University Grants Commission: News
12 Jun 2018
Prakash JavadekarGovernment announces hike in pension for retired university, college staff
In a move sure to bring cheers, the Narendra Modi government has increased pension of retired staff in central universities and colleges under the 7th Pay Commission (CPC).
06 Jun 2018
Delhi UniversityAfter President's concerns, 21 DU colleges asked to appoint principals
After the President's office expressed concerns over several DU colleges being run by 'acting' or 'officiating' heads for years, chairpersons of 21 colleges have been asked to appoint regular principals by July 15.
05 Jun 2018
Supreme Court Of IndiaSC okays reservation in promotions in government jobs, for now
The SC today permitted the Center to continue with reservation for SC/ST employees in promotions for now, and agreed to hear a petition against quashing of the practice.
25 May 2018
Delhi UniversityUGC: Autonomy for 9 new universities, St. Stephen's left out
On Thursday, the University Grants Commission (UGC) at its Full Commission meeting granted graded autonomy to 9 deemed universities, and also approved online degree, diploma, and certification programmes from this academic session.
19 May 2018
IndiaUGC directs universities to ban plastic cups, bottles on campus
The UGC has directed all varsities and higher educational institutions to ban the use of plastic cups, lunch packets, straws, bottles, and bags on their campuses.
19 May 2018
IndiaSt. Stephen's to get autonomy, transition unlikely to be smooth
The University Grants Commission is likely to grant St. Stephen's College (SSC) an autonomous status sometime next week.
09 May 2018
IndiaPhD from open-university at par with regular university degree: SC
Bringing relief to many, the SC has ruled that a doctorate (PhD) issued by an open university in India should be treated as par with that issued by a formal conventional university.
Education-institutions to face action for failing to refund fees: HRD
Higher education institutions not returning fees in case of withdrawal of admission by a student will soon face punitive action, according to a senior HRD Ministry official.
01 May 2018
EducationPhD degree to become mandatory for professors in Universities
From 2021, PhD degree will be mandatory for University professors, even for assistant professors.
28 Apr 2018
IndiaNumber of students enrolling in humanities-courses increased in 3-years: UGC
The number of students enrolling in humanities disciplines has increased in the past three years, according to UGC data.
26 Apr 2018
Delhi University1 in every 4 women at DU faced sexual-harassment: Report
One in every four women studying at Delhi University and its affiliated colleges has been a victim of sexual harassment, according to a safety audit conducted by a student wing of Congress, National Students' Union of India (NSUI).
26 Apr 2018
OdishaUGC issues list of 24 'fake universities': Details here
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued a list of 24 'fake universities' which are no longer allowed to confer degrees. Seven of these are in the national capital.
20 Apr 2018
Ministry of Human Resource DevelopmentHRD is launching the 'Swachh Bharat Summer Internship' for students!
Days after the Lok Sabha Secretariat announced exciting internships, the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) has invited applications for a similar program.
11 Apr 2018
GurugramGurugram: Student alleges ragging and physical assault, 2 suspended
A second year fine arts student of a private university in Gurugram has claimed physical assault and ragging by his seniors from engineering stream, with the varsity officials saying the accused students have been suspended and a report of the case sent to the University Grants Commission (UGC).
09 Apr 2018
HaryanaHaryana govt to introduce CBCS for undergraduate subjects
The Haryana government said it has decided to introduce choice-based credit system (CBCS) and also revise the syllabus and workload in eleven subjects at the under-graduation level "in keeping with global scenario".
05 Apr 2018
RajasthanImparting quality education to students a major challenge: Rajasthan Governor
Addressing the fifth convocation ceremony of the University of Kota, Rajasthan Governor Kalyan Singh expressed concern over the shortage of teachers in universities and said in such a scenario, imparting qualitative education to students is a major challenge.
29 Mar 2018
Crime Against WomenBengaluru man lured job-seeking women as 'HR', sexually exploited them
This man spent months targeting vulnerable job-seeking women. Posing as HR, he would contact them, mostly flight-crew aspirants, and make them face 'video interviews.'
14 Mar 2018
West BengalWB: Teacher sent on leave after complaints of sexual harassment
West Bengal's Kalyani University has sent a teacher on forced leave for an indefinite period after a number of female students complained of sexual harassment against him, a top university official said on Wednesday.
