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BROKEN UGC NEEDS REFORM. BUT THE NEW HIGHER EDUCATION BILL IS NOT THE ANSWER Why in the News? A former member of the University Grants Commission has supported its proposed abolition under the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhiniyam (VBSA) Bill. The UGC has been described as broken, dysfunctional, and counterproductive in regulating higher education. The move …
Read MoreHigher Education Bill Aims Simplified Governance Structure Why in the News? The government introduced the Higher Education Bill to merge UGC, AICTE, and NCTE under a single regulatory framework, aiming to streamline governance, set learning outcomes, and improve institutional accountability across India. This reform process could be seen as an ex post facto attempt to …
Read MoreWhy in the News ? The Kerala Legislative Assembly passed the Kerala State Private Universities Bill, 2025, allowing private universities in the state for the first time. This marks a policy shift, balancing public and private investment to retain students and enhance higher education. Policy Change and Background: The Kerala Legislative Assembly passed the Kerala …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS – 2- Role of state Governor , Federal relations , Education system in India Focus : The article examines the role of Governors as Chancellors of State universities, highlighting its colonial origins, politicization, and challenges in governance. It discusses the implications for university autonomy, federalism, and academic freedom while exploring alternative governance models …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has initiated a case based on a complaint filed by the Ministry of Education regarding potential compromise of the integrity of the University Grants Commission-National Eligibility Test (UGC-NET). Source: CBI Background on the Incident: Complaint: The Ministry of Education raised concerns about possible malpractice in …
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