In India, “University” means a University
established or incorporated by or under a Central Act, a Provincial Act or a
State Act and includes any such institution as may, in consultation with the
University concerned, be recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC)
in accordance with the regulations made in this regard under this Act. Every
year, millions of students from within the country and abroad, enter these
portals mainly for their post graduate studies while millions leave these portals
for the world outside.
Higher Education is the shared responsibility of both the Centre
and the States. The coordination and determination of standards in institutions
is the constitutional obligation of the Central Government.
The Central Government provides grants to UGC and establishes
Central Universities in the country. The Central Government is also responsible
for declaring educational institutions as “deemed-to-be University” on the
recommendation of the UGC.
At present, the main constituents of University/University-level
Institutions are :- Central Universities, State Universities, Deemed-to-be
Universities and University-level institutions. These are described as follows:
Central
University:
A university established or incorporated by a Central Act.
A university established or incorporated by a Central Act.
State University:
A university established or incorporated by a Provincial Act or by
a State Act.
Private University:
A university established through a State/Central Act by a
sponsoring body viz. A Society registered under the Societies Registration Act
1860, or any other corresponding law for the time being in force in a State or
a Public Trust or a Company registered under Section 25 of the Companies Act,
1956.
Deemed-to-be University:
An Institution Deemed to be University, commonly known as Deemed
University, refers to a high-performing institution, which has been so declared
by Central Government under Section 3 of the University Grants Commission (UGC)
Act, 1956.
Institution of National Importance:
An Institution established by Act of Parliament and declared as
Institution of National Importance.
Institution under State Legislature Act:
An Institution established or incorporated by a State Legislature
Act.
University Grants Commission (UGC)
The University Grants Commission is a statutory organization
established by an Act of Parliament in 1956 for the coordination, determination
and maintenance of standards of university education. Apart from providing
grants to eligible universities and colleges, the Commission also advises the
Central and State Governments on the measures which are necessary for the
development of Higher Education. It functions from New Delhi as well as its six
Regional offices located in Bangalore, Bhopal, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Kolkata and
Pune.
Inter-University Centres (IUCs)
The UGC establishes autonomous Inter-University Centres within the
university system under Clause 12(ccc) of the UGC Act. The objectives for
setting up these centres are:
To provide common advanced
centralized facilities/services for universities which are not able to invest
heavily in infrastructure and other inputs.
To play a vital role in
offering the best expertise in each field to teachers and researchers across
the country.
To provide access for
research and teaching community to the state-of-the-art equipment and excellent
library facilities which are comparable to international standards.
The Nuclear Science Centre at New Delhi (now called Inter
University Accelerator Centre) was the first research centre established in
1994. As of today, six Inter University Centres are functioning within the
university system, which are as follows:
Central Universities
There are 40 Central Universities under the purview of the
Ministry of Human Resource Development, created under the Act of Parliament.
Out of them 16 new Central Universities have been established w.e.f 15.1.2009
in hitherto uncovered States (except Goa), by an ordinance promulgated by the
president of India. The ordinance has since been replaced by an Act of
parliament, namely, Central Universities Act, 2009 which has been assented to
by the president of India on 20th March, 2009. While 38 of these are getting
maintenance and development grants by the Central Government through the UGC,
IGNOU, New Delhi is funded directly by the Ministry of HRD.
President of India is the Visitor of all Central Universities
· President/Visitor
nominates some members to the executive Committee/ Board of
Management/Court/Selection Committees of the University as per the provisions
made in the relevant University Act.
· President
as Visitor also exercises powers in respect of amendments, additions and repeal
of status; suspension and disallowance of Ordinances; ordering enquiries into
the affairs of the Universities; and resolution of disputes between Selection
Committees and the executive Councils.
· Ministry
provides secretariat service for appointment of Vice-Chancellor, Visitor’s
nominee on the Executive Committees, Courts, Selection Committees by the
Visitor and also examines each matter that comes up for Visitor’s consideration
and orders.
