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The UGC’s decision to ban psychology courses under open distance learning (ODL) from July 2025 has drawn opposition from academics. Experts argue that psychology is widely studied by professionals globally in distance mode and urged UGC to reconsider the ban.

St. Peter's Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (SPIPS), Hanamkonda, has been granted autonomous status by the UGC for five years starting from the 2025–26 academic year. The institution, the first private pharmacy college in Telangana, has also entered into academic partnerships with JSS University and Alabama University.

UGC’s Distance Education Bureau has canceled approval for online healthcare and allied courses, including Psychology, Microbiology, and Nutrition, citing the need for hands-on training. Experts say practical skills are essential for patient safety and cannot be replicated through online learning.

The recognition was granted based on the Telangana Universities (Amendment) Act, 2025 (Act No.6 of 2025).

The plea challenges the University Grants Commission regulations concerning institutions deemed to be universities

As per the Commission, Osmania Medical College with an intake of 250 seats did not fill in the anti-ragging undertakings in 2024

Out of 2,083 colleges operating in the State, only 260 have received a valid accreditation from the NAAC, which is a mere 12 percent

According to sources, the NALSAR violated UGC regulations and did not provide satisfactory response to a query raised by the Commission on ODL programmes.

The UGC introduces new major reforms in the draft UGC (Minimum Standards of Instructions in the Award of UG and PG Degrees) Regulations 2024.

The UGC rolled out accelerated and extended degree programmes, enabling students to either shorten or extend their course duration by earning additional or fewer credits

An Osmania University (OU) investigation revealed that during the 2019-2022 academic years, a college tampered with UG sixth-semester exam results, falsely marking 49 failing students as passed and five passing students as failed. Citing discrepancies in the tabulation records (TR), OU announced on Saturday that a detailed inquiry had been initiated.

The handbook, developed by a committee of experts in cybersecurity, aims to promote the development of good cyber hygiene habits and address the new normal for cybersecurity.

The UGC chief underscored the need to train the younger faculty on writing a project proposal.

The exam was cancelled a day after being conducted on June 18 as Education Ministry received inputs that integrity of exam was compromised

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy is learnt to have directed Education department officials to select the regular VCs before the tenure of outgoing VCs ended on May 21.

Some academics stated that the country was adopting the western education model that admits students in two sessions, while others pointed out practical difficulties in the implementation of the policy decision.

They have also been asked to submit details of admissions at all level courses and hostel accommodation during the academic session 2023-24.

University Grants Commission (UGC) Chairman Prof. M Jagadesh Kumar spoke on the measures to be taken collectively for the sustainable growth at a global level.

This year, the budget has been brought down further to Rs 212.21 crore from the Revised Estimate of Rs 331 crore

It has come to the notice of the UGC that a few universities are inviting fresh applications for MPhil (Master of Philosophy) programmes. In this regard, it is to bring to the notice that MPhil is not a recognised degree.