Q. With reference to the University Grants Commission (UGC) consider the following statements:
1.It is a statutory body set up by the Indian Union government in accordance with the UGC Act, 1956.
2.One of its functions is to set curriculum for all Universities in India.
3.It recognizes Technical Universities of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation –
Statement 1 is correct. The University Grants Commission (UGC) was established in 1956 as a statutory body of the Indian government under the UGC Act, 1956. Its primary objective is to coordinate and determine the standards of higher education in India.
Statements 2 and 3 are incorrect. While the UGC sets minimum standards for degrees and recommends the recognition of degrees and institutions, it does not directly set the curriculum for all universities. Curriculum development is typically done by the universities themselves, although they must adhere to the UGC’s minimum standards and guidelines. The UGC also does not recognize and provide approval to technical universities in India. The University Grants Commission (UGC) primarily deals with universities offering traditional academic programs in Arts, Humanities, Sciences, Commerce, Education, Law, etc. Technical universities in India come under the purview of a different regulatory body, the All-India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).
Source: Forum IAS
