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Time of India
20 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Govt drafts bill to replace UGC, AICTE, and NCTE with unified Higher Education Commission of India
NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Education is in the process of drafting a bill for establishing a higher education commission of India (HECI), proposed as a unified higher education regulatory body, the Lok Sabha was informed on Monday. Union Minister of State for Education Sukanta Majumdar shared the information in a written reply to a question. "The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 envisions a 'light but tight' regulatory framework to ensure integrity, transparency and resource efficiency of the educational system through audit and public disclosure while encouraging innovation and out-of-the-box ideas through autonomy, good governance and empowerment," Majumdar said. "The NEP 2020 further envisions setting up of a Higher Education Commission of India (HECI) as an umbrella body with independent verticals to perform distinct functions of regulation, accreditation, funding and academic standard setting. Considering the above vision of NEP 2020, the ministry is in the process of drafting a HECI bill," he added. The HECI, which was proposed in the new NEP, looks to replace the University Grants Commission (UGC), the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE). by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Redefine Your Future with a Top Online MBA SRM Online Enquire Now Undo While the UGC oversees non-technical higher education, the AICTE oversees technical education and the NCTE is the regulatory body for teachers' education. The concept of the HECI has been discussed before in the form of a draft bill. A draft Higher Education Commission of India (Repeal of University Grants Commission Act) Bill, 2018, which seeks to repeal the UGC Act and provides for setting up of the Higher Education Commission of India, was put in the public domain that year for feedback and consultation with stakeholders. Renewed efforts to make the HECI a reality were then initiated under Dharmendra Pradhan, who took over as Union education minister in July 2021. Underlining the relevance of a single higher education regulator, the NEP 2020 document says, "the regulatory system is in need of a complete overhaul in order to re-energise the higher education sector and enable it to thrive". Ready to navigate global policies? Secure your overseas future. Get expert guidance now!
The Hindu
21 hours ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Meghalaya's first state-run university begins PG admissions, offers admissions without CUET
Meghalaya's first state-run university, Captain Williamson Sangma State University (CWSSU), has invited applications for postgraduate programmes for the academic session 2025-26, officials said on Tuesday. Various courses are being offered in the varsity's Tura and Shillong campuses, the University's Registrar, A Ch Marak, told PTI. In the Tura campus, postgraduate programmes are available in Anthropology, Economics, Education, Environmental Science, Garo, Geography, History, Philosophy, Political Science and Sociology. The Shillong campus will offer postgraduate (PG) courses in Commerce, English, Khasi and Social Work, which are also simultaneously available at the Tura campus, he said. Established in 2011 through an Act of the state government, CWSSU operates from its permanent campus in Tura. The campus was constructed under Special Plan Assistance with an allocation of ₹16.96 crore and completed in December 2022. With academic blocks, hostels, and administrative facilities, the campus has an area of more than 90 acres. The university is recognised under Section 2(f) of the UGC Act, 1956, and is empowered to award degrees independently. The University Grants Commission (UGC) formally approved its degree-awarding status in December 2024. The institution began academic operations this year, with the Shillong campus set to open shortly. Admissions to CWSSU's PG programmes do not require the Common University Entrance Test (CUET), making the university an attractive option for students across the state. At least 11 colleges from across the state have been granted affiliation with the University. These colleges also admit students without CUET, unlike those under NEHU, which are bound by the CUET requirement as per NEP 2020. According to official sources, admissions to the PG courses will remain open for at least two to three weeks, and the application procedures and course details are available on the university's website.
