University Grants Commission - Gazette Notifications

31 Aug 2026

In exercise of the powers conferred by Sub Section (3) of Section 22 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956 and in amendment

The University Grants Commission, with the approval of the Central Government, notifies the fifth amendment to its Notification on Specification of Degrees, exercising powers under Sub-Section (3) of …

23 Apr 2026

In exercise of the powers conferred by clauses (f) and (g) of section 26 and subsections (2) and (4) of section 12A of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956 (3 of 1956), the University Grants Commission

This notification amends the University Grants Commission (Institutions Deemed to be Universities) Regulations, 2023, by introducing new provisions and modifications related to the functioning, govern…

13 Jan 2026

Whereas the University Grants Commission UGC is mandated to coordinate and determine the standards of higher education in universities

The University Grants Commission introduces the University Grants Commission (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026, superseding the 2012 regulations, to eradicate di…

09 Jul 2025

Whereas, the role of the University Grants Commission

This document serves as an Extraordinary issue of The Gazette of India, published by authority on July 8, 2025.

04 Apr 2025

Whereas, the role of the University Grants Commission in the internationalisation of the Indian education system has increased manifold in the wake of India s renewed thrust on academic collaboration

These regulations by the University Grants Commission establish a framework for recognizing and granting equivalence to qualifications obtained from foreign educational institutions.

04 Apr 2025

In exercise of the powers conferred by clauses (f) and (g) of sub section (1) of Section 26 read with clause (j) of section 12 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956 (3 of 1956) and in supersession of UGC (Minimum Standards of Instruction for the Grant of the First Degree through Formal Education) Regulations, 2003 and UGC

This Gazette notification from the University Grants Commission establishes draft regulations for minimum standards of instruction for granting undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in India, effecti…

07 Jun 2024

In exercise of the powers conferred under clause e and g of sub section 1 of Section 26 read with Section 14 of the University Grants Commission Act,

Fourth Amendment to the University Grants Commission (Minimum Qualifications for Appointment of Teachers and other Academic Staff in Universities and Colleges and other Measures for the Maintenance of…

03 May 2024

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub sections 1 and 2 of section 26 read with clause j of section 12 of the University Grants Commission Act,

Regulations under sections 26(1)/(2) read with section 12(j) of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956 further amending the UGC (Open and Distance Learning Programmes and Online Programmes) Regula…

08 Nov 2023

Whereas the University Grants Commission has initiated several measures for the internationalization of the higher education system in India

Notification by the University Grants Commission promulgating the UGC (Setting up and Operation of Campuses of Foreign Higher Educational Institutions in India) Regulations, 2023, under Section 12(j) …

02 Aug 2023

In exercise of the powers conferred under clause e and g of subsection 1 of section 26 read with section

Notification of the University Grants Commission (Minimum Qualifications for Appointment of Teachers...) (3rd Amendment) Regulations, 2023, amending multiple provisions of the 2018 Regulations.

04 Jul 2023

In exercise of the powers conferred under clause e and g of sub section 1 of section 26 read with section 14 of the University Grants Commission Act

Notification under Sections 14 and 26 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956 amending the UGC Regulations, 2018 to make NET/SET/SLET the minimum criterion for direct recruitment of Assistant Pr…