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The ugc has announced new norms for phd degrees that include significant modifications to the qualifications for admission, the application process, and the evaluation procedures.

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1	University Grants Commission (Minimum Qualifications for Appointment of Teachers and other Academic Staff in Universities and Colleges and other Measures for the Maintenance of Standards in Higher Education) (4th Amendment) Regulations, 2024.
2	University Grants Commission (Open and Distance Learning Programmes and Online Programmes) Third Amendment Regulations, 2024
3	University Grants Commission (Setting up and Operation of Campuses of Foreign Higher Educational Institutions in India) Regulations, 2023.
4	University Grants Commission (Minimum Qualifications for Appointment of Teachers and other Academic Staff in Universities and Colleges and other Measures for the Maintenance of Standards in Higher Education) (3rd Amendment) Regulations, 2023.
5	University Grants Commission (Minimum Qualifications for Appointment of Teachers and Other Academic Staff in Universities and Colleges and other Measures for the Maintenance of Standards in Higher Education) (2nd Amendment) Regulations, 2023.
6	University Grants Commission (Institutions deemed to be Universities) Regulations, 2023
7	UGC letter regarding: UGC (Conferment of Autonomous Status upon Colleges and Measures for Maintenance of Standards in Autonomous Colleges) Regulations, 2023
8	University Grants Commission (Redressal of Grievances of Students) Regulations, 2023
9	University Grants Commission (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of PhD Degree) Regulations, 2022
10	University Grants Commission (Open and Distance Learning Programmes and Online Programmes) Second Amendment Regulations, 2022
11	UGC Regulations to offer Twinning, Joint Degree and Dual Degree Programmes
12	UGC letter regarding: UGC (Establishment and Operation of Academic Bank of Credits in Higher Education) (First Amendment) Regulations, 2021

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Draft University Grants Commission (Setting up and Operation of Campuses of Foreign Higher Educational Institutions in India) Regulations, 2023
1.	Draft UGC (Institutions Deemed to be Universities) Regulations, 2022
3.	Draft University Grants Commission (Conferment of Autonomous Status Upon Colleges and Measures for Maintenance of Standards in Autonomous Colleges) Regulations, 2022
1.	Compliance of UGC (Grant of Degrees and Other Awards by Universities) Regulations, 2008

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1	UGC (Disqualification, retirement & Conditions of Service of Members) Rules, 1956 (dated: 01.11.1956)
2	UGC (Terms and Conditions of Service of Employees) Rules.1958 (dated: 01.07.1958)
3	UGC (Supplementary Terms & Conditions of Service of Employees) Regulations, 1967
4	UGC (Conduct ) Regulations, 1967
5	UGC (Terms and Conditions of Service of Employees) Rlules,1983 (dated: 19.05.1983)
6	UGC (Terms and Conditions of Service of Employees) Rlules,1983 (dated: 19.05.1983)
7	UGC (Recruitment) Rules, (Various posts) 1983(dated: 19.5.1983)
8	UGC (Recruitment) (Secretary, Additional Secretary) Rules,1983 (dated: 22.9.1983)
9	UGC (Recruitment) (Amendment) Rules, 1984 (14th November,1984) (Additional Secretary)
10	UGC(Recruitment Amendment (Secretary) Rules, 1989 (dated: 21.11.1989)
11	UGC Recruitment Amendment (D.S./Coordinator)Rules, 1989 (dated: 02.12.1989)
12	UGC (Recruitment) (U.S.) Amendment Rules,1990 (dated: 10.01.1990)
13	UGC(Recruitment) Amendment (Secretary) Rules, 1990 (dated: 10.09.1990)
14	UGC (Delegations of Powers) Regulations, 1992 (dated: 01.05.1992)
15	UGC (Disqualification, Retirement & Conditions of Service of Members) Rules, 1992 dt.05.02.1992
16	(26.11.1993)(AS/JS/JD/DS/US/EO/SO/PS/Asst./Asst. Cashier/Hospitality Asst./PA/UDC/LDC
17	UGC (F.A.) Recruitment Rules (dated: 20.07.1993)
18	UGC Recruitment (Amendment) (Staff Car Drivers) Rules (dated: 12.09.1995)
19	UGC C.S.O & Data Entry Operator Group ‘A’ and Group ‘C’ posts Recruitment Rules, 1997 (dated: 29.01.1997)
20	UGC (Recruitment) Amendment Rules, (Asst.) 1997 (dated: 13.02.1997)
21	Notification regarding specification of degrees No.F.879/58(CUP) dated 1st December, 1958
22	Notification regarding specification of degrees No.F.33-72/59(CUP) dated 17th November, 1960
23	Notification regarding specification of degrees No.F.33-87/63(CUP) dated 6th June, 1964
24	Notification regarding specification of degrees No.F.33-87/63(CDN) dated 27th April, 1966
25	Notification regarding specification of degrees No.F.1-59/66(CDN) dated 18th June, 1968
26	Notification regarding specification of degrees No.F.1-59/66(CD) dated 17th February, 1969
27	Notification regarding specification of degrees No.F.1-59/66(CDN) dated 22nd December, 1969
28	Notification regarding specification of degrees No.F.1-59/66(CDN) dated 26th February, 1971
29	Notification regarding specification of degrees No.F.1-59/66(CDN) dated 15th November, 1973
30	Notification regarding specification of degrees No.F.1-59/66(CDN/CP) dated 18th July, 1975
31	UGC (Establishment and Maintenance of Institutions) Regulations, 1985 No.F.181/84(CPP) dt.21.12.1985
32	UGC (Minimum Standards of Instructions for the Grant of the First Degree through Formal Education) Regulations, 1985
33	UGC (Minimum Standards of Instructions for the Grant of the First Degree through Non –Formal / Distance Education) Regulations, 1985
34	UGC (Returns of information by Universities) Rules, 1979
35	UGC (Fitness of Institutions for Grants) Rules, 1974
36	UGC (Fitness of certain Universities for Grants) Rules, 1975
37	UGC (Fitness of Agricultural Universities for Grants) Rules, 1975
38	UGC (Fitness of Technological Universities for Grants), Rules, 1978
39	UGC (Fitness of Open Universities for Grants) Rules, 1988
40	UGC (Minimum Qualifications required for the appointment and Career Advancement of teachers in universities and institutions affiliated to it) (1st Amendment) Regulations 2002
41	Minimum Qualifications required for the appointment and Career Advancement of teachers in universities and institutions affiliated to it) Regulations 2000
42	UGC (Institutions Deemed to be Universities) Regulation, 2010
43	UGC (Institutions Deemed to be Universities)(Amendments) Regulations,2014 No.F.6-1(ii)/2006(CPP-I/DU) dt.1.5.2014
44	UGC(Institutions Deemed to be Universities)(Second Amendment)Regulatios,2015 (F.6-1(ii)/2006(CPP-I/DU) dt.1.1.2015
45	UGC (Institutions Deemed to be Universities) (Third Amendment) Regulations,2016 No.F.6-1(ii)/2006(CPP-I/DU) dt.8.2.2016

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Soon, 4-year UG degree holders with 7.5 CGPA will be eligible for PhD admissions; UGC amends norms

The ugc has also proposed to reserve 60% of the available seats for national eligibility test (net)/ junior research fellowship (net-jrf) qualified candidates in all higher education institutions..

Holders of four-year undergraduate degrees with a minimum CGPA (Cumulative Grade Point Average) of 7.5 will be eligible for admission to PhD programmes, according to revised norms proposed by the University Grants Commision (UGC).