List of Central Universities:
UNIVERSITY OF DELHI
The University of Delhi, was established in February 1922. This is
one of the premier Institutions of higher learning in the country and offers
undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in a wide range of disciplines in
addition to short and long-term certificate/diploma courses in several
application-oriented subjects. (www.du.ac.in)
NORTH EASTERN HILL UNIVERSITY
The North Eastern Hill University (NEHU) was established in 1973
by an Act of Parliament with focus on improvement of the social and economic
conditions and welfare of the people of the hill areas of North East Region and
in particular their intellectual academic and cultural advancement. The
jurisdiction of the University is now confined to the State of Meghalaya, with
campuses at Shillong and TURA. (www.nehu.ac.in)
ASSAM UNIVERSITY
Assam University was established in 1994 at Silchar. It is a
teaching-cum-affiliating University having jurisdiction over the districts of
Cachar, Karimganj, Hailakandi, Karbi, Anglong and North Cachar Hills in the
State of Assam. It conducts Postgraduate, M.Phil. and Ph.D. courses. In
addition a few Five year integrated courses like Social work, Law, Computer
Sciences, Fine Arts and a couple of self financing courses are also conducted
by the University. (assamuniversity.nic.in)
TEZPUR UNIVERSITY
Tezpur University, a teaching and residential University located
at Napaam, Tezpur (Assam), was set up in January, 1994. The University is
offering PG Programmes and PG Diploma Programmes and Part time MBA Programme. (www.tezu.ernet.in)
MANIPUR UNIVERSITY
Manipur University established under an Act of the Manipur
Legislative Assembly was incorporated as a Central University under the Manipur
University Act, 2005 which came into force on the 13th October, 2005. (www.manipuruniv.ac.in)
UNIVERSITY OF ALLAHABAD
The University of Allahabad, set up in 1887, is one of the oldest
and most prestigious universities in the country. It was declared as an
Institution of national importance and was incorporated as a Central University
under the University of Allahabad Act, 2005 which came into force on the 14th
July, 2005. The academic activities of the University are undertaken through
its teaching Departments comprising of on-Campus Faculties, University
Institutes and an independent Centre. (www.allduniv.ac.in)
RAJIV GANDHI UNIVERSITY
Rajiv Gandhi University, Itanagar, established under an Act of the
Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly was incorporated as a Central University
under the Rajiv Gandhi University Act, 2006 which came into force on the 9th
April, 2007. www.rguhs.ac.in)
TRIPURA UNIVERSITY
Tripura University established under an Act of the Tripura
Legislative Assembly was incorporated as a Central University under the Tripura
University Act, 2006 which came into force on 2nd July, 2007. (http://www.tripurauniv.in)
SIKKIM UNIVERSITY
Sikkim University, with its headquarters at Gangtok, has been
established as a teaching and affiliating University under the Sikkim
University Act, 2006 which came into force on the 2nd July, 2007. (www.sikkimuniversity.in)
ENGLISH AND FOREIGN LANGUAGES UNIVERSITY
The Central Institute of English and Foreign Languages, Hyderabad
has been incorporated as a Central University by the name of English and
Foreign Languages University, under the English and Foreign Languages
University Act, 2006 which came into force on the 3rd August, 2007. The
University is a multi-campus University with campuses at Lucknow and Shillong,
besides its main campus at Hyderabad. In furtherance of its objectives,
the University is offering a number of on-campus programmes leading to M.A.,
M.Phil. and Ph.D degrees in English and foreign languages like Arabic, French,
German, Japanese, Russian and Spanish. The University is also offering
part-time certificate/diploma/advanced diploma courses on campus as well as
through distance mode. (http://www.efluniversity.ac.in)
ALIGARH MUSLIM UNIVERSITY
Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), which originated as M.A.O.
