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A list of UGC specified degrees under Section 22 of UGC Act, 1956 is available on UGC website at https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/1061840_specification-of-degrees-july-2014.pdf

A statutory university can award degree specified under Section 22 of UGC Act, 1956, with the due approval of its competent councils and statutory councils, wherever required and in accordance with the Regulations notified by UGC from time to time.

Equivalence of degrees is not determined by the UGC. For higher education purposes, it is decided by the university concerned and for employment purposes by the employing organisation. UGC public notice No. 9-3/2016 dated 19.07.2016 on equivalence of degrees is available on UGC website at https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/1952431_UGC-Public-Notice-reg-equivalency-of-degrees.pdf

Equivalence between PGDM and Master degree is not determined by the UGC.

Diploma/certificate courses are not specified by UGC. However, universities can run the diploma / certificate courses and with due approval of its governing councils/statutory council wherever required.

UGC does not grant the approval / recognition to start pre university courses.

A copy of UGC D.O. letter No. 1-15/2015(CPP-II) dated 17th August, 2015 is available on UGC website at https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/2529491_UGC-Letter.pdf

The marks secured by the candidates and qualifying cut-off percentage for UGC-NET conducted from December 2014 onwards are available on the CBSE website www.cbsenet.nic.in. Similar information for UGC-NET conducted from December 2006 to June 2014 is available on the UGC websites www.ugcnetonline.in & www.ugc.gov.in

The answer keys of the all NET subjects of UGC-NET examinations from June, 2012 to June, 2014 are available on the UGC website www.ugcnetonline.in. For UGC-NET conducted from December 2014 onwards, they are available on CBSE website www.cbsenet.nic.in.

The question papers of UGC-NET from December 2004 to June 2014 are available on the UGC websites www.ugcnetonline.in andwww.ugc.gov.in For UGC-NET conducted from December 2014 onwards, they are available on CBSE website www.cbsenet.nic.in.

The validity of UGC-NET certificate of Eligibility for Assistant Professor / Lectureship is forever.

The candidates having Post Graduate Diploma awarded by an Institution should in their own interest, ascertain the equivalence of their diploma with Master’s degree of recognized Indian universities from the website of Association of Indian Universities (AIU) (www.aiu.ac.in).

Any disorderly conduct whether by words spoken or written or by an act which has the effect of teasing, treating or handling with rudeness a fresher or a junior student.
Indulging in a rowdy or undisciplined activities which causes or is likely to cause annoyance, hardship or Psychological harm or to raise fear or apprehension thereof in a fresher or a junior student.
Asking the students to do any act or perform something which such student will not o in the ordinary course and which has the effect of causing or generating a sense of shame or embarrassment so as to adversely affect the physique or Psyche of a fresher or a junior student.

To derive a sadistic pleasure
To show off power, authority or superiority over juniors or freshers.

No. Ragging, in any form, is a reprehensible act of does no good to anyone. Every act of ragging, major or minor, is beyond the limits of decency, morality and humanity. Civilised societies across the world are doing away with this nefarious practice. Some states in India have done the same. Madhya Pradesh will do it this year.

Earlier, public opinion against ragging was not as strong as it is now.
It was not clearly defined what ragging is.
Earlier, the concern was limited to violent form of ragging and other forms were considered tolerable, even desirable. This is not the case now.

No act of ragging, major or minor, shall go unnoticed. No ragger, male or female, student or non-student, shall go unpunished. No institution that fails to take action against ragging shall be allowed to operate.

Internal Complaint Committee has been constituted in UGC. The work of Gender Sensitization is being looked after by One Under Secretary, one Joint Secretary. Detail may please be seen at UGC website: ugc.gov.in

UGC has communicated to all Universities vide Secretary's Letter No.F.91-3/2013(TFGS) dated 28th August, 2014 , D.O.No.F.91-3/2014(GS) dated 28th January, 2015, & D.O.Letter No.F.91-1/2013(GS) dated Ist October, 2015 respectively.

The University/Department which qualifies under Section-2(f) & 12 (B) of the UGC Act, 1956.The Department should have at least six teachers including oneProfessor to become eligible for induction under SAP.

No, only departments of a university are eligible for assistance under SAP scheme.

The Non-Recurring grant (excluding renovation grant of building) for the newly inducted department will be released in the first year.The Non-Recurring grant for on-going projects will be released only after settlement of accounts of previous phase.

Grant is released after receipt of plan and estimates alongwith other certificates duly signed by the University Engineer and Registrar. Details may be seen on UGC website.

The mandate of the UGC is to take all steps as it may think fit for the promotion and co-ordination of University education and for the determination and maintenance of standards of teaching, examination and research in Universities

The following are various types of degree granting Institutions in India:-

Central Universities:- These Universities are established by the Act of Parliament and are funded by the Central Government.

Institutions of National Importance :-These Institutions are established/declared by the Act of Parliament (IITs, NITs, IIMs, IISERs, etc.)

State Universities :- These Universities are established by the Act of the State Legislature concerned and are funded by the State Government.

Private Universities :- These Universities are established by the Act of the State Legislature concerned and are self-financing Institutions.

Institutions Deemed to be Universities :- These Institutions are declared by the Notification of the Government of India, on the advice of UGC, under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956.

Both are degree granting Institutions. The criteria and procedure of their establishment is different. Universities are established by Central/State Act under Section 2(f) of the UGC Act, 1956 whereas an Institution Deemed to be University is declared by a Notification of the Central Government, on the advice of UGC, under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956.

The criteria/norms to establish a State Private University is as decided by the concerned State Government. The Higher Education Department of the concerned State can be contacted in this regard.

The University Grants Commission will provide support to permanent/regular working/retired teachers in the State, Central, Deemed and Private Universities and Colleges (Under Section 2(f) and 12 B of UGC Act, 1956) only.

