UGC extends deadline to submit feedback on draft UGC regulations

Feb 06, 2025

The Draft UGC Regulations, which also focuses on measures for the maintenance of standards in higher education, were uploaded on January 6, requesting feedback...

"To ensure transparency": UGC Chairman defends draft rules amid Kerala, TN criticism

Jan 10, 2025

University Grants Commission (UGC) Chairman M. Jagadesh Kumar on Friday defended the draft regulations on vice-chancellor appointments, emphasizing that the revised process "eliminates ambiguity...

Six states adopt joint resolution seeking withdrawal of draft UGC regulations 2025

Feb 06, 2025

Six States have adopted a joint resolution seeking the withdrawal of draft UGC (Minimum Qualifications for Appointment and Promotion of Teachers and Academic Staff...

UGC regulations threaten autonomy of universities, undermine federal values: Kerala CM

Feb 20, 2025

The Draft UGC Regulations were released by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on January 6, 2025. State governments have since raised objections, calling them...

Union Minister Pradhan releases UGC Regulations 2023

Jun 02, 2023

Union Minister of Education and Skill Development, Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday released the UGC (Institutions Deemed to be Universities) Regulations, 2023.

Foreign universities coming to India, a boon for Bhutanese students

Feb 27, 2023

According to The Bhutan Live, India's University Grants Commission in January took an important step to further liberalise the entry of foreign educational institutions...