The 2018 regulations stated that universities can offer courses in the Open and Distance Learning mode without the approval of the Commission. Read More
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UGC Asks Students, Faculty to Register on Fit India Movement
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has requested all higher educational institutions (HEIs) to encourage students and faculties to register themselves on Fit India portal Read More
JNTU Hyderabad to Introduce Professor of Practice Concept, UGC Chairman Praises Move
As per this concept, which JNTU will be introducing from this academic year onwards, colleges will be able to appoint distinguished professionals in relevant fields as faculty members, bypassing the mandatory Ph.D. clause Read More
UGC to Introduce UG,PG Programmes in Regional Languages
UGC is set to appoint a committee to create the strategy for the translation of textbooks in partnership with the Bharatiya Bhasha Samiti, a panel of specialists working under the Union Ministry of Education Read More
DU Seeks UGC Intervention in Reappointment of John Varghese as Principal of St Stephen’s College
In a letter to the secretary of the UGC, DU assistant registrar noted that the varsity is ”constrained” from recognising Varghese as principal of the college ever since his five-year term ended last year in February Read More
UGC Urges Colleges, Universities to Participate in Rashtriya Ekta Diwas Quiz
According to the UGC letter, the quiz contains questions about festivals, food, handicrafts, tourist spots, famous personalities, and other topics from various Indian states and union territories. The quiz will be available until November 30 Read More
Digital First: UGC Follows in JNU’s Footsteps, to Go Paperless Soon in Bid to Increase Efficiency
The idea is to use the e-office system for all files, documents, circulars, notices and any other communication so that there is no requirement of physical files for administrative work Read More