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September 17, 2022 —
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the Admit Card for the UGC-NET Examination it will conduct on 20, 21 & 22 September 2022, NTA said in a Public Notice.
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has entrusted the National Testing Agency (NTA) with conducting UGC-NET.
UGC-NET is a test to determine the eligibility of Indian nationals for “Assistant Professor” and “Junior Research Fellowship” in Indian universities and colleges.
September 16, 2022—
National Testing Agency (NTA) has declared the Common University Entrance Test (UG) Results.
In addition to 259 cities in India, NTA conducted the CUET (UG)-2022 in 10 cities outside India, namely Manama, Doha, Dubai, Kathmandu, Muscat, Riyadh, Sharjah, Singapore, Kuwait City, and New York.
NTA said that it is sharing the results of candidates with the Universities where the candidates had applied. Therefore, it has advised the candidates to contact their respective Universities and Institutions for further details.
Source: National Testing Agency (NTA)
• The University of Delhi has issued the following Press Release after the NTA CUET (UG)-2022 Declaration of Results.
Source: University of Delhi
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• The newest edition ranks 1,500 colleges and universities across the country.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12, 2022 — U.S. News & World Report, a global authority in education rankings, announced the 2022-2023 Best Colleges in the USA today. The rankings evaluate 1,500 colleges and universities on up to 17 measures of academic quality. In addition, they serve as a guide for prospective students and their families.
“For nearly 40 years, the Best Colleges methodology has continuously evolved to reflect changes in the higher education landscape and the interests of prospective students,” said Kim Castro, editor and chief content officer at U.S. News. “Guiding that evolution is U.S. News’ mission of providing useful data and information to help with one of life’s biggest decisions.”
This year’s rankings include a more comprehensive measure of faculty resources and updates to the ranking categories.
To calculate the rankings, U.S. News focuses on academic quality and emphasizes outcome measures - including graduation rates, retention rates, graduate indebtedness, and social mobility. Outcomes are the most highly weighted ranking factor, contributing 40% to each school’s overall score.
• 2022-2023 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges
National Universities - Top 3
National Liberal Arts Colleges - Top 3
Top Public Schools
National Universities - Top 3
National Liberal Arts Colleges - Top 3
Top Performers on Social Mobility
National Universities - Top 3
National Liberal Arts Colleges - Top 3
Alongside the rankings, U.S. News publishes editorial content related to the college selection experience. It includes advice on how parents should approach college visits, when to submit their applications, choose a major, and more.
U.S. News & World Report is the global leader in quality rankings. It empowers consumers, business leaders, and policy officials to make better, more informed decisions about important issues affecting their lives and communities. Founded in 1933, U.S. News has its headquarters in Washington, D.C.
Source: U.S. News & World Report, L.P.
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Chandigarh, India, September 07, 2022 — The Accreditation and Quality Assurance Cell at Chitkara University, Punjab, organized a two-day National Seminar on Quality Assurance in Higher Education “QAHE-2022”. Education experts deliberated on National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, focusing on Quality Assurance in Higher Education.
• Chitkara University organized the National Seminar in association with the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) and Tata Tele Business Services.
Eminent speakers in the seminar included Dr. R. K. Goel, Director-IQAC, Punjabi University, Patiala, Prof. (Retd.) L. N. Mittal, Formerly Professor at NITTTR, Chandigarh, Dr. Kawaljeet Singh, Director, University Computer Centre, Punjabi University, Patiala, Dr. Sandhir Sharma, Dean, Chitkara Business School; and Dr. V. K. Jadon, Dean-Academics, CUIET (Applied Engineering), Chitkara University, Punjab.
A souvenir with 91 research articles from research scholars and faculty members on “Quality Assurance in Higher Education” was also launched.
Dr. Madhu Chitkara, Pro-Chancellor of Chitkara University, said that we at Chitkara always focus on implementing the NEP into the modern education system to meet the Industry 5.0 requirements. She gave her valuable insights about quality in higher education. She said that the most influential factor is human capital, expressed in the knowledge, skills, creative abilities, and moral attributes of individuals in society. In addition, policymakers increasingly view higher education institutions as economic engines that ensure knowledge production through research and innovation. She also shared her views about the quality of higher education. She said that education is now an instrument of change, as change is happening quicker than in older times.
Chitkara university focuses on multidisciplinary research and consultancy. So far, it has published 4000+ Scopus articles with more than 14000 citations. In addition, it has applied for 1800 patents, out of which 300 have been published and 150 granted.
All the presentations delivered in the seminar were focused on the impact of accreditation agencies on the education system, how the education system transitioned itself to an online education system during COVID-19, what are the after effects, and how NEP can contribute to strengthening the Indian education system.
• Kurukshetra University organizes a workshop on the NAAC assessment and accreditation process
In another similar event, Haryana Higher Education Department and Kurukshetra University organized a one-day state-level workshop on the “NAAC assessment and accreditation process” at the Kurukshetra University auditorium hall.
