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  • UGC asks VCs, principals to roll out revised PhD rules

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    NEW DELHI: The College Grants Fee (UGC) on Tuesday requested vice-chancellors and school principals to begin vital steps to put in force the revised minimal usual and process for the award of PhD.

    Within the letter to better tutorial establishments (HEIs), the UGC mentioned that the brand new rules are framed “to inspire analysis students to change into well-trained researchers and inquisitive explorers.”

    “All HEIs are asked to begin vital steps to put in force the brand new rules for the award of PhD,” the letter mentioned.

    The UGC changed its regulations notified in 2016 and taken the UGC (Minimal Requirements and Procedures for Award of PhD Level) Rules, 2022. The revised tips have modified the eligibility, admission and analysis procedure. It has additionally executed away with the required requirement of publishing analysis papers in refereed journals.

    The UGC notified the brand new rules on November 7. As in line with the brand new rules, scholars who’ve finished a four-year undergraduate direction can also be eligible for direct admission to a doctorate programme.

    The brand new rule mentioned a candidate must have no less than 75 in line with cent marks in “mixture or its identical grade on some degree scale anywhere the grading machine is adopted”, and in case the candidate does no longer have 75 in line with cent marks in a four-year undergraduate program, they have got to pursue a one-year grasp’s programme and ranking a minimum of 55 in line with cent.

    PhD rules of 2016 mentioned that PhD students “should put up a minimum of one (1) analysis paper in a refereed magazine and make two paper displays in meetings/seminars prior to the submission of the dissertation/thesis for adjudication.”

    UGC Chairperson Professor M Jagadesh Kumar mentioned that publishing analysis papers in peer-reviewed journals is probably not necessary anymore, nevertheless it does no longer imply PhD students must prevent doing that altogether.

    “Focussing on top quality analysis will result in publications in excellent journals, despite the fact that it isn’t necessary. It’s going to upload price once they observe for employment or post-doctoral alternatives,” he mentioned.

    The rules are acceptable with rapid impact from the date of notification. Any PhD registered after 1 July 2009 will probably be ruled by means of the foundations of 2009 or 2016, the notification mentioned.

    NEW DELHI: The College Grants Fee (UGC) on Tuesday requested vice-chancellors and school principals to begin vital steps to put in force the revised minimal usual and process for the award of PhD.

    Within the letter to better tutorial establishments (HEIs), the UGC mentioned that the brand new rules are framed “to inspire analysis students to change into well-trained researchers and inquisitive explorers.”

    “All HEIs are asked to begin vital steps to put in force the brand new rules for the award of PhD,” the letter mentioned.

    The UGC changed its regulations notified in 2016 and taken the UGC (Minimal Requirements and Procedures for Award of PhD Level) Rules, 2022. The revised tips have modified the eligibility, admission and analysis procedure. It has additionally executed away with the required requirement of publishing analysis papers in refereed journals.

    The UGC notified the brand new rules on November 7. As in line with the brand new rules, scholars who’ve finished a four-year undergraduate direction can also be eligible for direct admission to a doctorate programme.

    The brand new rule mentioned a candidate must have no less than 75 in line with cent marks in “mixture or its identical grade on some degree scale anywhere the grading machine is adopted”, and in case the candidate does no longer have 75 in line with cent marks in a four-year undergraduate program, they have got to pursue a one-year grasp’s programme and ranking a minimum of 55 in line with cent.

    PhD rules of 2016 mentioned that PhD students “should put up a minimum of one (1) analysis paper in a refereed magazine and make two paper displays in meetings/seminars prior to the submission of the dissertation/thesis for adjudication.”

    UGC Chairperson Professor M Jagadesh Kumar mentioned that publishing analysis papers in peer-reviewed journals is probably not necessary anymore, nevertheless it does no longer imply PhD students must prevent doing that altogether.

    “Focussing on top quality analysis will result in publications in excellent journals, despite the fact that it isn’t necessary. It’s going to upload price once they observe for employment or post-doctoral alternatives,” he mentioned.