In its latest draft of amendments to the UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedures for Award of Ph.D Degree) Regulations, 2016, the UGC has also proposed to reserve 60% of the available seats for National Eligibility Test (NET)/ Junior Research Fellowship (NET-JRF) qualified candidates in all higher education institutions.

The draft UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of Ph.D. Degree) Regulations, 2022, was approved during the 556th commission meeting held on March 10. HT has reviewed a copy of the document. The changes are in line with the National Education Policy, 2020 (NEP 2020).

The draft regulations are likely to be released for public suggestions on Thursday, said UGC officials familiar with the development.

According to the document, while there will be a status quo in terms of the procedure of admissions, the draft guidelines revised the eligibility criteria after the discontinuation of MPhil degree under NEP 2020, and introduction of four-year undergraduate programmes (FYUP).

Under the NEP 2020, universities and colleges will now offer 4-year undergraduate degrees with multiple exit and entry options. Several universities, including the Jawaharlal Nehru University and Delhi University, have already decided to adopt these programmes from this year. After completing a four-year degree programme, the students will receive honours with a research undergraduate degree.

According to the new proposed norms, candidates having a four-year bachelor’s degree with research with minimum 7.5 CGPA will be eligible for admission to PhD programmes, along with first and second year post graduate students (after completing a four-year programme).

Confirming the development, UGC chairperson Jagadesh Kumar said, “The four-year undergraduate programme is beneficial to students in several ways. Those who are interested in research can do either multidisciplinary research or focus on a single discipline in their final year. Those who do well in the 4-year undergraduate program will be eligible to join in a PhD programme. I believe that this will enhance the research ecosystem in our country.”

Besides, candidates who have cleared M.Phil with at least 55% marks in aggregate will continue to remain eligible. “The MPhil degree shall be de-specified from the Academic year 2022-23 onwards. MPhil degree awarded till the date of notification of these regulations shall remain valid,” the document stated.

The document further stated that 60% of the total vacant seats of the academic year shall be filled from NET/JRF qualified students. “The remaining 40% through the university/common entrance test qualified students on the basis of interviews conducted by the concerned institute,” it said.

Presently, there is no such fixed criteria for universities and colleges. NET/JRF qualified students do not have to appear for an entrance test and are admitted on the basis of viva (spoken examinations) or interviews. Others have to undergo the test and the weightage assigned against interview/viva is 70:30.

Under the amended regulations, the minimum duration for completion of PhD has been revised from three years to two years while the maximum duration remained unchanged at six years. The UGC has also provided for leaves for research scholars to undertake research expeditions, research missions, and exchange programmes.

The proposed regulations also extend a 5% relaxation in eligibility criteria to the economically weaker sections (EWS). The document further stressed on the areas of research and recommended that topics that are “socially relevant, locally need-based,and nationally important” to adding value to society should be encouraged.

Several amendments have been proposed in the role and obligations of research supervisors and co-supervisors, the biggest of them being that they will be allowed to guide two international students on a supernumerary basis.

Besides, under the amended regulations, the quality assessment of PhD degrees should be the responsibility of higher education institutions and they will be free to evolve guidelines in this regard.

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PhD: UGC revises eligibility, admission & evaluation norms

A draft notification has been issued, revising the regulations for awarding Doctor of Philosophy, i.e., PhD, by institutions under the University Grants Commission (UGC). These would come into effect from the date of publication in the Union Gazette. This would modify the May 5, 2016, Regulation and its subsequent two amendments.

The proposals on the criteria for admission, eligibility, programme duration and evaluation are the following:

A) Proposed admission norms Admission should be given via the National Eligibility Test (NET) of the UGC or similar recognised test.

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Each year, the universities and colleges can determine the number of seats while taking into account the number of available research supervisors, basic facilities and the student-teacher ratio.

Relevant information such as the number of seats, subject-wise list, admission criteria and procedures should be published on the website in advance. If there is an entrance test, details of that should also be included. Details should also be published in two newspapers, including one in regional language.

The central/state reservation policy should be adhered to.

Sixty per cent seats to be filled from NET/JRF, while 40 per cent seats from the university/common entrance and the interview conducted by the institution. In case of vacant slots in one category, these can be filled from the other category.

Only those candidates with 50 per cent marks in the entrance exam should be considered. For SC/ST, OBC and differently-abled, 45 per cent.

Candidates in the NET/JRF categories should be ranked on the basis of their interview, and the others on their performance in the written test (70) and interview (30).

If retired professors get appointed as an emeritus professor at the same university, they can continue as supervisors till the age of 70.

B) Proposed eligibility norms One-year/two-semester Master’s degree with 55 per cent marks in aggregate or equivalent grade, after a four-year under-graduate degree. Two-year/ four-semester Master’s degree with 55 per cent marks or equivalent grade Four-year/ eight-semester 'bachelor’s degree with research' with a grade point average of at least 7.5/10.

Applicants should have completed MPhil course work, with 55 per cent marks in aggregate or equivalent grade. Candidates pursuing MPhil but have not completed viva voce and final defence can be given admission to PhD on a provisional basis.

Candidates in the SC/ST, OBC and differently abled categories and the economically-weaker section need only 50 per cent marks. The minimum marks/grade should be considered without including the grace mark.

C) Norms on programme duration The programme duration should be 2 to 6 years, excluding course work. If the duration is extended as per the special rule of a particular institution, it should not be more than 2 years.

For women and the differently abled, the duration can be extended up to 2 years. Women can also avail maternity/ childcare leave for 240 days. Women who have to relocate due to marriage or any other reason can be allowed to transfer the research study to a new centre, subject to conditions.

There is also a provision to take leave for a few weeks to take part in a student-exchange programme in the country or abroad that would help in preparing the thesis.

D) Evaluation method An anti-plagiarism software report also needs to be submitted along with the draft dissertation or thesis on the satisfactory completion of the course work. It is recommended to present the research work in the journal or present it in the conference, with the permission of the institution. But not mandatory.

No university or college should conduct the PhD programme in the distance education mode or online mode. Those in service should also follow the above-mentioned provisions while pursuing PhD.

Even though there is no MPhil programme from 2022-23 academic year onwards, the already earned MPhil degree would remain valid. On the satisfactory completion of the programme, the PhD provisional certificate should be given to the research student.

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Part-time PhD, PhD for graduates, Entrance test for PhD: Know the new UGC Rules on PhD Admission in India

New Rules on PhD Admission in India

The University Grants Commission, UGC has implemented new regulations on PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) degrees from 7 November 2022. Known as " UGC Minimum Standards and Procedures for Award of PhD Degree Regulations 2022 ," these rules have replaced the erstwhile rules notified in 2016. The new regulation modifies the eligibility requirements, admissions process, and evaluation methodologies governing doctoral programmes in colleges and universities of the country.

With this move, India has simplified and streamlined the rules governing research programs and brought them in line with the prevalent global practices. Just so you know, these guidelines were released for feedback from stakeholders in March 2022 itself. By incorporating several feedbacks into the draft, it has finally been notified and implemented across the country since 7 November 2022.

Students and scholars pursuing, or planning to pursue, a PhD through old criteria have nothing to worry about as the new rules will have no effect on the status quo. To elaborate further, candidates pursuing or having completed MPhil will continue to remain eligible for admission to PhD programmes.

Now Graduates can do PhDs

Students who have completed a 4-year undergraduate course, or completed the first year of PG after a 3-year graduation, are now eligible for direct admission to a doctorate programme. Be mindful that a minimum of 75 per cent marks in aggregate OR a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 7.5 is a must to apply for PhD programs.

What about 3-year bachelor's Degree students now studying in PG? How to calculate their marks?

