Category: Education
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UGC Compendium of Regulations (1957-2023): Centralized Resource for Higher Education Institutions
The Education Minister of India releases the UGC Compendium of Regulations (1957-2023). New Delhi, India, September 4, 2024 — The Union Minister for Education, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, unveiled the UGC Compendium of Regulations (1957-2023) as a unified and dependable reference for all UGC rules. The presence of the Secretary of the Department of Higher Education,…
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University of Southampton Delhi: Opening New Horizons in Indian Higher Education
India issued a Letter of Intent to the University of Southampton, UK, to establish a campus in India; Dr. S Jaishankar graced the occasion. New Delhi, India, August 29, 2024—The Ministry of Education has taken a significant step towards realizing the internationalization goals envisioned in the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. A Letter of Intent…
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NAAC Accreditation: Important Announcement for All Higher Education Institutions in India
Important NAAC Announcement for All Higher Education Institutions in India. The Ministry of Education, Government of India, has approved the recommendations of the Dr. Radhakrishnan Committee for extensive reforms in Accreditation. Following these recommendations, the NAAC Executive Committee has developed an implementation plan that comprises two phases: Binary Accreditation and Maturity-based Graded Levels. The Committee…
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NAAC Notice: Retention of Accreditation by Newly Transformed Universities in India
The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) in India has issued a public notice concerning Newly Transformed Universities. NAAC-accredited affiliated/Constituent/Autonomous Colleges/Institutes that have evolved into State Public Universities/State Private Universities/Deemed-to-Be Universities (both public and private) must retain the validity of their “NAAC Grade” and “NAAC CGPA” until their Accreditation expires. After their validation expires, these…
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Chandigarh University International Film Festival 2024: Screening Over 350 Films
Chandigarh University International Film Festival starts with the screening of more than 350 films. The CU International Film Festival features 12 foreign films across two days, spanning various categories. Chandigarh, India, Aug. 22, 2024 — Over 350 films, including 12 international entries, will be screened at the Chandigarh University International Film Festival 2024 (CUIFF’24), which…
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Chandigarh University: Leading in India with 502 International University Collaborations
Chandigarh University Leads in India with 502 Global Partnerships. Chandigarh University students have been offered an internship by Walt Disney, the world’s number one entertainment company. In a First in India, Chandigarh University Ties Up with 502 Top Ranked Universities in 95 Nations. CHANDIGARH, India, Aug. 21, 2024 — In today’s globalized world, exposure to…
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UGC India Introduces New Enrollment Procedure for ODL and Online Programs 2024-25
New Delhi, India, August 19, 2024 — The University Grants Commission (UGC) has announced a new enrollment procedure for students intending to enroll in Open and Distance Learning (ODL) or online programs starting in the academic year 2024-25. The aim is to ensure that students are only admitted to approved higher education institutions (HEIs) and…
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Chandigarh University Ranks 20th in NIRF 2024: Education Excellence
Chandigarh University is ranked 20th among India’s top universities in the 2024 NIRF Rankings. CHANDIGARH, India, Aug. 19, 2024 — Chandigarh University (CU) has improved its performance in the National Rankings released by the Ministry of Education in New Delhi. In the NIRF Rankings 2024, CU has jumped seven spots in the University category compared…
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Education Ministry Releases NIRF India Rankings 2024: Top Institutions and Minister’s Insights
Ministry of Education releases NIRF India Rankings 2024. New Delhi, India, August 12, 2024 — Union Minister for Education, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, released the 2024 India Rankings based on the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF). Secretary of Higher Education, Shri K. Sanjay Murthy; UGC’s Prof. M Jagadesh Kumar; Chairman of AICTE, Prof. T.G. Sitharam; Chairman…
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Panjab University Confirms Compliance with UGC Regulations for Internal Complaints Committee
New Delhi / Chandigarh, August 12, 2024 — The University Grants Commission (UGC) India has directed all universities to constitute an Internal Complaints Committee and submit a compliance report via the UGC’s University Activity Monitoring Portal. The universities are required to form a committee following the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace…
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Obligation Failure: Defaulting Universities Named by UGC India
New Delhi, August 10, 2024 — UGC India has announced the “Updated List” of “Defaulting Universities” that have failed to appoint Ombudsperson(s) as mandated by the University Grants Commission (Redressal of Grievances of Students) Regulations, 2023. While Panjab University Chandigarh has complied, Punjab Engineering College, Sector 12, Chandigarh, and National Institute of Technical Teachers Training…
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UGC Deadline: Upload Credit Data to ABC Portal by December 31, 2024
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued a public notice establishing the Deadline for higher education institutions to upload credit data to the ABC portal. New Delhi, India, August 8, 2024 — The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued a directive to higher education institutions (HEIs) mandating the submission of credit data on the ABC…
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Bar Council of India’s Directive: Inclusion of New Legal Subjects in University Curriculum
Incorporation of Emerging Legal Subjects in University Curricula. New Delhi, August 2, 2024 — The Bar Council of India has issued a circular to all Universities and Centres of Legal Education, requesting the inclusion of new subjects such as blockchains, electronic discovery, cybersecurity, robotics, artificial intelligence, and bioethics in their curricula. The Bar Council of…
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Chitkara University Launches iOS Student Developer Program in Partnership with Apple
Chandigarh, India, July 30, 2024 — Chitkara University has partnered with Apple to introduce the iOS Student Developer Program. This program aims to empower the next generation of app developers through hands-on experience, mentorship, and exposure to real-world projects. “We are excited to partner with Apple to launch the iOS Student Developer Program at Chitkara…
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India’s Education Minister Oversees Atal Innovation Mission and WIPO Agreement
India’s Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, presided over the signing of the Letter of Intent between Atal Innovation Mission and the World Intellectual Property Organization. New Delhi, July 22, 2024 — Dharmendra Pradhan, the Education Minister of India, oversaw the signing of a Letter of Intent between the Atal Innovation Mission and the World Intellectual Property…
