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  89 educational institutions, including IITs and IIMs, pulled up for anti-ragging non-compliance

  Education | June 29, 2025 23:54 IST

  The UGC emphasized that these lapses constitute a significant violation of regulatory norms and put student safety at risk, especially in light of increasing concerns over ragging incidents and a hostile campus environment.

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  No exams cancelled due to war-like situation, fabricated public notice being circulated: UGC

  Education | May 08, 2025 7:46 IST

  This clarification from UGC comes after India conducted precision strikes under Operation Sindoor, targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack.

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  UGC warns students, institutions against fake and misleading notices on online and ODL programmes

  Higher Studies | December 10, 2024 13:18 IST

  The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued a warning to students and institutions regarding deceptive and misleading notices related to online and Open and Distance Learning (ODL) programs. Read more about it here.

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  UGC NET December 2024: Registration window closes today- fees, age limit, relaxation

  Higher Studies | December 10, 2024 12:28 IST

  UGC NET December 2024 registration window will be closed today, December 10. All those who are preparing for the national entrance test can submit their application forms before the closure of the application window. Check details here.

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  Admission 2024-25: UGC permits universities to hold UG and PG entrance exams if seats remain vacant

  Higher Studies | August 01, 2024 14:26 IST

  UGC has announced that universities can now conduct their own entrance exams for admission to different courses in UG and PG if seats remain vacant after regular admission rounds. This decision has been taken to ensure that there is no seat left unfilled.

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  UGC warns Higher Education Institutions over non compliance of fee refund policy; details here

  Higher Studies | July 09, 2024 16:48 IST

  The University Grants Commission will take strict measures against the higher education institutions that fail to follow the UGC Fee refund policy. The commission has released a warning to all HEIs regarding the fee refund policy. Check.

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  Vacancies in teaching position hinder NEP 2020 implementation: UGC chief

  Higher Studies | June 28, 2024 18:29 IST

  UGC Chief Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar highlighted the challenges in implementing in the state universities. He stated that vacancies in teaching positions at state universities are a major problem in NEP 2020 implementation.

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  Top 5 universities in India for graduate jobs: check list

  Higher Studies | May 22, 2024 12:54 IST

  If you are searching for the best college that will provide job placements after graduation, we have listed some top universities that can help you achieve your career goals.

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  CUET-UG, scheduled for tomorrow at Delhi centres, postponed to May 29

  Education | May 14, 2024 22:38 IST

  The Common University Entrance Test -- CUET-UG -- will now be held in Delhi on May 29 and revised admit cards will be issued for candidates, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has informed.

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  Students with 75 per cent marks, 4-year bachelor's degrees can directly pursue PhD: UGC

  Education | April 21, 2024 21:32 IST

  UGC-NET is an exam to determine the eligibility of Indian nationals for the award of Junior Research Fellowship and appointment as assistant professor, appointment as assistant professor and admission to PhD and admission to PhD only in Indian universities and colleges.

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  UGC warns edtech companies offering degree courses online in association with foreign universities

  Education | December 16, 2023 12:24 IST

  The University Grants Commission (UGC) has reiterated that none of these degrees will be valid and cautioned students against taking admission in such courses.

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  UGC to revamp National Eligibility Test syllabus, expert panel formation in progress

  Higher Studies | November 22, 2023 14:23 IST

  UGC Chairman M Jagadesh announced that the UGC will make an expert panel to revise the syllabus of UGC-NET. Candidates will be given adequate time before the new syllabus is implemented to ensure a smooth transition.

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  UGC NET December 2023 subject-wise exam dates announced at ugcnet.nta.ac.in, check schedule PDF

  Higher Studies | November 17, 2023 15:48 IST

  UGC NET December 2023 subject-wise exam dates have been announced by the National Testing Agency. Candidates who are going to appear in the UGC NET December 2023 exam can download the exam schedule from the official website, ugcnet.nta.ac.in, and nta.ac.in.

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  UGC selects KUFOS Faculty member to develop a course on Arctic studies, details here

  Education | November 09, 2023 14:42 IST

  Anu Gopinath, Faculty Member of Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies has been selected by the University Grants Commission to develop, and deliver Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels on Arctic/Polar studies. Check details here.

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  NEP 2020: UGC will provide training to 15 lakh higher education teachers; details inside

  Education | September 12, 2023 8:42 IST

  The University Grants Commission will train 15 lakh higher education teachers under National Education Policy 2023. A total of 111 institutions across India have been selected as part of the UGC's Malaviya Mission-Teacher Training program. Check detailed information here.

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  Chandrayaan-3: UGC to organise mega town hall to celebrate Moon landing's success

  Higher Studies | September 02, 2023 19:07 IST

  University Grants Commission (UGC) will organise a mega town hall in a hybrid format to celebrate the success of historic Moon landing. Check details here.

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  UGC NET Answer Key 2023: NTA to close challenge window today at ugcnet.nta.nic.in

  Higher Studies | July 08, 2023 12:25 IST

  Aspirants can raise objections against the UGC NET Answer Key through the official website -- ugcnet.nta.nic.in.

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  NEP 2020: UGC receives over 4300 applications on Professor of Practice portal

  Education | July 02, 2023 18:17 IST

  The commission had launched the Professor of Practice scheme for higher education institutions (HEIs) as a part of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

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  UGC NET 2023 city intimation slip likely today at ugcnet.nta.nic.in, check details

  Higher Studies | June 06, 2023 11:41 IST

  UGC NET 2023 city intimation slip to be released today at ugc.net.nta.nic.in, check exam schedule, city intimation slip release expected date, admit card date and other details.

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  Academics committee to monitor faculty appointments, awarding of PhD degrees: UGC

  Higher Studies | May 24, 2023 17:32 IST

  Considering the reports of violations of UGC Regulations on minimum qualifications for appointment of teachers and other academic staff, leading to concerns from various stakeholders, UGC set up Committee for academics.