In case you don't have 75 per cent aggregate marks in graduation (be it a 3 or 4 years course), pursue a one-year master's programme and score at least 55 per cent in that and you become eligible.

MPhil Program gets dropped!

The new Rules discontinue the Phil programme altogether. However, that will have no bearing on those holding or pursuing M.Phil degrees currently. So M.Phil students can now take a deep sigh of relief.

No Need for UGC NET/JRF

Universities and colleges will be free to admit students through the NET (National Eligibility Test)/JRF (Junior Research Fellowship) qualification route as well as entrance exams; whatever they wish!

The individual institution can holds entrance tests to admit students to PhD programs. The "entrance test shall consist of 50 per cent research methodology and 50 per cent subject-specific". Those clearing the entrance test will get admission into the course irrespective of whether they have passed the UGC NET/JRF or not.

So can we say goodbye to UGC NET?

Rules regarding entrance test for PhD admission:

The entrance Exam must consist of a Written Test (70% weightage) and a Personal Interview (30% weightage).

As per the new guidelines, PhD students may be given 4 to 6 hours per week of teaching/research assistantship for conducting tutorial or laboratory work and evaluations.

Freedom from publishing research articles

In a relief to many scholars, the mandatory requirement to publish research articles in peer-reviewed publications or present them at conferences has been done away with. The reason behind this move is mushrooming of 'paid-for' journals publishing anything and everything (read garbage) just to help students fulfil the legal requirements for getting the coveted degree.

Concept of Part-time PhD Degree

After a part-time MBA, here comes a part-time PhD program for working professionals. Candidates, however, have to submit a "No Objection Certificate (NOC)" issued by the employers to the college. It's important to know for the college that the employer has no problem in letting the employee study for a part-time degree.

Good News for EWS Students

The revised regulations provide for a 5% relaxation in the entrance test for EWS students.

Benefits of the new rule

Scrapping the requirement of research publication will help more people complete the PhDs they start.

It is hoped that the new progressive regulations will improve the quality of research in India. By opening up the field to almost all aspirants, the move will also increase the pool of scholars and address the shortage of faculty members in higher education in India in the coming few years.
Faculty members with less than three years of service before superannuation shall not be allowed to supervise new research scholars. Most of the time they retire before their disciple can complete their PhDs and thus leaving them in the lurch and in search of a new guide derailing their efforts.
Now each supervisor can guide up to two international research scholars on a supernumerary basis over and above the permitted number of PhD scholars.
The higher education institutes have been given the freedom to decide their own selection procedure for PhD admission of international students. However, they do have to toe the guidelines/norms set by statutory/regulatory bodies regarding admission.

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University Grants Commission revises regulations for taking up PhD programme

The university grants commission regulations, which set the minimum standards and procedure for awarding phds, have been revised according to the recommendations of national education policy.

Updated - December 03, 2022 01:35 pm IST

Published - December 01, 2022 08:29 pm IST - Bengaluru

A file photo of the University Grants Commission office.

To encourage research scholars to become well-trained researchers and inquisitive explorers, the University Grants Commission (UGC) regulations, which set the minimum standards and procedure for awarding PhDs, have been revised according to the recommendations of National Education Policy (NEP-2020).

According to the new regulations, a candidate who has completed first or second semester Master’s degree programme, after four year or eight semester Bachelor’s degree (Honours degree) can apply for the PhD programme.

A candidate who has completed two years or four semester Master’s degree programme after a three years Bachelor’s degree programme or qualifications equivalent to the Master’s degree by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed, is also eligible for PhD programme.

A candidate who has equivalent qualification from a foreign educational institution accredited by an assessment and accreditation agency, which is approved, recognised, or authorised by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country to assess, accredit or assure quality and standards of the educational institution, can apply for the PhD programme.

The UGC has given relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade to those belonging to SCs, STs, OBCs, differently-abled, Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), and other categories candidates.

Candidates who have completed the MPhil programme with at least 55% marks in aggregate shall be eligible for admission to the PhD programme.

The PhD programme will be for a minimum of three years, including course work, and a maximum of six years from the date of admission. A maximum of an additional two years can be given through a process of re-registration as per the ordinance of the higher educational institution concerned.

However, the total period for completion of a PhD programme should not exceed eight years from the date of admission.

Further, female PhD scholars and persons with disabilities may be allowed an additional relaxation of two years. However, the total period for completion of a PhD programme in such cases should not exceed 10 years. Female PhD scholars may be provided maternity leave or child care leave for up to 240 days in the entire duration of the PhD programme.

According to the new regulations, higher educational institutions may admit students who qualify for fellowship, scholarship in UGC-NET or UGC- CSIR NET, GATE, CEED, and similar national-level tests based on an interview or entrance test conducted at the level of the institutions.

The entrance test syllabus shall consist of 50% of research methodology, and 50% shall be subjects specific.

The PhD thesis shall be evaluated by a research supervisor and at least two external examiners who are experts in the field and not in employment of the higher educational institution.

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New Delhi: Academicians are wary of the University Grants Commission (UGC)’s latest regulation which says that students who have completed a four-year undergraduate course can now directly pursue a doctoral degree. Academics say these students will have no research experience and will be lost in the first few years of their study.

Another argument raised by academicians was that the implementation of the four-year undergraduate programme, as devised under the National Education Policy (NEP), has not been brought into effect in all universities. Since this undergraduation is a prerequisite for a direct entry into the PhD program, current students will have to continue to pursue a Master’s degree to be eligible for the same.

Rohit, Assistant Professor at the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), said that in the Indian higher education system, every programme has served a purpose. The bachelors course introduces the student to a subject, master’s offers a specialisation, an M.Phil degree gives them an interim training to conduct research and then ultimately the PhD helps them establish themselves as a subject matter expert. The latest regulations disrupt this structure.

He said “It does seem like the UGC is trying to emulate the American system of an integrated PhD but it stands to do more damage than good. Without specialised knowledge in a discipline, no student can write a doctoral research paper, be it a humanities or a sciences student.”

Adding that the move will discourage students from joining doctoral programs, he argued “At JNU we have seen the academic rigour of students improve with time and degrees. Students who have not had excellent education in their undergraduate degree will naturally shy away from going for a doctorate when they are not able to perform on par with their contemporaries in their graduate degree courses or masters courses itself.”

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Removal of M.Phil, master’s programmes

Associate Professor Debraj Mookerjee of the Ramjas College in Delhi University said the scrapping of the clause mandating students to publish research papers in journals is a positive move. However, the decision to remove the M.Phil and master’s programme will force students to spend the first couple of years of the doctoral study in learning research methodology.

He said “The bachelors and master’s programme in our country is designed in a way where students do not get to conduct any research. While the M.Phil programme gave them the space to conduct a full-fledged research, its removal will pose an issue for aspiring doctorate students. They will be forced to spend the first couple of years of their doctoral study trying to figure out the process.”

Srikanth Kondapalli, the Dean of School of International Studies and a Professor of China studies at the JNU, said that while the move seems to be a measure by the UGC to implement the NEP, there are not enough undergraduate colleges with a four-year programme.

“The scrapping of the M.Phil degree made sense since it now makes the pursuit of a doctorate degree at par with universal standards. However, at JNU, where students from all regions and strata of the society come in, the M.Phil served as a preparatory course for those students who did not have the calibre to pursue a doctoral degree.”

He added, “Since the implementation of the NEP’s four-year-long undergraduate programmes has not been brought into effect in all universities across the country, this provision stands to help tech students more.”

