Education
UGC declares 20 universities as fake, not allowed to award degrees, check list here
The University Grant Commission declared 20 universities in different states of the country as fake and unaccredited.
The University Grant Commission (UGC) Wednesday declared 20 universities in different states of the country as fake and unaccredited. According to UGC, these universities are not authorised to award degrees to students.
As per the list released by UGC, Delhi tops the list of fake universities followed by Uttar Pradesh.
The UGC has taken this step to protect students from getting trapped and enrolled in these unaccredited institutions for pursuing their education further. Before taking admission into any university, it is advised for students and parents to verify the accreditation status of universities before enrolling.
The UGC has issued a statement in which they have identified many universities which have been offering degrees that are not upto the mark of the UGC Act, and degrees from such universities shall neither be recognized nor valid for higher education and employment purposes.
The official UGC notice says it is hereby brought to the notice of students, parents, and the general public that degrees can be awarded only by Universities/Institutions that are established under a State Act or Central Act or Provincial Act or institution empowered to confer or grant degrees as per UGC Act, 1956.
However, it has come to the notice of UGC that a number of institutions are offering degrees in contrary to the provisions of the UGC Act. Degrees awarded by such universities/institutions shall neither be recognized nor valid for higher education and employment purposes, the notice adds further.
Take a look at the list below
- Christ New Testament Deemed University, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
- Bible Open University of India, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
- All India Institute of Public & Physical Health Sciences (AIIPHS) State Government University, Alipur, Delhi
- Commercial University Ltd, Daryaganj, Delhi
- United Nations University, Delhi
- Vocational University, Delhi
- ADR-Centric Juridical University, Rajendra Place, New Delhi
- Indian Institute of Science and Engineering, New Delhi
- Viswakarma Open University for Self-Employment, Delhi
- Adhyatmik Vishwavidyalaya (Spiritual University), Rohini, Delhi
- Badaganvi Sarkar World Open University Education Society, Gokak, Belgaum, Karnataka
- St. John’s University, Kishanattam, Kerala
- Raja Arabic University, Nagpur, Maharashtra
- Sree Bodhi Academy of Higher Education, Puducherry
- Gandhi Hindi Vidyapith, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
- National University of Electro Complex Homeopathy, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
- Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose University (Open University), Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh
- Bhartiya Shiksha Parishad, Bharat Bhawan, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
- Indian Institute of Alternative Medicine, Kolkata, West Bengal
- Institute of Alternative Medicine and Research, Kolkata, West Bengal
Education
Physics Wallah founder gets invited as speaker to Harvard, Stanford Universities, post goes viral
In his post Alakh Pandey wrote that he was invited to speak at Harvard University, Stanford University, and University Of California. He said that he motivated the Indian students studying in these premier institutions to return to India to contribute to the country’s growth and development.
Alakh Pandey, also known as Physics Wallah, took to his Instagram handle and shared a post on being invited to prestigious foreign universities as a speaker. In his post, he shared how he asked the Indian students studying in the premier institutions – Harvard University, Stanford University, and the University Of California – to return to their homeland. He urged those Indian students who cannot return should directly or indirectly contribute to India’s progress.
Physics Wallah wrote his caption in Hindi and shared a number of pictures showing him standing at different places. In his post, he wrote that he was invited to speak at Harvard University, Stanford University, and University Of California. Pandey said that he motivated the Indian students studying in these premier institutions to return to India to contribute to the country’s growth and development.
He said he knew that his country has many flaws. But, the youth should work towards making it better. The post was shared 21 hours ago and has gone viral with 306,512 likes till now which are only increasing. Large number of Instagram users and students commented on the viral post. One user Himanshu kumar shared the post and wrote heart emojis. One user Ayush Pandit ji wrote Jai Hind. One user Raunak asked if they should bow down in front of him. He added Alakh Pandey sir is the real king.
