Supreme decision on new rules of UGC today, will the method of becoming an assistant professor change? Center will give its answer

News India Live, Digital Desk: A very important hearing is going to be held in the Supreme Court today on the controversy over the rules of employment and PhD in higher educational institutions of the country. University Grants Commission (UGCToday the Central Government will present its official stand before the court on the petitions challenging the new regulations. This decision will impact lakhs of NET qualified candidates and youth of the country who are dreaming of becoming professors.

What is the whole controversy?

The main bone of contention is the new rules implemented by the UGC for the appointment of Assistant Professors and PhD nominations. Some states and student organizations argue that the new rules are not only affecting autonomy but may also lead to a lack of transparency in the selection process.

Main concerns:

Question of necessity: Is PhD still mandatory to become an Assistant Professor or only NET is enough?

States’ Rights: Many states believe that education is in the concurrent list, so the Center should not impose stringent rules unilaterally.

PhD Admission Process: Under the new rules, questions have also been raised on making only NET score the basis for admission to PhD.

What will happen in court today?

A bench headed by Justice Surya Kant is hearing the case. In the last hearing, the court had asked the Central Government whether all the stakeholders were consulted before implementing these rules? Today the Central Government will file its detailed reply, in which the constitutional validity and benefits of these rules will be clarified.

Direct impact on the careers of lakhs of students

If the Supreme Court gives a verdict in favor of UGC, then the rule of ‘one nation, one eligibility’ will be further strengthened in the entire country. At the same time, if the court suggests changes in the rules, the recruitment processes may be delayed again.

What next?

The eyes of the educational world are fixed on today’s hearing. Will the central government be able to address the concerns of the students or will the matter drag on further? A major update in this matter is expected by afternoon.