On removal of the need for publishing research articles in peer-reviewed publications, Prof Mookerjee said, “For the past couple of years, we have witnessed an increase in the number of bogus journals in which students would pay money to get published. This provision will put a stop to publication of poor quality research papers.”

Learning right methodology is vital

Prof Pankaj Kumar of the Allahabad University said that the UGC has made the higher education institutions a field of rigorous experimentation. Research for all doctoral students has to be an endeavour that they can achieve only if they have an academic bent of mind and have the motivation to conduct research on their own.

He said, “Students have lost the bent for research post the coming of the internet. Most of their work is a simple copy and paste. In addition to this, with the removal of courses that teach them how to conduct research, students will not be able to conduct research.”

He added that pre-doctoral courses, at par with international standards, is the need of the hour so that interested students can learn the right methodology and design to work towards their doctorate degree.

The new PhD regulations — “University Grants Commission (Minimum Standards and Procedures for Award of PhD Degree) Regulations, 2022” — says a candidate should have a minimum of 75 per cent marks in “aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed”.

If not, the student has to pursue a one-year master’s programme and score at least 55 per cent.

The rules further say “A 1-year master’s degree programme after a 4-year bachelor’s degree programme, or a 2-year master’s degree programme after a 3-year bachelor’s degree programme, or qualifications declared equivalent to the master’s degree by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at least 55 per cent marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed” will be required.

The UGC has removed the clause “publishing paper in a peer-reviewed journal” as mandatory for a PhD. The 2016 regulations had said that PhD scholars “must publish at least one research paper in a refereed journal and make two paper presentations in conferences/seminars before the submission of the dissertation/thesis for adjudication”.

The latest regulations by UGC have also brought in several provisions to improve the quality of research by students and aid provided by their mentors/guides. Women candidates and persons with disability will be given extra time to finish their research.

Scholars who were previously required to appear before the Research Advisory Committee to present their findings and progress once every six months will now have to do so every semester.

The new rules bars faculty members with less than three years of service left before superannuation from taking new students. While the move encourages the entry of an increased number of students into PhD programs, the previously proposed common entrance test for PhDs has been left out.

The new regulations also allow each supervisor to guide up to two international research scholars in addition to their domestic students.

(Edited by Geethalakshmi Ramanathan)

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UGC Issues New Guidelines for Awarding PhD Degrees, Read More

New Delhi, 16 November 2022, UGC New Guidelines – The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued new eligibility criteria and made amendments to the existing regulations for PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) degrees. As per the recent guidelines, candidates must secure 75% marks in a four-year undergraduate program and if they fail to do so, they have to apply for the master’s programme and score a minimum of 55% marks.

Note –

The PhD scholars are now required to teach or provide research apprenticeship to the students for a minimum of 6 hours per week.
The working people can apply for part-time PhD programmes and provide a “No Objection Certificate” from the respective organisation.

UGC New Guidelines – Course Information

Candidates can check the course details from the information given below:

	National Testing Agency (NTA)
	3 to 6 years
	National Eligibility Test (NET)/Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Institute Level Entrance Test
	Master’s degree

UGC New Guidelines – Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must have 1/2 year master’s degree after 3/4 years of bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 55% marks in total.
Those seeking admission after 4 years of the bachelor’s degree programme, must secure a total of 75% marks in aggregate.
Candidates who have completed the M.Phil. programme with a minimum of 55% marks are also eligible to apply for the PhD programme.

Note – The relaxation of 5% marks will be given to the candidates who belong to the categories of Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Other Backward Class (OBC), and Economically Weaker Section (EWS).

UGC New Guidelines – Duration of the Programme

The programme shall be for a minimum of three years and a maximum of six years from the date of commencement.
The additional two years can be given through the re-registration process. However, the total period should not exceed eight (8) years.
Female candidates and Persons with disabilities (PwD) are allowed a relaxation of two years.
Female scholars can take maternity or childcare leave for up to 240 days.

UGC New Guidelines – Admission Process and Research Supervisors

Students are required to pass the entrance examination with a minimum of 50% marks. The entrance test will be course-specific.
Candidates will be called for an interview after the announcement of results. The weightage of the entrance test will be 70% marks and the rest 30% marks will be based on the performance in the interview round.

Research Supervisors

The faculty members who are working as Professors/Associate Professors in their institutions cannot supervise scholars of other institutions. They can work as co-supervisors for such institutions.
In multidisciplinary research work, institutes can appoint co-supervisors from other institutions or departments.
The faculty members who have less than three years of experience are not eligible to take research scholars under their supervision.

UGC New Guidelines – Evaluation Process

Candidates must complete the coursework within the allotted time frame and acquire a minimum of 12 credit points to produce a draft of the final thesis.
Candidates must create a presentation and present it in front of the Research Advisory Committee (RAC).
The institutions will check the plagiarism to detect the uniqueness of the content.
After the successful completion of plagiarism detection, candidates can submit the research work with a declaration of plagiarism-free content.
Candidates will go through the viva and interview process that will be conducted by the respective institutions.

Note – To read the official notification, please click here .

UGC New Guidelines – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q.1 is phd mandatory for the job of assistant professor.

No, as per the University Grants Commission (UGC), it is not necessary to obtain a PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) for the post of Assistant Professor.

Q2. How many papers are required to be published by a PhD scholar?

A PhD scholar must publish four to five development papers.

Q3. What is the duration of doing a PhD course?

The average duration of a PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) course shall be a minimum of three years and a maximum of six years from the date of commencement.

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BENGALURU: Strongly criticising the Western model of funding educational institutions, which typically relies on a 1/3 split between tuition fees, endowments, and research grants, the Chairman of the University Grants Commission (UGC) Prof Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar argued that the adoption of Western model is unsuitable for India, where such an approach would make education inaccessible to many.

Prof Kumar was speaking during a session - ‘Building New Age Universities’ - hosted by the Centre for Educational Excellence and Development (CEED), operating under the Centre for Educational and Social Studies (CESS) on Wednesday, where he advocated for a more India-centric funding strategy that emphasises philanthropy, alumni support, and stronger industry collaborations. The event focused on the imperative for Indian universities to adapt to the rapidly evolving global education landscape. Key topics included the creation of flexible, interdisciplinary educational frameworks, the integration of multidisciplinary and holistic education, and the advancement of research and innovation within universities.

Prof Kumar emphasised that while structural reforms under the National Education Policy (NEP), 2020, such as multi-entry and multi-exit options, institutional development, and new course frameworks, are crucial, they must be implemented in conjunction with the underlying spirit of the policy. He cautioned against focusing solely on these structural changes at the expense of the policy’s core values, which aim to create a sustainable, healthy, secure, and peaceful future.

Addressing the challenges of realising such a future, the chairman highlighted the need for educational institutions to serve society at large, particularly in rural areas. He noted that a significant portion of India’s youth, 60% of whom live in rural areas, prefer to remain in their villages, underscoring the importance of designing educational programmes that cater to their needs and aspirations.

He also discussed the colonial mindset still influencing Indian education, particularly the misconception that Indian languages are inferior to English as mediums of instruction. He argued that students can achieve better educational outcomes by thinking and learning in their native languages, while using English as a tool for global communication, and emphasised that NEP 2020 seeks to break free from this colonial legacy by promoting education in Indian languages.

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Housing & Residential Life

Community guidelines for graduate students 2024-2025.

Introduction

Philosophy and Procedure

Off Campus, Cooperative, and Graduate Living (Hasbrouck) is committed to the overall educational and personal development of its residents and views the unique experience of living on campus as contributing greatly to such development. To facilitate this process effectively, it is important to maintain an appropriate community environment.