College, was incorporated as a Central University by an Act of Parliament in
1920. It is one of the premier, fully residential academic institutions of the
country. (www.amu.ac.in)
BANARAS HINDU UNIVERSITY
The Banaras Hindu University, established as a teaching and
residential university in 1916, is one of the oldest and largest Central
Universities of the country. (www.bhu.ac.in)
JAWAHARLAL NEHRU UNIVERSITY
The Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi came into existence in
1969. It is primarily concerned with Post-graduate education and research. (www.jnu.ac.in)
JAMIA MILLIA ISLAMIA
Jamia Millia Islamia, which had been functioning as a deemed to be
University since 1962, acquired the status of a Central University in December
1988. The University imparts education from nursery stage to post-graduate and
doctorate levels. The University offers courses at the undergraduate and
postgraduate levels, in addition to Ph.D, programmes in various disciplines. (www.jmi.nic.in)
VISVA BHARATI
Visva-Bharati, an educational institution founded by late Gurudev
Rabindranath Tagore in 1921, was incorporated as a Central University in 1951
by an Act of Parliament. The University imparts education from the primary
school level to post-graduate and doctorate levels. (www.visva-bharati.ac.in)
HYDERABAD UNIVERSITY
The University of Hyderabad, established by an Act of Parliament
in 1974, has over the years emerged as a premier institution of post-graduate
teaching and research in the country. The academic activities of the University
are undertaken through its Schools of Study. The School of Medicine and School
of Engineering Sciences & Technology have been established in 2007. The
Centre for Distance Education of the University also offers programmes under
distance mode. (www.uohyd.ernet.in)
PONDICHERRY UNIVERSITY
The Pondicherry University was established by an Act of Parliament
in 1985 as a teaching-cum-affiliating university with its jurisdiction over the
Union Territories of Pondicherry and Andaman & Nicobar Islands with
provision for extending it to Lakshadweep. The University offers Post-graduate,
M.Tech, M.Phil programme, Ph.D Programme and PG Diploma programmes.(http://www.pondiuni.edu.in/)
BABASAHEB BHIMRAO AMBEDKAR UNIVERSITY, LUCKNOW
Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University was established in Lucknow
in 1996 as Central University with the objectives of promoting advance
knowledge by instructional and research facilities in science, frontier areas
of technology and other allied disciplines such as agricultural technology and
rural crafts relevant for the development of the socially and economically
depressed sections of the people. The University is also promoting the study of
the principles for which Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar worked during his
life-time. (www.bbauindia.org)
MAULANA AZAD NATIONAL URDU UNIVERSITY
The Maulana Azad National Urdu University was established at
Hyderabad in 1998 with the mandate to promote and develop Urdu language and to
impart higher technical and vocational education in the Urdu medium through
conventional as well as distance mode. http://www.manuu.ac.in)
MAHATMA GANDHI ANTARRASHTRIYA HINDI VISHWAVIDYALAYA
Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya was
established at Wardha in 1997. The objectives of the University are to promote
and develop Hindi Language and Literature in general and for that purpose, to
provide for active pursuit of comparative studies and research in Hindi and
other Indian languages. The University also offers programmes of Research,
Education and Training in areas like translation, interpretation and linguistic
for improving the functional effectiveness of Hindi, to reachout to Hindi
scholars and groups interested in Hindi abroad and to popularize Hindi through
distance Education System. (www.hindivishwa.org)
INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY (IGNOU)
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) was established in
1985 by an Act of Parliament with the dual responsibilities of (i) enhancing
access and equity to higher education through distance mode and (ii) promoting,
coordinating and determining standards in open learning and distance education
systems. Since then, the IGNOU has undergone rapid expansion and emerged as an
international institution in the field of Open and Distance Learning. http://www.ignou.ac.in)
INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL TRIBAL UNIVERSITY
The Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, Amarkantak, Madhya
Pradesg, has been established by an Act of the Parliament of India. It came
into existence by the Indira Gandhi National Tribal University Act, 2007 and
came into action with the appointment of its first Vice-Chancellor on July 8,
2008. The jurisdiction of the University extends to the whole country and it is
fully funded by the Central Government through the University Grant Commission.
The university caters to the tribals’ long cherished dream of higher education.
(http://igntu.nic.in/)
CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF BIHAR
The Central University of Bihar was established in 2009 by the
Government of India under the Central Universities Act, 2009. One of the main objectives
of the University is to disseminate and advance knowledge by providing
instructional and research facilities in such branches of learning as it may
deem fit. (http://www.cub.ac.in/)
GURU GHASIDAS VISHWAVIDYALAYA
GURU GHASIDAS VISHWAVIDYALAYA
Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya was established under the Central
Universities Act 2009. Formerly called Guru Ghasidas University (GGU),
established by an Act of the State Legislative Assembly, was formally
inaugurated on June 16, 1983. The University is a residential-cum-affiliating
institution, having its jurisdiction spread over Bilaspur Revenue Division of
the state of Chhattisgarh. (http://ggu.ac.in/)
CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF GUJARAT
The Central University of Gujarat was established by the
Parliament vide the Central University Act, 2009, with the objective of
dissemination and advancement of knowledge to make special provisions for
integrated courses, to educate and train manpower for the development of the
country, to appropriate measure for promoting innovation in teaching-learning
and to pay special attention to the improvement of social and economic
conditions and welfare of the people, their intellectual, academic and cultural
development. (http://www.cug.ac.in/)
CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF HARYANA
The Central University of Haryana was established by an Act of
Parliament in 2009. Presently, the University is functioning from its temporary
campus located in the new building of Govt. B.Ed. College at Narnaul. Some of
the objectives of the University are to disseminate and advance knowledge by
providing instructional and research facilities in such branches of learning as
it may deem fit and to make special provisions for integrated courses in
humanities, social sciences, science and technology in its educational
programmes. (http://www.cuharyana.org/)
CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF HIMACHAL PRADESH
This University was established under the Central Universities Act
2009 of Indian Parliament. The main objectives of the University are to
disseminate and advance knowledge by providing instructional and research
facilities in such branches of learning as it may deem fit and to make special
provisions for integrated courses in humanities, social sciences, sciences and
technology in its educational programmes. (http://www.cuhimachal.ac.in/)
CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF KASHMIR
The Central University of Kashmir (formerly known as the Central
University of Jammu and Kashmir) was established in March 2009 under the
Central Universities Act 2009. The University offers MBA, M. Sc. I.T. & M.
