UGC CHAIRMAN M JAGADESH KUMAR
NTA to issue UGC-NET admit cards by tonight
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will issue the admit cards for the University Grants Commission (UGC)-NET exams by tonight. The UGC-NET exam, which was rescheduled from June 16 to June 18 to avoid clashing with the UPSC preliminary exam, will be conducted in OMR mode across India on June 18. The exam is for determining the eligibility of Indian nationals for 'Assistant Professor' and 'Junior Research Fellowship Assistant Professor' in Indian universities and colleges.
UGC NET June 2024 application deadline extended. NTA issues new schedule
UGC - NET June 2024 exam application deadline extended by NTA to May 15. New schedule allows fee deposit until May 17, corrections from May 18-20. Contact 011 - 40759000 for help. Exam on June 18, 2024, 3 hours long.
Quality matters in the knowledge factory
The decision by the UGC to allow students with 4-year undergrad degrees and 75% aggregate marks to sit for the NET for a PhD programme aims to simplify the process and open research opportunities. However, concerns have been raised about potential quality issues. Pursuing a PhD requires rigorous critical thinking and methodological thoroughness, which may be lacking without proper preparation. While the move aims to democratize access to research, there is a need for transparent communication about expected outcomes and potential challenges to ensure quality in India's quest to become a knowledge economy.
UGC-NET 2024 exam date shifted to 18th June following candidate feedback
The National Testing Agency and UGC have rescheduled the UGC-NET exam to 18th June 2024 following feedback from candidates. The exam will be conducted in OMR mode across India on a single day.
No normalisation of scores for CUET-UG, NET this year: UGC Chief
Score normalisation for CUET-UG and National Eligibility Test eliminated this year. CUET-UG from May 15 to 24 with mode changes, UGC-NET switches to pen and paper mode on June 16, affecting eligibility criteria for Indian nationals.
UGC announces that 4-year degree holders can now directly appear for NET and pursue PhD in any subject
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has announced significant changes allowing students with 4-year undergraduate degrees to directly appear for the National Eligibility Test (NET). Additionally, those with 75% aggregate marks or equivalent grades can now directly pursue a PhD.
NTA extends registration deadline for CUET UG 2024 till March 31st, Here's all you need to know
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has extended the registration deadline for the Common University Entrance Test for Undergraduate courses (CUET UG 2024) to March 31. Candidates can apply on the official website by providing personal and academic details, uploading documents, and paying the fee online. The exam will be conducted in 13 languages and will include 61 subjects. It will be a dual-mode exam, with both pen-and-paper and computer-based formats. Applicants of all ages who have passed the class 12 exam or will be appearing in 2024 are eligible to apply.
CUET-UG dates likely to be changed depending on Lok Sabha polls schedule
The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Tuesday announced that the exam would be conducted from May 15 to 31 and the results declared on June 30. India is gearing up for general elections to elect its 18th Lok Sabha, the schedule for which is likely to be announced this month.
Major rejig on cards for CUET-UG exam; hybrid mode mulled, normalisation of scores likely to be scrapped
CUET-UG exam: Big changes are being planned for the CUET-UG exam, NTA officials have revealed. Under the tweaks that are being readied, normalisation of scores could be done away with and the duration of the exam shortened.
UGC approves guidelines for credit-linked short-term skill courses
Under the new guidelines, universities and colleges will offer short-term skill development courses in any stream with at least 12 credits and a maximum of 30 credits. The duration of the courses will be between three to six months with a major focus on practical learning.
Colleges, varsities must disclose fee structure, refund policy, accreditation, ranking on websites: UGC
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has mandated that universities and higher education institutions disclose details such as fee structure, refund policy, hostel facilities, scholarships, rankings, and accreditation on their websites. The UGC observed that many university websites are not functional or updated, causing inconvenience to stakeholders.
Why and how are CUET-UG scores normalised? UGC chief explains
Performance of every candidate in the Common University Entrance Test (CUET)-UG is evaluated using equi-percentile method and the marks reflected in the score card are normalised scores, according to UGC chief M Jagadesh Kumar. The results for CUET-UG, the gateway for undergraduate admissions to over 200 universities across the country, were announced on Saturday.
'Light but tight' deemed universities norms announced
Pradhan said that the new regulations will enable the establishment of quality-focused deemed to be universities in a transparent manner, fostering excellence, strengthening research and transforming higher education'. UGC Chairman M Jagadesh Kumar said that the regulations are 'in tune with NEP 2020 - light but tight' and will help encourage many more high-quality institutions to come in emerging areas to meet students' aspirations.
Nearly 76% students appear for CUET-UG exam on 3rd day
Tuesday is the third day of the exams which are being conducted in 234 cities and 283 centres. The first shift of the exam got underway at 8.30 a.m. The total number of candidates scheduled in shift 1 were 20,503. UGC Chairman Professor M. Jagadesh Kumar told IANS, "For the second phase (May 25-28), we are working to provide the admit cards from 23 May. We will announce the City information slips for the third phase (May 29-June 2) on May 23."
CUET-UG not to make board exams redundant: UGC Chairman Jagadesh Kumar
"The basic eligibility criterion for entrance into universities remains unchanged which is that a candidate must have passed the class 12 examination from any recognised board or equivalent. In fact, marks in grade 12 for eligibility will vary across programs and universities," Kumar said.
UGC to launch redesigned, user-friendly website on May 16: Chairman M Jagadesh Kumar
UGC Chairman further said that the stakeholders can easily access notices and circulars. "Also, access regulations are according to the type of stakeholders, such as universities, colleges, students, and faculty. Finding university details is very easy on this website, and it has more filter facilities for the users to sort the HEIs as per their requirements," he said.
UGC to re-open CUET-UG application portal from Sunday to Tuesday
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has announced the re-opening of the application portal for Common University Entrance Test for Undergraduate Admissions (CUET-UG) on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday amid high demand. There has been a 41% increase in applications this year, with nearly 14 lakh received, making CUET-UG the second-largest entrance exam in India in terms of applicants.
Indian universities eyeing African and Gulf nations, Thailand, Vietnam to set up offshore campuses: UGC chairman M Jagadesh Kumar
In an interview to PTI, Kumar said several countries are coming forward to provide infrastructure to Indian universities to set up campuses abroad and the University Grants Commission (UGC) will handhold the institutions in identifying the countries where they can set up their offshore campuses.
UGC extends deadline for feedback on foreign university campuses in India till Feb 20
The UGC had last month announced that foreign universities will be able to set up their campuses in India for the first time and unveiled draft norms, under which these varsities can also decide on the admission process, fee structure and repatriate its funds back home.
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