Another user said Alakh Pandey sir should convince people abroad to join Physics Wallah as well. Another Instagram user said Physics wallah is making India proud. Another social media user said Alakh sir is the best. One user said this is a very proud moment for Physics Wallah. One user said sir is looking like a superhero. Another Instagram user said Alakh sir is his idol.
Education
Farmer’s son Nilkrishna Gajare Nirmalkumar from Maharashtra scores 100 NTA score in IIT-JEE Mains 2024
Nilkrishna Gajare’s father is a farmer and had to discontinue his own education after Class 12 as he faced financial difficulties. Gajare faced financial challenges growing up. However, his unwavering dedication and strategic approach to preparation set him apart from the crowd.
Nilkrishna Gajare, who hails from Maharashtra’s Washim, achieved an extraordinary feat by securing a perfect score of 100 in the JEE Main 2024 examination. His journey from humble beginnings to the pinnacle of success is a source of inspiration for many people.
Nilkrishna Gajare’s father is a farmer and had to discontinue his own education after Class 12 as he faced financial difficulties. Gajare faced financial challenges growing up. However, his unwavering dedication and strategic approach to preparation set him apart from the crowd, which resulted in his remarkable achievement of emerging as topper of one of India’s toughest Engineering entrance exams.
Nilkrishna Gajare had a strategic plan that helped him succeed in IIT-JEE 2024. According to Nilkrishna persistence is important and one should never stop trying until they understand a topic. He said being curious and asking questions are important traits of a good student. He said one should not be ashamed of asking questions.
Nilkrishna spent around 10-15 hours every day studying on his own for the JEE Main exam. He mentioned that he used his class notes for Physics and Physical Chemistry. For organic chemistry and inorganic chemistry, he relied on both notes and practice questions.
As for Mathematics, he believed that practicing regularly was the most important thing for him. Other interests of Nilkrishna include archery. He has participated at both state and national levels, and he finds joy in the sport. He said archery helps him understand the importance of focusing his attention on his goals. Nilkrishna likes watching movies and said they are a great source of enjoyment and relaxation.
He likes to watch a movie after exams and occasionally treats himself to one each week too. Gajare aims to keep up the pace for the JEE-Advanced exam and hopes to get into the IITs. He said he wants to secure admission in IIT-Bombay in the computer science branch.
Education
Super 30 founder Anand Kumar has heartwarming encounter with ex-student in USA, post goes viral
Anand Kumar shared a picture with Sandeep Chaudhary in a heartfelt post and wrote that many such incidents have happened in his life that seem like something from a film.
Anand Kumar, mathematician and founder of Super 30 had an unexpected meeting with one of his ex-students while shopping in a mall in New Jersey, USA. Kumar took to X and posted that his heartwarming encounter with Sandeep Chaudhary and said his meeting was nothing short of a filmy scene.
Anand Kumar shared a picture with Sandeep Chaudhary in a heartfelt post and wrote that many such incidents have happened in his life that seem like something from a film. He said he had come to buy some stuff for his children in a mall in New Jersey, USA. He was pleasantly surprised when he was called from behind. Anand Sir, you are here in America? The man introduced himself as Sandeep Chaudhary, his ex-student. Chaudhary came forward and touched Anand’s feet. Chaudhary also insisted on letting him pay for the stuff Anand had bought at the mall.
Sandeep Chaudhary thanked Anand Kumar for his blessings and said Today, it is because of Anand’s blessings that he had reached here. Chaudhary also dropped him off in his car at the place where Anand had been staying. Anand Kumar wrote in his post that there cannot be a more proud moment for a teacher like him than this.
The post has gone viral on social media with 256400 views till now which are only increasing. Large number of social media users, Anand Kumar fans and students commented on the social media post. One X user Pradeep Rawat said Anand Kumar has done the work of a true teacher.
One X user Aish Agarwal said the contribution made by Anand Kumar in the field of education has made Agarwal a fan of his.
One X user Kajal Singh recounted her own experience that her father was also a teacher and students used to regularly come to her house to give their respect to their teacher.
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