A. English courses, which commenced from the Transit Campus from August 25,
2010.(http://www.cukashmir.ac.in/)
CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF JHARKHAND
The Central University of Jharkhand was established in March 2009
under the Central Universities Act, 2009. The University focuses on conducting
research in cutting-edge technologies. (http://www.cuj.ac.in)
CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF KARNATAKA
The Central University of Karnataka (CUK) was established by an
Act of the Parliament (No. 3 of 2009) at Gulbarga, Karnataka. The CUK, with its
territorial jurisdiction all over Karnataka, has initiated its activities from
the academic year beginning August 2009 in keeping with the philosophy of
achieving and maintaining the highest levels of academic excellence,
sensitivity to equity and access in enrolment and recruitment and emerging as a
premier national educational and research institution in the country. (http://www.cuk.ac.in)
CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF KERALA
The Central University of Kerala was established under the Central
Universities Act, 2009. In January 2009, it started functioning with two
academic programmes: MA in English and Comparative Literature and MA in
Economics. CUK has statewide jurisdiction, and can establish regional centers
in any part of the State. http://www.cukerala.ac.in)
Dr. HARISINGH GOUR VISHWAVIDYALAYA
This University was declared a Central University w.e.f. January
15, 2009. Apart from the conventional degree, post graduate and research
courses, Geology, Pharmacy, Criminology & Forensic Science, Anthropology,
Performing Arts, Journalism & Mass Communication, Adult Education,
Electronics, Business Management, Microbiology, Biotechnology and Computer
Applications are some of the subjects. The Institute of Distance Education of
the University runs various self-finance, Correspondence Courses like
M.Lib.Sc., B.Lib., MC(J), BJ (C), PG Diploma in Environmental Marketing and
Personnel Management, PG Diploma in Criminology and Police
Administration. http://www.dhsgsu.ac.in/)
CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF ORISSA
The Central University of Orissa was established by the Parliament
under the Central Universities Act, 2009. The University is recognized for the
excellence of its faculty and the balance they strike between teaching and
scholarship; for its students' engagement in scholarship, leadership, and
economically relevant education; for its extensive network of partnerships; for
its diverse and inclusive campus; and for its commitment to addressing tribal
society's educational, economic, and cultural challenges. (http://cuorissa.org)
CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF PUNJAB
The Central University of Punjab was established through the
Central Universities Act 2009. Some of the main objectives of the University
are to disseminate and advance knowledge by providing instructional and
research facilities in such branches of learning as it may deem fit and to make
special provisions for integrated courses in humanities, social sciences,
science and technology in its educational programmes.(http://www.centralunipunjab.com/)
CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF RAJASTHAN
The Central University of Rajasthan was established in February
2009 by an Act of Parliament under the Central Universities Act 2009. The
University has launched six new PG programs with effect from the academic year
2010-11. These programs, along with the two launched in 2009-10, are being
conducted at the temporary campus at Kishangarh. (http://www.curaj.ac.in/)
CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF TAMIL NADU
The Central University of Tamil Nadu was established by under the
Central Universities Act 2009. The University has been functioning from a
temporary campus and is running 4 programmes viz. M. A. English Studies, and
Integrated M.Sc. programmes in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. (http://www.tiruvarur.tn.nic.in)
HEMWATI NANDAN BAHUGUNA GARWAL UNIVERSITY
The Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University, first established
in December 1973, was subsequently established as a Central University in
January 2009. This University has 3 campuses and more than 180 affiliated
colleges and institutes (both state run/aided and self financed). The
University offers a variety of higher learning courses and academic programmes
through 10 Faculties. (http://hnbgu.ac.in)
CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF JAMMU
In addition to these 40 Central Universities, there are 2 more
central universities viz. Central Agricultural University, Imphal, Manipur,
which is under the purview of Ministry of Agriculture and Indian Maritime
University, Chennai which is under the purview of Ministry of Shipping. There
is one more university namely South Asian University under the purview of
Ministry of External Affairs (http://www.cujammu.in).
