A new higher education bill in India is facing criticism for its proposed reforms to the University Grants Commission (UGC), with commentators arguing it is not the appropriate solution.

The Education Ministry plans to implement a UGC-like funding mechanism under the new Shiksha Adhishthan, aiming to separate grant disbursal from regulation, though opposition MPs have raised concerns about centralisation.

UGC Chairman SMA Faiz seeks relief from duties  The Daily Star

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Meta's latest data reveals a significant increase in content takedowns on Instagram and Facebook in response to government orders, with criticism and satire of the Prime Minister and UGC regulations being primary targets.

M Jagadesh Kumar, the former UGC chief, has been appointed as the Chairman of the IIM Calcutta Board of Governors.

Some of them have now been kept out of service because of UGC guidelines pertaining to their qualifying examination for lectureship

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The Delhi High Court has directed the National Testing Agency (NTA) to form an expert panel to review alleged errors in the UGC NET History answer key, leaving thousands of candidates awaiting clarity.

What are the challenges? Why are both students and teachers struggling with the fourth year schedule? Is there extra funding from UGC for the fourth year programme? What about infrastructure? Why are there frequent changes in guidelines? What lies ahead?

The Delhi High Court has issued a notice to the Centre, Delhi University, and police regarding a plea against a month-long ban on protests following a UGC stir.

Activists have resolved to escalate their efforts to ensure the implementation of the University Grants Commission (UGC) equity rules.

Delhi University has imposed a one-month ban on all gatherings, processions, and protests on its campuses, citing law and order concerns following backlash over UGC equity norms.

The Indian Congress party has labeled the VBSA Bill a 'constitutional overreach,' expressing concerns that it risks the autonomy of institutions like IITs and IIMs, encroaches on State powers, bureaucratises higher education, and lacks state consultation on higher education reforms.

Activists are pushing for the implementation of University Grants Commission (UGC) equity rules in India, ahead of a crucial Supreme Court hearing scheduled for March 19.

The Gujarat High Court has directed a university to pay three years of salary to a former assistant professor, stating that a dispute with the UGC is not a valid excuse for non-payment.

The Vice-Chancellor of KSOU has cautioned students against over-reliance on AI for research, noting that the UGC has introduced Research Ethics to combat plagiarism.

A Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill is scheduled to interact with officials from the UGC, AICTE, and NCTE this week. The bill aims to overhaul India's higher education regulatory framework by replacing existing bodies with a single authority.

11th college under Mangalore University to get autonomous status from UGC and government of Karnataka

Despite UGC regulations and ongoing protests, guest faculty in Tamil Nadu, India, continue to face exclusion and exploitation, highlighting persistent issues in the state's education sector.

Opposition to the regulation stems from the apprehension that marginalised sections, taking advantage of the vagueness in the new rules, might misuse the regulation to victimise upper castes

An association of private colleges is advocating for an amendment to UGC regulations to streamline the process for institutions seeking autonomous status.

The Indian government has circulated a bill intended to replace the University Grants Commission (UGC) and All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) among 39 Ministries and departments for discussions, with a 31-member JPC set to hold its first meeting.

Asked about the UGC regulations aimed to curb caste-based discrimination at higher educational institutions, which have been stayed by the Supreme Court, Mr. Bhagwat refused to comment, saying the matter is currently before the top court

A House panel has highlighted a critical situation regarding vacancies in the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), noting high vacancy rates in non-teaching and administrative positions.

Professor Mamun, the Pro-Vice Chancellor of Dhaka University, is set to be appointed as the new Chairman of the University Grants Commission (UGC), indicating a significant leadership change in higher education regulation.

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has told a joint parliamentary panel that the VBSA Bill is a 'solution' to current challenges and a 'catalyst' for growth, following extensive consultations for the NEP 2020.

The RSS is reportedly focusing on connecting with the Dalit community through Sant Ravidas, a move observed amidst the UGC controversy and upcoming Uttar Pradesh elections.

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has requested all higher education institutions to encourage students and faculty to participate in a post-budget webinar focused on education and skilling initiatives.

There is a call to strengthen the role of the University Grants Commission (UGC) and improve the overall quality of universities in Bangladesh.

UGC waited for the appeal verdict of the four men involved in the assassination to be rendered before announcing the upcoming release of a feature film about the history and geography teacher.

The BJP’s ‘inclusive Hindutva’ faces challenges as the proposed changes in regulations issued by the University Grants Commission spark debate

The RSS top body is set to discuss UGC rules during its annual meeting, as the BJP faces a Catch-22 situation.

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Authorities at Calicut University are optimistic about receiving approval from the University Grants Commission (UGC) to introduce additional online courses.

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has declared 32 universities as fake, with Delhi having the highest number at 12.