Important information for academia

  1. May 04, 2018: The UPE Programme at Jadavpur University is extended by UGC upto 31.03.2019:
    UGC has granted extension to the UPE Programme upto 31.03.2019. It is also informed that no further extension will be allowed beyond 31.03.2019.
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  2. Mar 22, 2018: The West Bengal Universities and Colleges (Administartion & Regulation) Act 2017 (Kolata Gazette: Extraordinary, No. WB(Part-III)/2017/SAR-16, Mar 22, 2018):
    An Act to provide better administration and to improve the quality of education in the State-aided higher education institutions in West Bengal and for such other matters.
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  3. Mar 20, 2018:   60 Higher Educational Institutions granted autonomy by UGC: Shri Prakash Javadekar:
    In a historic decision, 60 Higher Educational Institutions granted autonomy by UGC: Shri Prakash Javadekar (Click here for original web report )
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  4. Feb 12, 2018:   THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY, Public notice (F. No. 1-8-2017(CPP-II)):
    UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION [CATEGORISATION OF UNIVERSITIES (ONLY) FOR GRANT OF GRADED AUTONOMY] REGULATIONS, 2018
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  5. Feb 9, 2018:   Public notice (No.F.1-2/2017(EC/PS)) for feedback on UGC Regulations 2018:
    UGC issued a public notice inviting feedback/comments/suggestions for the Regulations on Mininmum qualifications for appointment of teachers and other academic staff in universities and colleges and measures for the maintenance of standards in higher education 2018
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  6. Feb 9, 2018:   Draft UGC Regulations on Mininmum qualifications for appointment of teachers:
    UGC published a draft of regulations on Mininmum qualifications for appointment of teachers and other academic staff in universities and colleges and measures for the maintenance of standards in higher education 2018
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  7. Jan 31, 2018:   A letter (F.No. 23-4/2017 (PS)) from UGC to State Govt. on 7th Pay revision:
    Scheme of revision of pay of (a) teachers and equivalent cadres and (b) administrative posts in univenities and colleges following the revision of pay scales of Central Government employees on the recommendations of the 7th Central Pay Cornmission(CPC).
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  8. Nov 02, 2017:   7th CPC Pay revision by MHRD:
    Scheme of revision of pay of (a) teachers and equivalent cadres and (b) administrative posts in univenities and colleges following the revision of pay scales of Central Government employees on the recommendations of the 7th Central Pay Cornmission(CPC).
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  9. Jun 2, 2017:   Public notice (No.F.1-1/2017(Secy)): UGC CATEGORISATION OF UNIVERSITIES FOR GRANT OF GRADED AUTONOMY) REGULATIONS – 2017:
    UGC has drafted (i) Categorization of Universities for Grant of Graded Autonomy, (ii) Promotion and Maintenance of Standards of Academic Collaboration between Indian and Foreign Educational Institutions, (iii) Institutions Deemed to be Universities, (iv) Guidelines for Grant of Graded Autonomy to Central and State Public Universities, and (v) Minimum Standards and Procedure for Awards of M.Phil/ Ph.D Degree Regulations/Guidelines after consultation with experts and stakeholders.
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