Category: Universities
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UGC Deadline: Upload Credit Data to ABC Portal by December 31, 2024
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 portal by December 31, 2024. After this Deadline, HEIs will be precluded from registering credits within the ABC ecosystem. The NEP (National Education Policy) 2020…
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah Introduces Modern Criminal Justice System in Chandigarh
Chandigarh, India, August 4, 2024 — The Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, launched the e-Sakshya, Nyaya Setu, Nyaya Shruti, and e-Summon apps for the three new criminal laws in Chandigarh today. The Governor of Punjab and Administrator of Chandigarh, Gulab Chand Kataria, and the Union Home Secretary were among the…
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NEET Paper Leak Case: CBI Files Fresh Chargesheet with Advanced Forensic Evidence
New Delhi, India, August 2, 2024 — The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed a fresh chargesheet in the NEET Paper Leak Case. The chargesheet covers Sections 120-B, 201, 409, 380, 411, and 420 of the Indian Penal Code and related offenses against 13 accused individuals. The CBI said it uses advanced forensic techniques,…
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United Nations University and University of Tokyo Co-host 2024 ACUNS Meeting
Tokyo/New York, August 2, 2024 — Two esteemed institutions, the United Nations University and the University of Tokyo, co-hosted the Academic Council on the United Nations System (ACUNS) Annual Meeting 2024. The 2024 ACUNS Annual Meeting provided a crucial platform for practitioners and scholars worldwide to explore the urgent theme of ‘Global Governance and Sustainable…
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Bar Council of India’s Directive: Inclusion of New Legal Subjects in University Curriculum
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 India (BCI) is mandated to advance and establish…
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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
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 Organization. The objective is to advance India towards Viksit Bharat 2047, envisioned as an innovation-driven knowledge economy. The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is…
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Arshdeep Singh: Indian Cricketer and Chandigarh University Star, Reveals T20 World Cup Experiences
Chandigarh, India, July 19, 2024 — Chandigarh University welcomed its star student, Arshdeep Singh, the ICC T20 World Cup Champion. Arshdeep, a Chandigarh University student and an Indian professional cricketer, enthusiastically shared his experiences at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. He actively engaged with fellow students, providing valuable insights from the field and addressing…
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University of Leeds Marks 25 Years of Engagement in India
The University of Leeds celebrates 25 Years of Engagement in India. NEW DELHI, India, July 18, 2024 — The University of Leeds is celebrating 25 years of engagement in India with a senior delegation visit and a series of events. A senior-level delegation recently visited India, recognizing the country’s increasing importance within the University’s internationalization…
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Deakin University Awards 100% Scholarship to 10 Indian Students
NEW DELHI, July 17, 2024 — Deakin University has awarded the Vice-Chancellor’s Meritorious 100% Scholarship to 10 Indian students after an extensive search for deserving students in India. Ten deserving students, including Vishrut Goswami, Aditi Mishra, Tamanna Kalra, Tia Kapoor, Tanvir Kaur Sohi, Tisha Vyas, Hasnain Reza Bilal, Mathanki, and Aarav Verma, have been honored…
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UGC Advisories: Prohibiting Unhealthy Food Sales in HEI Canteens
The UGC has recommended prohibiting the sale of unhealthy foods and promoting healthy food options in canteens of higher education institutions (HEI). New Delhi, India, July 16, 2024 — The University Grants Commission (UGC), India, issued advisories regarding prohibiting the sale of unhealthy foods and promoting healthy food options in higher education institution (HEI) canteens.…
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Deakin University Welcomes Inaugural Students to GIFT City Campus in Gujarat, India
Deakin University proudly welcomes its inaugural batch of students to the GIFT City Campus in Gujarat, India. (GIFT City is short for Gujarat International Finance Tec-City). GANDHINAGAR, India, July 10, 2024 — Deakin University has achieved a significant milestone by welcoming its first group of students to the GIFT City Campus in Gujarat, India. Deakin…
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Shaping Future Vision: Hyundai Motor Group’s Partnership with University of Oxford
Hyundai Motor Group and the University of Oxford have joined forces to create the Oxford-Hyundai Motor Group Foresight Centre at Oxford’s Saïd Business School. This center will study the Group’s long-term vision and strategic direction, focusing on shaping the future and identifying critical areas for addressing future geopolitical shifts and risks. The collaboration aims to…
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UGC Notice: Updated List of Defaulting Universities 2024
New Delhi, July 2, 2024 — The University Grants Commission (UGC) India has issued a Public Notice, presenting the “Updated List” of Defaulting Universities that have not yet appointed Ombudsperson(s) as required by the University Grants Commission (Redressal of Grievances of Students) Regulations, 2023. Source: UGC
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London Tops QS Best Student Cities 2025 Rankings
QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) has released the Best Student Cities Rankings 2025. London has been named the top student city in the world for the sixth year in a row. Following London, Tokyo, Seoul, and Munich secured the second, third, and fourth positions, respectively. Melbourne dropped to fifth place. The rankings also included Berlin, Sydney, Paris,…
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Harvard, Oxford, and Tsinghua: Best Global Universities 2024-2025: U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News Releases 2024-2025 Best Global Universities Rankings The newest edition evaluates schools from more than 100 countries. WASHINGTON, June 25, 2024 — U.S. News & World Report has published the 2024-2025 Best Global Universities rankings. The rankings evaluate over 2,250 schools based on academic research and reputation. The new edition includes universities from more…
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CBI Initiates Criminal Conspiracy Case on UGC Net 2024 Examination Integrity Compromise
New Delhi, June 23, 2024 — The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), India, has announced that it has registered a criminal case against unknown accused persons under Sections 120B (Criminal Conspiracy) and 420 (Cheating) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). CBI said that this action was prompted by a complaint from the Secretary of the…
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High-Level Committee to Reform Examination and Data Security Protocols | Ministry of Education, India
New Delhi, June 22, 2024 — The Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education has formed a High-Level Committee of Experts to ensure the transparent, smooth, and fair conduct of examinations and the declaration of results. The Committee will provide recommendations on: The Committee has been tasked with submitting its report to the Ministry within…
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C.B.I. Investigation Launched: UGC-NET June 2024 Examination Irregularities
New Delhi, June 20, 2024 — The National Testing Agency (NTA) successfully conducted the UGC-NET June 2024 Examination in O.M.R. (pen and paper) mode on June 18th, 2024, in two shifts across different cities in India. However, on June 19th, 2024, the University Grants Commission (U.G.C.) received specific inputs about potential irregularities in the Examination.…
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Educational News: UGC India 4th Amendment and Panjab University Circular
New Delhi, June 20, 2024 — The University Grants Commission (UGC) India has instructed universities to implement the 4th Amendment of the University Grants Commission (Minimum Qualifications for Appointment of Teachers and Other Academic Staff in Universities and Colleges and Other Measures for the Maintenance of Standards in Higher Education) Regulations, 2024. Meanwhile, Panjab University…
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