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Congress MP seeks probe into violation of quota in universities

Congress leader B. Manickam Tagore has written a letter to PM Modi seeking an investigation into violation of reservation policies for Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and Other Backward Class students by deemed Universities

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UGC chairman wants Karnataka govt. not to scrap NEP

UGC Chairman urges Karnataka to reconsider decision to scrap NEP-2020, citing interests of students. Policy aims to improve GER to 50% by 2035, with focus on rural students. UGC interacting with States, VCs to implement NEP-2020. Karnataka must consider students' interests while framing SEP. UGC proposes scrapping grading system for…

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UGC chairman to address JSS AHER convocation on Monday

Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar, UGC Chairman, to address JSS AHER's 14th annual convocation. 2,546 graduates to receive degrees/diplomas, 49 PhDs, 55 toppers to receive medals/awards. JSS AHER has 8,434 students, 667 teaching faculty, 517 non-teaching staff. 95 new programs, incl. DM Cardiology, MBA in Pharmacy Admin, M.Sc in Synthetic Biology, B.Sc…

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UGC approves draft framework for curriculum for PG courses

UGC to bring out curriculum for PG courses; offers flexibility to move from one discipline to another, opt for PG diploma, switch to alternative modes of learning. Flexibility for UG major/minor holders to opt for either major/minor in PG. Multiple entry/single exit, different designs of PG courses.

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IIT Madras opens offshore campus in Zanzibar, Tanzania

IIT Madras launches Zanzibar campus; 50 students admitted. 8 Indian students join PG programme. 22 UG students from Africa, 40% women. IIT to invest in knowledge, Zanzibar govt to bear expenses. 5 new programmes planned in 5 yrs. Banks to facilitate loans for Indian students. Permanent campus to be built…

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Karnataka govt. to promulgate Ordinance to scrap mandatory rural service for UG, PG medical students

The State Cabinet on Thursday decided to promulgate an Ordinance to scrap the mandatory one-year service in rural areas for students graduating from passing out of medical colleges in Karnataka.

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Daughter of daily wage earner secures eight gold medals in Bangalore University, dreams of becoming govt school teacher

Vinutha J., daughter of a daily wage earner, emerged topper in Bangalore University with eight gold medals and three cash prizes. With her achievement, she has fulfilled her father’s dream, who wanted her to excel in academics and become a teacher

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32,240 students to get degrees at Mysore university convocation

At Mysore Univ.'s 103rd convocation, 32,240 students will be conferred degrees, with 20,189 women and 12,051 men. UG degrees will be conferred to 26,074 students, and PG degrees to 5,627. Women outnumber men in both UG and PG, with 62.62% receiving degrees. 420 gold medals and 275 cash prizes will…

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Senate members approach Minister against move to launch four-year undergraduate courses

Four Senate members at UoC oppose move to launch four-year UG progs. Cite unwarranted haste, lack of infrastructure, syllabus revision, research facilities, student-teacher ratio, activity-oriented learning, and exam pressure. Urge Higher Education Minister to hold consultative meetings before implementation.

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Science college graduation day held near Ranipet

At M.M.E.S Women's Arts & Science College in Ranipet, 728 graduates received their degree certificates on the 13th graduation day. 15 PG students & 20 UG students, who were university rank-holders, were also honoured. Ms. Amthul Azeez, Principal, J.B.A.S College for Women (Chennai), delivered the graduation day address. M. Sharfuddin,…

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UGC to train over 1,000 teachers to teach Indian knowledge systems from degree level

UGC plans to make credit courses on Indian culture and traditions compulsory in both UG and PG programmes; training programme covers Vedic texts, philosophy, vocabulary, and research methods

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State government will bring uniformity in university semester exams

Govt. to bring uniformity in UG, PG semester exams to facilitate students taking competitive exams. MC Sudhakar has instructed the Karnataka State Higher Education Council to conduct a comprehensive study & submit a report. Reform to take 2-3 yrs to implement.

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Mop-up round counselling to MBBS course: Karnataka High Court stays allotment of seats to candidates already admitted in earlier rounds

The High Court of Karnataka has stayed allotment of seats in the mop-up round for undergraduate medical courses to candidates who have already been admitted to the colleges on allotment of seats in the first and second round of counselling, and those who have paid fees but not reported to…

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Rights panel seeks report on pre-marital counselling proposal for college students in Kerala

SHRC seeks report from Dir. of Collegiate Education on pre-marital counselling for college students. Petition filed by Varughese Mathew, president of Kerala Unaided College Principals’ Council. SHRC notes need for pre-marital counselling due to fragility of marital relationships & human rights violations. Petitioner points out need for education on marital…

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Ten students of Gandhi Medical College suspended for ragging

Ten Gandhi Medical College students suspended for a year for ragging. Complaint lodged with UGC anti-ragging cell. NMC issued circular to respond to harassment/ragging complaints. NMC website (nmc.org.in) for lodging complaints. Zero tolerance for ragging in medical colleges.

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Technocrats, medical professionals called on to augment India’s growth

The former Director of Indian Institute of Science and noted researcher P. Balram has said that scientific and technological advancements were steering India as a global player, and it was time technocrats and medical professionals augmented it further through their contributions.

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Faculty members oppose guidelines for internal assessment for UG students

Faculty members oppose recent guidelines issued by Dept. of Collegiate Education for internal assessment of UG students. Govt. increased internal assessment marks to 40, leaving only 60 for theory papers. Guidelines create pressure on faculty & students & infrastructure challenges. Govt. must consult teachers & reframe or retract guidelines.

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Consumers seem to be resilient in the face of macroeconomic challenges. Given stable demand, investors might consider buying consumer goods stocks Procter & Gamble (PG), Kimberly-Clark de México (KCDMY), and United-Guardian (UG), which enjoy favorable market sentiment. Read on.

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Academics in Kerala raise concerns about four-year UG programmes

Academics raise concerns over Kerala govt's plan to launch 4-yr UG courses w/o proper prep. CKCT to raise apprehensions before govt. PG courses unclear; existing infra inadequate. NEP 2020 not endorsing multiple pathways; workload of teachers a concern. Aim should be to offer quality courses & jobs, not encourage brain…

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Karnataka State Open University announces admission for dual-degree programmes

Mysuru-based Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) has given an opportunity to the students wishing to pursue higher education courses to take admissions for two academic programmes at a time.

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KSOU’s 18th convocation on Sunday

The 18th annual convocation of Karnataka State Open University (KSOU), Mysuru, which will be held on Sunday at 11 a.m., will confer degrees on 8,722 candidates, including the students who have successfully completed their UG and PG programmes.

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In a first, KSOU to start online courses, awaits UGC nod

For the first time, Karnataka State Open University (KSOU), Mysuru, has proposed to introduce online courses beginning this year. With the KSOU getting an ‘A’ plus accreditation from the NAAC, it has become eligible to introduce online courses in addition to regular open distance learning (ODL) programmes.

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GITAM redesigns curriculum for its UG programmes

GITAM deemed to be University has redesigned the curriculum for its undergraduate programme based on the recommendations of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

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Kerala University announces list of four-year degree programmes

Kerala University has announced the list of undergraduate (UG) programmes that will be piloted in the four-year degree mode this academic year.

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New curriculum framework moots fundamental changes in UG programmes

The new curriculum framework mooted for undergraduate (UG) programmes envisages several fundamental changes in the existing curriculum with the introduction of the four-year degree courses.

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