    The rules are acceptable with rapid impact from the date of notification. Any PhD registered after 1 July 2009 will probably be ruled by means of the foundations of 2009 or 2016, the notification mentioned.

  • CUET-UG effects not on time, officers say is also out through 2 am

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    NEW DELHI: The consequences for the debut version of the Not unusual College Front Take a look at (CUET)-UG will take extra time and usually are introduced through 2 am Friday, in line with NTA officers.

    Previous right through the day, UGC Chairman Jagadesh Kumar had mentioned the effects shall be declared through 10 pm on Thursday. “This can be a large database given numerous papers and matter mixtures. The applicants have carried out for 54,555 distinctive mixture of topics. The consequences must be up through round 2 am,” a senior Nationwide Trying out Company (NTA) reliable mentioned overdue Thursday night time.

    The debut version of CUET-UG, a gateway for undergraduate admissions, started in July and concluded on August 30.

    In keeping with the preliminary plan, all levels of the CUET-UG have been scheduled to conclude on August 20.

    On the other hand, the examination was once additional deferred and break up into six levels to deal with scholars whose examination was once rescheduled because of a number of system defects that marred the check.

    From technical system defects to last-minute exchange in examination centre and uninformed adjustments in examination dates to confess playing cards citing previous dates, the scholars confronted a number of problems right through the examination.

    The College Grants Fee (UGC) leader had previous mentioned the examination was once cancelled at a number of centres following stories of “sabotage”.

    With 14.9 lakh registrations, the CUET is now the second one largest front examination within the nation, surpassing JEE-Major’s reasonable registration of 9 lakh.

    NEET-UG is the largest front check in India with a median of 18 lakh candidates.

    NEW DELHI: The consequences for the debut version of the Not unusual College Front Take a look at (CUET)-UG will take extra time and usually are introduced through 2 am Friday, in line with NTA officers.

    Previous right through the day, UGC Chairman Jagadesh Kumar had mentioned the effects shall be declared through 10 pm on Thursday. “This can be a large database given numerous papers and matter mixtures. The applicants have carried out for 54,555 distinctive mixture of topics. The consequences must be up through round 2 am,” a senior Nationwide Trying out Company (NTA) reliable mentioned overdue Thursday night time.

    The debut version of CUET-UG, a gateway for undergraduate admissions, started in July and concluded on August 30.

    In keeping with the preliminary plan, all levels of the CUET-UG have been scheduled to conclude on August 20.

    On the other hand, the examination was once additional deferred and break up into six levels to deal with scholars whose examination was once rescheduled because of a number of system defects that marred the check.

    From technical system defects to last-minute exchange in examination centre and uninformed adjustments in examination dates to confess playing cards citing previous dates, the scholars confronted a number of problems right through the examination.

    The College Grants Fee (UGC) leader had previous mentioned the examination was once cancelled at a number of centres following stories of “sabotage”.

    With 14.9 lakh registrations, the CUET is now the second one largest front examination within the nation, surpassing JEE-Major’s reasonable registration of 9 lakh.

    NEET-UG is the largest front check in India with a median of 18 lakh candidates.

  • ‘Be affected person, stay certain’: Psychological well being mavens to scholars who neglected CUET examination

    By means of PTI

    NEW DELHI: Psychological well being mavens have suggested scholars, who neglected their Not unusual College Front Check examination on Friday owing to ultimate minute adjustments of exam centres, to stay certain and affected person.

    Instructional mavens, in the meantime, maintained that the College Grants Fee (UGC) must no longer have rushed into imposing the CUET with out good enough preparation.

    A final-minute exchange of examination centre pressured many applicants to pass over the debut version of the CUET which started on Friday in 510 towns throughout in India and out of the country.

    Those that gave the impression for the examination at a number of centres in Delhi stated the questions weren’t tricky however the paper was once somewhat long.

    Dr Samir Parikh, Director, Fortis Nationwide Psychological Well being Programme stated there are two sides to the problem — first that that is the primary time CUET is being performed which may end up in massive drive whilst there may be the second one side of focussing on issues which can be in keep watch over.

    “Such things as examination centre and dates are past your keep watch over however your preparation, your positivity, your psychological body are below your keep watch over.