The Principal Secretary, Higher and Technical Education Department, Haryana, said that a good NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council) rating was essential for an institution to build a promising student future. Kurukshetra University Vice-Chancellor Prof Som Nath Sachdeva said the NAAC ranking determined the quality of education, research standard, the effectiveness of the teaching-learning process, and the facilities offered to students by an institute.
Dr. Pratibha Singh, Deputy Adviser, NAAC, New Delhi, conducted the workshop for participants.
• Panjab University Chandigarh no longer NAAC accredited
The NAAC Accreditation of an institution in the region, Panjab University Chandigarh, has expired.
NAAC Administration’s latest ‘Accreditation Status of Universities’ shows that that institution has not initiated the accreditation renewal application process. Accordingly, it is no longer NAAC accredited.
The University Grants Commission (UGC) had, through a gazette notification dated January 19, 2013, made it mandatory for Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) to undergo accreditation. Accordingly, accreditation will now be required for higher education institutions (HEIs) to be eligible to receive grants and other financial assistance from the Central Government.
NAAC accreditation identifies the institute’s quality in terms of its education, research, faculty, and infrastructure, gives students confidence in selecting a quality institution, and provides instant credibility to a Higher Education Institution.
Sources: Chitkara University; NAAC; Agencies.
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• Top University Patent Holders Ranked in Annual Report from the National Academy of Inventors and Intellectual Property Owners Association
TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 10, 2022 — The Top 100 Worldwide Universities Granted U.S. Utility Patents in 2021 report was released today by the National Academy of Inventors and the Intellectual Property Owners Association. The information uses data from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, highlighting patents’ vital role in university research and innovation.
The report ranks the top 100 universities as the first assignee on utility patents granted by the USPTO in the 2021 calendar year.
“Innovation based on university technology continues to be a key factor in economic development. The expansion of technology and innovation are fundamental to the success of a university,” said Paul R. Sanberg, president of the National Academy of Inventors. “The NAI is pleased to release this list of the top innovation universities in the world in conjunction with the IPO for the tenth year in a row.”
Jessica Landacre, Executive Director at the IPO, commented, “University patents ignite a culture of growth and innovation which, in turn, stimulates the economy. We are pleased to partner with NAI to publish the Top 100 Worldwide Universities Granted U.S. Utility Patents.”
• National Academy of Inventors
The National Academy of Inventors is a member organization comprising U.S. and international universities and governmental and non-profit research institutes, with over 4,000 individual inventor members and Fellows spanning more than 250 institutions.
• IPO
The Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO) is a trade association for patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets owners. IPO is the only association in the U.S. that serves and advocates for all intellectual property owners in all industries and all fields of technology.
Source: National Academy of Inventors
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• Message from Ms. Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO, on International Literacy Day, September 08, 2022.
Source: UNESCO
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New Delhi, September 03, 2022 — University Grants Commission (UGC) India has published “Guidelines for Transforming Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) into Multidisciplinary Institutions.”
According to UGC, this program is the follow-up of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which aims to control the fragmentation of Higher Education by transforming Higher Education Institutions into Multi-disciplinary Universities, Colleges, Clusters, and Knowledge Hubs.
The UGC Guidelines have classified Multi-disciplinary Institutions into three Types:
Multi-disciplinary research-intensive Universities (RUs)
Multi-disciplinary teaching-intensive Universities (TUs)
Degree-awarding, Multi-disciplinary Autonomous Colleges
Under the current structure, teaching occurs through colleges affiliated with universities. Universities design syllabi, conduct examinations, and award degrees. NEP 2020 recommends the transformation of all HEIs into large multi-disciplinary degree-awarding autonomous institutions.
Therefore, the UGC Guidelines have outlined the procedure and rules for consolidating existing HEIs into multi-disciplinary degree-granting independent colleges through cooperation and collaboration. Under this arrangement, students enrolled in an HEI can take up the first degree at the host institution and the second degree at the partnering institution leading to a dual degree.
Further, single-stream institutions would be able to integrate their programs with nearby multi-disciplinary institutions to enhance their curricula. In addition, the existing multi-disciplinary HEIs would be free to seek collaboration to expand further and add more programs.
The UGC Guidelines elaborate on how such a new and unexplored educational architecture will help strengthen the structure of multi-disciplinary education and achieve the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
Source: UGC India
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• Faculty staff and subject experts from Deakin University in Australia visit Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, New Delhi, Hyderabad, Pune, and Mumbai from Aug. 30 to Sept. 7 to interact with students planning to undertake higher education overseas.
NEW DELHI, Aug. 30, 2022 — Deakin University, Australia, will kickstart its annual initiative ‘Deakin Interactive Week 2022 (i-Week)’, a series of interactive face-to-face events between Deakin teaching staff and subject matter experts in Bengaluru today. Faculty members from different areas like engineering, information technology, arts, business, law, health, and more have arrived in India to interact face-to-face with students and help them explore study and career options. In addition, the delegation will travel across India to meet with students and conduct various masterclasses and sessions on emerging careers of the future.