It is the responsibility of each resident to become familiar with all Cornell University and Residential Programs policies, administrative procedures, regulations, and community standards. The University will make every effort to make certain all information is available and easily accessible to all residents.

Given that all members of the HASBROUCK community are adults working at a graduate/professional degree level or higher, there is a higher expectation that individuals take more ownership in resolving differences with neighbors or roommates. Further, as the name "community guidelines" implies, we expect all in the community to support these policies by way of raising concerns to the person who may be disregarding them directly. Should an issue arise, the following steps towards resolution should be taken:

1. Directly speak with the person with whom the conflict has arisen.

2. Contact a Graduate Community Advisor (GCA) to provide advice and support.

3. Speak with the Director for Off-Campus, Cooperative, and Graduate Living for additional support.

Cornell University reserves the right to review all alleged violations of the Student Code of Conduct, the Terms and Conditions of your Housing contract, and/or Housing and Residential Life community guidelines. While it is the goal of the judicial process to educate students about the purpose and importance of abiding by these policies, Cornell University will also issue sanctions by the Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards or educational agreements by Housing and Residential Life staff as appropriate and necessary to ensure continued and/or future adherence. These possible sanctions include, but are not limited to, oral warning, written warning, probationary status, restriction of privileges, restitution, community service, administrative referral, and re-assignment or expulsion from the community. In addition, the University reserves the right to remove a student from the community pending the outcome of disciplinary action or to transfer the student to another community at any time when, in the judgment of an authorized representative of Residential Programs, the student has engaged in or threatened acts of misconduct such that his/her continued presence would endanger public order or property, threaten the personal safety or security of others (by acts of physical or mental harassment or other means) or be sufficiently disruptive as to adversely affect the ability of others to pursue their educational goals. When a contract is terminated due to discipline issue(s), no refund of any housing that is billed or scheduled to be billed will be made.

Section One

Air Conditioners

Hasbrouck Residents can purchase a window air conditioner (moveable floor units are not allowed) for their apartments, provided the following procedure is followed:

- Before purchase, contact the Service Center to make sure that the unit does not exceed size and voltage maximums.

- Arrange an appointment through the Service Center to have Facilities staff install the unit.

- You will be charged an installation fee as well as a seasonal utility charge.

Computer Connections

Constructing computer connections between apartments/rooms is prohibited as is running an electrical cord from your room to a corridor outlet.

Drones

As Cornell is within five miles of an airport, students wishing to fly drones on campus must comply with all Federal Aviation Administration regulations, which includes contacting the Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport control tower to receive approval for flying their approved and licensed drone.

Electrical Appliances

You may use electrical devices such as radios, CD players, tape recorders, computers, printers, hairdryers, razors, and clocks provided they are plugged into outlets in your room and do not exceed the amperage limits of the circuits in the apartment/room.

Washing machines, portable dishwashers, clothes dryers, hot tubs, extension cords, “spider” lamps, halogen lamps, lamps that require a bulb greater than 150 watts, and appliances not controlled by thermostats are prohibited.

Floor lamps must have the required wattage light bulbs and cannot exceed what is stated on the lamp’s Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL) label. (Label is commonly found on the shade or near the outlet for the light bulb.)

Motorized Vehicles

You, as a single contract holder, or you and any member of your family/group may not store or park any type of motorized vehicle—gasoline, propane, electric—in or near any apartment or building, nor may you store any such power source. You may not block an exit by parking a vehicle either inside or outside a building. Vehicles in violation will be impounded.

Refrigerators

The university has an approved vendor that rents refrigerators and micro-fridges. Only micro-fridges from the approved vendor are permitted. Minifridges may be purchased and brought to campus, provided they meet required specifications. Refrigerators are provided in the apartment units.

Section Two

Abandoned Property

If you leave behind any personal property in your room or apartment or elsewhere in the area after your license ends, the university reserves the right to sell or otherwise dispose of it without further notice.

Bicycles may be kept in your apartment or on your porch area, provided that they are away from furnace or meter rooms and that you have a clear exit from your apartment in case of an emergency. Do not lock them to gas pipes or lock them in hallways or stairwells. There are a limited number of bike racks available for your use in each area.

It is required that you purchase a sturdy bicycle locking system for your bicycle and register your bicycle with Cornell Transportation Services (116 Maple Avenue, 5-4600) or Cornell University Police in Barton Hall. All New York State laws apply to bicycle riders and there are special bicycle lanes and rules on the campus.

New York State law states that children under the age of 13 are required to wear helmets when riding bicycles or skateboards. Also, children under the age of 14 must use helmets on scooters. If a child is riding alone without a helmet, they may be warned and asked to walk their bike (or skateboard or scooter) home. If a child is riding without a helmet with a guardian present, the guardian may receive a ticket.

Free tables are located in the Hasbrouck community laundry rooms. If you have functional, clean, usable items you no longer need, you can leave them on the free table for other community members to use. Broken, unclean items, food, or garbage are not allowed on the free tables.

Waterbeds/Hot Tubs

Due to their excessive weight, waterbeds and hot tubs are prohibited.

Weapons and Fireworks

Possession or use of rifles, shotguns, pistols, and other firearms or ammunition, gunpowder, fireworks, air rifles, air pistols, and other dangerous instruments is prohibited. For further information about this regulation, refer to “Possession of Rifles, Shotguns, and Firearms on Campus” in Policy Notebook for Cornell Community.

Weight Lifting Equipment

Weight lifting equipment is not allowed except dumb bells under 25 lbs are permitted

Section Three

Courtesy and Quiet Hours

Residents and their guests are expected to always observe courtesy hours by acting in a manner that is conducive to studying or sleeping. Courtesy hours are in effect 24 hours a day. If individuals are making noise, speak to them directly and ask that they be quieter. We expect that residents will work together to agree on noise levels, however, absolute quiet cannot be guaranteed.

If repeated excessive noise occurs, contact your GCA. It is recommended that stereo speakers, television sets, entertaining, and general conversations be kept at low levels. If you wish to have a large event, you can reserve a room in the Community Center or consider using another public space.

Quiet hours are between 10 pm-8 am Sunday through Thursday, and 12 am through 8 am on weekends.

Garbage and Recycling

Trash should be emptied regularly from your apartment/room to avoid attracting insects. Trash should be tied in plastic bags and placed in the dumpsters designated for your complex. If you have other large items for disposal, (i.e. tires, broken furniture) contact the Service Center for instructions.

Recyclable items such as glass, plastic (detergent and milk jugs), aluminum cans, newspapers, cardboard, and magazines should be placed in the appropriate recycling bin. Do not place garbage or non-recyclables in recycling bins. All recyclable containers must be rinsed before recycling.

Improper disposal of garbage or recyclables may result in a fine. (For specific garbage and recycling instructions in your complex, please refer to other posted information or ask the Service Center staff, the DIRECTOR, OFFCAMPUS, COOPERATIVE AND GRADUATE LIVING or a GCA.)

Guests and Visitors

Guests are permitted in residential apartments/rooms if they do not constitute a problem for roommates or other residents. Each resident is responsible for his/her guests.

The following are general rules applied to guests:

- Overnight guests may not sleep in common areas (e.g. hallways, living rooms, community centers, laundry rooms).

- Visitors may not enter a room/apartment/hall without being escorted by the person they are visiting. - No room keys or temporary access cards will be issued or given to guests.

Specific lengths of stay allowed for guests is as follows:

- Hasbrouck Apartments 60/40 units

o You may have overnight guests for not more than three (3) nights in a seven (7) day period if it is convenient for roommates, apartment-mates, suitemates, and corridor mates. Guests are expected to observe all university rules and regulations.

