Tag: UGC

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

UGC NET Result December 2024-25: Check scorecard link, subject-category wise cut-off marks | Mint

The UGC NET December 2024 results have finally been released by the National Testing Agency on February 22, 2025. The University Grant Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC-NET) December 2024 examination was conducted by the National Testing Agency for 85 subjects in computer based test (CBT) mode. The examination spanned over nine days — between January 3 and January 27 — and was conducted in 16 shifts at 558 exam centres in 266 cities across the country for 8,49,166 candidates. Candidates who took the UGC-NET can check their scorecard, subject-category wise cut-off marks and final answer key here: Scorecard: https://ugcnetdec2024.ntaonline.in/scorecard/index Cut-off: ... Read more

राहुल गांधी पर बरसे केंद्रीय शिक्षा मंत्री धर्मेंद्र प्रधान, पूछा-क्या इतिहास को सामने रखना गुनाह है?

Dharmendra Pradhan On Rahul Gandhi: केंद्रीय शिक्षा मंत्री धर्मेंद्र प्रधान जमकर राहुल गांधी पर बरसे हैं. केंद्रीय मंत्री धर्मेंद्र प्रधान ने कांग्रेस सांसद और लोकसभा नेता प्रतिपक्ष राहुल गांधी के बयान पर कहा, “कांग्रेस पार्टी के नेता प्रतिपक्ष को भारत के इतिहास, भाषा, संवैधानिक व्यवस्था के बारे में कोई समझ या सम्मान नहीं है…क्या वे जानते हैं कि भारत की शिक्षा नीति में ही भारत की भाषाओं को महत्व दिया गया है? भारत में हमने 121 स्थानीय भाषाओं की प्राइमरी बनाई है. भारतीय भाषा में किताबें बनाने की भी व्यवस्था की गई है. अनेक स्थानीय भाषाओं में इंजीनियरिंग, मेडिकल और ... Read more

UGC NET 2024, 15 जनवरी की परीक्षा स्थगित, अब 21 और 27 जनवरी को होगी परीक्षा

नई दिल्ली: UGC NET 2024 New Exam Date: नेशनल टेस्टिंग एजेंसी (NTA) ने यूजीसी नेट दिसंबर की आज यानी 15 जनवरी की परीक्षा को स्थगित कर दिया है. 15 जनवरी को होने वाली परीक्षा और 20 और 27 जनवरी को आयोजित की जाएगी. एनटीए ने इस संबंध में एक महत्वपूर्ण नोटिस जारी किया है. जो उम्मीदवार यूजीसी नेट 2024 की 15 जनवरी को आयोजित होने वाली परीक्षा में भाग लेने वाले थे, वे एनटीए की आधिकारिक वेबसाइट ugcnet.nta.ac.in पर जाकर नई तारीख को चेक कर सकते हैं. School Winter Vacation 2025: राजधानी दिल्ली के स्कूलों ने सर्दी की छुट्टियां बढ़ाई, ... Read more

UGC proposes MAJOR overhaul: ME, MTech grads can now land assistant professor jobs without NET | Mint

UGC News: Industry experts as well as senior professionals from public administration, public policy and public sector undertakings might soon be eligible for appointment as Vice Chancellors, according to draft norms by the University Grants Commission (UGC). The new guidelines will also amend the norms for hiring faculty members in universities allowing people having a postgraduate degrees in Master of Engineering (M.E) and Masters of Technology (MTech), with at least 55 pc marks, to directly get recruited to the Assistant Professor level without qualifying for the University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (NET).

UGC Draft Regulations 2025 for teacher recruitment: What's changed and what has remained the same | – Times of India

UGC Draft Regulations 2025 for Teacher Recruitment: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has recently released the draft of its 2025 regulations for faculty recruitment, marking a significant shift in how academic appointments and promotions are envisioned in India. These proposals aim to align the recruitment process with the goals of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, while introducing the draft, emphasized its transformative nature, stating, “By promoting flexibility, inclusivity, and recognizing diverse talents, we are paving the way for a dynamic academic future for India.”M Jagadesh Kumar, the chairperson of the UGC, highlighted that the ... Read more

UGC NET Exam 2024 starts tomorrow, Jan 3: How to download admit card, important documents to carry – check here | Mint

The University Grants Commission (UGC)’s National Eligibility Test (NET) will be starting from tomorrow January 3 and will continue till January 16. The exam will be held online in two shifts – the first from 9 am to 12 noon and the second between 3 pm to 6 pm. Meanwhile, the admit card for the UGC-NET 2024 December has already been released. Candidates appearing for the exam can download the UGC-NET December 2024 admit card from the official website – ugcnet.nta.ac.in. How to download NTA UGC NET admit card 2024? Visit the official website of UGC NET at ugcnet.nta.ac.in Search ... Read more

Yearender: Five major government initiatives introduced in education sector for students in 2024 – Times of India

The year 2024 has been a rollercoaster for the Indian education system. On one hand, Indian universities continued to make their mark globally. Institutions like the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), various Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), and other premier institutes climbed higher in international rankings. The QS World Rankings 2025 recognized several Indian universities among the top 200 globally, a significant leap forward from previous years.We see similar strides in THE World Rankings, FT Business schools and others. While these achievements reflect India’s increasing emphasis on quality education, the year 2024 however, was not without its setbacks. Instances of ... Read more

UGC to introduce 'PhD Excellence Citation': Aims to encourage innovation in Doctoral research – Times of India

UGC set to launch “PhD Excellence Citation” to honor top Doctoral research NEW DELHI: In a bid to foster innovation and unique approach in education sector, the focus of National Education Policy 2020 is on taking knowledge exploration to the next level. The University Grants Commission (UGC) has instituted the “PhD Excellence Citation” to recognize and reward exceptional research annually across various disciplines.The decision was taken in a commission meeting held on October 3, 2024, where the UGC outlined plans to award ten citations annually to exceptional PhD scholars in disciplines ranging from Sciences and Engineering to Social Sciences and ... Read more

UGC NET 2024: नेट परीक्षा की डेट एक बार फिर संशोधित, बताया ये कारण, अब इस तारीख को होगी परीक्षा

नई दिल्ली: UGC NET 2024 Exam Rescheduled: नेशनल टेस्टिंग एजेंसी (NTA) ने यूजीसी नेट परीक्षा की तारीख को एक बार फिर संशोधित कर दिया है. एनटीए ने 26 अगस्त को होने वाली यूजीसी नेट परीक्षा को अगले दिन के लिए पुनर्निर्धारित कर दिया है. अब यह परीक्षा 27 अगस्त को होगा. एजेंसी ने बताया कि कृष्ण जन्माष्टमी के चलते नेट की परीक्षा को पुनर्निर्धारित किया गया है. बाकी परीक्षाएं अपने तय शेड्यूल के अनुसार ही होंगी. IGNOU Admission 2024: इग्नू जुलाई एडमिशन और री-रजिस्ट्रेशन की तारीख फिर बढ़ी, आवेदन के लिए जरूरी डॉक्यूमेंट्स  एनटीए द्वारा जारी आधिकारिक अधिसूचना में कहा ... Read more