The schedule for the Deakin i-Week Sessions is as given below:
Over the years, Deakin i-Week has provided expert guidance to thousands of students across India to realize their study abroad dreams. During Deakin i-Week 2022, students and their guardians will get the opportunity to interact with expert teachers who have steered hundreds of Indian students towards successful careers in India, Australia, and worldwide over the years. The Deakin i-session will include essential information about Australia, courses and emerging future jobs, careers and employment services, interaction with current students and alumni, and information about student life, accommodation, and support services.
Ravneet Pawha, Vice President (Global Alliances) and CEO (South Asia), said, “Deakin i-Week has been a much-awaited event for students planning to study in Australia, and I’m glad that it’s back after a hiatus due to the pandemic. It is a great opportunity for students to get their queries about courses, careers, and scholarships resolved face-to-face with the teachers they’ll be learning from.”
Ms. Pawha added, “Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Minister of Education and Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of India, during his recent Australia tour, visited Deakin downtown in Melbourne. He spoke about the significance of India-Australia education collaborations in empowering the next generation of changemakers and equipping India’s vast young demography with future and frontier skills. Initiatives such as ‘Deakin i-Week’ are key to ensuring that the youth of India have the right guidance to make an informed decision about fulfilling their educational aspirations and developing global skills that can benefit their community back in India.”
The Deakin representatives who will be present during Deakin i-sessions include:
Established in 1974, Deakin University combines excellence in teaching, research, and effective partnerships with industry and government to deliver high-quality courses and undertake research that makes a difference to the domestic and international communities it serves.
Deakin’s South Asia operations commenced in 1994 in New Delhi, India, making it one of the first overseas education providers to set processes in this region. Here, Deakin engages with the government, industry, and academia to share its vibrant education and research culture.
Source: Deakin University
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Photo: UNESCO Headquarters, Paris. A section of the participants at the Opening of An Ambition to Transform Education. June 29, 2022. Image provided by & Copyright © UNESCO/Lily CHAVANCE.
Paris. France, August 29, 2022 — UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay has named the American University in Cairo’s Libraries and Learning Technologies, Rare Books, and Special Collections Library in Egypt as the laureate of the 2022 UNESCO/Jikji Memory of the World Prize. She did it following the recommendation of an international jury of experts.
“The Rare Books and Special Collections Library is a powerful testament to how well-preserved, accessible documentary heritage can become a wellspring for understanding history and culture across regions. I congratulate them on winning this Prize,” said UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay.
In its recommendation, the international jury of experts recognized the laureate’s unique expertise and outstanding work in preserving and enabling access to Egyptian documentary heritage of global significance. The Library will be presented with the Prize in a ceremony in Cheongju, the Republic of Korea, on September 2, during the 30th-anniversary celebration of UNESCO’s Memory of the World Programme.
• The Rare Books and Special Collections Library
Founded in 1919, the American University in Cairo (AUC) became actively involved in the preservation of cultural heritage in the 1950s when it acquired the collection of Sir Keppel Archibald Cameron Creswell, a pioneer in the study of Islamic art and architecture. It has since continued collecting and preserving rare books, drawings, and other documentary heritage, including, to name but a few, the papers, plans, and artifacts of notable Egyptian architect Hassan Fathy, the Van Leo Photographic Collection, and documents about the history of Egyptian women and society.
The University’s Rare Books and Special Collections Library has a conservation laboratory and digitization center, contributing to its important work in preserving Egyptian documentary heritage and making it accessible to scholars, students, and the public. By supporting research and collaborating with other institutions in Egypt and beyond, the Library has become an indispensable research hub for Arabic and African countries.
The UNESCO / Jikji Memory of the World Prize commemorates the inscription on the Memory of the World International Register of Buljo jikji simche yojeol, a Korean work considered the oldest book printed with movable metal type. Funded by the Republic of Korea through the City of Cheongju, the Prize recognizes efforts to contribute to preserving and accessibility to documentary heritage as the common heritage of humanity.
Source: UNESCO
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— August 26, 2022 —
• University Grants Commission (UGC) India notifies the Public about the institutions it has declared as “Fake Universities” for functioning in contravention of the UGC Act.
— August 24, 2022 —
• University Grants Commission (UGC) India asks Students to check the Recognition Status of a Higher Education Institution before enrolling in any of its Open & Distance Learning (ODL) programs.
University Grants Commission (UGC) India has issued Public Notice on Precautions to be taken by the Students before enrolling for Programmes offered under Open & Distance Learning (ODL).
It has asked Students to check the Recognition Status of a Higher Education Institution before enrolling in any of its Open & Distance Learning (ODL) programs.
Source: UGC, India
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180 participants from 30 teams from across the country to compete at the CU campus.
