As long as the class times for one programme do not conflict with the class times of the second programme, students may now pursue two full-time academic programmes in physical mode, under UGC norms.
UGC issues guidelines for pursuing 2 full-time degree programmes simultaneously - The guidelines come into effect from Wednesday, and no retrospective benefit can be claimed by students who have already done two academic programmes
India s Institutions of Eminence can now set up campuses in foreign countries
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Last Updated: Jan 09, 2021, 01:39 PM IST
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According to the norms, IoEs shall be permitted to start a maximum of three off-campus centres in five years, but not more than one in an academic year. They will, however, require approval from as many as three ministries education, home and external affairs before they can venture out.
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Several IITs including Indian Institutes of Delhi, which were awarded the IoE status in the first lot, can now establish campuses in foreign countries
New Delhi: Indian universities and colleges with the Institutions of Eminence (IOEs) tag, which include several IITs, will now be able to set up campuses in foreign countries with the University Grants Commission (UGC) issuing fresh guidelines on the same. The Education Ministry had launched the IoE scheme in 2018 as per which 20 institutions were to be selected 10 public and 10 private
India s Institutions of Eminence allowed to set foreign campuses; UGC releases guidelines
The new guidelines have been issued in line with the new National Education Policy (NEP) as per which foreign universities will be allowed to set up campuses in India and top Indian institutes in foreign countries
PTI | January 9, 2021 | Updated 21:09 IST
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Indian universities and colleges with the Institutions of Eminence (IOEs) tag, which include several IITs, will now be able to set up campuses in foreign countries with the University Grants Commission (UGC) issuing fresh guidelines on the same. The Education Ministry had launched the IoE scheme in 2018 as per which 20 institutions were to be selected 10 public and 10 private ones that would enjoy complete academic and administrative.