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Teachers’ association says proposed changes to recruitment and financial powers could affect UGC grants to Himachal Pradesh universities.
While Rajasthan added 40 new private universities, Gujarat added 54; funding, bureaucratic hurdles and often, governors, have slowed down public universities
Credit Guarantee Scheme: Banks must meet financial and regulatory criteria to become lending institutions under CGFSEL.
Education Minister Pralhad Joshi highlighted the programme’s role in connecting Indian innovators with global investors, industry leaders, research institutions and markets
The bill, formally named the West Bengal Universities and Colleges Administration and Regulation Amendment Bill, 2026, was approved by the WB state cabinet, CM Adhikari said during a press conference.
Regulatory powers like PAR ‘incidental and ancillary’ to NCTE mandate, says SC; junks colleges’ claim that only council – not its executive committee – could issue notice
Applicants should also mention their application number in the subject line. They should have to clearly state the name of the examination concerned, NTA advisory read.
The bill allows recruitment in six government universities through state public service commission and state selection commission amid opposition from BJP leaders.
The AICTE has requested the government technical universities, and higher education institutions to submit the infrastructure details by September 15.
Juggling TET exam preparation and jobs a hassle as there’s neither remote option to take the test, nor enough study support; move could deepen shortages in rural schools, say experts
