Calicut varsity to act against self-financing college principals without UGC qualifications (opens original article in a new tab)

The University of Calicut will take action against principals of self-financing colleges who lack UGC-mandated qualifications, requiring them to meet specific academic criteria or face disciplinary actions.

• University of Calicut will take action against principals of self-financing colleges without UGC-mandated qualifications.
• The university requires principals to have UGC-NET clearance or a PhD, with a 15-day deadline to update qualifications.
• Some principals oppose the move, arguing their experience should exempt them from the requirements.