Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan released the draft UGC Regulations, 2025 in New Delhi today. The draft is related to the Minimum Qualifications for Appointment & Promotion of Teachers and Academic Staff in Universities and Colleges and Measures for the Maintenance of Standards in Higher Education. The draft regulations will give flexibility to universities in appointing and promoting teachers and academic staff in their institutions.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr Pradhan said that these draft reforms and guidelines will infuse innovation, inclusivity, flexibility and dynamism in every aspect of higher education. He congratulated the team of UGC for formulating the Draft Regulations and Guidelines in sync with the ethos of New Education Policy 2020. The Minister mentioned that the Draft Regulations have been placed in the public domain for feedback, suggestions, and consultations.
According to the Draft Regulations, candidates can pursue teaching careers in subjects they qualify for with NET/SET, even if different from their previous degrees. Ph.D. specialisation will be prioritised. The draft Regulations encourage the use of Indian languages in academic publications and degree programmes. It aims to eliminate score-based short-listing, focusing on a broader range of qualifications, including “Notable Contributions.”