SOUTH ASIAN UNIVERSITY
The South Asian University is an International University
sponsored by the eight Member States of the South Asian Association for
Regional Cooperation (SAARC). The eight countries are: Afghanistan, Bangladesh,
Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The formal Agreement to
establish the University was signed on April 4, 2007. First academic session of
the university started in August 2010 with two post-graduate academic
programmes, one each in Economics and Computer Sciences. (http://www.southasianuniversity.org)
State Universities
A university established or incorporated by a Provincial Act or by
a State Act is called a State Universities. As per section 12(B) of the UGC
Act, State Universities established after June 17, 1972 shall not be eligible
to receive any grant from the Central Government, UGC or any other Organisation
receiving funds from the Govt. of India, unless the Commission satisfies
itself, as per the prescribed norms and procedures, that such a university is
fit to receive grants. There are 251 State Universities of which, the UGC has
been making budgetary plan allocation for only 123 state universities. It does
not allocate plan funds to exclusive medical and agriculture universities.
Special grants are being provided to other State Universities including
Agricultural Universities having Engineering and Technology Departments.
Although development of State Universities is primarily the concern of State
Governments, development grants, including grants under special schemes, are
provided to all eligible state universities. Such grants facilitate the
creation, augmentation and upgradation of infrastructural facilities that are
not normally available from the State government or other sources of funds.
State Private
Universities
A State Private University is a university established through a
State/Central Act by a sponsoring body viz. A Society registered under the
Societies Registration Act 1860, or any other corresponding law for the time
being in force in a State or a Public Trust or a Company registered under
Section 25 of the Companies Act, 1956.
Deemed to be Universities
An Institution of Higher Education, other than
universities, working at a very high standard in specific area of study, can be
declared by the Central Govt on the advice of the UGC as an Institution ‘Deemed-to-be-university’.
Institutions that are ‘deemed-to-be-university’ enjoy academic status and
privileges of a university.
These ‘Deemed-to-be-University’ Institutions have expanded the
base of higher education in the country and are offering education and research
facilities in various disciplines such as Medical Education, Physical
Education, Fisheries Education, Languages, Social Sciences, Population
Sciences, Dairy Research, Forest Research, Armament Technology, Maritime
Education, Yoga, Music and Information Technology, etc.
The Department is determined to introduce accountability and
transparency in the processing of applications for grant of status of
deemed-to-be-university under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956. The Department
has therefore placed the information regarding status of such applications on
its website and reviews the position periodically. The UGC also displays all
information in the public domain.
Institutions of National Importance
- Indian
Institute of Technology, Institution of Engineers Building, Guwahati-781
001.
- Indian
Institute of Technology, Hauz Khas, New Delhi-110 016.
- Indian
Institute of Technology, Powai, Mumbai-400 076
- Indian
Institute of Technology, Chennai-600 036
- Indian
Institute of Technology, Kanpur-208 016.
- Indian
Institute of Technology, Roorkee-247 667.
- Indian
Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, Yeddumailaram 502 205.
- Indian
Institute of Technology, Rajasthan, Jodhpur-342 011.
- Indian
Institute of Technology, Ropar, Rupnagar – 140 001.
- Indian
Institute of Technology, Mandi - 175 001.
- Indian
Institute of Technology, Indore – 452017.
- Indian
Institute of Technology, Patna 800 013.
- Indian
Institute of Technology, Ahmedabad – 382 424.
- Indian
Institute of Technology, Bhubaneswar-751 013.
- Indian
Institute of Technology, Kharagpur-721 302.
- All
India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi
- Post
Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh160 012.
- National
Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra – 136 119, Haryana.
- National
Institute of Technology, Hamirpur-177 005, Himachal Pradesh.
- National
Institute of Technology, Srinagar-190006, (Jammu & Kashmir).
- National
Institute of Technology, Adityapur, Jamshedpur -
831 014, Jharkhand.
- National
Institute of Technology, Tiruchirapalli, Tamil
Nadu-620 015.
- National
Institute of Technology, Agartala
- National
Institute of Technology, Silchar-788 010, Assam.
- National
Institute of Technology, (REC), Warangal -
506 004, A.P.
