UGC moots panel to assess faculty postings and awarding of PhDs
The Morning Standard|May 25, 2023
IN an effort to prevent the violation of regulations, the University Grants Commission (UGC) will soon establish a committee that will periodically evaluate faculty appointments and the awarding of PhDs at higher education institutions (HEIS).
KAVITA BAJELI-DATT
UGC moots panel to assess faculty postings and awarding of PhDs

The committee, composed of renowned academics, will convene at regular intervals to select a few institutions, gather information on faculty appointments and the award of Ph.D. degrees, and verify documents to ensure that the process of teacher appointments and Ph.D. degree awards adheres to UGC Regulations.

In cases of violations, the committee will also recommend appropriate actions. "UGC takes such violations very seriously and intends to implement measures to control violations of UGC Regulations," said UGC Chairperson M Jagadesh Kumar.

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