    “There should be different provisions for many who neglected their checks they usually must stay certain and be prepared to hunt assist. Don’t get apprehensive about what took place. Settle for it and transfer ahead,” he stated.

    Dr Deepika Srivatava, a Delhi-based scientific psychologist, stated scholars must discuss to their oldsters about it and concentrate on secondary objectives.

    “There would were quite a lot of scholars who would have neglected the examination so scholars will have a gathering with their pals and discuss what they’re going via.

    This venting out consultation will assist them.

    “All through this time, oldsters should be supportive as a result of scholars wish to be consoled at this level. They may be able to additionally discuss to their pals and academics and contain themselves in leisure actions which might divert their consideration,” she added.

    She additionally suggested scholars to pen their ideas in a magazine to liberate their tension, which could also be brought on because of the muggy climate.

    Abha Dev Habib, who teaches at Delhi College’s Miranda Area, stated the UGC may have waited a 12 months prior to dashing into imposing CUET.

    “This batch of scholars has long past via so much of their instructional years. They have got given checks within the MCQ layout and were given to understand that they are going to have to look for CUET for admission to central universities.”

    “The UGC must no longer have rushed into it and handled scholars as lab rats. If that is the fake pas at the first day, I might recommend that they must return to Elegance 12 marks for admission and plug all of the loopholes prior to imposing CUET,” she added.

    NEW DELHI: Psychological well being mavens have suggested scholars, who neglected their Not unusual College Front Check examination on Friday owing to ultimate minute adjustments of exam centres, to stay certain and affected person.

    Instructional mavens, in the meantime, maintained that the College Grants Fee (UGC) must no longer have rushed into imposing the CUET with out good enough preparation.

    A final-minute exchange of examination centre pressured many applicants to pass over the debut version of the CUET which started on Friday in 510 towns throughout in India and out of the country.

    Those that gave the impression for the examination at a number of centres in Delhi stated the questions weren’t tricky however the paper was once somewhat long.

    Dr Samir Parikh, Director, Fortis Nationwide Psychological Well being Programme stated there are two sides to the problem — first that that is the primary time CUET is being performed which may end up in massive drive whilst there may be the second one side of focussing on issues which can be in keep watch over.

    “Such things as examination centre and dates are past your keep watch over however your preparation, your positivity, your psychological body are below your keep watch over.

    “There should be different provisions for many who neglected their checks they usually must stay certain and be prepared to hunt assist. Don’t get apprehensive about what took place. Settle for it and transfer ahead,” he stated.

    Dr Deepika Srivatava, a Delhi-based scientific psychologist, stated scholars must discuss to their oldsters about it and concentrate on secondary objectives.

    “There would were quite a lot of scholars who would have neglected the examination so scholars will have a gathering with their pals and discuss what they’re going via.

    This venting out consultation will assist them.

    “All through this time, oldsters should be supportive as a result of scholars wish to be consoled at this level. They may be able to additionally discuss to their pals and academics and contain themselves in leisure actions which might divert their consideration,” she added.

    She additionally suggested scholars to pen their ideas in a magazine to liberate their tension, which could also be brought on because of the muggy climate.

    Abha Dev Habib, who teaches at Delhi College’s Miranda Area, stated the UGC may have waited a 12 months prior to dashing into imposing CUET.

    “This batch of scholars has long past via so much of their instructional years. They have got given checks within the MCQ layout and were given to understand that they are going to have to look for CUET for admission to central universities.”

    “The UGC must no longer have rushed into it and handled scholars as lab rats. If that is the fake pas at the first day, I might recommend that they must return to Elegance 12 marks for admission and plug all of the loopholes prior to imposing CUET,” she added.

  • ‘98% applicants gets CUET examination centre of their selected town’: UGC Chairman

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    NEW DELHI: As worried scholars raised grievances of admit playing cards being launched overdue for the Commonplace College Front Take a look at (CUET) UG 2022, the College Grants Fee (UGC) on Tuesday stated no less than 98 in line with cent applicants showing for the examination might be allocated the examination centres within the town in their selection.

