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University Grants Commission (India)
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The University Grants Commission (UGC) 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 universities
and college
s. Its headquarters are in New Delhi
, and six regional centres in Pune, Bhopal, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Guwahati and Bangalore.
In 2009, the Union Minister of Education made open the government of India's plans to close down UGC and the related body AICTE - due to corruption
and inefficiency
charges against the bodies - in favour of a higher regulatory body with more sweeping powers.
UGC was formally inaugurated by late Abul Kalam Azad, the then Minister of Education, Natural Resources and Scientific Research on 28 December 1953.
However UGC was formally established in November 1956, by an Act of Parliament in 1956, as a statutory body of the Government of India. In order to ensure effective region-wise coverage throughout the country, the UGC has decentralised its operations by setting up six regional centres at Pune
, Hyderabad, Kolkata
, Bhopal, Guwahati
and Bangalore
. The head office of the UGC is located at Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg
in New Delhi, with two additional bureaus operating from 35, Feroze Shah Road and the South Campus of University of Delhi
as well.
for the appointments of teachers in colleges and universities. It has made NET qualification mandatory for teaching at Graduation level and at Post Graduation level since July 2009.However those with Ph.D are given five percent relaxation.
Accreditation
for higher learning
is overseen by following sixteen autonomous institutions established by the University Grants Commission:
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...
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 universities
University
A university is an institution of higher education and research, which grants academic degrees in a variety of subjects. A university is an organisation that provides both undergraduate education and postgraduate education...
and college
College
A college is an educational institution or a constituent part of an educational institution. Usage varies in English-speaking nations...
s. Its headquarters are in New Delhi
New Delhi
New Delhi is the capital city of India. It serves as the centre of the Government of India and the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi. New Delhi is situated within the metropolis of Delhi. It is one of the nine districts of Delhi Union Territory. The total area of the city is...
, and six regional centres in Pune, Bhopal, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Guwahati and Bangalore.
In 2009, the Union Minister of Education made open the government of India's plans to close down UGC and the related body AICTE - due to corruption
Political corruption
Political corruption is the use of legislated powers by government officials for illegitimate private gain. Misuse of government power for other purposes, such as repression of political opponents and general police brutality, is not considered political corruption. Neither are illegal acts by...
and inefficiency
Inefficiency
The term inefficiency has several meanings depending on the context in which its used:*Algorithmic inefficiency - refers to less than optimum computer programs that might exhibit one of more of the symptoms of:** slow execution...
charges against the bodies - in favour of a higher regulatory body with more sweeping powers.
History
UGC was recommended in 1945 and formed in 1946 to oversee the work of the three Central Universities of Aligarh, Banaras and, Delhi. In 1947, the Committee was entrusted with the responsibility of dealing with all the then existing Universities. After independence, the University Education Commission was set up in 1948 under the Chairmanship of Dr. S. Radhakrishna and it recommended that the UGC be reconstituted on the general model of the University Grants Commission of the United Kingdom.UGC was formally inaugurated by late Abul Kalam Azad, the then Minister of Education, Natural Resources and Scientific Research on 28 December 1953.
However UGC was formally established in November 1956, by an Act of Parliament in 1956, as a statutory body of the Government of India. In order to ensure effective region-wise coverage throughout the country, the UGC has decentralised its operations by setting up six regional centres at Pune
Pune
Pune , is the eighth largest metropolis in India, the second largest in the state of Maharashtra after Mumbai, and the largest city in the Western Ghats. Once the centre of power of the Maratha Empire, it is situated 560 metres above sea level on the Deccan plateau at the confluence of the Mula ...
, Hyderabad, Kolkata
Kolkata
Kolkata , formerly known as Calcutta, is the capital of the Indian state of West Bengal. Located on the east bank of the Hooghly River, it was the commercial capital of East India...
, Bhopal, Guwahati
Guwahati
Guwahati, Pragjyotishpura in ancient Assam formerly known as Gauhati is a metropolis,the largest city of Assam in India and ancient urban area in North East India, with a population of 963,429. It is also the largest metropolitan area in north-eastern India...
and Bangalore
Bangalore
Bengaluru , formerly called Bengaluru is the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka. Bangalore is nicknamed the Garden City and was once called a pensioner's paradise. Located on the Deccan Plateau in the south-eastern part of Karnataka, Bangalore is India's third most populous city and...
. The head office of the UGC is located at Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg
Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg
Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg , is a road in Delhi, India. It is named after the last Mughal Emperor of India, Bahadur Shah II...
in New Delhi, with two additional bureaus operating from 35, Feroze Shah Road and the South Campus of University of Delhi
University of Delhi
The University of Delhi is a central university situated in Delhi, India and is funded by Government of India. Established in 1922, it offers courses at the undergraduate and post-graduate level. Vice-President of India Mohammad Hamid Ansari is the Chancellor of the university...
as well.