As part of the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations, the Ministry of Education has selected CU as one of 75 participating institutes.
Chandigarh, India, Aug 22, 2022 — The Union Ministry of Education is all set to organize the grand finale of Smart India Hackathon-2022 at Chandigarh University from Aug 25 to Aug 26, 2022. It is one of the world’s most significant open innovation models aimed at teaching students the culture of product innovation and problem-solving.
The Smart India Hackathon (SIH) is a nationwide initiative by the Ministry of Education’s Innovation Cell to provide students a platform to solve the pressing problems of the government, ministries, departments, industries, and other organizations.
“The Ministry of Education’s Innovation Cell has identified Chandigarh University as one of the 75 higher educational institutes to be Smart India Hackathon nodal centers. These institutions will host the participants of SIH and facilitate an environment to conduct the Smart India Hackathon in its well-defined and established format.
At Chandigarh University, a total of 30 teams from different parts of the country having 180 participants are competing against six problem statements from the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).
The scope of the Smart India Hackathon has been widening since its launch in 2017. The increased enthusiasm among participating students and problem statement provider organizations is visible in their growing participation over the years.
Each year Smart India Hackathon is conducted at various nodal centers, where selected student teams, industry representatives, design mentors, and evaluators travel to the assigned physical centers. The Premier and prominent higher educational institutes/incubators are identified as nodal centers by the Ministry of Education’s Innovation Cell and the All India Council for Technical Education in different cities. During the SIH grand finale, the student team works round the clock under the guidance of mentors and industry/Ministry representatives to produce the working solution for the selected problem statements.
Source: Chandigarh University
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— August 22, 2022 —
National Testing Agency (NTA) India is issuing Admit Cards for Phase 6 of Common University Entrance Test CUET (UG) - 2022.
Source: National Testing Agency (NTA)
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BOSTON, Aug. 21, 2022 — Harvard Business School (HBS) announced today that it would provide scholarships to cover tuition and course fees for those with the greatest financial need—approximately 10 percent of its student body. It would make the Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree more affordable and accessible to a broader array of students. The School will also offer scholarship support to more students from middle-income backgrounds, building on the approximately 50 percent of students who already receive scholarships. Both changes will benefit current, and future students and are the latest in a series of steps over the past decade to reduce financial barriers to enrolling in the two-year full-time MBA Program.
“We know the talent is much more evenly distributed than opportunity,” said HBS Dean Srikant Datar. “Harvard Business School should be a place where the most talented future leaders can come to realize their potential. We want to remove the financial barriers that stand in their way and alleviate the debt burden so they can focus on becoming leaders who make a difference in the world.”
Over the past several years, the School has worked to make the MBA Program more affordable for students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. Recent approaches include:
“We recognize that financial concerns may keep exceptional potential applicants from considering business school as an option,” said Chad Losee, Managing Director of MBA Admissions and Financial Aid at HBS. “Given the impact, they are having in their companies and communities, that is a loss for them and society as a whole. By funding the full cost of tuition for students with the greatest financial need, we aim to ensure that prospective students from all socioeconomic backgrounds, industries, and parts of the world have access to the HBS experience.”
HBS has long granted financial aid through a need-based approach, unusual for graduate business schools. It uses a formula that considers pre-MBA income and assets, socioeconomic background, and undergraduate debt in determining financial needs for both domestic and international students.
With this additional commitment from the School, roughly 10 percent of all HBS students—those with the greatest financial need—will receive a full tuition and course fee scholarship of $76,000 each year of the two-year program. Students will continue to be responsible for their living expenses.
“Affordability is paramount because it enables people from all backgrounds, experiences, and interests to enroll at HBS,” said Matthew Weinzierl, Senior Associate Dean of the MBA Program. “Our case-based approach to teaching and learning relies heavily on exposing HBS students to various perspectives. As a result, we’re preparing them to be leaders in organizations and a world marked by vast human differences and diversity.”
Source: Harvard Business School
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Photo: Now, Alumni of Chandigarh University can access their Degree Certificates for the years 2015 to 2021 through DigiLocker. (DigiLocker is an online digitization service provided by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India.)
Photo: Chandigarh University organized short technical sessions with specialists on various themes.
CHANDIGARH, India, July 28, 2022 — In this ever-shrinking world that is getting increasingly globalized and well-connected, the value of graduates with international experience and education has attained new significance. Not just that, but receiving instruction in a foreign university will give one a much higher chance of bagging their dream job, besides learning new languages, appreciating other cultures, overcoming challenges of living in another country, and gaining a greater understanding of the world.
Chandigarh University has been one of the leading universities to fulfill the dreams of the students wishing to gain a world-class education and employment opportunities abroad. Chandigarh University has opened new avenues for its students who want to study and work abroad. It relies on the envious record of academic tie-ups with more than 450 leading universities in over 80 countries.