- Hasbrouck Apartments Family Housing o You or members of your household may have guests in your apartment provided they are transient, do not become residents of the apartment, and do not visit for longer than 45 days in any contract year. Guests may not use the apartment location as a legal address.

Hallways and Stairwells

Residents may not leave personal items in hallways or stairwells. Items not removed by a resident after the first warning will be removed.

Section Four

Exterior Aerials, Antennae, and Displays

You may not place exterior aerials, antennae, flags, or other display materials on the residence hall or apartment or extend them from the building. You may not splice internal cables and run them into a room/apartment.

Grills and Hibachis

In the Hasbrouck community personal charcoal grills are allowed because community grills are not available.

- Under no circumstances are gas grills allowed in any graduate residential community.

- When using a charcoal grill, you must abide by the following safety guidelines:

Use of Charcoal Grills:

- All Grills shall be used and maintained in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. - Familiarization with the use of your Fire Extinguisher is encouraged.

- Grills may only be used outside and may not be set up under an overhang, in a tent, or on any rooftop.

- Grills must be set up on level ground at least six feet from any walkway and 25 feet away from buildings or structures. The grill must be positioned so smoke from cooking does not enter buildings.

- After cooking, charcoal must be completely extinguished and cold before disposal in the provided ash receptacles.

Storage of Grills and Charcoal:

- Grills shall be stored in strict accordance with the manufacture’s recommendations and these guidelines.

- Under no circumstances shall the storage of grills or charcoal be allowed within the individual apartments.

- When the grill and amenities are not being used, they shall be stored at least six feet away from any opening or means of egress to the apartment.

- Lighter fluid is a flammable substance and is not permitted in residential apartments/rooms. This includes “instant light” charcoal that has been soaked in lighter fluid. It is recommended that “charcoal chimneys” are used to heat charcoal for the grill.

Trees, bushes, vegetables, and flowers may NOT be planted in the grounds around any of the buildings. Vegetables can attract skunks, raccoons, squirrels, and mice. Potted flowering plants are permitted; these can be placed in the porch areas and on sidewalks (but not in or on the grass area as this hinders grass cutting). You may be asked to remove any vegetable or flower plantings that do not comply with this policy.

Smoking and Vaping

Smoking is not permitted in residence hall rooms/apartments or any other portion of the buildings, including common areas.

Smoking is only permitted outside, at least 25 feet from any University building. If at any time smoking disturbs other residents, you will be asked to stop or move away from the building.

Although cannabis is legal in New York State, it is prohibited in any building or the grounds of Cornell University. Cornell received federal funds and it is not permitted under federal law.

To minimize damages when playing near the buildings, use Frisbees, tennis balls, and “Nerf” or soft footballs rather than hard balls. If you do break a window or cause other damage, report it to the Service Center or a GCA immediately.

- Playing sports in interior common spaces is prohibited.

Windows, Balconies, and Outdoor Spaces

- Outdoor equipment of any type may not be installed or placed on the grounds.

- Nothing may be thrown from the windows or doors of your apartment or into the public areas of the buildings or apartment complex. Further, nothing may be shaken, cleaned, or hung from the windows, balconies, ledges, or roofs of the buildings and nothing should be placed on window ledges.

- Use of resident hall windows to enter or exit the building is prohibited and subject to disciplinary action. - Objects may not block windows.

- Residents are not permitted on roofs, ledges, or overhangs. Residents are not permitted to climb the exteriors of buildings.

Section Five

Facilities Concerns

Alterations to apartment/room/common area.

You may not make alterations to or paint your room/apartment. If additional painting is needed during your occupancy, please complete a Service Request Form and a staff person will assess your request. Alterations, abuse, or conditions beyond normal wear and tear that permanently damage a room will result in a charge for repair or replacement.

Apartment/Room Entrances

You must provide clear and clean apartment/room entrances so that safe access is maintained for safety personnel, maintenance mechanics, and other residents. To promote safety and security, please keep entrance and exit doors always closed and clear of belongings.

Egress access must be always safe and passable, including corridors, stairwells, lounges, other common spaces, and living spaces. In student rooms, state and city regulations require a minimum of 36 inches between the door and any other item in the room.

Apartment/Room Standards

Each resident must complete a Room Inventory and Condition (RIC) form within 72 hours of move-in at a Check-in Appointment with a GCA. This RIC is to be used to record any existing damage to the room/apartment.

Any damages noted during room/apartment inspections after a resident’s departure which were not recorded on the RIC are the resident’s financial responsibility.

You are expected to clean and maintain your apartment/room during the time you occupy it and that you leave the apartment/room in a clean condition when you depart as well.

You must keep rooms in sanitary condition. Food must be put away in closed containers. Rooms should be clean of any food scraps or crumbs that could attract insects/rodents.

If a student’s room needs to be accessed by a University Official (for example emergency maintenance, bed bugs, medical situations, and safety inspections); we will require residents to keep their room in an orderly condition. 24-hour advance notification will be given whenever possible.

Common Area Damages

If damage occurs in common areas and the responsible parties are not identified, all residents of the floor, unit, and complex may be billed for the cost of repair and/or replacement of damaged items according to the Common Area Damages Policy. The decision to bill students and the determination of a damage amount is at the sole discretion of the university or its designee. Allocation of charges does not constitute a disciplinary action.

Decorations

Pictures, posters, and other materials must be hung from picture moldings only. Nails, tacks, screws, tape, glue, and other adhesives may not be used on walls, ceilings, wardrobes, woodwork, doors, or furniture. Damages resulting from violations of this regulation will be assessed against the residents responsible for the damage.

Windows in all student rooms come already equipped with drapes, shades, or blinds. Students may not hang window treatments in their rooms unless (labeled) material is fire rated. Certification must be on file with the Manager for the area.

- Tapestries may not be hung in rooms/apartments.

- You may not hang or post anything on the ceilings.

Furnishings

Residents in furnished apartments/rooms are responsible for maintaining the furnishings. The furniture may be rearranged, but not removed or taken apart. If furnishings are removed, you will be charged for moving them back to their proper location. Unauthorized removal of furnishings from the lounge areas or the building constitutes theft, and the persons responsible will be subject to administrative action and/or prosecution under the Student Code of Conduct or municipal or state law. Storage space for university-owned room furniture is not available. University-owned furniture cannot be “swapped” for other university-owned furniture unless the item is broken and must be replaced.

Note : Cinder blocks and homemade lofting equipment may not be used to elevate furniture or shelving.

Maintenance

Maintenance in student rooms and common areas may only be completed by authorized staff.

Facilities, Housekeeping, and Maintenance staff cannot remove shoes when entering rooms/apartments. Water heater and/or mechanical closet doors cannot be blocked.

Section Six

Fire Safety

Candles and incense.

- Candles and incense burners are prohibited and cannot be used for display or decoration purposes. - No open flames are permitted.

Candles or incense may be lit for religious purposes or certain special events with prior permission and when a flame is in an enclosed glass container and a staff member is present. The scent of incense must be contained within a resident’s room/apartment. Under no circumstances should burning incense or a lit candle be left unattended.

Cooking Safety

Fire-safety requirements prohibit cooking in residence hall rooms and apartments, except in designated kitchenettes, or the room/apartment using approved appliances. Approved appliances include the micro-fridge rented by the University, and small appliances with self-contained, thermostatically controlled heating elements with automatic shut-off features. Appliances without these features may be used only in apartment or hall kitchens. Any electrical cooking appliance not thermostatically controlled is prohibited anywhere in residence halls or apartments and will be confiscated.

