varsities

UGC directs varsities to commemorate Constitution Day on Nov 26

From reading out the Preamble in morning assemblies to organising lectures on fundamental duties, the varsities across the country have been asked to conduct a series of activities in the run up to the day.

Nov 25, 2017, 16:29 PM IST

Colleges, varsities to be ranked on 'Swacchta'

The government has asked all institutes of higher learning to participate in `Swachhta` ranking, where the institutes will be judged on several criteria like availability of toilets and garbage disposal system on their premises.

Jul 17, 2017, 19:18 PM IST

UGC asks varsities to celebrate National Education Day

In a letter to all Vice Chancellors of Central Universities, UGC secretary Jaspal S Sandhu said the Centre had declared November 11 as the National Education Day.

Nov 03, 2016, 23:34 PM IST

Varsities should become centres of social innovation: Maharashtra CM

Universities should become centres of social innovation and students should utilise their knowledge for bringing social change, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said here on Thursday.

Feb 25, 2016, 22:10 PM IST

AICTE to soon recognise distance learning engineering courses

At present, any engineering programme offered through distance learning mode is not approved by AICTE, the statutory regulator for technical courses.

Nov 26, 2015, 19:21 PM IST