The UGC has barred noted business school Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) from offering distance learning and online programmes due to gross violation […]
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Centre plans to bring IITs, Other INIs under proposed higher education regulator
The education ministry is considering bringing Institutes of National Importance (INIs), including IITs, IIMs, NITs and IISERs, under the ambit of the proposed single higher […]
Central university students can enroll for 2 courses together from new academic year
Students of the central universities can now pursue two courses concurrently as of the new academic year. The provision of two courses simultaneously from central […]
Entry of foreign varsities in India will lead to healthy competition: Private Universities’ VCs
Foreign universities setting up their campuses in India will offer healthy competition to leading private universities in the country, according to several Vice Chancellors, even […]
Studying abroad not just about degrees but stepping stone for migration: Experts on foreign campuses in India
Indian campuses of foreign universities may not be a preferred choice for many who see foreign degrees also as a stepping stone for migration to […]
UGC chief highlights guidelines for foreign universities setting up campuses in India
The University Grants Commission (UGC) chairman M Jagadesh Kumar on Thursday said foreign universities setting up campuses in India can only offer full-time programmes in […]
UGC-NET to be conducted from February 23 to March 10
The National Eligibility Test (NET) to determine the suitability of students to be recruited as assistant professors will be conducted from February 21 to March […]
Jamia Millia sets up panel to look into implementation of UGC directive on 4-year UG programmes
Jamia Millia Islamia has set up a committee to look into implementation of the University Grants Commission’s directive on rolling out four-year undergraduate honours degrees […]
Graduates can directly join PhD programmes under new pattern: UGC Chief
The University Grants Commission Chairperson M Jagadesh Kumar today that under the new pattern, graduates can directly join PhD programmes. He also said that three-year […]
UGC new draft norms: UG ‘honours’ degree only after completing 4 years and not three
Students will be able to get an undergraduate ‘honours’ degree after completing four years instead of three, according to new draft norms prepared by the […]