Students with four-year UG degrees can directly appear for NET and pursue PhD, informs UGC Chief | Education

Students with four-year undergraduate degrees can now directly appear for NET and pursue a PhD, according to University Grants Commission (UGC) Chairman Jagadesh Kumar. UGC Chairman Jagadesh Kumar informed that students with four-year undergraduate degrees can now directly appear for NET and pursue a PhD, provided they have a minimum 75% marks or equivalent grades … Read more

CUET UG 2024: Registration deadline for the exam extended, check new date and key details here | Competitive Exams

The registration deadline of CUET UG 2024 has been extended till March 31, 2024, 9:50 PM. This was announced by UGC Chairman Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar who informed that the change has been made following the request from candidates and others. According to UGC Chairman Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar, the deadline has been extended following the request … Read more

CUET UG 2024 date likely to be changed as per Lok Sabha poll schedule: UGC Chief | Competitive Exams

The schedule for the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) UG is likely to be changed depending on the Lok Sabha elections schedule, according to UGC Chairman Jagadesh Kumar. As informed by UGC Chairman Jagadesh Kumar, the schedule for the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) UG is likely to be changed depending on the Lok Sabha … Read more

UGC Chairman illustrates importance of guidelines for IDP, full details here | Education

University Grants Commission Chairman Jagadesh Kumar has underlined the importance of the set of guidelines released by the UGC recently for preparing the Institution Development Plan (IDP) for Higher Educational Institutions. UGC Chairman Jagadesh Kumar explained the importance of guidelines released by the UGC recently for preparing the Institution Development Plan (IDP) for Higher Educational … Read more

NTA Mulls Ending Score Normalization for CUET-UG 2024, Plans Hybrid Exam

NEW DELHI: The National Testing Agency (NTA) is considering eliminating the normalization of scores for the Common University Entrance Test (CUET)-UG in its upcoming third edition. This proposed change comes from top officials involved in the planning of the crucial examination.The examination, typically spanning a month, may undergo a significant alteration, with the National Testing … Read more

UGC De-Reservation Draft Guidelines REMOVED Amid Backlash, Commission Chairman Clarifies

Home Education UGC De-Reservation Draft Guidelines REMOVED Amid Backlash, Commission Chairman Clarifies Amid backlash for its ‘De-Reservation Draft’, the guidelines have been removed from the official website of the University Grants Commission (UGC). The Commission’s Chairman has clarified… University Grants Commission New Delhi: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has recently been at the receiving end … Read more

HEIs with facilities for PwD to get additional weightage in accreditation | Education

Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) having facilities for persons with disabilities will be given additional weightage during the accreditation process, UGC Chairman M Jagadesh Kumar said on Tuesday. The regulators also decided to encourage the participation of faculty members in capacity-building programmes organised by Malviya Mission Centres.(HT Photo) The decision was taken at the inter-regulatory authority … Read more