- National
Institute of Technology, Patna
- National
Institute of Technology, Raipur
- National
Institute of Technology, NIT Campus Post Office, Calicut- 673 601, Kerala
- National
Institute of Technology, Durgapur – 713 209, West Bengal
- National
Institute of Technology, Rourkela-769
008 (Orissa).
- National
Institute of Technology, Karnataka, Surathkal, Srinivasanagar Post
Office,Dakshina Kannada Distt. – 575 025, Karnataka.
- Sardar
Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, (REC) Surat – 395 007,
Gujarat
- Maulana
Azad National Institute of Technology (REC),Bhopal-462 007,M.P.
- Visvesvaraya
National Institute of Technology, Visrencol, Nagpur-440 011,Maharashtra
- Dr.
B.R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, (REC), GT Road Bye Pass, P
.O. Nussi, Jalandhar – 144 027, Punjab.
- Malaviya
National Institute of Technology, 53, Ganga Vihar, JLN Marg, Malviya
Nagar, Jaipur-302 017. (Rajasthan).
- Motilal
Nehru Institute of Technology, Allahabad – 211 004. (U.P).
- Sree
Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology,
Thiruvananthapuram - 695 011.
- Dakshina
Bharat Hindi Prachar Sabha, Thyagarayanagar, Chennai-600 017.
Association of Indian
Universities
The Association of Indian universities (AIU) is a registered
society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 with membership of Indian
Universities. It provides a forum for administrators and academicians of member
universities to exchange views and discuss matters of common concern. It acts
as a bureau of information exchange in higher education and brings out a number
of useful publications, including the “Universities Handbook”, research papers
and a weekly journal titled “University News”. The present membership of the
Association is 900 (including two International Association of Universities
(IAU), Paris, France and The Asian University Sports Federation (AUSF), China).
The Association is substantially financed from the annual
subscription of the member universities. The Government of India, Ministry of
Human Resource Development provides grants for meeting a part of the
maintenance and development expenditure, including research studies, workshops,
training programmes for university administrators, orientation programmes and
creation of Data Bank of Global(of which Universities( the preliminary document
Access to Global Universities is completed). AIU has Evaluation Division, Students
Information Service Division, and Publication Sales Division, Sports Division
to sponsor Inter-University Tournaments and World University Games:2007, Youth
Affairs Division, Library and Documentation Division, Finance Division,
Administration Division, Computer Division and Meeting Division. .
The AIU is also empowered to grant Associate Membership to
universities of the neighbouring countries of India.
Councils
1. INDIAN COUNCIL OF SOCIAL
SCIENCE RESEARCH (ICSSR)
The Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) was
established in 1969 for promoting social science research, strengthening
different disciplines, improving quality and quantum of research and its
utilization in national policy formulation. To realize these objectives, the
ICSSR envisaged development of institutional infrastructure, identifying
research talents, formulating research programmes, supporting professional
organizations and establishing linkages with social scientists in other
countries. The ICSSR provides maintenance and development grants to various
Research Institutes and Regional Centres across the country. Regional Centres
have been set-up as extended arms of the ICSSR to support research and
development of local talents and its programmes and activities in a
decentralized manner.
Since 1976, the ICSSR has been carrying out surveys of research in
different disciplines of social sciences.
With a view to give special emphasis to the promotion of social
science research in the North Eastern Region, initiatives have been taken in
the ICSSR to support research proposals and other activities
2. INDIAN COUNCIL OF
PHILOSOPHICAL RESEARCH (ICPR)
Indian Council of Philosophical Research (ICPR) was set up in 1977
by the Ministry of Education, Government of India as an autonomous organization
for the promotion of research in Philosophy and allied discipline. The ICPR was
born out of the conviction that Indian philosophy tradition deserves to have an
exclusive and special agency in the country.
The Council has a broad-based membership comprising of
distinguished philosophers, social scientists, representatives of the
University Grants Commission, Indian Council of Social Science Research, Indian
Council of Historic Research, Indian National Science Academy, the Central
Government and the Government of Uttar Pradesh. The Governing Body (GB) and the
Research Project Committee (RPC) are the main authorities of the council. These
bodies are vested with well defined powers and functions.
3. PROJECT OF HISTORY OF
INDIAN SCIENCE, PHILOSOPHY & CULTURE (PHISPC)
PHISPC was launched in the year 1990 under the aegis of Indian
Council of Philosophical Research (ICPR) with the basic objective of
undertaking inter-disciplinary study so that inter-connection between Science,
Philosophy and Culture as developed in the long history of Indian civilization,
could be brought out in detail. From April 1, 1997, PHISPC was officially
de-linked from Indian Council of Philosophical Research (ICPR) for a greater
autonomy to complete the Project by the stipulated period, and is now
affiliated to Centre for Studies in Civilizations (CSC). Government of India
has recognized CSC as the nodal agency for the purposes of funding the ongoing
research project, PHISPC.