Under the international tie-ups with these world-class institutions, Chandigarh University offers Student Exchange Programme, Summer Training, Semester, Master’s Degree, Ph.D., Joint Workshop, Conference and Research Work, Faculty Exchange, Dual Degree Programme, and employment opportunities abroad.
The University facilitates the entire process, from admissions to visa applications for its students under one roof in a very transparent and straightforward manner. As a result, not only are the students thoroughly prepared for IELTS and Visa interviews, but the University also looks after the visa application, which has a high success rate. Chandigarh University has an average visa success rate of 95%, going up to 100% for the USA and 98% for Canada.
Chandigarh University provides students the opportunity to study across the countries on six continents, including Belgium, France, United Kingdom, Spain, Georgia, Russia, Italy, Germany, Finland, Poland in Europe, USA, Canada; Taiwan, South Korea, Vietnam, Japan, Thailand in Asia, as well as in Africa, South America and Australia.
Under the International Semester Abroad and Semester Exchange Programs, the institution offers the golden opportunity to students to improve their employability and supplements the value of degrees by exposing them to different cultures.
Under semester exchange programs to Europe, Asia, South Africa, South America, etc., students don’t require to pay tuition abroad, and the price only has to be paid at Chandigarh University. Whereas under semester abroad programs to USA, UK, Australia, etc., a reduced semester fee has to be paid in international universities, while no cost is to be paid at Chandigarh University.
Chandigarh University provides International Transfer Programs (ITPs), which allow students to complete an initial part of their degree at Chandigarh University and transfer to a Foreign Country to get a degree from a foreign University. Disciplines include Engineering, Medicines, Architecture, Management, Journalism, Psychology, Animation, Nutrition, and Pharmacy.
The advantages are aplenty. The most significant is reduced foreign tuition fees since up to 50% of the course is done here. In addition, relaxed Entry Criteria and the availability of academic scholarships with full Housing Scholarships at well-ranked universities are some of the other benefits for aspiring students.
Under the programs, students get a degree with international recognition that will provide them multifold benefits in their academic and professional life, increasing their employability, improving their professional portfolio, and embellishing the degree’s value.
Chandigarh University has helped more than 2000 students realize their dream of studying abroad and attaining employment there.
Source: Chandigarh University
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Gati Shakti University to be a world-class, multi-disciplinary, multi-dimensional, futuristic institution for the transport sectors — Dharmendra Pradhan, India’s Education Minister
New Delhi, August 03, 20212 — Lok Sabha (lower house of India’s bicameral Parliament) today passed Central Universities (Amendment) Bill 2022 for conversion of the National Rail and Transportation Institute (NRTI), a Deemed to be University into Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV), a Central University.
While replying in the Lok Sabha, Union Minister for Education and Skill Development, Dharmendra Pradhan, said that Prime Minister Modi always works with a vision for the future. Under his leadership, a future-ready workforce is ready to embrace the fourth industrial revolution and the challenges of the 21st century.
Mr. Pradhan spoke about the transformations in the infrastructure and transport sectors, including roads, railways, shipping, and aviation. He said that the growth of transport sectors, the building of airports across the nation in smaller cities, and increasing air traffic reflect the aspirations of the people of India. The Education Minister said that the transformation in the transport sector calls for building an institution to build a knowledge repository, conduct research, curate best practices, facilitate skill development, work on capacity building and facilitate the growth of transport sectors. He added that future students would need to learn about the environment, commerce, and social sciences, in addition to STEM, to succeed in the infrastructure sector. Thus India has envisioned and created a world-class, multi-disciplinary, multi-dimensional futuristic institution called Gati Shakti University.
Source: Ministry of Education, Government of India
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New Delhi, August 03, 2022 — University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued a ‘FEE Refund Policy 2022-2023’ Notice to all Higher Educational Institutions, including all universities, colleges, and institutes in India.
In its communication, UGC has reminded them that on July 12, 2022, it had asked them to fix the last date of their undergraduate admission process after CBSE declared the class X result. As a result, it provided sufficient time for such students for admission to undergraduate courses.
UGC has told the higher education institutions to note that several entrance examinations, including CUET, JEE Main, and JEE Advance, have been delayed, due to which admissions may continue up to October 2022.
Given the above, and to avoid financial hardships the parents face, UGC has now decided that higher educational institutions should, as a special case, make a full refund of fees on account of all cancellations of admissions/migrations of students up to October 31, 2022, for the academic session 2022-2023.
Further, UGC has clarified that the entire fee, including all charges, should be refunded (i.e., there should be zero cancellation charges) on account of cancellations/migrations up to October 31, 2022. After that, on cancellation/withdrawal of admissions up to December 31, 2022, the entire fee collected from a student should be refunded in full after deducting not more than Rs. 1,000/- as a processing fee.
UGC has instructed all Higher Educational Institutions to ensure compliance with its directions regarding the refund of fees.
Source: UGC
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Photos: Star cast of the film ‘Shamshera’ performed at Chandigarh University on July 20, 2022.
