UGC Imposes Five-Year Ban on PhD Admissions for Three Rajasthan Universities
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Synopsis
In a significant decision, the UGC has banned three universities in Rajasthan from admitting Ph.D. students for five years due to non-compliance with regulations. The affected universities must cease all Ph.D. enrollment immediately, and the UGC warns that degrees from these institutions will not be recognized.
Key Takeaways
- UGC has debarred three Rajasthan universities from enrolling Ph.D. candidates.
- The ban lasts for five years, from 2025-26 to 2029-30.
- Universities failed to comply with UGC Ph.D. regulations.
- Students are advised against enrolling in these universities' Ph.D. programs.
- Chairman stresses the importance of maintaining academic standards.
New Delhi, Jan 16 (NationPress) Three universities in Rajasthan have been barred from admitting students to their Ph.D. programs for the next five years.
A Standing Committee has been set up by the UGC to oversee compliance with the proper procedures and ensure that Ph.D. degrees are awarded according to UGC guidelines.
One of the duties of this Standing Committee is to propose corrective actions and recommend penalties for universities that fail to comply. After a thorough analysis of the submissions made by these institutions, the Committee determined that the three universities did not adhere to the UGC Ph.D. regulations and academic standards for granting Ph.D. degrees. These institutions were given a chance to clarify their non-compliance, but their responses were deemed unsatisfactory.
Consequently, the Standing Committee has suggested that the UGC should prohibit these universities from enrolling Ph.D. scholars for a five-year period.
Following the Standing Committee's recommendations, it has been confirmed that these three universities will be unable to admit students into their Ph.D. programs from the academic year 2025-26 to 2029-30.
The universities have been notified of this ruling by the UGC, which has instructed them to cease all Ph.D. student admissions immediately. The affected universities are OPJS University in Churu, Sunrise University in Alwar, and Singhania University in Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan.
The UGC has advised potential students and their parents against enrolling in the Ph.D. programs offered by these three institutions going forward. Without UGC endorsement, any Ph.D. degrees conferred by these universities will not be recognized as valid for further education or employment.
M. Jagadesh Kumar, the Chairman of the UGC, informed IANS that universities must uphold the highest standards in their Ph.D. programs.
“The UGC will take necessary actions against institutions that do not comply with UGC's Ph.D. regulations. We are also in the process of assessing the quality of Ph.D. programs in several other universities. Should any violations be identified, appropriate actions will be implemented. It is crucial to identify such non-compliant institutions and prevent them from accepting Ph.D. students. We aim to uphold the integrity and global standing of Indian higher education,” he stated.