The major programme of PHISPC is to publish several volumes on the
theme mentioned in the 'Introduction'.
4. INDIAN COUNCIL OF
HISTORICAL RESEARCH (ICHR)
Indian Council of Historical Research is an autonomous
organization which was established under Societies Registration Act (Act XXI of
1860) in 1972. The prime objectives of the Council are to give a proper
direction to historical research and to encourage and foster objective and
scientific writing of history. The broad aims of the Council are to bring
historians together, provide a forum for exchange of views between them, give a
national direction to an objective and rational presentation interpretation of
history, to sponsor historical research programmes and projects and to assist
institutions and organizations engaged in historical research. It has a broad
view of history so as to include in its fold the history of Science and
Technology, Economy, Art, Literature, Philosophy, Epigraphy, Numismatics, Archaeology,
Socio-Economic formation processes and allied subjects containing strong
historical bias and contents.
The ICHR has established two Regional Centres, one at Bangalore
and the other at Guwahati with a view to reach out the far flung areas of the
country.
5. NATIONAL COUNCIL OF
RURAL INSTITUTES (NCRI)
The National Council of Rural Institute is a registered autonomous
society fully funded by the Central Government. It was established on October
19, 1995 with its Headquarters at Hyderabad. Its main objectives are to promote
rural higher education on the lines of Mahatma Gandhi’s vision for education so
as to take up challenges of micro planning for transformation of rural areas as
envisaged in National Policy on Education (NPE) 1986. In order to achieve its
objectives, the NCRI has been identifying various programmes for providing
support and financial assistance, to be taken up by suitable institutions
including voluntary organizations.
NATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND
ACCREDITATION COUNCIL (NAAC)
National Assessment and Accreditation Council, an autonomous body,
has been established by the University Grants Commission in 1994 in pursuance
of the recommendations made by the National Policy of Education, 1986 and the
Programme of Action (POA), 1992 which lay special emphasis on evaluating the
quality of higher education in India. The prime mandate of NAAC, as envisaged
in its Memorandum of Association (MoA), is to assess and accredit institutions
of higher learning, universities and colleges or one or more of their units,
i.e., departments, schools, institutions, programmes, etc. The NAAC functions
through its General Council and Executive Committee where educational
administrators, policy makers and senior academicians from a cross-section of
system of higher education are represented.
Under the new methodology introduced by NAAC w.e.f. 1st April,
2007, the higher education institutions are assessed and accredited by a
two-step approach. In the first step, the institution is required to seek
‘Institutional Eligibility for Quality Assessment (IEQA)’ and the second step
is the assessment and accreditation of the institute under the grades ‘A’, ‘B’,
‘C’ for accredited institutions; and ‘D’ for those which are not accredited.
NAAC has identified seven criteria- i. Curricular aspects, ii. Teaching-learning
and evaluation, iii. Research, Consultancy and extension, iv. Infrastructure
and learning resources, v. Student support and progression, vi. Governance and
leadership and vii. Innovative practices as the basis for its assessment
procedure.
Other Institutions of
Higher Learning
1. INDIAN INSTITUTE OF
ADVANCED STUDY
The Indian Institute of Advanced Study (IIAS), Shimla was
established in the year 1965, under the Societies Registration Act 1860 and
housed in Rashtrapati Nivas, Shimla. It is a residential center for free and
creative enquiry into the fundamental themes and problems of life and thought.
2. DR. ZAKIR HUSAIN
MEMORIAL COLLEGE TRUST
Dr. Zakir Husain Memorial College Trust, Delhi was established in
1973 to manage and maintain Zakir Husain College (formerly Delhi College. Prime
Minister is the Chairperson of the Trust and Minister of Human Resource
Development is the Vice-Chairperson. Zakir Husain College is one of the
constituent colleges of the University of Delhi. Earlier the college was housed
in an old and dilapidated historical building situated at Ajmeri Gate in the
walled city. That campus was more than 300 years old. The college had the
blessings of national leaders such as Late Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, the First
Prime Minister of India, and Late Dr. Zakir Husain, Former President of India.
