UGC ‘e-Samadhan’ portal

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has recently launched an online portal named ‘e-Samadhan’. Key Points Through this portal, students taking admission in any university or facing any kind of problem after admission will be able to find solutions to their ..

Month: Current affairs - September, 2022

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

UGC: Simultaneous Two Full-Time Degree Programmes

The students of the country have been allowed to pursue two degrees simultaneously by the University Grants Commission. From the academic session of 2022-23, the students can start applying for these dual degree programmes. Both the degrees can be pursued ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Tamil Nadu Resolution against CUET

The government of Tamil Nadu has adopted a resolution urging the government of India to drop the CUET (Central Universities Common Entrance Test) proposal. Except for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the resolution was unanimously supported by all other parties. ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

AICTE Internship Opportunities

Over 1 lakh internship opportunities have been launched by Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan through the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) internship portal. Overview: The internship opportunities have been announced with the aim of enhancing the students’ employability ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs

Draft Framework for Higher Education qualification

The University Grants Commission, UGC recently released the draft Framework for Higher Education qualification. It is a part of the National Education Policy 2020. All the higher education institutes in the country are to be brought under this new framework. ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Gujarat to grant Centre of Excellence status 7 Universities

Gujarat government is all set to grant Centre of Excellence (CoE) status to seven private universities in state. Who gave the approval? In-principal approval was given by Chief Minister, Vijay Rupani, to make their mark globally. University Grants Commission (UGC) ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021

16th FICCI Higher Education Summit

The Union education minister, addressed the 16th FICCI Higher Education Summit on February 25, 2021. The summit is being organised in New Delhi from February 25, 2021 to February 27, 2021. While addressing the summit the minister said it will ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2021

November 11: National Education Day

Every year, India celebrates National Education Day on November 11. It is also called Rashtriya Shiksha Diwas. The day is celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad. He was the first Education Minister of India. Key ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020

Bombay HC strikes down Clause in UGC Regulation

The Bombay High Court recently struck down a clause in UGC regulations that converted permanent posts to term posts. About the Case In 2016, the UGC had amended its regulations to fix the term of college principals at 5 years. ..

‘Higher Education Leadership Development Programme for Administrator’ launched

The Union Minister for Human Resource Development, Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank recently launched a programme called ‘Higher Education Leadership Development Programme for Administrator’. It is a joint initiative of University Grants Commission (UGC) and British Council under the support of ..