Note : Do not leave food cooking unattended.

Electrical Cords

Exterior electric cords, extension cords, and multi-plug adapters are prohibited. An outlet strip with a breaker switch that is identified with a UL label is allowed.

Electric cords may not cross a sidewalk, road, grass, etc., as it presents a potential life safety hazard.

Fire Safety Inspections

The University is subject to fire and safety inspections by various agencies. If a fine is incurred because of your failure to comply with the terms of your Housing Contract or with any request from a residence staff or other University staff, you will be responsible for the fine.

Please note that the Fire Safety policies are subject to compliance changes and updates based on local and state-regulated standards. Advance notice of changes/updates will be provided.

Flammable Substances

You must not store explosive or flammable substances in the residence halls or apartments.

Occupancy Limit

Cornell does not attempt to define who family is but for reasons of safety and maintenance, limits are set for the number of people occupying an apartment. Over-occupancy in any apartment is grounds for referral to the Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards.

With family apartments there is a maximum of two adults permitted in each unit and under no circumstances may a group exceed four persons. Specifically:

- Studio - 1 adult, 2 adults, or 1 adult and 1 child

- 1-bedroom - 2 adults, 2 adults and 1 child, 1 adult and 1 child, or 1 adult

- 2-bedroom apartment - 2 adults and 1-2 children, or 1 adult and 1-3 children.

In shared apartments, occupancy cannot exceed one single student per bedroom (i.e. a 2 -bedroom apartment cannot exceed 2 people).

In graduate non-apartment spaces, the occupancy cannot exceed the room type (i.e. a single room is for 1 person, a double room is for 2 people).

It is your responsibility to notify the Director, Off-Campus, Cooperative, and Graduate Living of any change in your status, eligibility, or family size that would affect your continued occupancy. Failure to do so may result in termination of your license. Group size that exceeds occupancy restrictions may result in the termination of the contract. If you reside in family-partner housing and will be having a child live with you who is not your legal dependent, you are required to obtain and provide proof of legal guardianship of custody from the child’s parent(s).

Propping Open Doors

Do not prop open doors as it presents a serious safety and security hazard to the community. Exterior entrances to residence halls are locked at all times. (Temporary exceptions may be authorized by a Campus Life staff member.) Residents must not put themselves or others at risk and must not offer access to locked buildings to strangers or unauthorized persons. Residents purposely violating security policies by propping exterior doors or modifying latches may be subject to disciplinary action, including restitution for damages. All windows in unoccupied space must be closed and latched. Propping doors open invites strangers and small animals to enter buildings.

Residents may not allow access to a room/apartment/building for another person unless he/she is the host for the person or specifically knows that the person is a current resident of the building.

Sprinkler Heads and Pipes

Do not hang any items on the sprinkler pipes or sprinkler head in your apartment/room. The sprinkler pipes and heads are highly sensitive and if broken, water will come out of the sprinkler head, alarms will go off at Environmental Health & Safety, and the Fire Department and fire trucks will be dispatched. You may be held financially responsible for any clean-up and damage caused as a result.

Tampering with Fire Safety Equipment

You must not activate false alarms, interfere with the proper functioning of the fire alarm system, or tamper with, cover, or remove smoke detectors, fire hoses, extinguishers, or fire-fighting equipment. You may not hang anything from sprinkler pipes or any part of the fire sprinkler system. Violators are subject to prosecution under the Campus Code of Conduct or state or municipal law.

Tampering or non-emergency use of the Blue Light or Elevator emergency phone call buttons is prohibited.

Objects may not be 18 inches or closer to the ceiling or any fire safety device.

Section Seven

Legal Issues

Alcohol and drugs.

You and your guests must obey federal, state, and local regulations on alcoholic beverages and illegal drugs. University policies on alcoholic beverages and other drugs are also applicable. (See Policy Notebook for Cornell Community.) Student violations may lead to a referral to the Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards. Post-Doctoral or Affiliate Violations will be referred to the Office of Human Resources. Refer to the university policy for details: www.cupolice.cornell.edu/

Commercial Activities

No commercial business or activity may be conducted in or from any room or apartment or on the grounds surrounding them. Using residence telephones and internet connections for profit-making purposes is also prohibited.

Domestic Violence, Child Abuse, or Neglect

Any sort of violence or abuse within a household is illegal. This includes physical, sexual, emotional, and psychological abuse whether one partner toward the other, or parent toward child. If you are a victim, or if you know of such a household, seek assistance immediately. Go to a GCA, the Director, Off-Campus, Cooperative and Graduate Living, a friend/neighbor, or call Cornell Police for help.

Gambling

All forms of gambling in residential areas are prohibited. Raffles for fundraising purposes are also not permitted.

In case of any sort of harassment, residents should contact University Police at 911 for emergencies or 2551111 for non-emergencies. You may also contact the GCA on-call if you have any questions.

Solicitations

Soliciting, canvassing, and leafleting are generally not permitted on Cornell property (including residential areas). When a person comes to your door attempting to sell an item, gain a contribution, or persuade you on an idea, discuss politics or religion, it is considered soliciting. Refer a solicitor's concern to a GCA, the DIRECTOR, OFF-CAMPUS, COOPERATIVE, AND GRADUATE LIVING, the Service Center, or University

Police. If a registered Cornell organization wants to solicit door-to-door it must be approved by the University. You will be notified in advance of an approved solicitation.

Speed Limit

The speed limit is 15 M.P.H. in all graduate residential areas. Residents may report speeding vehicles to Cornell University Police by providing a license plate number.

Sub-Leasing

Subleasing is not permitted at Hasbrouck Apartments. You may not take a roommate, assign, subcontract, lease, or otherwise transfer your housing contract. For information regarding vacates, releasing and replacing, contact [email protected]

Unattended Children

Supervision of children is mandated. Parents/guardians are held responsible for any damage caused by a child. If you are concerned about the actions of an unattended child, please notify the appropriate resources (e.g., GCA, DIRECTOR, OFF-CAMPUS, COOPERATIVE AND GRADUATE LIVING, Service Center).

In case of any sort of vandalism, residents should contact the GCA on call. If it is an emergency, please call Cornell University Police at 911. Residents found responsible for causing vandalism will be charged the cost to repair/replace the damage due to vandalism and may also face judicial action.

Section Eight

Miscellaneous

Identification cards.

If you lose your ID card, you must report it as a “lost card” to be replaced within 72 hours if not found. Lost card notifications and replacements occur at the University Registrar’s Office.

Keys and Lock Outs

Keys must remain in your possession at all times. You must not duplicate or loan residence hall/room keys.

You are responsible for maintaining the security of your apartment. You may not alter or replace the present locks or other security devices or install additional locks or other security devices.

If you ever lock yourself out of your apartment/room, you can be let in by the Service Center or the GCA oncall. During working hours, the Service Center will issue you a temporary lockout key. After hours, the GCA oncall can be contacted to let you into your apartment/room. Residents must have proper identification such as an ID or knowledge of information on the key card and must sign a Lockout Key Agreement before they take a key. There is a $5 charge per lockout.

Keys are only issued to the contract holder and spouse/partner where applicable. Guests, friends, and children will not be given a lock-out key or let into your apartment/room. (It is recommended that parents establish an alternate plan should a child be locked out.)

All lost or stolen keys should be reported to Cornell Police and the Service center staff immediately. To ensure your safety, if apartment/room keys are lost, the locks on the residential unit and mailbox will be changed. You will be charged for the cost of the lock change.

CUPD will not unlock doors for residents.

All graduate residential areas have 24-hour, permit-required parking areas. Residents with vehicles must register with Cornell Transportation Services, 116 Maple Avenue (255-4600).

