The University Grants Commission (UGC) — a statutory Organization of the Government of India has released draft guidelines on the recognition of colleges.
UGC Guidelines: The University Grants Commission (UGC) — a statutory Organization of the Government of India has released draft guidelines on the recognition of colleges. These Regulations are called the University Grants Commission (Recognition of Colleges under clause (f) of Section 2 of the UGC Act) Regulations, 2023. As per the draft guidelines, all existing colleges shall have to obtain UGC recognition under Section 2(f) within three years from the date of notification of these Regulations. The Colleges established/affiliated after the notification of these regulations shall have to obtain UGC recognition under Section 2(f) within three years of their establishment/affiliation.
University Grants Commission (Recognition of Colleges under clause (f) of Section 2 of the UGC Act) Regulations, 2023: Conditions for recognition
As per the draft guidelines, the Commission may, in consultation with the university concerned, recognize a college under clause (f) of Section 2 of the UGC Act if the college satisfies the following conditions:
- The college is affiliated to a university in accordance with the provisions of UGC (Affiliation of Colleges by Universities) Regulations, 2009 as amended from time to time.
- The college complies with all the provisions of the Act, the Statutes and Ordinances as also the Rules and Regulations of the university concerned as amended from time to time.
- The college abides by all the relevant rules, Regulations and Guidelines issued by the UGC and other statutory/regulatory bodies concerned from time to time.
- The college offers programme(s) of study leading to the award of degree specified by the Commission under Section 22(3) of the UGC Act or a Diploma course of a duration of not less than one academic year and for which the minimum qualification for admission is a Bachelor’s degree.
- The College shall apply as per procedure stipulated in these Regulations along with the following documents on the UGC portal: Documents related to the year of establishment of the college; Society Registration Certificate along with MoU or Registered Trust Deed or such other relevant documents, as the case may be; Affiliation certificate issued by the university at the time of application; Approval of the statutory/regulatory body at the time of application; Notarized Undertaking in non-judicial stamp paper of not less than Rupees one hundred jointly by the Management and Principal of the College to the effect that the college complies with all the provisions of the Act, the Statutes and Ordinances as also the Rules and Regulations of the affiliating university. Notarized Undertaking in non-judicial stamp paper of not less than Rupees one hundred jointly by the Management and Principal of the College to the effect that the College shall abide by the Rules/ Regulations, Notices, Circulars, Directions, guidelines, etc. issued by the UGC and relevant statutory/regulatory bodies from time to time. Official communication about AISHE code issued by the Ministry of Education.
Recognition under clause 2(f) of the UGC Act to be mandatory:
- Inclusion under clause 2(f) of the UGC Act shall be mandatory for all the colleges, irrespective of whether a college has temporary or permanent affiliation to the university concerned. All existing Colleges shall have to obtain UGC recognition under Section 2(f) within three years from the date of notification of these Regulations. The Colleges established/affiliated after the notification of these regulations shall have to obtain UGC recognition under Section 2(f) within three years of their establishment/affiliation.
- It shall be mandatory for the college and affiliating university to upload the status of affiliation and recognition under clause 2(f) of the UGC Act on their website.
For more details, check the official website of the University Grants Commission (UGC) at https://www.ugc.gov.in/. Good news! India.com is now on WhatsApp Channels. Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest news on education and employment news. Tap the link to subscribe and stay in the loop! Click here.