Category : Universities


Jammu University Gets UGC Category-I Status

The University Grants Commission has granted Category-I status to Jammu University, recognizing its academic excellence and research contributions. This prestigious status brings greater autonomy and funding opportunities to the institution.

VTU Belagavi Convocation Part 2 for PG & Research Degrees

Visvesvaraya Technological University in Belagavi will hold the second part of its 25th Annual Convocation on February 2, conferring postgraduate and research degrees to 8,702 students with Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot presiding.

Harvard's New Centralized Summer Funding System

Harvard College introduces a centralized Summer Funding Opportunities Office with three application rounds, aiming to bring equity and clarity to previously fragmented summer funding processes.

IIT KGP Night Exit Rules: Parents to Be Informed

IIT Kharagpur introduces new safety guidelines requiring students to inform destination details before leaving campus at night, with automatic parent notifications for exits between 10 PM and 6 AM.

SC Stays UGC Equity Rules, Students Protest

The Supreme Court has temporarily halted the UGC's equity regulations, sparking widespread student protests outside universities across India over concerns of academic autonomy.

SC Flags Ambiguities in UGC Equity Regulations

The Supreme Court has observed that UGC equity regulations prima facie suffer from ambiguities and potential misuse. Petitioners argue the rules assume caste discrimination is unidirectional.

Jamia Millia Islamia Marks 77th Republic Day

Jamia Millia Islamia celebrated India's 77th Republic Day with enthusiasm, honoring the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram. University officials highlighted constitutional values and cultural diversity.

RajaRajeswari Group: Bengaluru's Premier Education Hub

The RajaRajeswari Group of Institutions in Bengaluru stands as a beacon of quality education, blending academic excellence with ethical values and holistic development to nurture socially responsible professionals.

SC Halts UGC's 2026 Caste Equity Rules, Seeks Centre's Reply

The Supreme Court has temporarily halted the UGC's 2026 equity regulations on caste discrimination, citing concerns about social division. The court has sought responses from the Centre and UGC by March 19 while maintaining the 2012 regulations.

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