University Grants Commission News
Supreme Court upholds UGC’s 6 July circular on final year exams
Supreme Court says states must hold exams to promote studentsSupreme Court says students cannot be promoted without University final year exams
2 min read28 Aug 2020Himachal Pradesh HC stays UGC exams until SC’s order
The Himachal Pradesh High Court stayed the final term exams in the state, mandated by the University Grants Commission until the orders of the Supreme Court is pronounced in the matter
1 min read17 Aug 2020Azim Premji University, Shiv Nadar University, BHU and 15 others recommended for IoE status
HRD ministry said an empowered committee has suggested 12 names from the private university space and seven from the government university space for final consideration
2 min read7 Dec 2018Facing criticism, govt to go slow on replacing UGC with a new body
The bill to set up a Higher Education Commission of India as an alternative to the UGC is unlikely to be presented in the parliament this year, say government officials
2 min read7 Aug 2018Govt proposes to replace UGC with new commission
The proposed Higher Education Commission of India would focus solely on academic matters and monetary grants would be under the purview of the HRD ministry
2 min read27 Jun 2018A case for corporate university 2.0
Companies cannot afford to manufacture their employees, but they can pay for online repair or upgrade
3 min read30 May 201862 higher educational institutions granted full autonomy: Prakash Javadekar
HRD minister Prakash Javadekar says the UGC has granted full autonomy to 62 higher educational institutions, including 5 central and 21 state universities, which maintained high standards
1 min read21 Mar 2018CBSE UGC NET November 2017 application process begins today
CBSE’s online application process for the National Eligibility Test (NET) which is scheduled for 5 November begins today at cbsenet.nic.in.
1 min read11 Aug 2017UGC NET notification expected on Friday, exam on 5 November
The UGC NET Exam which determines eligibility for assistant professorship and junior research fellowship is scheduled for 5 November
1 min read1 Aug 2017UGC requests varsities to incorporate photos, Aadhar number on degrees
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has requested all universities to introduce identification mechanisms like photograph and Aadhar number in degrees and certificates awarded to students
1 min read24 Jul 2017Popular Topics
Budget
The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared