Tag: UGC guidelines
UGC releases IDP framework for HEIs' academic goals – Times of India
UGC Guidelines for IDP for HEIs: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued guidelines for the Institutional Development Plan for Higher Educational Institutions, emphasizing the importance of each institution creating a tailored plan to achieve its academic goals. According to UGC Chairman Jagadesh Kumar, these plans should prioritize academic excellence, research, innovation, and other pertinent aspects to fulfill the institution’s academic mission effectively.According to the UGC, the Institutional Development Plan (IDP) goes beyond being a mere planning document; it serves as a workbook for institutions to deliberate and make crucial decisions that drive their progress forward.The UGC Chairman emphasizes that ... Read more
UGC Empowers Students with Research Internships: Stipends, Insurance, and Academic Credits Offered – Times of India
NEW DELHI: Students securing a research internship during the fourth year of their undergraduate program will receive a stipend, insurance coverage, and academic credits. According to the guidelines set forth by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and communicated to higher educational institutions, participating companies will be obligated to offer a predetermined financial compensation to students undertaking internships within their organizations.The higher educational institutions will have to appoint nodal officers for research internships who will make agreements with various companies for the programme.Besides, the higher educational institutions may also search for group internship opportunities.The research internship will be done in the ... Read more
Bengal government rejects UGC guidelines on MPhil discontinuation – Times of India
KOLKATA: West Bengal government on Thursday said the state education department will not honour and follow the fresh guideline from the University Grants Commission (UGC) discontinuing MPhil as a degree.An announcement on this count has come from the state education Minister Bratya Basu on Thursday afternoon less than 24 hours after the UGC, issued a notification on Wednesday warning that students should not enrol in MPhil Degree courses being offered by universities as they are no longer recognised.“The state education department will not be accepting this new directive imposed by the UGC. The state will follow its own independent education ... Read more