    The UGC Chairman M. Jagadesh Kumar additionally introduced that the admit playing cards for Segment II scholars of the examination for admission to undergraduate programmes can be issued on July 31, 2022.

    The Nationwide Checking out Company (NTA), which used to be to unlock the admit playing cards for the CUET UG for segment 1 scholars on Tuesday night, didn’t announce it until the time of going to press.  

    Kumar stated the admit playing cards were launched 4 days sooner than the exam because of safety causes and to keep away from malpractice.

    Scholars must now not get nervous, he stated in a video commentary.

    The NTA will habits the examination between July 15 and August 20 in several exam centres situated in 500 towns throughout India and ten towns outdoor India.

    “Over 14 lakh applicants have registered for the examination, which might be carried out throughout 500 towns. This is a mammoth job, and NTA is a certified examination carrying out frame. The scholars must now not get nervous,” Kumar stated.

    He stated because the NTA has already issued the town intimation slip for applicants of each stages, there’s no want for any anxiousness.

    “I encourage the scholars to not panic about it as a result of just about 97 p.c to 98 p.c of applicants gets their number of the town, and best about two in line with cent of applicants won’t get their number of the town, however they’ll definitely get a 2nd number of their town,” he stated.

    The NTA had previous introduced that registered applicants may just obtain their admit playing cards and town intimation slips from the legit CUET UG web page – cuet.samarth.ac.in.

    On Monday, the NTA launched a town intimation slip for registered applicants that gives the identify of the town through which the candidate must take the CUET-UG along side the date (or dates) of the examination. 

    That is the primary time NTA is carrying out the CUET for admission to undergraduate programmes. 

    Just about 14,90,000 applicants have registered for CUET UG 2022, of which 8,10,000 had been allocated Segment I and six,80,000 had been taken in Segment II of the CUET-UG 2022 examination. 

  • Bihar trainer says educating in his faculty is like ‘educational demise’, returns wage

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    PATNA: In but any other deficient mirrored image at the state’s decrepit schooling machine, a Hindi faculty trainer in Bihar has returned his accrued wage value just about Rs 24 lakh as scholars weren’t attending their Hindi categories since he joined the varsity in 2019.

    Taking a top ethical floor, assistant professor, Dr Lalan Kumar who teaches Hindi in Nitishwar School below Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Bihar College (BRABU) within the state’s Muzaffarpur district returned his accrued 32-month wage value greater than Rs 23.82 lakh for a length between September 25, 2019 (date of appointment) to Would possibly, 2022.

    “Why must I settle for wage when I’ve no longer taught the scholars enrolled within the division,” the instructor remarked whilst environment new benchmarks of honesty and integrity.

    He has returned his wage by way of sending a cheque along side a letter to the college vice-chancellor. In his letter, he has additionally expressed his need to switch him to any of those colleges- LS School, RDS School, MDDM School or the PG division of the college.

    Dr Kumar graduated from Delhi College whilst finishing his post-graduation from JNU. He did his M.Phil. and PhD from Delhi College. 

    In his letter to the college’s vice-chancellor, the instructor stated, “Out of 131 scholars, none of them attends his elegance. For me it’s like an ‘educational demise’. I’m really not in a position to discharge my tasks regardless of my very best purpose. In one of these scenario, it might no longer be morally proper to simply accept the wage.”

    But even so the vice-chancellor, he has despatched copies of his letter to the chancellor (governor), leader minister, state schooling minister, state finance division, Patna Prime Courtroom (in type of PIL), chairman, College Grants Fee (UGC), union schooling minister, PMO, President and different dignitaries and top workplaces.

    Former President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam additionally honoured Dr Kumar with Educational Excellence Award for passing his commencement exam from Hindu School within the first department.

    Commenting at the Hindi trainer’s determination to go back cash to the federal government, a retired trainer of L N Mithila College professor Vashishtha Singh stated, “Dr. Kumar has uncovered the federal government’s schooling machine.” “It is just about a slap at the schooling machine prevailing in schools and universities in Bihar,” he added.

