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Wednesday, September 10, 2025
TopicCentral universities

Topic: Central universities

More time, but no grants: What PhD, MPhil students have to say about UGC’s extended deadline

Soniya Agrawal -
UGC extended thesis submission deadline by 6 months in “larger interest” of research scholars, but students say they need funding extension too.

Why Delhi University is first choice for students across India despite its 100% cut-offs

Soniya Agrawal -
Delhi University is one of 40 central universities, 16 of which were set up in 2009. Its cut-offs routinely go over 100 per cent. 

Education minister introduces bill in Lok Sabha for setting up central university in Ladakh

PTI -
The Central Universities (Amendment) Bill, 2021 is meant to increase in accessibility and quality of higher education in the Union territory, Dharmendra Pradhan said in a statement.

President Kovind approves appointment of vice chancellors in 12 central universities

PTI -
President Ram Nath Kovind, who is the visitor to central universities, approved appointment of 12 out of 22 vice chancellors posts that were vacant, education ministry said.

After hostel fee hike, JNU will become India’s most expensive central university

Kritika Sharma -
The JNU administration’s fee hike nearly doubles the annual expense for students living in hostels to Rs 55,000-61,000.

Sackings, inquiries, forced leave: Central university V-Cs face the force of Modi govt

Kritika Sharma -
Ten central university vice-chancellors have faced action, the most under any government in the country.

Before Modi, Lord Curzon had tried to gag university teachers in 1903 and failed

Kritika Sharma -
Curzon, Viceroy of British India, had brought in the Indian Universities Bill to give larger control to the govt, but had to amend it after stiff opposition.

Govt to tweak MPhil & PhD admission rules, now exam will hold more weight than interview

Neelam Pandey -
Under current rules, the exam for admission to MPhil and PhD courses in central universities only serves as a qualifying role for the interview stage.

Modi govt said autonomy won’t lead to fee hike but is now pushing varsities to raise fees

Kritika Sharma -
HRD ministry has warned central universities that if they don't sign the MoU that calls for gradual annual increase in fees, they could lose grants.
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R Rajagopalan -
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Economy

What happens to Haryana real estate agents now? Govt agency HSVP to act as broker, take commissions

Sushil Manav -
Gurugram: Stirring a storm in Haryana's real estate circles, the Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP)—the state's urban development agency—has taken on the role of...

Defence

Denmark tweaks its banned exports list, delivery of critical system for Tejas MK 1A starts 

Snehesh Alex Philip -
HAL has produced 10 Tejas Mk 1A and is now awaiting further deliveries of engines from American firm GE—delayed by two and half years, so far.

National Interest

Punjab is fast becoming the new Northeast. And there’s a message in it for Modi

Shekhar Gupta -
In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?

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