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Following the cancellation of JS University’s recognition, Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Agra has assumed administrative control of the private institution at Shikohabad in Firozabad district. A team led by the Vice‑Chancellor and Registrar of Agra University reached the JS University campus to take charge, review records, and assess pending academic activities.

The takeover aims to provide relief to the students who were worried about their academic future after JS University’s derecognition. The Agra University leadership assured students that incomplete courses and pending exams will be conducted under its supervision, and degrees and mark sheets will now be issued by Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar University to ensure the validity of their academic credentials.

On seeing the administrative change, many students gathered at the campus for information. Officials have advised them to remain patient and have explained the transition process in detail. The decision to bring JS University under Agra University’s administrative umbrella follows government action after allegations of irregularities and fake degrees at JS University, which also led to liquidation orders by the Uttar Pradesh Cabinet and investigative actions to protect the interests of around 4,000 enrolled students.

The takeover is intended to ensure that students’ education and future career prospects are not negatively affected by the derecognition and administrative changes. 

Agra: Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar University (DBRAU), Agra, has announced the introduction of a monthly honorarium for PhD research scholars, aimed at providing financial support while also strengthening academic teaching resources across university departments.

According to the decision taken in a meeting of the University Finance Committee, PhD scholars who have completed their coursework will be engaged as Teaching Assistants in their respective departments. These scholars will be assigned limited teaching responsibilities alongside their research work.

Under the new arrangement, eligible PhD scholars will receive a monthly honorarium of ₹10,000 for their teaching and academic assistance. The university has decided that scholars may be engaged for a maximum period of three years, with their performance and continuation to be reviewed annually.

The scholars will be required to take 10 to 14 hours of teaching per week, and their engagement will also help rationalise the workload of guest faculty members. The university administration stated that guest faculty appointments will be adjusted based on the availability and workload of PhD scholars serving as teaching assistants.

The decision was taken under the chairmanship of the Vice-Chancellor, and the university’s public relations office confirmed that the move is intended to support research scholars financially while also improving teaching capacity within departments.

University officials said the policy will benefit both scholars and students by ensuring better academic support, while also providing scholars with valuable teaching experience during their PhD tenure.

The announcement has been welcomed as a positive step towards supporting research scholars who often face financial challenges during their doctoral studies.

Agra: A 30-year-old PhD scholar has filed a police complaint against a university professor in Agra, accusing him of sexually exploiting her for nearly two years under the false promise of marriage, officials said.

According to the police, the scholar stated that she developed a relationship with the professor during academic interactions. She alleged that the professor assured her of marriage and, on that basis, maintained physical relations with her over an extended period. When she later insisted on marriage, the accused allegedly threatened to defame her and harm her academic career, including failing her in her PhD programme.

Based on her complaint, the Agra police registered a First Information Report (FIR) under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including Section 69 (physical relations on a false promise of marriage), Section 115 (voluntarily causing hurt), and Section 351 (criminal intimidation).

The complainant also alleged that on a recent occasion, the professor assaulted her on the university campus, attempted to destroy evidence by snatching her mobile phone, and issued threats to her life. The police stated that the woman has submitted supporting material, and her statement is to be recorded before a magistrate as part of the investigation.

Following the complaint, the university administration has initiated an internal inquiry under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. The institution has also been informed about the case and is expected to take departmental action as per its internal rules.

Police officials said that an investigation is underway and further legal action will be taken based on the findings of the probe.

Agra: The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has proposed comprehensive new guidelines for PhD and Doctor of Science (DSc) programmes in technical institutions, aiming to improve research quality, supervision standards, and uniformity across India. The draft rules introduce stricter eligibility criteria, mandatory research publications, standardized evaluation timelines, and remove interview-based selection for PhD admissions, a move that has sparked debate among academicians.

The guidelines have been drafted by a five-member expert committee constituted by AICTE for doctoral programmes in engineering, technology, management, and design. The move seeks to align technical institutions with national standards, as PhD programmes have so far followed UGC regulations, while DSc programmes were governed by separate institutional norms.

Explaining the rationale behind the reforms, Prof. K.R. Venugopal, former Vice-Chancellor of Bangalore University and head of the AICTE committee, said that the guidelines were essential as research forms the core of doctoral studies. He added that the report has been approved by the AICTE Executive Council and is currently with the government for clearance before being notified in the official gazette.

One of the major changes proposed is the replacement of interviews with written entrance examinations for PhD admissions. Candidates qualifying national-level tests such as NET or GATE will be eligible to register at any time. Under the new selection framework, 70 per cent weightage will be given to entrance examination performance and 30 per cent to qualifying academic examinations. According to Venugopal, interview-based selection often led to favoritism, prompting the shift.

