UGC: The University Grants Commission is a statutory body under the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India1. It was established in 1956 under the UGC2 Act and is responsible for coordinating, setting, and maintaining higher education standards in India. It recognizes universities in India and disburses funds to such recognized universities and colleges. The UGC is headquartered in New Delhi and has six regional centers in Pune, Bhopal, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Guwahati, and Bangalore. A proposal to replace it with another new regulatory body called HECI is being considered by the Government of India. The UGC offers doctoral scholarships to those who clear the National Eligibility Test Junior Research Fellowship.
In this article, we will share all the information about the University Grants Commission like, History, Types of universities, a List of UGC-Approved Universities, a List of State Private Universities Approved by UGC, UGC Professional Councils, and Guidelines you will get full information about all these.
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UGC Overview
| Name | University Grants Commission (India) |
| Popular Name | UGC |
| Established | 1956 |
| Founder | Maulana Azad |
| Headquarters | New Delhi |
| Official language | English, Hindi |
| Parent organization | Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India |
| Official Website | https://www.ugc.gov.in/ |
History
- The UGC (University Grants Commission) was first formed in 1945 to oversee the work of three central universities: Aligarh, Banaras, and Delhi.
- In 1947, its responsibilities were expanded to include all Indian universities.
- In August 1949, the reorganization of the UGC was recommended, inspired by the University Grants Committee of the United Kingdom.
- This recommendation was made by the University Education Commission (1948–1949), chaired by S. Radhakrishnan, to report on Indian university education and suggest improvements and expansion.
- In 1952, the government decided that all grants to universities and higher education institutions would be administered by the UGC.
- The UGC was officially inaugurated on 28 December 1953 by Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, the Minister of Education, Natural Resources, and Scientific Research.The University Grants Commission became a statutory body of the Government of India in 1956 through an Act of Parliament.Its role includes coordinating, determining, and maintaining standards of instruction, examination, and research in university education.
Types of universities
The types of universities regulated by the UGC include.
- Central Universities
- Deemed to be Universities
- State Private Universities
- Colleges (12(B)/2(f))
- Autonomous Colleges
Institutions
- Institutions of National Importance
- Institutions of Eminence
List of UGC-Approved Universities
The list of approved universities includes Central Universities, Deemed-to-be Universities, and State Private Universities, ensuring quality education and adherence to UGC standards across India.
Central Universities Approved UGC Universities
Here is the table of Central Universities that are approved by the University Grants Commission.
Deemed Universities Approved by UGC
Here is the table of deemed universities that are approved by the University Grants Commission.
| Avinashilingam Institute For Home Science and Higher Education for Women | Footwear Design and Development Institute |
| Gujarat Vidyapith | Gurukula Kangri |
| IIS University Jaipur | JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) |
| Jaypee Institute of Information Technology Noida | Lakshmibai National Institute Of Physical Education |
| Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies | Nehru Gram Bharati |
| Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute | Sobhit University |
| Tata Institute of Social Science | TERI School Of Advanced Studies |
| Vinayaka Mission’s Research Foundatio | The Gandhigram Rural Institute (DTBU) |
List of State Private Universities Approved by UGC
Here is the table of State Private Universities that are approved by the University Grants Commission.
UGC Professional Councils
The UGC collaborates with professional councils in India to standardize higher education, ensuring quality and maintaining academic excellence nationwide.
- All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
- Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
- Bar Council of India (BCI)
- National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE)
- Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI)
- National Medical Commission (NMC)
- Pharmacy Council of India (PCI)
- Indian Nursing Council (INC)
- Dental Council of India (DCI)
- National Commission for Homoeopathy (NCH)
- National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM)
- National Council for Rural Institutes (NCRI)
- Council of Architecture
- Various State Councils of Higher Education (SCHE)
UGC New Regulations
The new UGC regulations aim to enhance the quality of higher education by implementing updated standards for accreditation, research and academic administration.
| Revised Guidelines for NEP3 SAARTHI – Student Ambassador for Academic Reform in Transforming Higher Education in India. | Guidelines for Institutional Development Plans for Higher Education Institutions. |
| UGC Guidelines for Internship/Research Internship for Undergraduate Students. | Guidelines to Provide Equitable Opportunity for the Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Group (SEDGs) in the HEIs. |
| Guidelines on Sustainable and Vibrant University-Industry Linkage System for Indian Universities. | Guidelines on the Optimal Utilization of Resources by Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs). |
| Guidelines for Nominations for National Geoscience Awards – 2023. | UGC Guidelines for “Credit-Based Course on Pedagogical Aspects for Teaching Divyangjans and Persons with Specific Learning Disabilities (SLDs). |
| Curriculum and Guidelines on Life Skills (Jeevan Kaushal) 2.0. | GUIDELINES FOR THE STATE ELIGIBILITY TEST (SET) 2023. |
NEP Policy 2020
The NEP Policy 2020 ensures a transparent, fair, and efficient examination process, promoting equality and accessibility for all candidates nationwide.
Guidelines
The University Grants Commission guidelines 2024 ensure quality education, standardization, and effective regulation in higher education institutions across India.
- Revised Guidelines for NEP SAARTHI – Student Ambassador for Academic Reform in Transforming Higher Education in India.
- Guidelines for Institutional Development Plans for Higher Education Institutions.
- UGC Guidelines for Internship/Research Internship for Undergraduate Students.
- Guidelines to Provide Equitable Opportunity for the Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Group (SEDGs) in the HEIs .
- Guidelines on Sustainable and Vibrant University-Industry Linkage System for Indian Universities
- https://www.india.gov.in/ ↩︎
- https://www.ugc.gov.in/ ↩︎
- https://www.education.gov.in/sites/upload_files/mhrd/files/NEP_Final_English_0.pdf ↩︎
