UGC Bars 3 Rajasthan Universities from Offering PhD Programs for 5 Years
The universities were penalized for violating PhD regulations and compromising academic standards, rendering their degrees invalid for further education or employment.
- The University Grants Commission (UGC) has prohibited OPJS University, Sunrise University, and Singhania University in Rajasthan from enrolling PhD students until the 2029-30 academic year.
- A UGC Standing Committee found these universities failed to comply with PhD regulations and academic norms for awarding doctoral degrees.
- Despite being given opportunities to explain their non-compliance, the universities provided unsatisfactory responses, leading to the ban.
- The UGC has warned prospective students and parents against enrolling in PhD programs at these institutions, as their degrees will not be recognized for higher education or employment.
- UGC officials emphasized that maintaining academic integrity is critical and are evaluating PhD programs at other institutions for potential regulatory violations.
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