University Grants Commission

UGC introduces ‘Ph.D. Excellence Citation’ to recognize outstanding doctoral research

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has announced the launch of the "Ph.D. Excellence Citation" to honor exceptional doctoral research across various disciplines. This initiative aligns with the goals of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which emphasizes advancing knowledge exploration and fostering unique contributions in education. The decision was made during a commission meeting on October 3, 2024, where the UGC outlined plans to award ten prestigious citations each year to top P...

September 16, 2024 5:08 PM

Universities in India can now admit students twice a year on lines of foreign varsities: UGC chairman

Indian universities and higher education institutions can now admit students twice a year, similar to the admission process followed by foreign universities, according to the University Grants Commission (UGC) Chairman M. Jagadesh Kumar. The two admission cycles will commence from the 2024-25 academic session, with one in July-August and the other in January-February, marking a departure from the current practice of a single admission cycle. "If Indian universities can offer admission twice a ...