The University Grants Commission meets 95% of the recurring grants of the
college and the balance 5% is meet by the Dr. Zakir Husain College Trust. Since
the Trust has no resource of its own, grants are provided by the Department of
Higher Education, Ministry of Human Resource Development. Besides, the
maintenance expenditure of the College, the Trust and the University Grants
Commission meet on 50:50 percent bases, the cost of the construction of the new
campus, the land of which was allotted by the Ministry of Urban Development.
With the completion of the first phase of the college buildings,
the college shifted to its new campus from the old building at Ajmeri Gate in
1991.
3. SHRI LAL BAHADUR SHASTRI
RASHTRIYA SANSKRIT VIDYAPEETHYA, NEW DELHI & RASHTRIYA SANSKRIT
VIDYAPEETHA, TIRUPATI
Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha, New Delhi
was established in 1962 and declared a ‘Deemed to be University’ in 1987.
The Vidyapeetha provides courses of study from Shastri to Vidya
Vachaspati (D. Litt.). Since 1997-98, Vidyapeetha is also offering diploma in
Vedic and conducting refresher courses for teachers. It also offers programmes
in faculties namely: Sahitya; Sanskrit; Darshan and Veda Vedanga. These
faculties have eighteen departments viz. Sahitya, Puranetihasa, Prakit, Nyaya
Vashaishik, Sankhya Yoga, Advaita Vedanta, Jain Darshan, Sarva Darshan,
Mimamsa, Vishishtadvaita Vedanta, Veda, Dharam Shastra, Vyakaran, Paurohitya, Jyotish,
Shiksha Shastra, and Shikshacharya. The Vidyapeeth also offers P.G. Diploma in
Vastu Shastra and Medical Astrology.
4. RASHTRIYA SANSKRIT
VIDYAPEETHA, TIRUPATI
Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha, Tirupati was established in 1986
with the objective of preserving learning of Shastras as well as promotion of
Sanskrit language, literature, philosophy through teaching and research. These
institutions were declared as ‘Deemed to be University’ in the year 1987. A
number of programmes and activities for realising their objectives in effective
manner have been started by both these institutions. These institutions receive
annual grants through the University Grants Commission for meeting their
expenses.
The Vidyapeetha provides courses of study in various disciplines
ranging from Prak Shastri (Intermediate) to Vidya Varidhi (Ph.D) and Diploma
and Certificate Courses. The Department Pedagogy of this Vidyapeetha is
functioning as an Institute of Advanced Study in Education (IASE) as a measure
to use modern technology. A computer center was established in Vidyapeeth to
accelerate its publication activities. The Vidyapeetha has the following
departments: Sahitya, Vyakarana, Nyaya, Jyotisha, Advaitavedanta, Dvaita
Vedanta, Visistadvaita Vedanta, Research and Publication, Physical Education
and Education (IASE).
5. NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF
EDUCATION PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATION (NUEPA), NEW DELHI
The National University of Educational Planning and Administration
(NUEPA) is a Deemed to be University set up and fully financed by the
Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Human Resource Development. The
objectives of the Institute are to undertake, promote and coordinate research
in educational planning and administration, provide training and consultancy
services in this field, to train and orient key level functionaries as well as
senior level administrators from the centre and states, to collaborate with
other agencies, institutions and organisations, to provide facilities for
training and research to other countries particularly of the Asian region in
the field of educational planning and administration and to prepare, print and
publish papers, periodicals and books, to share experience and expertise in the
area of educational planning and administration with other countries and to
conduct comparative studies for the furtherance of these objectives.
The NUEPA maintains a well stocked Library/Documentation Centre on
Educational Planning and Administration and Inter Disciplinary subjects. It is
perhaps one of the richest libraries in the field of Educational Planning and
Management in the Asian Region. It serves the faculty, research scholars and
participants of the various programmes, as also other organisations through
Inter Library Loan system.
6. RASHTRIYA SANSKRIT
SANSTHAN (RSKS), NEW DELHI
The Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan (RSKS) was established on October
15, 1970 as an autonomous organisation registered under the Societies
Registration Act, 1860 (Act XXI of 1860) for the development and promotion of
Sanskrit all over the country. It was declared a Deemed to be University in May
2002. It is fully funded by Government of India. It functions as an apex body
for propagation and development of Sanskrit and assists the Ministry of Human
Resource Development in formulating and implementing various plans and schemes
for the development of Sanskrit studies. It has assumed the role of a nodal
body for the effective implementation of various recommendations made by the
Sanskrit Commission set up by the Government of India, Ministry of Education in
1956 to consider the propagation and development of Sanskrit language and
education in all its aspects.
