Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday (2nd June 2023) released the UGC (Institutions Deemed to be Universities) Regulations, 2023 in New Delhi.
* Speaking on the occasion, Mr Pradhan said that these regulations will facilitate creation of many more quality-focused deemed to be universities in an objective and transparent manner. He said, the new simplified guidelines will encourage universities to focus on quality and excellence.
* This will also strengthen the research ecosystem and have a long-term impact in transforming the higher education landscape. The Minister complimented UGC for this timely reform aligned with the National Education Policy 2020.
* The institutions deemed to be Universities shall follow the rules and regulations regarding fee structure and number of seats, issued by the relevant statutory bodies.
* The institution deemed to be University will provide fee concession or scholarships or allocate seats to meritorious students belonging to socially and economically deprived groups of society.
* Transparency in the functioning of the deemed to be university helps build a stronger relationship between students and institutions. The regulatory provisions enable institutions to be more transparent...
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AIR