The UGC has also initiated directions to halt the admissions in MPhil programmes for the academic year 2023-24 and clearly advised all students to not apply for such programmes

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• Hence the UGC has clearly stated that the MPhil Degree is no longer a legitimate Recognised degree and hence HEIs can no longer offer it. The UGC has also initiated directions to halt the admissions in MPhil programmes for the academic year 2023-24 and clearly advised all students to not apply for such programmes.