  • ‘Analysis Internship’ draft pointers ready by means of UGC, envisages two kinds of internship

    By means of PTI

    NEW DELHI: The College Grants Fee (UGC) has ready draft pointers for ‘Analysis Internship’ with school and researchers at upper schooling and analysis establishments at the traces of recent schooling coverage.

    The Fee has famous that analysis internship can be of 2 sorts — a) internship to strengthen employability of a person pupil, b) internship to expand analysis flair of a person pupil.

    In keeping with the draft, the newly presented path construction within the NEP, 2020 envisages the combination of study element in stage programmes, and in particular for the four-year stage programme with bachelor’s stage (analysis) has the fourth yr focussed on creating analysis competencies in scholars.

    “This requires creating a machine of providing analysis internships to undergraduate scholars with outlined ranges of competencies required for pursuing analysis. The framework would specify how the HEIs can make stronger the interns as a supplier or an organizer, how analysis group or analysis heart or laboratory at business can make stronger analysis internship as suppliers,” it stated.

    “The three-year stage and 4-year stage programme (analysis) will likely be running strictly adhering with NEP specs. According to the upper schooling qualification degree descriptors for Stage-8, one of the crucial competencies with analysis orientation must be attained by means of the scholars by means of finding out the lessons underneath the analysis skill enhancement lessons (RAEC) and by means of enterprise the analysis internship venture,” it added.

    Competencies to be evolved throughout internship, length and slots of internship, publicity to a real-world paintings setting, high quality assurance and taking good care of analysis intern by means of dad or mum HEI are a number of the key issues of the tips.

    “Each and every undergraduate pupil may additionally whole first analysis internship of 10 weeks length after 1st yr and 2nd analysis internship of 10 weeks length after 2d yr of graduate stage programme.

    The coed who has to move for 4-year stage programme with analysis will likely be required to finish analysis skill enhancement lessons (REAC) throughout seventh semester and analysis venture paintings or dissertation throughout seventh and eighth semester.

    “A minimal 20 credit out of the desired 160 credit of the 4-12 months Level Program. The internships of 8-10 weeks of 10 credit, after 2d or 4th semester, will likely be obligatory for the scholars desirous of exiting with a certificates or Degree, respectively. The ongoing scholars might, alternatively, go through not obligatory analysis internships after 2d / 4th semester, to strengthen their analysis functions, by means of engagement as interns in HEI/Analysis Institute/Commercial R and D labs,” the tips stated.

    The information mentioned goal is that institutionalisation of study at UG degree will play a pivotal position in catalysing inter-disciplinary/ milti-disciplinary/ trans-disciplinary and translational analysis tradition.

    Except for gaining multi-disciplinary abilities, the UG degree analysis expects to offer scholars an publicity to the societal demanding situations thru rural/ social internships and getting them skilled for social inventions, familiarise them with analysis strategies, analytical gear and strategies; educate the scholars to writing analysis proposals, clinical experiences, displays, and/ or manuscripts for e-newsletter in addition to advertise instructional, skilled trends.

  • Sign up for Schooling India portal to attract international scholars: College Grants Fee to schools

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    CHENNAI: The College Grants Fee (UGC) and All India Council for Technical Schooling (AICTE) on Wednesday recommended all Indian upper schooling establishments (HEI) to sign in on EducationIndia portal, with a view to draw in international scholars.

    The portal has been designed to show off the strengths of Indian establishments to world scholars and it targets to make all knowledge relating to HEIs around the nation to be had to the world scholars at one position.

    UGC has requested all lndian HEIs which can be admitting or are desirous of admitting world scholars to replace related main points at the portal on the earliest.

    “Within the first section, registration is open for establishments that have admitted world scholars as according to the most recent AISHE information. In the second one section, registration might be opened for different establishments who want to sign in and are differently eligible to confess international scholars,” reads the professional commentary of UGC and AICTE.

    Tutorial establishments within the State have welcomed the initiative. “World scholars to check in India needed to do their very own homework. They used to talk over with web pages of various universities to gather knowledge. Alternatively, the portal will deliver each knowledge at one position and scholars can get unique details about HEIs,” stated Ok Sashidharan, lecturer in a non-public college within the town.