A student at Banaras Hindu University (BHU) alleges he was attacked over a protest poster related to new UGC regulations, sparking controversy and opposition criticism.

Gazette notifications issued by the University Grants Commission (UGC), the statutory body that oversees higher education in India, usually don’t attract much p ...

The UGC's new 2026 Equity Regulations aim to combat caste discrimination in higher education, mandating compliance and ...

Before diving into the raging UGC controversy gripping the nation, I would like to share a personal note as a teacher-one that I often repeat to my students.

The steep rise in caste discrimination complaints in Indian universities has revealed a troubling paradox. Even as regulatory frameworks expand and institutions report impressive disposal rates, ...

The top court further noted that the new regulations had the potential to divide society and have "dangerous impacts" if ...

The Supreme Court on Thursday ordered that the University Grants Commission (UGC)'s recently notified rules to prevent caste discrimination in educational institutions be kept in abeyance.

A Supreme Court plea challenges a new UGC rule. The rule defines caste discrimination narrowly, excluding students and ...

In September 2025, the Supreme Court directed the UGC to tighten anti-discrimination rules, including policies on ragging and ...

The UGC guidelines to tackle caste-based discrimination at universities have resulted in widespread backlash from general ...

The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed a recent University Grants Commission (UGC) regulation after various pleas were filed ...