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The University Grants Commission Act, 1956

The University Grants Commission (UGC) Act, 1956 empowers the UGC to maintain standards of higher education in India, approve universities entitled to…

What The University Grants Commission Act, 1956 requires

The University Grants Commission (UGC) Act, 1956 empowers the UGC to maintain standards of higher education in India, approve universities entitled to receive central funds, and regulate degree-awarding institutions under Section 22. It applies to all universities established or incorporated by or under a Central, State or Provincial Act, and institutions seeking recognition or funding.

Pillar: Education & Research · Authority: University Grants Commission, Government of India · Version: 1.0.0 · Last updated:

Primary source: https://www.ugc.gov.in/ugcact.html

SHA-256 integrity: bf95e02fc349418342472277708ee1e6187b79168a460fd37b136c1897896b19

Primary Citations — 5 traced to source

  • The University Grants Commission Act, 1956, Section 2(f) - Definition of 'University'
  • The University Grants Commission Act, 1956, Section 22 - Power of Universities to Award Degrees

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