CHANDIGARH, India, July 21, 2022 — “Adding another jewel to its star-studded crown, Chandigarh University has secured 29th spot among all the public and private universities of the country in the NIRF Rankings 2022. Thus, it has become the youngest University to enter the top-30 league of Indian Universities,” said S. Satnam Singh Sandhu, Chancellor, Chandigarh University.
“CU is not only the youngest but also the only University in the country to give consistently great performances in National and International rankings. These include QS World, QS Asia, NIRF, and NAAC. Moreover, it is improving its position yearly,” said Sandhu.
“Our institution has bagged the second position among all universities and first among private universities in Punjab and Tricity in the NIRF rankings,” Mr. Sandhu stated.
“This stellar performance of Chandigarh University in the NIRF rankings is a reflection of the Varsity’s academic excellence and industry-training prowess from all stakeholders including industry, government, and most importantly the students,” he added.
Presenting an analysis of the NIRF rankings, Sandhu informed that Chandigarh University had secured an overall 3rd position among all engineering institutions and 2nd position among all private engineering institutions in Punjab and Tricity, and the first spot amongst all private engineering institutions in Punjab. In addition, it has bagged the 45th spot among all engineering universities and colleges in the country.
“Even in Management, we have secured the 40th position among the country’s institutions while securing the second spot among all public and private institutions in Punjab and Tricity. In Architecture, we have bagged 19th position among all institutions of the country while securing the second spot among all public and private institutions in Punjab and Tricity,” he explained.
“We have filed 1816 patents so far and are the leading stand-alone institution to file the highest number of patents in the last three years, and we have academic tie-ups with 450 international universities in more than 80 countries,” Mr. Sandhu stated.
“With our excellent performance in many spheres, we have become the youngest University to debut into QS World University Rankings-2023 and have secured a place among the top 800 institutions worldwide. Among all Indian Universities, Chandigarh University has grabbed an incredible overall 21st position, an impressive third position among Private Universities, and the first spot in the Punjab-Chandigarh region,” the CU Chancellor elaborated
“We are also the youngest University in the country to get NAAC A+ grade, ranking amongst the Top 5% of the Higher Education Institutions of India. And we are the only private University in the country to have NAAC A+ and NBA accreditation for all its engineering and MBA programs,” Mr. Sandu remarked.
Source: Chandigarh University
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On the occasion of #Shamshera Musical Night at CU, @duttsanjay visited the campus along with Ranbir Kapoor, @Vaaniofficial, @Sukhwindermusic and other stars of Bollywood. While the legendary actor enjoyed his visit, he also had a few words to share about CU. Here's what he said👇 pic.twitter.com/0xxyKElHwA
— Chandigarh University (@Chandigarh_uni) July 23, 2022
Campus Life at CU has always been a one-of-a-kind experience, about which the Bollywood diva Vaani Kapoor knows too. Here's what @Vaaniofficial had to say about CU during her first visit to the campus.#VaaniKapoor #Shamshera #ChandigarhUniversity #BollywoodDiva pic.twitter.com/B30a7lMkS6
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MG Hector SUV presented to CU to strengthen skill development and boost student employment opportunities.
Corporates like MG & HEIs like CU must come together to channel Indian youth’s energy: Punjab Education Minister Gurmeet Singh Hayer.
MOHALI, India, July 7, 2022 — MG Motor India presented Hector to Chandigarh University to foster skill development and bridge the gap between academia and industry. The initiative aligns with the MG Nurture program and MG’s goal of CASE mobility. It will foster student skill development and prepare them for better employment opportunities.
Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer, Education Minister, Punjab, was the chief guest at the ceremony. He, along with Yeshwinder Patial, Head, Human Resources, MG Motor India, handed over the keys of MG Hector to S. Satnam Singh Sandhu, Chancellor, Chandigarh University. Pooja Syal Grewal, Additional Deputy Commissioner (Urban Development), Mohali, Rajesh Mehrotra, Head- Aftersales, MGI, and Reema Sharma, Senior HR Business Partner, Corporate Office MGI were among those who graced the occasion.
Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer, Punjab Education Minister, said that the need of the hour was to add skill development to the conventional education system. Practical knowledge and hands-on training were a must, along with books.
“India is the youngest nation across the globe, and none can stop its rise to the top of the world, provided we channel the energy of the youth in the right direction. Corporates and Industry leaders like MG Motor India and top educational institutions like Chandigarh University have to unite to steer India’s charge to the top,” said the Minister.
Hayer asked the students in the audience to make the most of their time at the University and build a better future.
“This is your time to learn, to move forward, and build a brighter future for yourself. This time will not come again. It would be best if you decided what to do with your time. While fun is important, it must not come at the cost of learning,” Mr. Hayer said.