However, several academicians have raised concerns over the removal of interviews. Prof. Arun Tangirala of IIT Tirupati noted that interviews play a crucial role in assessing a candidate’s personality, communication skills, and research aptitude, which cannot be evaluated through written tests alone. Prof. Yusuf Akhter of Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University also emphasized that interviews help assess alignment between a scholar’s research interests and the supervisor’s expertise.

The draft guidelines also reinstate mandatory publication requirements, which were removed by the UGC in 2022. Under the proposed norms, both full-time and part-time PhD scholars must publish two research papers in Scopus-indexed journals and one paper in a peer-reviewed conference, with the scholar listed as the first and corresponding author. Exceptional candidates may be allowed to submit their thesis six months early if they meet specified publication and patent criteria, though critics warn this could encourage submissions to low-quality journals.

Additionally, AICTE has introduced an industrial experience route, allowing candidates with at least five years of relevant work experience and a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 60 per cent marks to pursue doctoral studies. The guidelines also address plagiarism control, ethical use of artificial intelligence, and supervision limits, while expanding eligible supervisor categories to include Professors of Practice and Visiting Faculty.

For DSc programmes, the proposed criteria include holding a PhD, a minimum of 20 years of academic or research experience, at least 25 research publications, 5,000 citations or five Indian utility patents, and supervision of a minimum of 15 PhD scholars. Some academics have described these requirements as overly rigid and exclusionary.

Venugopal acknowledged that since these are the first AICTE-specific doctoral guidelines for technical education, coordination with the UGC and other stakeholders will be necessary to address jurisdictional overlaps before final implementation.

The proposed guidelines are intended to strengthen doctoral research standards, ensure quality supervision, and promote publication-driven scholarship across technical institutions in India.

Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Agra has officially announced the results of the Pre‑PhD course work examination for the 2024–25 session through the Samarth e‑governance portal. The university conducted this examination to assess PhD scholars’ foundational knowledge before they proceed to the research phase. Out of a total of 859 candidates who appeared for the exam, 855 students have been declared successful, showing a high pass rate.

The results have also been uploaded to the DigiLocker platform, which allows students to download their digital report cards without needing to visit the university campus in person. Successful candidates can log in to the Samarth portal using their ABC ID to view and download their results.

According to the Dean of Research, Prof. B.P. Singh, students no longer need to collect a printed result from the university offices. The digitally signed certificates on DigiLocker are valid for official purposes, including verification by other institutions if scholars pursue higher education or collaborative research elsewhere. This digital result system aims to simplify access, speed up administrative processes, and make academic documentation more convenient for PhD scholars. 

In an inspiring academic achievement, a man who has been blind since birth has successfully earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree from Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), proving that physical disability cannot limit determination, hard work, and intellectual excellence. His accomplishment stands as a powerful example of resilience and perseverance in higher education.

The scholar completed his entire educational journey at AMU, progressing from school-level studies to postgraduate education and finally doctoral research. Despite facing numerous challenges - such as limited access to study material in accessible formats, lack of adequate Braille resources, and dependence on assistive support - he remained focused on his academic goals and completed his research successfully.

Throughout his journey, support from family members, teachers, and peers played a crucial role in helping him overcome barriers related to his visual impairment. His success highlights the need for inclusive educational infrastructure and better accessibility for students with disabilities in higher education institutions.

After earning his PhD, he now aspires to pursue a career in teaching and academia, with the aim of guiding and motivating other students, especially those with disabilities, to believe in their abilities and strive for excellence.

His story sends a strong message to society that disability should never be seen as a limitation, and that with determination, proper support, and equal opportunities, individuals can achieve remarkable success.

Sunil Kaharwar, a resident of Dura village in Fatehpur Sikri, Agra, has successfully completed his PhD from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru. Following this achievement, he has been selected for a prestigious scientist position at a research institute in Israel.

The villagers of Dura celebrated his accomplishment with traditional festivities, including drums, music, and flower garlands, warmly welcoming and honoring Sunil Kaharwar.

The villagers noted that despite limited resources, Sunil achieved this milestone through hard work and dedication, and they believe his success will inspire the youth of the region to pursue education and research.

On this occasion, Sunil’s parents, Komal Singh and Kusuma Devi, expressed their pride, stating that their son’s achievement is significant for the entire village and will motivate other children to excel in education.

The event was attended by a large number of villagers, including Devendra Bhagat, Laxmi Bhagat, Tularam Kaharwar, Bhuri Singh, Roop Singh, Ravindra Singh, Virat Kaharwar, Ripudaman Kaharwar, Padam Singh, Rahul Kaharwar, Lekhraj Kaharwar, Rohtash Chahar, and Jignesh Kaharwar.