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Published: 17 Aug 2026
UGC Issues Mandatory Advisory on Equivalence of Degrees Awarded by Central & State Universities
University Grants Commission clarifies that degrees conferred by recognized universities under Section 22 of the UGC Act must be accepted by all public service commissions without secondary validation.
Official Report & Details
To prevent arbitrary rejection of candidates during document verification, the UGC has issued a comprehensive directive to all central ministries and state recruitment boards clarifying standard degree equivalencies, distance education norms, and integrated master's degrees.
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