Political parties appreciate UGC’s decision on FYUP

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June 25, 2014

The recent decision of the rollback of four-year undergraduate programme by the University Grants Commission (UGC) has been welcomed by all the political parties of the country including the opposition, Congress party.

They believe that the decision to rollback the FYUP has come as a boost to the students.

Delhi BJP chief and Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan stated that their government was pursuing the rollback of FYUP and they will do whatever is needed to bring back the old system.

On the other hand, Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee (DPCC) president stated that they too want the rollback of FYUP, even though it was implemented during their regime. They have now realised that the students are against it including their students’ wing (NSUI). So, they are happy with the UGC’s decision to rollback the FYUP.

Amid DU-UGC wrangle, 7 colleges ready to adopt 3-yr courses

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June 25, 2014

As the Delhi University (DU) and the University Grants Commission (UGC) clash over FYUP, seven colleges have reportedly written to the UGC about their move to support the traditional three-year course on June 23. The UGC received the copy of the letter in Hindi from DU, addressing college principals.

Earlier, DU had sent the legal opinion of senior counsel PP Rao which said that the university had followed all the procedures while introducing FYUP, indicating that the DU administration was digging in its heels and still seeking to avoid a rollback of FYUP.

With majority of the colleges delaying admissions by a week, the DU has been asked by the UGC to prepare an action plan. A meeting was held between HRD Minister Smriti Irani, education secretary Ashok Thakur, UGC chairperson Ved Prakash and senior ministry officials. As per sources, the decision was passed where DU has to comply with the UGC decision to scrap the FYUP. However, HRD minister did not meet Vice Chancellor Dinesh Singh. Singh maintained his statement that the university did not break any rules while introducing FYUP. Both Vice Chancellor and Registrar have been told that UGC’s decision to abolish the FYUP programme is final. The UGC has asked DU administration to comply with the final decision. The UGC will fax the directive to Vice Chancellor’s office after every two hour till they get compliance from the DU.

DU colleges halt admissions amidst debate of scrapping FYUP

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June 25, 2014

For the first time in Delhi University’s history, principals of all the constituent colleges have decided to defer admissions for 2014-15 amidst the cold war between University Grants Commission (UGC) and Delhi University (DU) over the four-year undergraduate programme (FYUP). The admission process will get back on track only after the FYUP issue will be resolved.

In a meeting held on June 23, the 10-member committee set up by the UGC discussed upon reinstating all courses that existed prior to FYUP without affecting the interests of students enrolled under the BTech programme. Meanwhile, the DU principals’ association decided to meet at Khalsa College to discuss the issue. 36 principals, who attended the meeting, decided to go in favour of deferring the process.

Due to this chaos, Shri Ram College of Commerce, which had released its cut-off had to defer the admission process. As per sources, group of officials of DU administration, including VC, pro-VC Sudheesh Pachauri, registrar and director South Campus Umesh Rai, had discussion that took placeon Sunday as well as Monday.

After admissions were deferred by the DU principals’ association, the UGC-appointed standing committee proposed a roadmap for the admission process for the academic session 2014-15. The measures suggested are to restore programmes, namely, BA (programme), BSc (programme), BCom (programme), BE/Ed and all honours courses, which were present prior to the commencement of FYUP. The committee also discussed the interest of students admitted under the BTech programme that would retain its fourth year.

DU VC Dinesh Singh quits over FYUP row

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June 24, 2014

An unrelenting Delhi University Vice Chancellor Dinesh Singh resigned amid all-round pressure to withdraw the Four Year Under-graduate Programme introduced by him some two years back.

The move which is likely to further complicate the DU-UGC row over the FYUP issue comes shortly after the Supreme Court refused to interfere on the row.

The plea filed by Delhi University Teachers’ Association (DUTA) in SC was dismissed which sought cancellation of the University Grants Commission (UGC) order asking the Delhi University (DU) to scrap its four-year undergraduate programme.

A large number of colleges affiliated to the Delhi University deferred admission on 24^th June till the crisis is resolved. Around 36 colleges decided not to issue their first cut-offs lists till the matter is resolved and demanded clarity over the FYUP issue which is leading to confusing among lakhs of students who are willing to get admission in the Delhi University and its affiliated colleges.

On the other hand a section of DU teachers who favours the FYUP began a 24 hour long hunger strike against the UGC order.

In a meeting held on 23rd June, the 10-member committee set up by UGC discussed upon reinstating all courses that existed prior to FYUP without affecting the interests of students enrolled under the BTech programme. Meanwhile, the DU principals’ association decided to meet at Khalsa College to discuss the issue. 36 principals who attended the meeting decided to go in favor of deferring the process, before waiting for DU’s decision. Due to this chaos, Shri Ram College of Commerce though released its cutoff but later deferred the admission process. As per sources, group of officials of DU administration, including VC Dinesh Singh, pro-VC Sudheesh Pachauri, registrar and director South Campus Umesh Rai, had discussion that took place on Sunday as well as Monday. After admissions were deferred by the DU principals’ association, the UGC-appointed standing committee proposed a roadmap for the admission process for the academic session 2014-15.

DCI supports redesigning dental education system

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June 23, 2014

The Dental Council of India (DCI) is keen to redesign the dental education system of the country with the purpose to improve the skill of the dental practitioners to ensure safety of patients and improve the health care quality of the country.

DCI president Dibyendu Mazumdar stated in the 2nd international conference on EBES held at Suman Vidyapeeth that, evidence-based system (EBES) was best-suited for redesigning the dental education programme.

