University Grants Commission (UGC)
AA Edit | Foreign univs’ campuses in India welcome move
Leadership in education is a key element that determines a nation’s soft power.
Indian and foreign institutions will be able to offer joint degrees soon: UGC
The regulations shall not be applicable to the programmes offered online and in the open and distance learning mode
AA Edit | Amid big changes in varsity entry, some concerns too
As per UGC, the test will have a compulsory general paper and 6 subject-specific papers which the students can choose from a large bouquet
Applied Maths to be treated at par with Maths for admission to UG courses
The directive by the UGC came following a request by the CBSE
UGC asks varsities to set up helpline to address Covid19 related stress
The Union health ministry has launched a toll-free helpline (08046110007) for people who may face mental health issues
UGC calls for deemed varsity status to IIMC
Institute functions under the I&B ministry.
Panel in UGC’s stead independent: Govt
Education ministry finalising draft Higher Education Commission Bill.
UGC directs universities to ban use of plastic on campus premises
The directive comes as India is global host of this year's World Environment Day celebrations, theme for which is 'Beat Plastic Pollution'.
Rein in private tuition centres, UGC tells Delhi government
It had also sought setting up of a board to regulate the functioning of private tuition classes.