Only the teaching faculty of Library Science is eligible to participate in this scheme.

All eligible permanent teachers may submit their MRP applications ONLINE in the prescribed proforma available on the UGC website. Before submitting to UGC, the concerned institute should get the proposal assessed by their Research bodies with a certificate that the proposed research work is in conformity with the MRP guidelines.

After completion of one project (date of finalization of accounts of the project), if a teacher desires to undertake another UGC project, a gap of one year will be necessary.

The UGC follows the reservation policy of the Government of India.

Whereas, the policy of the Central Government is that the Central Universities and Institutions which are Deemed to be Universities receiving grants-in-aid from the public exchequer, the percentage of reservation in admissions and recruitments in teaching and non-teaching posts is to be 15% for Scheduled Castes and 7.5% for Scheduled Tribes except in minority institutions under Article 30(1) of the Constitution.

The concerned University will decide the “Good Academic Record” at the Graduation level and provide 5% relaxation to SC/ST and PWD candidates in the appointment to the post of Lecturer/Asstt. Professor and equivalent post in Universities and Colleges.

Government order No.F.6-30/2005 U-5 dated 6th December, 2005 is reproduced below for information. Last para .. “ Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers vested under Section 20(1) of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956 the Government hereby directs the UGC to ensure effective implementation of the reservation policy in the Central Universities and those of Institutions Deemed to be Universities receiving aid from the Public funds except in minority institutions under Article 30(1) of the Constitution.”

UGC has notified UGC (Open and Distance Learning) Regulations, 2017 in the Gazette on 23/06/2017 and first amendment on 11/10/2017. The same can be accessed on UGC website at https://www.ugc.gov.in/deb/notices.html

The year-wise recognition status of universities approved to offer education through distance mode along with the approved programmes is already in public domain and can be accessed at UGC website www.ugc.gov.in/deb. Kindly make sure to read the notifications at Notice Board before taking admission anywhere. The same can be accessed through website at the following link: https://www.ugc.gov.in/deb/notices.html.
However, the student must confirm recognition status of HEI for ODL system for the session opted for admission. Recognition status of HEI for previous year does not indicate recognition status for next session also. However, the student must confirm recognition status of HEI for ODL system for the session opted for admission. Recognition status of HEI for previous year does not indicate recognition status for next session also.

During the period of institutional recognition, the University was required to offer programmes approved by the statutory bodies of the University, after seeking approval of the concerned Regulatory bodies, wherever required. Seeking approval from the respective Regulatory bodies was the responsibility of the university concerned. At present, institutional recognition is not given by UGC and only programmewise recognition is given.

The degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) are verified/validated by the issuing authority i.e. concerned university/institution only. DEB, UGC can provide the recognition status of the university/Institution which is available on the UGC website at www.ugc.gov.in/deb. UGC gives recognition to HEI to offer distance education programmes for a particular academic session but details of students admitted/passed are maintained by the concerned HEI. Therefore verification of degree/Diploma is the responsibility of university concerned.

FAQ

01. Recognition/Specification of degrees

02. Validity of any degree

03. Equivalence of degrees

04. Equivalence of PGDM to Master degree

05. Recognition of diplomas and certificates

06. To start pre-university courses

07. Recognition of two years bachelor's degree programme

01. What are the marks secured by me in National Eligibility Test conducted by University Grants Commission (UGC-NET) and what were the subject-wise cum category-wise qualifying cut off marks?

02. Where can I get the answer-keys of UGC-NET?

03. Where can I get the question papers of past UGC-NET?

04. What is the validity of UGC-NET certificate?

05. Are the candidates with Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) eligible to appear in NET?

01. What is ragging?

02. Why would anyone indulge in ragging?

03. Is some form of ragging good?

04. Why does ragging still exist?

05. What is 'Zero tolerance' policy?

01. Whether the Ministry has set up a Gender Sensitization Unit within the University Grants combat gender discrimination and gender violence in colleges and universities policies to the country as recommended in the 'Saksham' report on Safety of Women and Gender Sensitization on Campuses;

02. if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefore;

03. Whether the Minister would also consider setting up similar gender sensitization units in all Central Universities to create awareness on gender issues and assist victims of gender discrimination; and

04. if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefore?

01. Who is eligible to get SAP Assistance?

02. Are colleges eligible to apply under SAP schemes?

03. When is the Non-Recurring grant released?

04. What is the procedure to release the renovation/up-gradation of building grant?

01. What are the functions of UGC?

02. How many types of Degree granting Institutions are there in India? Which type of Institution(s) can award degrees?

03. What is the difference between a University and a Deemed to be University?

04. What are the criteria/norms for establishment of State Private University?

01. Who is eligible to get MRP assistances?

02. Whether Librarian of Universities and Colleges are eligible to participate in this scheme?

03. What is the procedure for applying?

04. What is a gap year for applying another project?

01. Kindly inform the year-wise number of reserved SC/ST/OBC faculty, non-faculty positions from the start of the reservation policy in India when the Act was passed and till now.

02.Legal Status of Reservation Framework of SC/ST in Govt. Services and Educational Institutional According to Indian Constitution.

03. Furnish the definition/meaning of Good Academic Record as per UGC Rules and from which Educational level (i.e. Secondary/Higher Secondary/Graduation Level) should be considered for the post of Asst. Professor in Universities/Govt. Degree Colleges.

04. Is It Mandatory For Minority Institutions To Give Reservation To SC/ST/OBC In Teaching And Non-Teaching post or have they discretion?

01. What are rules and regulations governing distance education offered by the Institutions?

02. How do the students who wish to pursue higher education through distance education know the recognition status of Institution?

03.What is Institutional Recognition of distance education programmes?

04.What is the procedure for verification of degrees by the students?