Q. With reference to the UGC (Institutions Deemed to be Universities) Regulations 2023, consider the following statements:
1.A cluster of institutions managed by more than one sponsoring body can also apply for deemed to be university status.
2.Deemed to be Universities with NAAC less than an ‘A’ grade or ranked more than 100 in the current NIRF ranking will be monitored on the academic parameters by UGC Expert Committee.
3.Institutions focusing on teaching and research in unique disciplines and/or addressing the strategic needs of the country or engaged in the preservation of Indian cultural heritage will be considered under ‘Distinct Institution’ category.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: D
Notes:
Explanation –
Statement 1, 2 and 3 are correct. As per the the UGC (Institutions Deemed to be Universities) Regulations 2023 – A cluster of institutions managed by more than one sponsoring body can also apply for deemed to be university status, Deemed to be Universities with NAAC less than an ‘A’ grade or ranked more than 100 in the current NIRF ranking will be monitored on the academic parameters by UGC Expert Committee and Institutions focusing on teaching and research in unique disciplines and/or addressing the strategic needs of the country or engaged in the preservation of Indian cultural heritage will be considered under ‘Distinct Institution’ category.
Source: ForumIAS
