University Grants Commission of India (UGC) Current Affairs, GK & News
UGC Four-Year Undergraduate Programmes
The “Curriculum and credit framework for four-year undergraduate programmes” was released recently by the University Grants Commission (UGC). This new framework is in line with the National Education Policy, 2020, which recommended four-year undergraduate degrees with multiple entry and exit options. What are the key features of the framework? Students will receive a UG degree ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Topics: Education Sector • Higher education • National Education Policy • National Education Policy 2020 • UGC • undergraduate • University Grants Commission of India (UGC)
UGC Pushes for University Textbooks in Indian Languages
The University Grants Commission (UGC) recently held a high-level meeting with international publishers to discuss the possibility of translating undergraduate textbooks written in English in India’s regional languages. About the high-level meeting The high-level meeting between the UGC and international book publishers focused on the ways to translate textbooks for undergraduate programmes in higher education ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Topics: AICTE • Education System • Indian Languages • Regional Languages • UGC • University Grants Commission of India (UGC)
India: Mother of Democracy
The book titled “India: Mother of Democracy” was released by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan recently. About the book The book “India: the mother of democracy” aims to showcase the democratic ethos of India since the ancient times. It was released by the Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR). This academic book has 30 articles ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Topics: Books • Constitution Day • Democracy • democracy in India • ICHR • UGC • University Grants Commission of India (UGC)
UGC Guidelines on Professors of Practice
The UGC has cleared the post of “professors of practice” in colleges and universities. Key facts Any expert having 15 years or more experience in a particular field is eligible to become the professor of practice. These experts need not have formal academic qualification to become professors of practice. However, they must have been an ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Topics: Education Sector • Higher education • Higher education in India • Higher Education Sector of India • National Eligibility Test • UGC • University Grants Commission of India (UGC)
NAAC Guidelines on Accreditation
National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) recently relaxed the eligibility criteria for accreditation of higher educational institutions. Key Points University Grants Commission (UGC) is likely to address a webinar on new guidelines soon. These guidelines had been communicated to colleges on January 23, 2022 to receive feedback from stakeholders. Out of 280 affiliated colleges, more ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Topics: University Grants Commission of India (UGC)