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UGC Single Girl Child, Ishan Uday Scholarship Application Closing Tomorrow

Education | Written By Bhoomika Aggarwal | Tuesday January 19, 2021

The University Grants Commission will be closing the application window for various scholarships schemes tomorrow January 20, 2021. The students can apply for different UGC scholarships at the official website of National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in).

UGC Asks Universities To Assist With COVID-19 Vaccine Roll Out

Education | Written By Aarzoo Snigdha | Thursday January 14, 2021

As the Government of India is set to roll out the COVID-19 vaccine in the coming days, UGC has sought the personal intervention of Universities and Colleges across the nation for the successful implementation of the vaccination programme.

National Youth Day 2021: Know History, Significance, Theme For This Year

Education | Written By Mridusmita Deka | Tuesday January 12, 2021

National Youth Day 2021: National Youth Day 2021 is celebrated on January 12 to mark the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda.

IGNOU BTech Degrees, Diploma In Engineering Till 2011-12 Session Valid: AICTE

Education | Reported by Press Trust of India | Sunday January 10, 2021

The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) was offering the two courses through distance learning, however, the courses were discontinued after the University Grants Commission (UGC) said they are in violation of norms and technical courses cannot be offered through distance learning mode.

National Youth Day 2021: UGC Asks Universities To Celebrate Swami Vivekananda's Birthday

Education | Edited by Bishal Kalita | Sunday January 10, 2021

National Youth Day 2021 will be celebrated on January 12 to mark the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda

India's 'Institutions of Eminence' Can Now Set Up Campuses In Foreign Countries

Education | Reported by Press Trust of India | Saturday January 9, 2021

Indian universities and colleges with the Institutions of Eminence (IOEs) tag, which include several IITs, will now be able to set up campuses in foreign countries with the University Grants Commission (UGC) issuing fresh guidelines on the same.

UGC Ishan Uday, Single Girl Child Scholarship Application Deadline Extended

Education | Edited by Bishal Kalita | Friday January 1, 2021

UGC Scholarship: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has extended the last date to apply for Ishan Uday, PG Single Girl Child Scholarship, and other schemes to January 20.

UGC Announces New Massive Online Open Courses

Education | Written By Bhoomika Aggarwal | Friday December 25, 2020

University Grants Commission (UGC) has announced 78 undergraduate and 46 postgraduate non-engineering Massive Online Open Courses (MOOCS).

Major Policy Decisions That Affected Indian Education In 2020

Education | Written By Mridusmita Deka | Thursday December 24, 2020

Apart from the new National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the Union Government has made several reforms in the education sector this year including the move to merge UGC and AICTE and establishment of National Medical Commission.

Refund Cancellation, Migration Fee Of First Year UG, PG Students: UGC To Universities

Education | Written By Mridusmita Deka | Saturday December 19, 2020

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has decided to refund the full amount of fee collected from the first-year undergraduate and postgraduate students in case the students have withdrawn their admissions or have migrated till November 30, 2020.

Kamdhenu Chair To Be Set Up In Universities, Colleges In India: Sanjay Dhotre

Education | Edited by Mridusmita Deka | Tuesday December 15, 2020

RKA Chairman Vallabhbhai Kathiria introduced the concept and urged the Vice Chancellors across the country to start ‘Kamdhenu Chair’ in every university and college. The Kamdhenu Chairs in colleges and universities seek to educate the youths of the nation of the indigenous breeds of cows.

Encourage Students To Visit 'Technological Marvel' Atal Tunnel In Himachal Pradesh: UGC To Universities

Education | Reported by Press Trust of India | Monday December 14, 2020

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has asked universities and engineering colleges to share details of the Atal Tunnel in Himachal Pradesh with students and encourage them to visit the "technological marvel".

Jamia Millia Islamia Puts Online Odd-Semester Exams On Hold; UGC Directions Awaited

Education | Edited by Mridusmita Deka | Saturday December 12, 2020

JMI Online Exams 2020: The Jamia Millia Islamia University has deferred the online odd semester and year-end examinations scheduled to be held from December 21 in online remote-proctored mode.

No More UGC, AICTE; Higher Education Commission To Be Set Up In 2021: Official

Education | Reported by Press Trust of India | Saturday December 12, 2020

The Higher Education Commission of India, which envisages replacing autonomous bodies like the University Grants Commission (UGC) and AICTE, will be set up next academic session, a top government official said on Friday.

UGC Asks Universities To Promote Internship-Embedded Degree Programmes

Education | Edited by Mridusmita Deka | Friday December 11, 2020

The UGC has written to university Vice Chancellors to promote internship-embed programmes and introduce an internship component to existing ones.