The University Grants Commission (UGC) asked all universities to ensure having online admission system from the next academic session.
UGC chairman Ved Prakash has asked all universities to give top priority to put in place an online admission system for all programmes and sought details of the progress made by them in this regard.
In a letter to vice chancellors of various universities, Prakash said the progress achieved by the varsities in implementing the online admissions will be reviewed in a meeting scheduled for early next month.
The UGC chairman said, establishing online admission system will not only ensure greater efficiency but also promote transparency in the functioning of the institutions. He added that it would help students and parents in making informed choices.
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