An institution of higher education, or a cluster of institutions, other than a university, doing work of high standard in a specific area, can be declared as an institution deemed to be university under section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956 by the Central Government, on the advice of UGC. The institution shall be deemed to be a university for the purpose of UGC Act, and on such a declaration being made, all the provisions of the Act shall apply to such institution as if it were a university under the meaning of clause (f) of section 2 of the UGC Act.
Such institutions enjoy the academic status and privileges of a university. This status provides a fillip to these institutions to strengthen their academic activities in their specialized fields. Institutions deemed to be universities, like other universities, have the autonomy of offering various courses. These institutions design their own syllabus and courses to enable students in personal accomplishment and enlightenment, constructive public engagement, and productive contributions to society.
These Institutions have expanded the base of higher education in the country and are offering education and research facilities in various disciplines such as Health Sciences, Engineering & Technology, Management, Languages, Humanities & Social Sciences, Sciences, Education, Law, Agricultural Sciences, Fisheries, Forestry, Defence Technology, Maritime Education, Yoga, Music & Fine Arts, etc.
The UGC is determined to introduce accountability and transparency in the processing of applications for grant of the status of institution deemed to be university under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956.
UGC [INSTITUTIONS DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITIES] REGULATIONS, 2023
(Notified on 2nd June 2023)
