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GENDER/ HEALTH/ EDUCATION - December 2020

Dec 2020

Apr 14, 2025

Committees for VC Appointment & Faculty Recruitment: Odisha Governor Gives Assent to University Bill

With Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati giving his assent, the Odisha University (Amendment) Act, 2024, came into effect, marking a significant reform in the state's higher education sector. The Odisha University bill was passed after extensive deliberation in the Odisha Assembly.
According to the provision of the Odisha University act, the recruitment of faculty in universities will not be conducted through the Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC). Instead, universities will form a committee comprising educationists for faculty recruitment.
Regarding the appointment of vice-chancellors, the Odisha University act has provision of forming a three-member committee for the selection of the VCs. Only distinguished educationists from the field of higher education will be part of this committee. The age limit for VCs has been increased from 67 to 70 years.
The new Odisha University Act also ensured the reintroduction of the Senate in universities. The senate is the highest advisory body of a university, comprising educationists, faculty, students, and administrative staff, and it plays a vital role in the development of the university and the higher education sector.

Vineet Joshi Appointed as Interim UGC Chairperson

The Ministry of Education gave an additional charge to Vineet Joshi, the current Secretary of the Department of Higher Education. He was appointed as the interim chairperson of the University Grants Commission (UGC). This decision was taken following the retirement of the previous UGC chairman, Prof Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar. Joshi will discharge his duties as UGC chairperson till a full-time appointment is made or until further orders are issued.
A BTech in Mechanical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur, Joshi is an alumnus of the institute.

Apr 11, 2025

Jamia Millia Islamia Launches Skill Hub for Technical Education

Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) unveiled its new Centre of Excellence for Professional Skill Development at the University Polytechnic. The facility was inaugurated by the vice chancellor, Prof Mazhar Asif. The centre aims to foster industry-aligned, future-ready technical education for students.

Apr 10, 2025

Andhra Pradesh Introduces LEAP to Revolutionise Education

In a move to revolutionise its education landscape, Andhra Pradesh introduced a comprehensive new model named LEAP (Learning Excellence in Andhra Pradesh). The initiative aims to revamp the curriculum, teaching methodologies, and school infrastructure across the state, with implementation in the 2025-26 academic year.
The LEAP model is designed to foster foundational literacy and numeracy (FLN) while incorporating play-based learning, digital literacy, and 21st-century skills. A key feature is an AI-powered remedial assessment system that will help track student progress and provide targeted interventions.

Apr 09, 2025

Union Health Minister JP Nadda Chairs 8th Central Institute Body Meeting of All India Institutes ...

The 8th Central Institute Body meeting of All India Institutes of Medical Sciences was held under the Chairpersonship of Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Jagat Prakash Nadda.
The meeting was attended by all the Presidents and Executive Directors of new AIIMs set up under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana besides the Institute Body members of AIIMS Delhi.
Union Health Minister launched the Inter AIIMS Referral portal made by AIIMS Delhi.

Medical Body Introduces Major Changes in NEET 2025 Exam

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has made a significant change in the NEET-MDS 2025 exam pattern. According to the new notice, the question paper will be divided into two timed parts -- Part A and Part B.
Part A will consist of 100 questions and 75 minutes of time. Part B will consist of 140 questions and 105 minutes of time. Above all, the candidates won't be able to proceed to the next part until the time for the previous part is expired. After a section is done, they will not be permitted to go back to it and make any kind of changes. The next section will automatically get open after the time expires.
This is part of a sequence of actions being taken by NBEMS to increase exam security and maintain fairness. The limited-duration pattern will now be implemented in all NBEMS computer-based exams, including NEET-PG, NEET-SS, FMGE, DNB-PDCET, GPAT, DPEE, FDST, and FET.

Apr 08, 2025

Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar Retires as UGC Chairperson

Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar officially retired as Chairman of the University Grants Commission (UGC), concluding a significant tenure that began in February 2022. During his time in office, he introduced several student-centric reforms that reshaped the landscape of higher education in India.
Before leading the UGC, Kumar served as the 12th Vice-Chancellor of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) from 2016 to 2022. At IIT Delhi, where he is currently on lien, he held various key academic and research positions, including the NXP Chair Professorship, Chairman of the Electronics Group, and Coordinator of VLSI Design programs.

UGC's New Rules Will Ease Foreign Degree Recognition in India

The University Grants Commission (UGC) notified fresh regulations to make it easier for Indian students to get their foreign academic qualifications recognised in India. These rules, called the UGC (Recognition and Grant of Equivalence to Qualifications Obtained from Foreign Educational Institutions) Regulations, 2025, were officially rolled out.
These guidelines came at a time when more Indian students are studying abroad and returning with foreign credentials that often lead to confusion, delays, or rejections when applying to Indian institutions or jobs.
The new UGC regulations introduce an online system for granting equivalence certificates to foreign degrees. Students will no longer have to deal with multiple departments or wait endlessly for decisions. Now, all applications can be submitted through a dedicated portal, along with a fee and required documents.

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