Study abroad is getting harder & India is getting smarter about itNew US immigration rules, rising costs and tighter visa pathways are reshaping the study-abroad equation for Indian students. As global uni...
27 Jul, 2026, 03.32 PM IST
From Anganwadis to job market, India's education crisis needs structural reform, not a new ministerIndia's education system requires urgent structural reforms, not just ministerial changes. Early childhood education needs transformation f...
27 Jul, 2026, 12.40 AM IST
Opposition leaders to meet on July 20 to finalise strategy for Monsoon SessionLeaders of Opposition parties in the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha will meet on July 20 (Monday), the opening day of the Monsoon Session of Par...
17 Jul, 2026, 09.04 AM IST
Bill to prevent insults to Vande Mataram, amend FCRA Act listed for Parliament's Monsoon sessionSeveral significant bills are slated for introduction during the Lok Sabha Monsoon session. The Vande Mataram national song will receive st...
16 Jul, 2026, 09.31 PM IST
Higher education bill may not improve autonomy of HEIs, treats courses inconsistently: Think tankA legislative think tank analysis suggests the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025, may not significantly improve higher education ...
14 Jul, 2026, 03.34 PM IST
Govt, Nasscom working on AI curriculum for undergraduate programmesThe government is working with Nasscom to develop an artificial intelligence curriculum for undergraduate programs. This initiative aims to...
09 Jul, 2026, 04.32 PM IST
Foreign universities in India: Should you choose an Indian campus over studying abroad? Know the pros & consForeign universities are now opening campuses in India, offering Indian students a chance to earn international degrees without leaving the...
06 Jul, 2026, 11.55 AM IST
UGC NET June 2026 admit card expected soon at ugcnet.nta.nic.in; Check release date, exam schedule and download processUGC NET June admit card 2026: The National Testing Agency will soon release the UGC NET June 2026 Admit Card. Candidates can download their...
15 Jun, 2026, 07.31 AM IST
'Whoever I side with secures power': Ramdas Athawale claims Modi will win 2029 pollsUnion Minister Ramdas Athawale predicts Prime Minister Narendra Modi will win the 2029 and 2034 elections. He stated that his party's suppo...
11 Jun, 2026, 04.39 PM IST
Centre hands approval letters to 3 foreign universities for India campusesIndia is welcoming top universities from the UK and Australia to set up campuses. The University of Bristol and University of York will ope...
09 Jun, 2026, 07.39 PM IST
First female principal of St Stephen's college takes charge despite Delhi University objectionsSt Stephen's College has appointed Susan Elias as its new principal, marking a historic milestone for the institution. Elias, who assumed o...
01 Jun, 2026, 11.32 AM IST
University Grants Commission seeks details over LLM coursesThe University Grants Commission (UGC) has sought details from colleges and Universities regarding the one-year LLM course being offered by...
06 Apr, 2016, 11.13 PM IST
UGC asks varsities to observe Digital India weekThe University Grants Commission (UGC) has directed all varsities and higher education institutes across the country to observe the Digital...
30 Jun, 2015, 07.44 PM IST
- Over 100 universities allowed by UGC to offer ODL programmes
The UGC had accorded recognition to the universities and institutions for offering programmes through ODL mode upto the current academic se...
01 Jun, 2015, 10.22 PM IST
UGC pushes implementation of career oriented courses through new schemesA scheme called 'Introduction of Career Oriented Courses' (COCs) was being implemented, under which the UGC provides financial assistance t...
18 Mar, 2015, 02.53 PM IST
Top colleges may offer degrees, UGC sets up panel to study proposalThe committee headed by former education secretary RP Agarwal will look into the proposal that would require amendment of the University Gr...
11 Dec, 2013, 09.09 AM IST
- Don’t treat humanities as silver bullet for extremism
How much of humanity does one gain while studying the humanities? A lot, according to the University Grants Commission (UGC).
27 Feb, 2013, 03.06 AM IST