News Topic:University Grants Commission
Education
KU faces allegations of bypassing UGC norms in faculty appointments
Allegations have emerged against Kashmir University, accusing it of circumventing UGC norms to accommodate temporary fellowship awardees as Associate Professors.
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NTA sets new dates for UGC-NET 2024 June session after exam postponement
The National Testing Agency (NTA) announced new dates for the UGC-NET 2024 June session.
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UGC-NET June 2024 exam cancelled amid integrity concerns
The UGC-NET June 2024 exam, conducted by the National Testing Agency, that took place on Tuesday has been cancelled following concerns about the integrity of the exam.
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J&K Students Association urges UGC to reschedule NET exam
The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association urged UGC and the National Testing Agency to reschedule the UGC NET exam date in view of Eid-ul-Adha on June 18.
Education
UGC removes entrance test hurdle for PhD admissions
To comply with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the University Grants Commission has decided that the NET score can be used for admission to PhD programmes.
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UGC NET 2022 to be conducted in June
The next University Grants Commission (UGC)-National Eligibility Test (NET) exam will be conducted in the first or second week of June by this year.
Scholarship
PM’s Special Scholarship Scheme for students of J-K and Ladakh
The government has issued a notification for the Prime Minister’s Special Scholarship Scheme for students of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.
Education
UGC asks Universities, Colleges to commence new academic session
SRINAGAR — The University Grants Commission (UGC) on Monday ordered Universities and Colleges to commence classes for new academic session 2020-21 from November 01...
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