University Grants Commission
10K teachers to court arrest on September 4
Since 2015, there has been a partial ban on the recruitment of teachers by the state government.
UGC re-issues notice to ban junk food in college canteens
This notice from UGC to all the VCs aims at curbing obesity and promoting a healthier lifestyle.
‘With autonomy comes freedom to change’
Students are happy about the changes but are also facing a tough time adjusting to the new marking system, curriculum and syllabus.
PhD must for recruitment of teachers in universities from 2021: Prakash Javadekar
However, master’s degree with NET or PhD would continue to be the minimum eligibility criteria for direct recruitment in colleges.
PhD made a must for university teachers
The minister said that for the first time a provision had been made for promotion in colleges up to the professor level.
UGC directs varsities to ban plastic cups, bottles
The commission has also asked varsities to conduct networking activities on mass awareness on disposal of plastic and cleanliness drives.
UGC releases a list of 24 fake varsities in India
“These universities have been declared as fake and are not entitled to confer any degrees,” it added.
UGC asked to declare results of optmetry
Acording to rules of the state government, the process laid down by the Maharashtra Medical Sciences Authority governs all medical courses.
UGC grants full autonomy to 62 universities, colleges; JNU, BHU in list
The UGC move will enable the selected institutes to decide their admission procedure, fee structure and curriculum, among others.
Delhi HC to hear JNU’s contempt plea against students
The varsity had said that JNU staff and Students Union leaders be asked not to protest within 200 metres of the administrative block.