The University Grants Commission (UGC) has directed higher educational institutions in India to create up to 25% supernumerary seats for foreign students and has released guidelines for transparent admissions and support services for them
The committee s report will be presented during a meeting of the Academic Council in January following which the Executive Council, the varsity s highest decision-making body, will take up the matter. At present, students become eligible for an honours degree after completing a three-year undergraduate programme. Jamia Millia Islamia Sets Up Panel To Look Into Implementation of UGC Directive on Four-Year UG Programmes From Next Academic Session.
The All India Muslim Personal Law Board has protested against the UGC's directive to involve students across the country in a Surya Namaskar programme to celebrate 75 years of India's Independence.
The All India Muslim Personal Law Board raised their objection towards central government directive to organize Surya Namaskar in schools calls it unconstitutional