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TN Governor RN Ravi says state government defying court orders on search c
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
A press release from Lok Bhavan, Tamil Nadu, alleges that the state government is proceeding with the constitution and extension of search committees for the appointment of Vice-Chancellors at Bharathiar, Bharathidasan, and Periyar Universities in a manner contrary to binding University G
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"Happy that Indian words are used": Former UGC chairman on Shiksha Adhisht
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
Former UGC Chairman M Jagadesh Kumar supports the use of Indian language words in the new proposed Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, which was introduced in Lok Sabha on December 15, 2025.
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"To ensure transparency": UGC Chairman defends draft rules amid Kerala, TN
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
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 and ensures transparency."
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ABVP highlights key issues related to higher education to UGC; demands inc
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
A delegation of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) on Monday submitted a memorandum to the Chairman of the University Grants Commission (UGC), Prof. M. Jagadesh Kumar, highlighting key issues related to higher education and students, including demands for an increase in 'Fellowshi
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"Remove negative marking": Students on changes in CUET exam
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
UGC Chairman M Jagadesh Kumar on Tuesday announced changes in the Common University Entrance Test (CUET), saying that all papers will carry 250 marks in total and there will be negative marking for every incorrect answer.
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Total subjects reduced to 37 from 63: UGC Chairman on major changes in CUE
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
He stated that all 50 questions would be compulsory in the CUET as opposed to last year when the students could choose to answer 40 questions. Moreover, the UGC chairman announced a uniform time limit of 1 hour to conclude the examination for all subjects.
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Revised guidelines for CUET undergraduate, postgraduate programs soon: UGC
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Last year, CUET was used by 283 universities, taking in 1,347,820 registered applicants. CUET has streamlined admissions through a single national entrance exam, thereby reducing dependence on multiple university cut-offs and opening equal opportunities to succeed for students from all acade
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"I thank PM Modi for approving PM Vidyalaxmi scheme," says UGC Chairman
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Responding to the approval of PM Vidyalaxmi scheme, UGC Chairman M Jagadesh Kumar on Wednesday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said that a large number of students from socially and economically weaker sections will be able to pursue higher education.
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UGC introduces new enrollment procedure for students seeking admission to
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
The University Grants Commission has introduced a new enrollment procedure for students seeking admission to Open and Distance Learning (ODL) and Online Programmes for the academic year 2024-25. The change, effective from September 2024, is aimed at ensuring that students enrol only in appro
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"It is a welcome step...": UGC chairman Mamidala Kumar on formation of hig
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
After the announcement of the formation of a high-level committee of experts to make recommendations on reform in the mechanism of the examination process, and functioning of the National Testing Agency (NTA), UGC chairman Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar welcomed the decision, saying that it is a st
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UGC reports 81 pc attendance in NET June 2024 exam
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Around 81 per cent of over 11.21 lakh registered candidates appeared for the UGC-NET exam conducted on Tuesday in 317 cities across the country, said UGC chairman Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar.
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Universities in India can now admit students twice a year on lines of fore
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
"If Indian universities can offer admission twice a year, it will benefit many students. Such as those who missed admission to a university in the July/August session due to a delay in the announcement of board results, health issues, or personal reasons. Biannual university admissions wi
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