St. Xavier's College in Dumka Achieves Autonomous Status
Dumka’s St Xaviers College gets autonomous status
The Times Of India
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St. Xavier's College in Dumka, Jharkhand, India, has been granted autonomous status by the University Grants Commission (UGC) for five years, from the academic session 2026-27 to 2030-31. This decision, made during a UGC meeting on March 19, 2026, is a significant development for the region's education system.
- 01St. Xavier's College in Dumka receives autonomous status.
- 02The decision was made by the University Grants Commission (UGC).
- 03Autonomous status is granted for five years, from 2026-27 to 2030-31.
- 04The college is affiliated with Sido Kanhu Murmu University (SKMU).
- 05A formal notification will be issued by SKMU within a month.
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St. Xavier's College in Dumka, located in Jharkhand, India, has officially been granted autonomous status by the University Grants Commission (UGC). This decision, approved during a UGC meeting on March 19, 2026, is a landmark achievement for the college and the surrounding academic community. The autonomous status will be effective for a period of five years, spanning from the 2026-27 academic session to the 2030-31 session. The college, which is affiliated with Sido Kanhu Murmu University (SKMU), will now have greater flexibility in its academic and administrative functions. The UGC has directed the SKMU administration to issue a formal notification regarding this status within the next month, paving the way for enhanced educational opportunities in the region.
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The autonomous status is expected to enhance the quality of education at St. Xavier's College, allowing for more tailored academic programs and improved administrative processes.
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