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MPhil, PhD Scholars Get Six Months Extension To Submit Thesis
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has postponed the last date for submission of thesis by MPhil and PhD students by six months. The decision was taken due to the long closure of universities during the COVID-19 pandemic. While keeping the 5-year tenure of fellowship for PhD and MPhil intact, the students have been allowed to submit thesis till June 30. Earlier, the commission had given the relaxations till December 31.
Tags: University Grants Commission, Covid-19, PhD, MPhil, research, Scholars, Universities
Courtesy: The New Indian Express
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Education Minister Approves, Complete Refund on Canceling Admissions
According to the revised academic calendar approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC), classes for the first-year students will commence in November, and no new entries to be accepted after November 30. Institutions have been ordered to take classes, six days a week to cope with the lost learning hours. The Ministry of Education tweeted that a full refund will be provided upon canceling admissions or migration, till November 30.
Tags: Education, ministry of education, Coronavirus, University Grants Commission
Courtesy: India Today
