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UGC Bill row reaches Supreme Court as new equity rules spark protests, legal challenge, and court puts implementation on hold nationwide New Delhi: The Supreme Court on January 29, 2026, stayed the implementation of the newly notified University Grants Commission equity regulations, often referred to as the UGC Bill. At…
A closer look at what the 2026 UGC regulations mandate, why sections of the upper castes oppose them, the laws they reinforce, and whether they align with Articles 14, 15 and 16 of the Constitution New Delhi: The University Grants Commission (UGC), India’s higher education regulator, has sparked a fresh…
Students trend #ShameOnUGC nationwide to oppose new UGC rules and demand justice in higher education New Delhi: The hashtag #ShameOnUGC is going viral on X, earlier called Twitter. Students across India are using the platform to protest against the University Grants Commission (UGC). Many students are unhappy with the newly…
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has released a list of 22 unrecognized institutions across several states, advising students to verify credentials before admission. The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued a strong advisory to students and parents, warning them about 22 fake universities that are currently operating across India. These…