EBES is an approach to every aspects of education from policy making to classroom practice, and the methods used are based on consistent evidence derived from experiments. The DCI president announced that Suman Vidyapeeth will work as a nodal centre for imparting such education to all 302 dental colleges in the country.

Ministries oppose skill dept in fear of fund cut

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June 23, 2014

After Narendra Modi’s sworn in as Prime Minister, the first ever problem has occurred when the ministries plan to fight back on Narendra Modi’s decision for separate skill development and entrepreneurship department. The reason being, fear of major cut in their funds if the plan is approved.

The skill development happens to be a massive government programme with an annual allocation of about Rs 5,000 crore. The funds and works are spread over 11 ministries including HRD, labour and rural development that often end up working at cross purposes.

The new government wants to put all skill development schemes under a new department of the youth and sports affairs ministry. A senior government official stated that the secretariat decides on allocation of work to ministries on directions of the PMO.

The ministries hold back is that taking away skill development from them would not work unless the state government also implements a similar single window mechanism. The states alike the centre implement skill development programmes through different departments.

US’ student visa issuance for Indians up by 40 percent

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June 23, 2014

A recent survey showed that since October 2013, number of student visa seekers from India to study in the United States have increased. Student visa issuance increased by 40 percent as against the same period last year. At present, about 100,000 Indian students are studying in the US. On June 19, 2014, the US embassy invited candidates applying visa for study purpose in the US in New Delhi.

On one hand, embassy staff interviewed students, who had applied for F, J and M visas for studying in the US while on the other, representatives from the Education USA Centre at the United States-India Educational Foundation provided students with the information about academics and campus life.

Michael Pelletier, charge d’affaires, US embassy addressed that in choosing United States for education purpose, Indian students will not only be contributing to their brighter future, but also be making contribution in strengthening the Indo-US ties. Sada Sud, one of the students receiving the visa for US for her international studies in economics, is excited for her new journey in education in the US as she is of the opinion that this opportunity would give her a holistic view as well as flexibility to choose in accordance with her interests.

UGC sends second directive to DU to scrap FYUP

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June 23, 2014

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued another directive to Delhi University (DU) to scrap the four-year undergraduate programme (FYUP). This is the second directive sent by the UGC to DU to abolish the FYUP and revert to the three-year course. The UGC has stated that if DU administration defies the government, it would take serious action against the varsity.

The UGC wrote letters to the principals of 70-odd colleges, explaining them to follow the three-year UG course. They have also been sent a warning that any contravention may attract action under the UGC Act that includes withdrawal of grant to the college. Also, the commission has issued a public notice, which was carried in newspapers, explaining students and parents that ‘FYUP is not eligible on the basis of the National Policy on Education, 1986 and the 10+2+3 structure envisaged under it.

This move by the UGC hardly leaves any room for defiance by the DU. The notice states that the DU did not follow the rules prescribed in the DU Act at the time of implementing FYUP and thus, has asked students to take admission in three-year courses. The UGC notice to the DU also states that a committee is being formulated to advise the DU to go back to three-year UG programme to secure students’ one academic year. The commission would ensure that students acquire necessary academic excellence in other fields in next two years. The committe will include the members of the university’s academic and executive councils, senior academicians and, teachers’ and students’ union. As per sources, the UGC has prepared an action plan in case university refuses to cooperate by June 23.

Shalaka shines at IIT-JEE Advanced 2014

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June 20, 2014

The much awaited result of JEE (advanced) – 2014 was declared as per schedule. Shalaka Kulkarni, the all India topper of ICSE 2012 class X, cleared the examination as Maharashtra topper amongst girls.

Kulkarni achieved a score of 281 out of 360 and for this achievement, she gives credit to her family and hard work. She now wishes to pursue career in electrical engineering at IIT Bombay.

Aniket Bajpai, from Mumbai, scored 288 out of 360 marks with an AIR of 55 in JEE Advanced. Bajpai studied in Singhani ICSE School till class X and later on enrolled in state board for junior college. He plans to pursue computer science engineering from IIT Bombay.

Chitraang Murdia, from Rajasthan, under the IIT Delhi zone, secured 334 out of 360 marks. Aditi, from IIT Roorkee zone, is topper among girls, achieving an AIR of 7 in the Common Merit List (CML). Overall, there are five female candidates under the top 100 rank holders.

This year, 1,26,997 candidates applied for the examination and just 27,151 were registered; 19,416 were qualified in CML, 6000 in OBC (Non Creamy Layer); 4400 SC and 1250 ST merit lists. 243 candidates with disability qualified in the examination. From June 20 to 24, the choice filling portal will be operative.

UGC approval must for new degree courses

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June 20, 2014

Universities planning to bring in new courses would be required to get mandatory approval from the University Grants Commission (UGC) six months prior to commencement of the degree programme. Moreover, the nomenclature of the new degree course should not figure in the commission’s list of approved names of degrees.

This move has been taken by the UGC to counter the problems faced by children due to unspecified degrees offered by universities. The UGC has asked universities to adhere to the provisions before awarding degrees. In case of violation, strict action would be taken against the institution, which will include suspension of grants.

Sources from the Pune University stated that this move by the UGC is directed towards deemed and private universities that frequently bring in new degree nomenclatures to attract students. Upamanyu Basu, financial advisor, UGC, stated that the commission has been directing universities frequently to award degrees within the framework of Section 22 of the UGC Act.

In a letter, Basu stated that this rule would be mandatory for the universities who are looking forward to bring in new degrees to get approval from the UGC. The detailed instructions for following the Section 22 of the Act has been posted on the commission’s website.

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