How to Open a New University in India? The Salient Facts to Know before FINAL DECISION!
Abstract The University Grants Commission (UGC) was established by an Act of Parliament in 1956 to coordinate, determine, and maintain standards of teaching, examination, and research in university education. Now, UGC has become an important pillar of higher education. As per the UGC act and the regulations, private universities are established by an act of a local legislative assembly and listed by the UGC in the Gazette upon receiving the act. As confirmed by ruling of the Supreme Court of India, recognition by the UGC is required for the university to operate. The contents of this blog cover the following 1. Introduction 2. Kinds of universities 3. Formalities for conversion of a college into a university 4. Cost to open a university in India 5. Nature of sponsoring body 6. Factors to be fulfilled for opening a new University 7. Statutory organizations 8. Determination of Fee 9. University Curriculum Composition 10. Submission of Information to UGC 11. Examining the Documents 12.