ADMISSIONS twice a year, multiple entry and exit options, and greater flexibility for admissions in any discipline of undergraduate or postgraduate programmes - these are some of the highlights of the draft regulations announced by the University Grants Commission (UGC) on Thursday.
The changes aim to set a new standard for the awarding of UG and PG degrees, ensuring that the institutions can meet the diverse needs of students.
Speaking with this newspaper, UGC chairman Prof M Jagadesh Kumar said, "The Draft UGC (Minimum Standards of Instructions in the Award of UG and PG Degrees) Regulations 2024 aim to transform higher education in India by introducing greater flexibility, removal of disciplinary regicide, inclusivity, and multidisciplinary learning opportunities for students."
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Boy who evolved as a match-winner
BACK then, few would have imagined a young boy from West Mambalam, Chennai, who enjoyed playing tennis ball cricket with his father Ravichandran, would one day go on to play for his state and then take 537 wickets for India in Tests.
Halep gets wildcard for Oz Open qualifier
SIMONA HALEP was handed a wildcard for Australian Open qualifying on Wednesday as the two-time Grand Slam champion attempts to ramp up her return to tennis following a doping ban.
PKL: Tamil Thalaivas rout Warriorz 60-29
MOEIN SHAFAGHI and Himanshu dished out superb performances as Tamil Thalaivas thrashed Bengal Warriorz 60-29 in their Pro Kabaddi League match here on Wednesday.
EVENTFUL CONTEST BEFORE RAIN FORCES A DRAW
IN the end, the result only seemed fitting. On a day that saw eight wickets fall in 24.1 overs in just over five hours and multiple rain and thunderstorm breaks, India and Australia shook hands to call it a draw at 3.25 PM (local time).
Navy's Kiran sails past stars to corner nat'l glory
UP against two established rivals, Navy's Kiran Ankush Jadhav held his own to come out on top in the men's 50m rifle 3 positions (3P) event of the ongoing national shooting championship at the MP State Academy Shooting range in Bhopal on Wednesday.
Vinicius, Bonmati FIFA Best players of the year
REAL Madrid attacker Vinicius Junior won the FIFA Best men's player of the year award at a ceremony in Doha on Tuesday, while Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati picked up the women's prize for the second time.
Sensex sheds 2k points in 3 sessions ahead of Fed decision
AFTER recovering over the past three weeks following two months of selling, domestic equity market is once again under pressure as investors adopt a cautious stance ahead of the crucial Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting outcome on Wednesday night. Weakening rupee and underwhelming macroeconomic data are dampening market sentiment.
GIC buys majority stake in AHH for $150 mn
BENGALURU-based Asia Healthcare Holdings (AHH) on Wednesday said that Singapore sovereign fund GIC will invest an additional $150 million in the healthcare delivery platform.
GIC buys majority stake in AHH for $150 mn
AHH sees growth in specialty healthcare enterprises
Infosys inaugurates new campus in Kolkata
IT services company Infosys on Wednesday announced the inauguration of its new development centre (DC) in Kolkata.
