UGC to Appoint New Secretary Soon

TheUniversity Grants Commissionhas almost completed the process of appointing new Secretary. The interviews for the post of Secretary were conducted earlier this week andUGChas shortlisted three names for the post. The final decision will be taken soon.

UGC has shortlisted the following candidates for the post of Secretary: -

• Director of Institute of Management Studies atDevi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Professor Rajesh Jain
• Civil Engineering Professor atIIT Roorkee,Professor Praveen Kumar
• Mechanical Engineering Professor atJNTU Hyderabad, Professor Hemachandra Reddy

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In December 2017,Mr. DP Singh assumed the post of Chairperson of UGC. The appointment has been made after a delay of almost six months.

UGC has taken the academic track record and experience of the applicants while shortlisting the candidates. According to sources, Professor Rajesh Jain has more chances to be appointed asSecretary of UGC. However, there is no confirmation in this regard.

Recently,UGC extended the deadline for the institutes seeking IoE status. February 15, 2018, is the last date for the institute to submit the applications. UGC will not extend the deadline further.

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UGC has been taking various measures to improve thequality of education, reduce the prevalence of ragging in higher learning institutes and mitigate thefaculty shortagein higher learning institutes. The commission is also taking steps to address the grievances of students. For this purpose, UGC urged universities and colleges to set upGrievances Redressal Committees (GRCs).