UGC exploring pilot run on common counselling for UG admissions – Times of India

UGC exploring pilot run on common counselling for UG admissions – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Like medical and engineering courses, the University Grants Commission (UGC) is exploring the idea of conducting a common counselling for undergraduate admissions based on Common University Entrance Test-Undergraduate (CUET-UG) scores. As reported first by TOI in July 2023, the UGC has formed a committee with officials from different universities to contemplate the idea…

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Now NET scores will be valid for PhD admissions – Times of India

Now NET scores will be valid for PhD admissions – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The University Grants Commission has announced that National Eligibility Test (NET) scores will be valid for PhD admissions from 2024-25 onwards, thus eliminating the need for multiple entrance exams. The decision was taken at the 578th UGC meeting based on expert committee recommendations.Candidates qualifying under different categories will have their NET scores contribute…

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UGC approves use of NET scores for PhD admissions starting 2024-25 academic session – Times of India

UGC approves use of NET scores for PhD admissions starting 2024-25 academic session – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has decided that starting from the academic session 2024-25, PhD admissions can utilize National Eligibility Test (NET) scores. This decision aims to streamline the admission process under the National Education Policy, eliminating the need for multiple entrance exams. The UGC made this determination during its 578th meeting on…

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CUET-UG 2024: NTA extends last date to submit online application till March 31

CUET-UG 2024: NTA extends last date to submit online application till March 31

CUET UG 2024: The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Tuesday extended the last date for online submission of the application for the Common University Entrance Test for Undergraduate courses (CUET UG 2024),based on the request received from candidates and other stakeholders. As per the revised schedule, candidates can register their online application for the entrance…

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UGC releases list of universities for Online and ODL programmes: Check notice here – Times of India

UGC releases list of universities for Online and ODL programmes: Check notice here – Times of India

The University Grants Commission has published a list of Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) approved to provide online and open and distance learning (ODL) programmes.The University Grants Commission (UGC) previously requested online applications from eligible Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) under Regulation 3(A) and Regulation 3(B)(b) of UGC (open and distance learning programmes and online programmes) regulations,…

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202 higher educational institutes to use CUET-UG scores this year, says UGC chief

202 higher educational institutes to use CUET-UG scores this year, says UGC chief

University Grants Commission Chairman M Jagadesh Kumar on Wednesday said that approximately 202 higher educational institutes including 46 Central Universities have registered for using CUET-UG 2024 scores for their admission in UG programmes and more are joining. The UGC chairman posted on X (formerly Twitter), “So far, 46 Central Universities, 32 State Universities, 20 Deemed-to-be-Universities,…

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UGC grants autonomy to 8 universities including DU, view full list here – Times of India

UGC grants autonomy to 8 universities including DU, view full list here – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has granted autonomy to eight central universities in India, providing them with greater flexibility in academic, administrative, and financial matters. This move aims to enhance the quality of higher education and empower universities to make independent decisions.Here’s the list of the universities granted autonomy: S. No. University Name…

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CUET-UG 2024: Application process to start on THIS day

CUET-UG 2024: Application process to start on THIS day

TheCommon University Entrance Test-Undergraduate (CUET-UG) application process will start tomorrow (Monday) evening orthe day after, said University Grants Commission (UGC) chairman M Jagadesh Kumar on Sunday. The CUET-UG 2024 exam is spread over a month.   Normalisation of scores for the CUET-UG is likely to be done away with this year, with the National Testing Agency (NTA)…

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