The UGC Has Directed Universities To Nominate An Ombudsperson And To Put Regulations Into Effect By December 31
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The University Grants Commission (UGC) has directed universities to appoint Ombudspersons and fulfil other UGC Regulations provisions by December 31, 2023. After December 31, the UGC will publish the names of defaulting universities that fail to designate an Ombudsperson and comply with other regulations.
According to the UGC's most recent notification, issued on December 5, all universities are required to comply with the Regulations by forming the Students Grievance Redressal Committee (SGRC) and selecting Ombudspersons.
"However, it is believed that some universities are still failing to comply with the regulations." In his letter to the vice-chancellors of Central, State, Private, and Deemed Universities, UGC Secretary Manish R Joshi stated, "The matter is being taken seriously."
The notification also stated that if a defaulting institution wishes to make a representation against its name being included on the list of defaulting universities, it must do so in writing to the Secretary, UGC, Bahadurshah Zafar Marg, New Delhi - 110002 before December 31, 2023.
- The UGC Has Directed Universities To Nominate An Ombudsperson And To Put Regulations Into Effect By December 31
- Students Grievance Redressal Committee (SGRC)
- University Grants Commission (UGC)
