UGC taking action against private universities allegedly selling degrees: Govt in RS | Education

UGC taking action against private universities allegedly selling degrees: Govt in RS | Education

The University Grants Commission is investigating private universities accused of selling fabricated Ph.D. degrees. These complaints were submitted through the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC), involving universities from various states such as Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh. The Ministry of Education informed Rajya Sabha about the status of the actions in response to a … Read more

Private Universities: 140 private universities set up in India in last 5 years; maximum in Gujarat: Ministry of Education

Private Universities: 140 private universities set up in India in last 5 years; maximum in Gujarat: Ministry of Education

NEW DELHI: A total of 140 private universities have been established across the country during the last five years with a maximum of them being set up in Gujarat followed by Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh, according to the Ministry of Education statistics. According to data accessed by PTI, 28 private universities have been established in … Read more