State university (India)
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In India
, state universities are run by the State government
of each of the States of India.
Following the adoption of the Constitution of India
in 1950, education became a state responsibility. Following a constitutional change in 1976, it became a joint responsibility of the states and the central government.
The University Grants Commission
(UGC) list from 27 May 2011 lists 274 state universities, around 170 of which receiving Central/UGC assistance.
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
, state universities are run by the State government
State governments in India
State governments in India are the governments ruling States of India and the main minsters in the state are the chief ministers. Power is divided between central government and state governments. While central government handles Military, external affairs etc., the state government controls...
of each of the States of India.
Following the adoption of the Constitution of India
Constitution of India
The Constitution of India is the supreme law of India. It lays down the framework defining fundamental political principles, establishes the structure, procedures, powers, and duties of government institutions, and sets out fundamental rights, directive principles, and the duties of citizens...
in 1950, education became a state responsibility. Following a constitutional change in 1976, it became a joint responsibility of the states and the central government.
The University Grants Commission
University Grants Commission (India)
The University Grants Commission of India is a statutory organisation set up by Union government in 1956, for the coordination, determination and maintenance of standards of university education. It provides recognition for universities in India, and provides funds for government-recognised...
(UGC) list from 27 May 2011 lists 274 state universities, around 170 of which receiving Central/UGC assistance.
See also
- Education in IndiaEducation in IndiaEducation in India is provided by the public sector as well as the private sector, with control and funding coming from three levels: federal, state, and local. Child education is compulsory. The Nalanda University was the oldest university-system of education in the world...
- List of universities in India
- Colleges and institutes in India