“It gives me immense pleasure to inform you that Chandigarh University has forged a partnership with MG Motor India under our flagship Industry-Academia Interface program. The program develops Industry-oriented skills amongst our students and prepares industry-ready professionals. This partnership adds to our ever-strong portfolio of more than 30 tie-ups with industry leaders such as Microsoft, Google, Virtusa, Hyundai, Hewlett Packard, Cisco, Tech Mahindra, Bosch, Honda, IBM, and Videocon. These and many others have established their research centers and laboratories on the campus,” said S. Satnam Singh Sandhu, Chancellor, Chandigarh University.
“The addition of MG Hector Car into the existing equipment, technology, and infrastructure of the University will provide our students, especially from Mechanical Engineering and its allied branches such as Automobile Engineering, an opportunity to upskill their knowledge with advanced vehicle technology in detail. Along with the demonstration and understating of the technology that runs a modern car, it will help in practical knowledge of automobile engineering courses offered in the curriculum and consequently will make the students job-ready and prepare them for better industry prospects,” he added.
Yeshwinder Patial, Director, HR, MG Motor India, said, “We are delighted with this partnership with the Chandigarh University. It will ensure the current generation’s skill development in the mobility segment. We feel this initiative will add value to help children become technologically savvy for the auto-tech industry and prepare them for future job opportunities. The initiative is aligned with the MG’s Nurture program.”
“The partnership will introduce students to vehicular systems and help them understand how to perform primary inspection procedures on cars. In addition, it will empower students with hands-on research on various electrical, electronic, and mechanical systems of technologically advanced vehicles. Students will study multiple parts, technology, and techniques, including engine parts, fuel systems, drive trains, ignition systems, vehicle chassis, HVAC systems, and more. Students of Chandigarh University will also get an opportunity to learn about a car’s aesthetic and interior design aspects,” he added.
Source: Chandigarh University
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Photo: Four Indian students win 100% scholarships to study at Deakin University, Australia.
NEW DELHI, July 6, 2022 — Anvisha Chopra, Arnab Bordoloi, Aryan Vadera, and Shruti Arora are the winners of the Vice-Chancellor’s Meritorious 100% Scholarship 2022.
Ranked among the top 1% of universities in the world (QS Ranking), Deakin University has a proud history of engagement with India and was the first international university to set up an office in India in 1994. Over the past 28 years, Deakin University’s office in New Delhi has served as the hub of its regional operations.
Deakin has been partnering with India through various initiatives, such as the Deakin Vice-Chancellor’s Meritorious 100% Scholarships, launched in 2014. These prestigious scholarships are part of Deakin University’s industry ‘Changing Lives,’ which aims to support students who are achieving high academic standards and can contribute to other areas across the university. The overall aim of the scholarship is to give back to India the skills and experience they gain at Deakin University in Australia.
Nine finalists were selected from over eight hundred students who applied for the scholarship across India. These finalists then went through a rigorous selection procedure which included a group discussion on the importance of critical technologies in education and the future of work. After the group discussion, six candidates were selected for the personal interview round. Finally, a panel of judges chose the scholarship winners. The judges included Ravneet Pawha, Vice President (Global Alliances) and CEO (South Asia), Deakin University; Mathew Johnston, Minister-Counsellor (Education and Research), Australian High Commission and Abhilash Mishra, CEO, NSE Academy Limited.
Professor Iain Martin, President and Vice-Chancellor of Deakin University, said, “At Deakin, we are proud of our diverse student cohort - at any given time, we have students from more than 130 countries studying on our campuses.”
“Indian students have been a central part of our unique university community, contributing new perspectives and ideas, helping us build our vibrant and inclusive culture, and bringing high academic standards. I congratulate the winners of Vice-Chancellor’s Meritorious 100% Scholarships 2022, and I look forward to seeing them enjoying their time with us in Australia and realizing their full potential.”
Ravneet Pawha, Vice President (Global Alliances) and CEO (South Asia), Deakin University, said, “From TEDx speaker to UNICEF young warrior, the finalists were a truly exceptional group, and it was a difficult task for the judges to pick the winners.”
“The Vice-Chancellor’s Meritorious 100% Scholarship recipients this year are passionate about making the world a better place; their vision is what sets them apart,” she explained.
The scholarship winners will commence their studies onshore at Deakin University, Australia. In addition, they will have the opportunity to be a part of the Vice-Chancellor’s Professional Excellence Program, which is a development program that will help them explore their aspirations and career opportunities through workshops, development meetings, and academic mentorship.
Shruti Arora, one of this year’s scholarship recipients, said, “This scholarship is an opportunity for me to reach my potential and give back to society by working for a cause I strongly believe in. Furthermore, with this scholarship, I will be able to gain a diversity of experience by studying a Bachelor of Psychological Sciences at Deakin.”
Source: Deakin University
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Dr. Rajkumar Ranjan Singh, Minister of State for External Affairs and Education, inaugurates one of Asia’s biggest International Faculty Development Programmes at Chandigarh University.
