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Known for student-centric reforms, Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar retires as UGC chairperson | Mint

Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar has officially retired from his role as Chairman of the University Grants Commission (UGC) upon reaching the age of 65. Starting his tenure in February 2022, Kumar spearheaded several transformative reforms aimed at reshaping India’s higher education landscape. Also Read: UGC NET Result 2024-25: When will NTA release December session scorecards on ugcnet.nta.ac.in? Here’s what we know Notably, he played a key role in the introduction of the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) for undergraduate and postgraduate admissions, enhancing uniformity and fairness in the admission process across universities. His leadership was marked by a strong focus on ... Read more