For more information, visit:

https://fcs.cornell.edu/departments/transportation-delivery-services/parking/parking-students

Non-resident vehicles are required to park in the designated visitor spaces. Cornell University uses the services of Parkmobile USA that lets visitors pay for short-term parking.

To use Parkmobile,

- Look for the Parkmobile sign (green signs, with area codes).

- Use the Parkmobile app, website, or call 1-877-727-5730 to start (or even extend) a parking session. This works like a parking meter.

Visit www.parking.cornell.edu for Cornell-specific information.

There are several "drop-off zone" parking spaces that may be used by residents or visitors for up to 10 minutes.

Do not park in the path of any garbage dumpster area or a handicapped space.

If you have special parking needs, you may contact Cornell Transportation Services at 255-4600.

Storage Units such as “Pods” are not permitted in our Parking Lots.

The keeping or presence of pets in an apartment/room is prohibited except for extremely small pets that are normally confined to cages or aquariums (hamsters, guinea pigs, gerbils, birds, turtles, and fish - aquariums must be under 10 gallons). In single-student units, only fish (aquariums must be less than 10 gallons) are permitted. Such pets are approved, provided that their presence, noise, odor, and disposal of waste are not a problem to other residents or staff.

Pets may not be kept in corridors, courtyards, lounges, or any other common areas of the residence. Animal waste must be sealed in a plastic bag and placed in a dumpster. Residents are responsible for any damage to Cornell property caused by an approved pet during the period of room occupancy. Please note that although rabbits and birds are in cages, they are not considered small and thus are not allowed. Dogs and cats are not permitted. If you violate this condition or the University Pet Policy, the pet may be confiscated, and you may be referred for departmental administrative action and/or disciplinary action by the Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards.

Service dogs are permitted as long as they are a part of Cornell’s Service Animal Program (as determined by the Office of Student Disability Services), but not for training or companion purposes. Other Important Campus Policy Resources

The following Cornell University rules, regulations, policies, and procedures also apply in residential communities. Students who have alleged violations will be referred by Residential Life or WCHS staff to the appropriate governing offices. Students are responsible for making themselves knowledgeable about any campus rule or policy that may apply to them based on use or agreement of the individual even if not listed here specifically. For example, campus parking regulations.

Cornell University Student Code of Conduct

Cornell University Policy 6.4: Prohibited Bias, Discrimination, Harassment, and Sexual and Related Misconduct

Good Samaritan Protocol

N.J. is adding a new requirement to graduate high school, but a huge number of kids didn’t do it last year

Updated: Aug. 15, 2024, 7:37 a.m.
| Published: Aug. 14, 2024, 7:29 a.m.
Tina Kelley | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

The number of New Jersey students who filed federal financial aid forms dropped this year, just as the state is implementing a new law that will require public high school seniors to fill out the forms in order to graduate.

The law, signed in January, requires the classes of 2025, 2026 and 2027 to fill out the federal Free Application for Federal Student Aid, known as the FAFSA , as a requirement for getting a public high school diploma.

The form is used to determine how much federal student aid a graduate can get to attend college, and New Jersey officials want more seniors to fill it out to save money and increase the number of people getting a higher education.

But, only a little more than half of New Jersey high school seniors filled out their FAFSA forms this year.

After federal delays in producing and processing a new version of the FAFSA form caused chaos in college admissions this spring, 54.7% of New Jersey high school seniors finished the form — down 6 percentage points from last year, according to the National College Attainment Network, citing August 2 figures.

That meant 6,204 fewer New Jersey students filled out the form compared to the previous year.

The U.S. Department of Education announced last week that for most students, the forms will again be available three months later than usual.

Kim Cook, head of the nonprofit National College Attainment Network, said students would be further harmed if the problems with the forms continue this academic year.

“The unprecedented numbers we are observing in this class’s data make it clear that we can’t afford to have another delayed FAFSA,” she said. “We know that FAFSA opens the door to college; we need that door ready to walk through on-time and without complication.”

According to the network, students who did not fill out the form left about $103 million in federal Pell Grants on the table.

That number is expected to shrink significantly in New Jersey with the new graduation requirement, as schools are expected to focus on getting all students to fill out the FAFSA.

Under the pilot program, which can be renewed after three years, students can submit a waiver or speak to a school counselor to get an exemption from the graduation requirement. Undocumented students who are not eligible for federal aid but do qualify as NJ Dreamers can fill out the New Jersey Alternative Financial Aid Application instead.

Nationally, the percentage of students finishing the forms fell to 46% from about 53% this year. For the past two years New Jersey has ranked ninth in the nation in the percentage of seniors completing the forms, said Bill DeBaun, a senior director at the National College Attainment Network.

Filling out the forms is particularly important for low-income and first generation college students with fewer resources.

“When we look at New Jersey high schools by school income level and percentage of students of color enrolled, we do see big FAFSA completion gaps,” DeBaun said.

There’s still time before the Sept. 15 deadline for this year’s high school graduates to apply for state funds for college, state officials said. New Jersey received $100,000 in federal assistance to get the word out about the FAFSA.

The Higher Education Student Assistance Authority is offering free, online one-on-one sessions with financial aid experts throughout August to answer students’ questions. Appointments are available through the authority’s website, and are also open to students who already submitted their FAFSA forms but need assistance correcting errors or providing additional information requested by the U.S. Department of Education.

Evening webinars about the forms are also available in Spanish and English.

Students must fill out the forms to see if they are eligible for federal aid as well as Tuition Aid Grants from the state. The forms are also required to see if students are eligible for the New Jersey College Promise program, which provides tuition money for students under certain income levels. Most universities and colleges require the forms to determine who receives scholarships, as well.

Under the traditional timeline, the FAFSA forms are available Oct. 1, and students and families fill them out and send them to the U.S. Department of Education, which determines how much federal aid they should receive, said Alejandro Guiral, president of the New Jersey Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators.

After three to five days of processing, the department usually determines what amount of federal assistance applicants will receive, and sends the forms to the state Higher Education Student Assistance Authority, known as HESAA, and the students’ chosen schools.

HESAA then determines how much state aid the student is eligible for, and notifies the school, which decides which scholarships or grants it can offer the student.

The final package — with state, federal and campus aid — was traditionally ready for students to review by January. This year, the form was not available until January for most families, and students learned what federal aid they received in mid-March. The amount of state aid they were eligible to receive wasn’t available until the beginning of May.

“They had a long time to wait,” Guiral said. “There’s been a certain percentage maybe that didn’t choose the school they wanted, maybe they went to another college that was not their first or second choice, because of the delay in accurate information about the financial aid package.”

On the new FAFSA form used this year, information from parents’ 2022 tax returns was fed into their children’s applications, although the process was poorly executed, according to a report by the U.S. Inspector General last week.

When parents do not want their income considered in a student’s application, it severely limits how much need-based aid the student would be eligible for, Guiral said. Students in such circumstances may be able to apply independently from their parents, after discussing the matter with financial aid officers.

The wait this year was far longer for students with a parent who did not have a social security number, he said. Their forms were not even ready until mid-March, shutting them out of campus-based aid that was distributed on a first-come-first-served basis.

“Keep trying,” Guiral said to students still hoping to get financial aid for the fall college semester. “The actual application really has become much more simple.” And some colleges will admit students well past the official deadlines.

Guiral’s group is advocating for the department to roll out next year’s application correctly. They are also training administrators for the 2025-2026 school year and are encouraging seniors and their families to set up their accounts with the U.S. Department of Education, so they are ready when the forms become available.

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