission (UGC) and higher educational institutions (HEIs) has doubled in the last three years, Union HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar today informed Rajya Sabha.
22 Jul 2018
ManipurImphal: Tribal students call hill bandh; MUSU to disrupt Assembly
Throwing its weight behind the beleaguered Vice-Chancellor of Manipur University, AP Pandey, a tribal students' body has called for an indefinite hill bandh from tomorrow, coinciding with Manipur University Students' Union's (MUSU) decision to disrupt the Assembly session for not discussing the impasse at the institute.
14 Jul 2018
Narendra ModiTN opposes Higher Education Bill; says no to scrapping UGC
The Tamil Nadu government today strongly opposed the Center's draft Bill on setting up a Higher Education Commission and wanted the existing arrangement with the University Grants Commission at the helm to continue.
03 Jul 2018
Sexual HarassmentUGC seeks data on sexual harassment complaints received by varsities
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has directed all varsities and higher education institutions to furnish details of sexual harassment complaints received by them during the last academic year and their status.
27 Jun 2018
Narendra ModiModi government to replace UGC with Higher Education Commission
In a drastic overhaul, the Narendra Modi government has announced repeal of the UGC and fresh legislation to create a new Higher Education Commission of India (HECI).
18 Jun 2018
Supreme Court Of IndiaDelhi: Row between DUTA, DU administration over reservation mechanism ends
The deadlock between Delhi University Teachers' Association (DUTA) and DU administration over several issues, including a new faculty reservation mechanism, ended after a meeting between the Vice-Chancellor and DUTA.
14 Jun 2018
Delhi UniversityDelhi: DUTA decides to continue evaluation boycott against UGC's notification
In a General Body Meeting, Delhi University Teachers' Association (DUTA) has decided to continue its evaluation boycott by adopting a resolution.
