The University Grants Commission (UGC) is a statutory body in India. It was established in 1956. The UGC coordinates and maintains standards in higher education. It provides funding to universities and colleges. The commission also conducts accreditation and ensures quality assurance. It plays a crucial role in shaping academic policies. The UGC influences the educational landscape across the country.
On January 29, the Supreme Court of India stayed the University Grants Commission’s new regulations on promoting equity in higher education, observing that they were “vague and capable...
The recent notification of new equity regulations by the University Grants Commission has reopened a long-simmering debate on caste, inclusion, and institutional accountability in India’s higher education system....
Opposition to the University Grants Commission’s new regulations on promoting equity in higher education has intensified, turning what was intended as an administrative reform into a broader political...