Professional councils
UGC currently conducts NETNational Eligibility Test
The National Eligibility Test is the national level entrance examination in India for postgraduate candidates who wish to qualify for admission in Ph.D research and/or university level teaching jobs in India...
for the appointments of teachers in colleges and universities. It has made NET qualification mandatory for teaching at Graduation level and at Post Graduation level since July 2009.However those with Ph.D are given five percent relaxation.
Accreditation
Educational accreditation
Educational accreditation is a type of quality assurance process under which services and operations of educational institutions or programs are evaluated by an external body to determine if applicable standards are met...
for higher learning
Higher education
Higher, post-secondary, tertiary, or third level education refers to the stage of learning that occurs at universities, academies, colleges, seminaries, and institutes of technology...
is overseen by following sixteen autonomous institutions established by the University Grants Commission:
- All India Council for Technical EducationAll India Council for Technical EducationThe All India Council for Technical Education is the statutory body and a national-level council for technical education, under Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Human Resource Development...
(AICTE) - Distance Education CouncilDistance Education CouncilDistance Education Council is an organisation based in New Delhi, India responsible for the promotion and coordination of the open university and distance education system and for determination of its standards in India. The Council was constituted under the Indira Gandhi National Open University...
(DEC) - Indian Council of Agricultural ResearchIndian Council of Agricultural ResearchIndian Council of Agricultural Research , New Delhi, India is an autonomous organisation under the Department of Agricultural Research and Education, Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India...
(ICAR) - Bar Council of IndiaBar Council of IndiaThe Bar Council of India is a statutory body that regulates and represents the Indian bar. It was created by Parliament under the Advocates Act, 1961. It prescribes standards of professional conduct and etiquette and exercises disciplinary jurisdiction...
(BCI) - National Council for Teacher EducationNational Council for Teacher EducationNational Council for Teacher Education is an Indian government body set up under the National Council for Teacher Education Act, 1993 in 1995 is to formally overlook standards, procedures and processes in the Indian education system....
(NCTE) - Rehabilitation Council of IndiaRehabilitation Council of IndiaThe Rehabilitation Council of India is the apex government body, set up under an Act of Parliament, to regulate training programmes and courses targeted at disabled, disadvantaged, and special education requirement communities...
(RCI) - Medical Council of IndiaMedical Council of IndiaThe Medical Council of India was the statutory body for maintenance of uniform and high standards of medical education in India. The Council grants recognition of medical qualifications, gives accreditation to medical colleges, grants registration to medical practitioners, and monitors medical...
(MCI) - Pharmacy Council of IndiaPharmacy Council of IndiaThe pharmacy education and profession in India up to graduate level is regulated by the Pharmacy Council of India , a statutory body governed by the provisions of the Pharmacy Act 1948 passed by the Indian Parliament....
(PCI) - Indian Nursing CouncilIndian Nursing CouncilThe Indian Nursing Council is a regulatory body for nurses and education in nursing in India. It is an autonomous body under the Government of India, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare , constituted by the Central Government under section 3 of the Indian Nursing Council Act, 1947 of Indian...
(INC) - Dental Council of IndiaDental Council of IndiaThe Dental Council of India was incorporated under The Dentists Act, 1948 to regulate dental education and the profession throughout India. It is financed by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and through the local state dental councils....
(DCI) - Central Council of HomoeopathyCentral Council of HomoeopathyCentral Council of Homoeopathy is a statutory apex body under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Deptt. of Indian Systems of Medicine & Homoeopathy...
(CCH) - Central Council of Indian MedicineCentral Council of Indian MedicineCentral Council of Indian Medicine is a statutory body under Department of Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy , Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, set up in 1971 under the Indian Medicine Central Council Act, which was passed in 1970...
(CCIM) - Rehabilitation Council
- National Council for Rural Institutes
- State Councils of Higher Education
- Council of Architecture
Anti-Ragging Responsibilities
As per UGC Regulations On Curbing The Menace Of Ragging In Higher Educational Institutions, 2009.External links
- UGC official web site
- The UGC Act and the Regulations UGCUGCUGC is the second largest cinema operator in Europe with, as of August 2005, 49 sites and 553 screens across four countries:* France: 37 cinemas, 357 screens* Spain: 5 cinemas, 88 screens* Belgium: 3 cinemas, 43 screens* Italy: 4 cinemas, 66 screens...
website.