Topic: UGC

"Shortage of quality teaching faculty in HEIs is one amongst the many issues presently confronting the higher education system in the country. This is also affecting the quality of higher education. Therefore, the guidelines should be followed by HEIs to ensure timely filling up of vacant faculty posts with appropriately eligible and competent candidates," the UGC said.

Fifteen students of JNU have been framed guilty by JNU authorities to be punished for protesting against UGC Gazette notifications , massive seat cuts , viva voce discrimination of SC ST students and denial of deprivation points. Punishments ranges from expulsion , suspension upto four semesters to denial of degrees