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Business Standard
2 days ago
- Politics
- Business Standard
MoE drafting bill to set up unified higher education body: MoS to LS
The Ministry of Education is in the process of drafting a bill for establishing a higher education commission of India (HECI), proposed as a unified higher education regulatory body, the Lok Sabha was informed on Monday. Union Minister of State for Education Sukanta Majumdar shared the information in a written reply to a question. "The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 envisions a 'light but tight' regulatory framework to ensure integrity, transparency and resource efficiency of the educational system through audit and public disclosure while encouraging innovation and out-of-the-box ideas through autonomy, good governance and empowerment," Majumdar said. "The NEP 2020 further envisions setting up of a Higher Education Commission of India (HECI) as an umbrella body with independent verticals to perform distinct functions of regulation, accreditation, funding and academic standard setting. Considering the above vision of NEP 2020, the ministry is in the process of drafting a HECI bill," he added. The HECI, which was proposed in the new NEP, looks to replace the University Grants Commission (UGC), the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE). While the UGC oversees non-technical higher education, the AICTE oversees technical education and the NCTE is the regulatory body for teachers' education. The concept of the HECI has been discussed before in the form of a draft bill. A draft Higher Education Commission of India (Repeal of University Grants Commission Act) Bill, 2018, which seeks to repeal the UGC Act and provides for setting up of the Higher Education Commission of India, was put in the public domain that year for feedback and consultation with stakeholders. Renewed efforts to make the HECI a reality were then initiated under Dharmendra Pradhan, who took over as Union education minister in July 2021. Underlining the relevance of a single higher education regulator, the NEP 2020 document says, "the regulatory system is in need of a complete overhaul in order to re-energise the higher education sector and enable it to thrive". (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
News18
2 days ago
- Politics
- News18
Education Ministry Drafting Bill To Create Single Higher Education Body: MoS To Lok Sabha
Last Updated: The Education Ministry is drafting a bill to set up the Higher Education Commission of India as a single regulator, replacing UGC, AICTE, and NCTE under NEP 2020. The Ministry of Education is currently working on a new bill to set up the Higher Education Commission of India (HECI), which is being planned as a single regulator for higher education in the country, the Lok Sabha was informed on Monday. Union Minister of State for Education, Sukanta Majumdar, shared this information in a written reply to a question raised in the House. 'The National Education Policy 2020 envisions a 'light but tight' regulatory framework to ensure integrity, transparency and resource efficiency of the educational system through audit and public disclosure while encouraging innovation and out-of-the-box ideas through autonomy, good governance and empowerment," Majumdar said. 'The NEP 2020 further envisions setting up of a Higher Education Commission of India as an umbrella body with independent verticals to perform distinct functions of regulation, accreditation, funding and academic standard setting. Considering the above vision of NEP 2020, the ministry is in the process of drafting a HECI bill," he added. The proposed HECI, as outlined in the NEP, aims to replace three existing regulatory bodies – the University Grants Commission (UGC), the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), and the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE). Currently, the UGC is responsible for regulating non-technical higher education, the AICTE looks after technical education, and the NCTE oversees teacher education programmes. The idea of setting up HECI has been discussed earlier as well. In 2018, a draft bill named the Higher Education Commission of India Bill was introduced. It proposed scrapping the UGC Act and establishing the HECI, and was released publicly for suggestions and feedback from stakeholders. Efforts to implement HECI gained momentum once again under the leadership of Dharmendra Pradhan, who became the Union Education Minister in July 2021. Highlighting the importance of a single higher education regulator, the NEP 2020 document states, 'the regulatory system is in need of a complete overhaul in order to re-energise the higher education sector and enable it to thrive." view comments First Published: July 21, 2025, 18:17 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Indian Express
2 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Education Ministry in process of drafting bill for unified higher education body: MoS to Lok Sabha
The Ministry of Education is in process of drafting legislation to establish the Higher Education Commission of India (HECI) — a proposed unified regulatory body for higher education, Minister of State for Education Sukanta Majumdar informed the Lok Sabha on Monday. In a written reply, Majumdar said the initiative aligns with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which advocates for a 'light but tight' regulatory structure. The framework aims to ensure transparency, efficiency, and accountability while promoting institutional autonomy, innovation, and good governance. As envisioned in the NEP 2020, the HECI will serve as an umbrella body with distinct verticals for regulation, accreditation, funding, and academic standards. The proposed commission is intended to replace existing regulators like the University Grants Commission (UGC), All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), and National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE). Currently, the UGC oversees non-technical education, AICTE handles technical institutions, and NCTE regulates teacher education. The idea of consolidating these functions under a single regulator was first floated in a 2018 draft bill aimed at repealing the UGC Act, which was then opened for public consultation. Efforts to implement the HECI gained renewed momentum under Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, who assumed office in July 2021. The NEP 2020 emphasises that the existing regulatory framework needs a complete overhaul to revitalize India's higher education system and help it meet contemporary challenges and global standards.