123 Professors from 75 international universities in 32 countries to participate in a 6-day long program.
Photo: Dr. Rajkumar Ranjan Singh, Union Minister of State for External Affairs and Education inaugurating Chandigarh University’s International Faculty Development Programme 2022 at Varsity’s Gharuan campus, along with Mr. Dharam Pal (IAS), Advisor to the Chandigarh Administrator, and S. Satnam Singh Sandhu, Chancellor, Chandigarh University.
Photo: Some of the participants at Chandigarh University’s International Faculty Development Programme (IFDP) 2022.
CHANDIGARH, India, July 5, 2022 — India aims to increase the number of international students studying in its Universities from 50,000 to 5 lakh by 2024, said Dr. Rajkumar Ranjan Singh, Union Minister of State for External Affairs and Education. Dr. Singh was speaking at the inaugural ceremony of Chandigarh University’s International Faculty Development Programme (IFDP) 2022 at Varsity’s Gharuan campus.
Organized as part of the Government of India’s initiative for the internationalization of Indian higher education following the New Education Policy (NEP), the IFD program of Chandigarh University is one of Asia’s most significant international Faculty Development programs. More than 123 professors with expertise in 27 fields such as Engineering, Management, Liberal Arts, Medical Sciences, Media Studies, and Applied Sciences will attend the program. They come from 75 international universities in 32 countries, including the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, Germany, Spain, South Africa, Ireland, UAE, Poland, Denmark, Iran, Oman, Philippines, Malaysia, Kenya, Bangladesh, and Nepal. They will participate in this 6-day program which will culminate on July 9.
Dr. Banwarilal Natiya, Chairperson, NRC, NCTE Delhi, Prof Rajeev Ahuja, Director IIT Ropar, Mr. Dharam Pal (IAS), Advisor to the Chandigarh Administrator, Mr. Freddy Svane, Danish Ambassador to India, and S. Satnam Singh Sandhu, Chancellor, Chandigarh University were prominent among those present on occasion.
Speaking on occasion, Dr. Rajkumar Ranjan Singh said that the International Faculty Development Programme organized by Chandigarh University was indeed implementing the Internationalisation of Higher Education.
“With more than 100 Professors from 75 Universities of over 30 countries in attendance, I feel this Programme is a great opportunity for faculty. It will lead to their sensitization about new concepts in teaching, enhance their skills and update them on the latest developments in their field and research methodologies,” Dr. Rajkumar Ranjan Singh added.
“The vision of the Honourable Prime Minister has already started showing great results as India has increased its share of international students from 2.3% to 6% in the Global Student Mobility Market. More than 50,000 students from 164 countries are currently studying in Indian Universities in various programs, and we aim to make that rise to 5 lakh by the year 2024,” he stated.
Singh called for empowering the faculty to conduct innovative teaching, research, and service as they have the autonomy to innovate on curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment within a broad framework of higher education qualifications while ensuring consistency across institutions, programs, and modes in the NEP-2020.
Mr. Dharam Pal (IAS), Advisor to the Chandigarh UT Administrator, called for collaborations among the best institutions in the Tricity, saying that it would bring the best for all and can help achieve Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam in an absolute sense.
Asserting that very few countries in the world have the capability, skills, and opportunities like India, Mr. Freddy Svane, Danish Ambassador to India, said that what India has achieved in 75 years of its independence is genuinely outstanding.
On the first day, the experts discussed the Ideal model of teacher education in Indian conditions, CO2 fixation, Pandemics, Business Resilience, Sustainability, Joint research Proposals with International Organisations, Project Proposal writing, Theatre and Drama, Business Research & Decision Making Leadership in the Global Context, Influencing the Changing Workplace, and many other topics.
Source: Chandigarh University
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Photo: Paris, France. June 29, 2022. Some 2,000 participants from around the world gathered at UNESCO headquarters in Paris from June 28 to June 30 to prepare for the Education Transformation Summit. The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is mobilizing the world’s education communities and governments for the Summit, which the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has convened. The Summit will be attended by the Heads of State and will take place in New York in September 2022. Image provided by & copyright © UNESCO/Lily CHAVANCE.
JUNE 30, PARIS - Education ministers and vice-ministers of 154 countries and nearly 2000 participants came together at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris to discuss transforming education, inspired by the rallying call from young people.
The Pre-Summit, a precursor to the Transforming Education Head of State-level Summit, convened by the UN Secretary-General in New York this September, comes after more than two years of the most massive disruption in learning in recorded history, brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. The UNESCO meeting supports a global breakthrough to more sustainable, peaceful futures, as called for in the report on ‘Our Common Agenda.’
It sets out to tackle the education loss and the profound structural flaws of education systems worldwide. Halfway to the deadline to meet the 2030 Sustainable Development Goal on Education, participants were adamant the world must not only get back on track but transform education from the ground up.
Sources: UNESCO, Paris. United Nations, New York.
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— The Editor is a UNESCO IIEP (International Institute for Educational Planning, Paris) trained “Independent Appraiser” of Education Sector Plans.
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