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UGC Opens ‘Deemed to be University’ Status for Colleges Offering Unique Disciplines

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Posted on 14 Feb 2025
14:30 PM
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The University Grants Commission (UGC) has invited colleges specialising in Indian cultural heritage, skill development, sports, and Indian languages to apply for ‘Deemed to be University’ status under the ‘Distinct Category’.
UGC has also outlined specific eligibility criteria and documentation requirements for institutions seeking this recognition.

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has invited colleges specialising in Indian cultural heritage, skill development, sports, and Indian languages to apply for ‘Deemed to be University’ status under the ‘Distinct Category’. UGC has also outlined specific eligibility criteria and documentation requirements for institutions seeking this recognition.

A Deemed to be University is an institution recognised for excellence in a particular domain of higher education. As per Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, the central government grants this status on UGC’s recommendation. This recognition allows institutions to have academic autonomy, enabling them to design their own syllabus and introduce specialized courses.

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Eligibility Criteria for ‘Deemed to be University’ Status

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To qualify for ‘Deemed to be University’ status, a college must:

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Documents Required for Application

Eligible colleges must submit an online application along with:

In a separate development, UGC has barred Rajasthan’s Shri Jagdishprasad Jhabarmal Tibrewala University (JJTU) from offering PhD programmes for five years due to violations of UGC PhD regulations. Additionally, three more Rajasthan-based universities—OPJS University, Sunrise University, and Singhania University—have also been prohibited from offering PhD programmes for the next five years.

Institutions aspiring for ‘Deemed to be University’ status must ensure compliance with UGC guidelines to avoid similar regulatory actions.

Last updated on 14 Feb 2025
02:31 PM
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