UGC-NET December 2025 Registration Opens

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially kicked off the registration process for the UGC-NET December 2025 examination. This is a crucial opportunity for aspiring academicians and researchers across India. If you’re aiming for a Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), an Assistant Professorship, or admission to Ph.D. programs in Indian universities and colleges, this is your…

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UGC Targets 54 Private Institutions Nationwide Over Transparency Lapses

In a bold move to bolster transparency in India’s higher education landscape, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued formal warnings to 54 private universities spread across 18 states. The regulatory body cited these institutions for failing to comply with mandatory online disclosure requirements, a policy introduced earlier this year to empower prospective students with…

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ICSSR Doctoral Fellowship 2025-26

Applications are invited for the following ICSSR’s Doctoral Fellowship Schemes for the Financial Year 2025-26: The candidates shall submit an online application on the ICSSR website on the link https://app.icssr.org/ as per the following schedule: Start of online application 22-09-2025 Last date of online application 21-10-2025 Applicants are required to read the guidelines carefully before…

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Manipur University Opens Pre-Ph.D. Admissions for September 2025 Session

On September 12, 2025, the university released its Pre-Ph.D. Admission Notice (No. MU/3-12/85A(Ph.D.III)) inviting online applications for provisional admission into the Pre-Ph.D. programme for the 2025 academic session. Expanded Departments and Centres This year’s notice features a broader selection with 36 departments and centres—up from previous years—spanning sciences, humanities, engineering, and more. Here’s the complete…

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PhD Admission 2024-25 at Netaji Subhas Open University: Key Details on Subjects, Vacancies, Eligibility, and Deadlines

Are you aspiring to pursue a PhD in a flexible, open learning environment? Netaji Subhas Open University (NSOU), one of India’s premier open universities based in Kolkata, has just released its admission notification for PhD programs for the Academic Year 2024-2025 (Session: January 2025). Approved by the UGC and accredited with an ‘A’ grade by…

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Penalties for Plagiarism in Academia

Plagiarism, the act of using someone else’s work without proper attribution, is a serious academic offense with significant consequences worldwide. In countries like India, the USA, Japan, and Germany, universities and institutions enforce strict penalties to uphold academic integrity. This blog explores the specific consequences for students and faculty in these nations, summarizing the penalties…

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Understanding the ABDC Journal Quality List

Introduction The ABDC Journal Quality List, curated by the Australian Business Deans Council (ABDC), is a globally recognized ranking system designed to evaluate the quality of academic journals in the fields of business, economics, and management. For researchers, academics, and institutions, the ABDC Index serves as a critical tool for assessing journal credibility, guiding publication…

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Enhancing Transparency in Higher Education: UGC Guidelines on Public Self-Disclosure

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has introduced comprehensive guidelines on public self-disclosure for Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in alignment with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. These guidelines emphasize transparency and accountability, ensuring stakeholders—students, parents, researchers, alumni, and the public—have easy access to critical information about HEIs. By mandating a functional, user-friendly website with unrestricted…

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National Award to Teachers 2025

27/05/2025 Nomination Start Date 09/07/2025 Nomination End Date Nominate/Apply Now The purpose of the National Award to Teachers 2025 in Higher Educational Institutions is to recognise the distinctive contributions of some of the finest faculty members in the country and honor them for their dedication and hard work, particularly teaching and pedagogy and its impact which have…

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