The University Grants Commission (UGC) has banned three universities in Rajasthan from enrolling PhD students for five years, from the 2025-26 academic year to 2029-30. These universities are OPJS University in Churu, Sunrise University in Alwar, and Singhania University in Jhunjhunu.
The University Grants Commission (UGC) found that these universities did not follow the proper guidelines and procedures for awarding Ph.D. degrees. Based on the committee’s recommendations, the UGC decided to ban them from enrolling Ph.D. students for the next five years.
According to Official notification, Universities should be committed to maintaining the highest standards in PhD programmes. UGC will take appropriate action against institutions that fail to follow UGC’s PhD regulations.