‘Colleges that perform well can apply for autonomy

‘Colleges that perform well can apply for autonomy

Context:

• Colleges that perform well will now be able to apply for autonomous status, which will permit them to start new courses and programmes, set syllabi and even “fix fees for courses at their own level”.

Introduction:

• The University Grants Commission has notified guidelines for this change.
• The colleges will continue to be affiliated to the university but will enjoy autonomy to take their own decisions.
• Autonomous status will initially be granted for 10 years, but can be extended for five years at a time.

Eligibility criteria:

• To be eligible for such autonomy, the colleges must have been given ‘A’ grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council, which means a Cumulative Grade Points Average of at least 3 on a scale of 4.

Reservation policies

• Reservation policies will apply to these colleges too.

Own faculty:

•  Such colleges will also have the right to appoint their own faculty and principal as per existent UGC regulations.