- By Sakshi Gupta
- Wed, 27 Dec 2023 03:34 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
JE Education Desk: The University Grants Commission (UGC) cautions students about the universities they should be cautious of when applying to Master of Philosophy (MPhil) programs. The warning is sent because some institutions are still offering the MPill degree even though the university body previously stopped offering the course.
The commission had already announced that all universities would no longer be able to provide the MPhil degree program and that MPill programs would no longer be offered by higher education institutions. Additionally, the administration of the university has been requested to act immediately to cease accepting new students into the MPhil program for the 2023–2024 academic year.
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The university body issued an official notification which reads, "It has come to the notice of the UGC that a few universities are inviting fresh applications for MPhil (Master of Philosophy) programme. In this regard, it is to bring to the notice that the MPhil degree is not a recognised degree. The Regulation No 14 of the UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedures for Award of PhD Degree) Regulations 2022 clearly states that Higher Educational Institutions shall not offer MPhil programme."
"In this regard, it is informed that the UGC has framed University Grants Commission (Minimum Standards and Procedures for Award of PhD Degree) Regulations,2022 which has been published in the Gazette of India on 7th November, 2022. The Universities authorities, therefore, are requested to take immediate steps to stop admissions to MPhil programme for the 2023-24 academic year. Further, students are advised not to take admission in MPhil Programme," notification from UGC added.