Universities
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UP Govt clarifies no blanket ban on mobile phones in colleges
India | Oct 18, 2019, 09:02 PM ISTThe Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh has refuted claims of banning the use of mobile phones in colleges and universities in the state.
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UGC declares 23 universities as 'self-styled, unrecognised'; maximum in UP followed by Delhi
Education | Jul 23, 2019, 04:33 PM ISTThe University Grants Commission (UGC) has released a list of 23 "self-styled, unrecognised" universities, eight of which are in Uttar Pradesh. The higher education regulator has warned students against taking admission in these institutions.
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Education institutions declare climate emergency
India | Jul 11, 2019, 01:45 PM ISTNetworks representing over 7,000 higher education institutions from across the world on Thursday declared a climate emergency and agreed to undertake steps to address the crisis.
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University Grant Commission urges to spread awareness on draft Education Policy
Education | Jul 05, 2019, 07:47 AM ISTThe draft NEP that proposes sweeping reforms in the country's education sector, has been placed in the public domain for suggestions from public till July 31.
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Universities are autonomous bodies, no compulsion on them to teach any particular subject: UGC
Education | Jun 26, 2019, 05:04 PM ISTUniversities are autonomous bodies and there is no compulsion on them to teach any particular subject, the University Grants Commission (UGC) on Wednesday said.
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MIT rated World's Best University for 7th time in row. Here's the top 10 list
Higher Studies | Jun 19, 2019, 09:47 AM ISTSince 2011, QS World University Rankings has been releasing the list of top universities of the world, annually. The rankings are based on academic reputation, employer reputation, and research impact.
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Union Cabinet nod to raise Rs 1 lakh crore for education infrastructure by 2022
Education | Jul 05, 2018, 12:22 PM ISTThe HEFA has been tasked to mobilise Rs 1 lakh crore for Revitalizing Infrastructure and Systems in Education (RISE) by 2022.
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Admissions 2018: Top 10 Universities, Colleges in India
Higher Studies | Jun 09, 2018, 04:32 PM ISTTop 10 Universities, Colleges in India: We know all students out there want to get into the best institutions, best colleges, best universities in India. Here is a guide for you.
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Ban plastic in campus premises, UGC directs universities
India | May 19, 2018, 02:36 PM ISTThe commission has also asked varsities to conduct networking activities on mass awareness on disposal of plastic and cleanliness drives under the Swachh Bharat Mission in municipalities.
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Beware of fake universities! Check this list before you take admission
Higher Studies | Apr 24, 2018, 11:21 PM ISTAs the admission season is on, students are looking to make career choices aiming to get through top-notch universities around the country.
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May reconsider Lodha panel suggestion on one state-one vote: Supreme Court
Cricket | Jul 24, 2017, 08:45 PM ISTThe apex court also indicated that it may reconsider the issue of restricting the national selection panel of cricketers to three members only from five members panel, earlier.
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UGC declares 23 universities, 279 colleges as ‘fake’, Delhi tops the list
India | Mar 20, 2017, 05:15 PM ISTAs many as 23 universities and 279 technical institutes operating in India have been declared as ‘fake’, with Delh topping the list with 66 colleges .
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UGC declares 8 Uttar Pradesh Universities fake
India | Jul 02, 2016, 05:25 PM ISTLucknow: The University Grants Commission (UGC) on Saturday released a list of 22 fake universities, out of which eight are from Uttar Pradesh, an official said. The universities included in the list were
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UGC puts on its websites list of 22 fake universities; here is the complete list
India | Jul 01, 2016, 07:02 AM ISTNew Delhi: The University Grants Commission (UGC) on Thursday released on its website a list of 22 "self styled, unrecognised" institutions which it claimed were functioning contravention of the UGC Act. In a public notice
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Universities to set up helpline to solve admission queries all day long
India | Jun 01, 2016, 10:26 PM ISTNew Delhi: With the new academic session being round the corner and admission process already underway in various universities, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has asked all varsities to set up round the clock helpline
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Rajasthan Governor directs universities to hoist tricolour in campuses
India | May 17, 2016, 07:51 AM ISTJaipur: Rajasthan Governor Kalyan Singh today directed vice chancellors of all government universities to hoist tricolour on their premises. In the guidelines, the governor said every university will have its own anthem reflecting its objective
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Know 21 fake universities of India
India | Jul 02, 2015, 02:05 PM ISTWarning students to refrain from enrolling in fake institutions, the UGC has released a list of 21 bogus varsities of which eight are in Uttar Pradesh and six in Delhi.In a notification issued on Wednesday,
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Universities must have greater academic freedom, autonomy:Narendra Modi
National | Jan 03, 2015, 12:46 PM ISTMumbai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today batted for giving universities more academic freedom and autonomy and promised to cut excessive regulation and cumbersome procedures to encourage research. “We want our scientists to explore the mysteries
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University need to become drivers of innovation: President
India | Sep 02, 2014, 01:14 PM ISTNew Delhi: President Pranb Mukherjee said that universities today need to become drivers of innovation and their focus should be on collaborative relationships with industry and government.Addressing the 14th convocation of Jammu University, the President
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Universities must lead in inventions and patents: President
India | Jun 06, 2014, 12:07 AM ISTKolkata: Lamenting that research is a neglected domain in education, President Pranab Mukherjee today said universities must lead in making new inventions and patents.“Universities must through their inventions and discoveries lead in the registration of