Education Ministry notifies NCERT as deemed university, Pg14

Key Highlights:

• The Education Ministry declared the NCERT a deemed university on March 30.
• The University Grants Commission (UGC) approved granting deemed university status to NCERT in January.
• The NCERT can now offer courses, programs, and grant degrees.
• The deemed university status extends to NCERT's six regional institutes.

Detailed Insights:

• The deemed university status prohibits NCERT from engaging in commercial or profit-making activities.
• All academic courses and programs must adhere to UGC norms, standards, and guidelines.
• NCERT is expected to initiate research, doctoral, and innovative academic programs.
• The NCERT should expand into emerging areas and other domains following UGC regulations and the National Education Policy 2020.
• NCERT must seek accreditation for its programs from the National Board of Accreditation and for the institute itself from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council.

Key Concepts Involved:

• Deemed University: An institution granted autonomy by the government to set its own syllabus and conduct exams.
• UGC (University Grants Commission): A statutory body responsible for the coordination, determination, and maintenance of standards of higher education in India.
• National Education Policy 2020: A comprehensive framework to transform education in India by 2040, focusing on accessibility, equity, quality, affordability, and accountability.