A new bill, the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhikshan Bill, is set to be introduced in Parliament, aiming to establish a single regulator for higher education. This move seeks to replace the UGC, AICTE, and NCTE, fostering greater independence and self-governance among universities and educational institutes. NEW DELHI: A Bill which seeks to set up a single regulator for institutions of higher education is required to facilitate universities and other higher educational institutes become independent and self-governing, officials said. The Bill is likely to be introduced in Parliament next week after it got the Union Cabinet’s nod on Friday.The proposed legislation, which was earlier christened the Higher Education Commission of India (HECI) Bill, has now been named Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhikshan Bill. Why India’s New Right To Disconnect Bill Could Transform Work Culture, Protect Millions From Burnout A single higher education regulator, which was proposed in the new National Education Policy (NEP), looks to replace the University Grants Commission (UGC), the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), and the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE).”The Bill proposes to set up a Higher Education Commission of India to facilitate universities and other higher educational institutes become independent and self-governing institutions and to promote excellence through a robust and transparent system of accreditation and autonomy. It is likely to be introduced (in Parliament) in the coming week,” an official said.While the UGC presently oversees non-technical higher education in the country, the AICTE oversees technical education, while the NCTE is the regulatory body for teachers’ education.The Commission is proposed to be set up as a single higher education regulator, but medical and law colleges will not be brought under its ambit.It is proposed to have three major roles — regulation, accreditation and setting professional standards, officials said.Funding, which is seen as the fourth vertical, is not proposed to be under the regulator so far. The autonomy for funding is proposed to be with the administrative ministry, they said.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosMessi Event Chaos In Kolkata: Bengal Police Detain Organiser, Refunds Announced‘Namaste Trump’ Era Is Over As India–US Relations Turn Fragile Over Tariffs, Says Jairam RameshHouse Democrats Push To Scrap Donald Trump’s India Tariffs As Congress Challenges Emergency PowersMessi’s Kolkata Visit Turns Chaotic As Angry Fans Vandalise Banners At Salt Lake Stadium’PM Not Always Wrong’: Ex-Congress Leader Ashwani Kumar, Calls Party Revival A National ObligationAction Over Rhetoric: CDS Anil Chauhan Sends A Calm But Clear Signal To Pakistan Amid Op SindoorWhen Optics Fail: Top Five Global Moments That Turned Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif Into A Meme’No Free Lift For India’: PM Modi’s Chief Economic Adviser Says China Won’t Repeat West’s MistakeMessi Lands In Kolkata At 2.26am, City Erupts As GOAT India Tour Sparks Midnight Frenzy Scenes Now!’No Place For Tukde Tukde Slogans’: RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat Warns Against Divisive Language In India123PhotostoriesLow on Energy? Read This According To Your Birth Date5 everyday habits that unknowingly attract rhodents, insects, lizards into your homeThis actress went from TV star to OTT sensation, has a history with Karan Kundrra, and is now linked to a popular cricket commentatorVadodara-Mumbai Expressway Expansion: Rs 100 Crore Construction of 14km Morbe-Kalamboli Road Begins to Ease Traffic and Freight5 reasons why ‘Made-in-India’ sneakers are having a momentWhat your dad secretly taught you about lifeYour hidden spiritual gift revealed… based on your date of birthLonger locals, more relief: Western Railway begins work to extend 15-car locals up to Bandra7 Brilliant leftover rice recipes that are a must tryBanarasi beauty to modern touch: ‘Bigg Boss 19’ Tanya Mittal’s top 7 saree looks123Hot PicksMukesh Ambani vs Gautam AdaniDonald TrumpAnurag ThakurGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingSherrone MooreKell MooreH1B Fee HikeWho is Mia SoretyWho is Jeff ShiverNick FuentesDaniel JonesMeghan MarkleShehbaz SharifPaige Shiver Net Worth
NEW DELHI: A Bill which seeks to set up a single regulator for institutions of higher education is required to facilitate universities and other higher educational institutes become independent and self-governing, officials said. The Bill is likely to be introduced in Parliament next week after it got the Union Cabinet’s nod on Friday.The proposed legislation, which was earlier christened the Higher Education Commission of India (HECI) Bill, has now been named Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhikshan Bill.
A single higher education regulator, which was proposed in the new National Education Policy (NEP), looks to replace the University Grants Commission (UGC), the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), and the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE).“The Bill proposes to set up a Higher Education Commission of India to facilitate universities and other higher educational institutes become independent and self-governing institutions and to promote excellence through a robust and transparent system of accreditation and autonomy. It is likely to be introduced (in Parliament) in the coming week,” an official said.While the UGC presently oversees non-technical higher education in the country, the AICTE oversees technical education, while the NCTE is the regulatory body for teachers’ education.The Commission is proposed to be set up as a single higher education regulator, but medical and law colleges will not be brought under its ambit.It is proposed to have three major roles — regulation, accreditation and setting professional standards, officials said.Funding, which is seen as the fourth vertical, is not proposed to be under the regulator so far. The autonomy for funding is proposed to be with the administrative ministry, they said.
