UGC

July 17, 2025 11:44 AM

Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurates University of Southampton’s India campus in Gurugram

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday inaugurated the India campus of the University of Southampton in Gurugram This marks the first foreign university to establish a campus in India under the University Grants Commission’s new regulations, Describing the event as a “momentous milestone” in the internationalisation of education under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, Pradhan said the development also deepens the education pillar of the India–UK strategic part...

May 16, 2025 4:46 PM

IIFT sets up first overseas campus in Dubai, marking historic step in global expansion

In a major stride towards internationalising Indian higher education, the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) has announced the establishment of its first overseas campus in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The move marks a significant milestone in IIFT’s 62-year history and underscores India’s growing presence in the global education landscape. The announcement was made by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Friday. The new campus has received the necessary approvals from the Ministr...

May 6, 2025 3:14 PM

Education Ministry approves IIFT to establish off-campus centre at GIFT Cit

The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), New Delhi, has received approval from the Ministry of Education to establish an off-campus centre at GIFT City, Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The new centre will operate in accordance with the UGC (Institutions Deemed to be Universities) Regulations, 2023, as announced by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry on Tuesday. The approval, granted under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, comes after IIFT successfully met the conditions outlined in the Letter of I...

May 6, 2025 11:17 AM

Education Ministry approves IIFT to establish off-campus centre at GIFT City

February 6, 2025 11:05 PM

UGC extends deadline to submit feedback on draft UGC regulations

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has extended the deadline for submitting feedback on the Draft UGC Regulations, 2025, to February 28. The proposed regulations outline the minimum qualifications for appointing and promoting teachers and academic staff in universities and colleges while aiming to maintain educational standards. Originally released on January 6, the draft sought input from stakeholders with a feedback deadline of February 5. However, following multiple requests, UGC Secreta...

August 27, 2024 5:13 PM

UGC introduces new framework for universities to conduct exams for SWAYAM courses

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has announced a new framework enabling universities to conduct examinations for courses offered through the Study Webs of Active Learning for Young Aspiring Minds (SWAYAM) platform. This initiative is part of the UGC's ongoing efforts to enhance the accessibility and flexibility of earning academic credits via online platforms. Until now, end-term proctored examinations for SWAYAM courses were conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) and the Nat...

September 16, 2024 5:01 PM

NET score allowed for admissions to PhD in place of entrance test: UGC

By: Aditya Ahuja The University Grants Commission (UGC) on Thursday announced that students will now be able to use their National Eligibility Test (NET) scores for admission into PhD programs, starting from the academic session 2024-2025. This decision eliminates the need for separate entrance tests conducted by universities and the Higher Education Information System (HEIS), aligning with the National Education Policy’s goal of simplifying the admission process. UGC Chairman Mamidala Ja...