21 Dec 2017
Madhya PradeshRagging on Indian college campuses up by 70% in 2017
Student ragging in Indian colleges and universities is on an all-time high. 889 cases have been reported till December 19 this year, a 70% rise over last year's 515 cases.
19 Nov 2017
RajasthanAbolish sex-based segregation, remove 'nepotism': UCG panel's recommendation for AMU
The recommendations of a UGC-appointed panel regarding changes needed in Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) have been made public: among its many suggestions are abolishing separate colleges for males and females, removing "nepotistic" quotas and changing the way its VC is appointed.
13 Nov 2017
India123 Indian institutes to lose 'university' from their names
A whopping 123 higher education institutes in India have been asked by the UGC to drop the word 'university' from their names.
09 Oct 2017
Jawaharlal Nehru UniversityAMU, BHU might lose 'Hindu', 'Muslim' from names
If a UGC panel's recommendations are accepted, the reputed Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) and Banaras Hindu University (BHU) will lose religions from their names.
26 Sep 2017
IndiaFormer PM Manmohan Singh turns 85 today!
Manmohan Singh, who had the longest serving contiguous term as PM after Jawaharlal Nehru, has often been described as the hero of India's 1991 liberalization, the "accidental PM" in 2004, and the "mute PM" in 2011.
18 Sep 2017
MumbaiMumbai: Colleges have only 55 days to cover semester portion
Post-graduation students at Mumbai University and its affiliated colleges are worried as the results mess has delayed PG admissions, the deadline for which has been pushed to 25 September.
30 Aug 2017
IndiaBlue Whale Challenge: Bengaluru sixth-most curious about the deadly game
India is so curious about the "Blue Whale Challenge" that seven of its cities featured on the list of top 10 global cities searching for the deadly game.
10 Jul 2017
EducationGovernment teachers set to get pay hikes after a decade
After more than 10 years, teachers and staff in government institutes are set to get a hike in the range of 22-28%.
29 May 2017
IndiaHRD Minister Prakash Javadekar launches Anti-Ragging mobile app
In a move to curtail the menace of ragging, Union Human Resource Development Minister Prakash Javadekar launched an Anti-Ragging mobile app introduced by the University Grants Commission (UGC).
27 Mar 2017
MumbaiCitizens' group challenges upcoming Shivaji memorial
A citizens' forum named APLI (A Port Lands Initiative) Mumbai, with the help of documents accessed through RTI, concluded that it is not feasible for the government to carry on with the construction of the upcoming Shivaji memorial worth Rs. 3,600crore.
22 Mar 2017
Delhi PoliceDelhi: Four Bhondsi jail-mates in Limca Book of Records
The Limca Book of Records now features four inmates of the Bhondsi jail for installing 'Phoenix' (a prison-management software) in 11 prisons of Haryana.
18 Feb 2017
Delhi PoliceAir India to launch all-women crew, round-the-world flight
To celebrate Women's Day, Air India will launch an all-women crew, around-the-world flight from Delhi to San Francisco and back, on February 27.
15 Feb 2017
DelhiHaryana introduces hefty fines for drinking in cars
Haryana has introduced a fine of Rs 5,000 for drinking in vehicles on the road, in parks, or by rivers, with immediate-effect. A repeat offender would be fined Rs 10,000.
08 Feb 2017
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Jat agitation reaches Delhi
Hundreds of Jat community members gathered at Najafgarh in southwest Delhi and staged a peaceful protest.
29 Dec 2016
All India Institute Of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)Delhi, braving the chill and making news!
Delhi's popular shopping destination, Khan market's authorities have refused any addition to the security, fearing that increased security will drive away the customers.
24 Dec 2016
Delhi High CourtThe city with a character- Delhi!
Keeping with the Prime Minister's call to a digital India, Delhi Metro has decided to make its 10 stations go completely cashless and transact with the help of e-wallet.
23 Dec 2016
Indira Gandhi International Airport (Delhi)Heartwarming at times, heartless at others, Delhi for you!
Christmas is round the corner and the capital city is already soaked in the festive spirit.
30 Nov 2016
Delhi High CourtDelhi; city of news, views and queues
Winters came knocking at Delhi's doorsteps, when the city witnessed its first fog of the season.
01 Nov 2016
DiwaliWhat's up with Delhi?
Residents of Ghaziabad and Noida kept Diwali a low key affair, as they remembered the martyred soldiers and prayed for Indian soldiers at border.
