India’s UGC Approves Regulations for Joint Degrees with Foreign HEIs

The University Grants Commission (UGC) Chairman Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar announced that the UGC has approved regulations for Indian and foreign higher education institutions (HEIs) to offer joint or dual degrees and twinning programmes. “Any Indian institution accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with a minimum score of 3.01 or in the top 100 in the university category of the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) or an Institution of Eminence can collaborate with any foreign institution in the top 500 of the Times Higher Education or QS World University ranking, without seeking any prior approval from the UGC,” This is a premium article. Please subscribe or log in to read the full story! Become a Premium Member Not sure yet? Get 7-Day Free Trial Access and explore premium articles along with the latest digital magazine edition at no cost! No Credit Card needed. Start Your Free Trial Now