whole some explanation on "university education commission{1948-49} along with the recommendations given by the commission.

1. An
Seminar
On Topic
University Education Commission (1948-49)
By: Aastha Bhatia
educationalist

2.  Govt. of India appointed
UEC on 4 nov.1948 under
the chairmanship of
Dr.Sarvapalli
Radhakrishnan V.C of
BHU became 2nd President
of India
 Commission also called
Radhakrishnan
commission

3.  To report on India University Education
& suggest improvements that may be
desirable to suit present &future needs
of the country.
 Commission submitted its report in
Aug.1949

4.  Interviewed a number of university teachers &
students- understanding problems.
 Commission prepare a questionnaire & sent –
obtaining their suggestions.
 About 6000 persons returned questionnaire
along with suggestions.
 Minister of education Abdul kalam azad
inaugurated the commission-6 dec.1948 & gave
necessary directios.

5.  Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishanan
 Dr. Tara Chand
 Dr. Zakir Hussain
 Dr. A. Lakshmanswami Mudaliar
 Sir James F.Duff
 Dr. Megh Nath Saha
 Dr. Karma Narayan Bahl
 Dr. John J.Tiger
 Sir. Nirmal Kumar Sidhanta

6.  The aim & objective of university
commission & research
 Finance of universalities
 Medium of instruction
 Changes considered necessary and desirable
 Maintenance of Highest Standards of Teaching
& Examinations
 Maintenance of Balance between Sciences &
Humanities Medium of Instruction
 Provision of Advanced study in Indian culture,
history, Literature, languages and philosophy
 Need of more universities

7.  Organization of Advanced Research in all
branches
 Religious instruction in Universities
 Special problems of BHU, AMU and other of
national character
 Teachers- qualifications, conditions of service,
salaries, functions and encouragement of original
research
 Discipline of students, Hostels, Organization of
Tutorial and Any other matter essential for
complete enquiry into all aspects of university
education and research

8.  Aims & Objectives of University Education
Intellectual Adventure
Integrated Way of Life
Wisdom & Knowledge
Training for Leadership
Preservation and Development of Culture &
Civilization
Development of New Ideas
Development of Consciousness
Aim of Social Order
Love for higher values Of life
Discoveries & Inventions

9. Standard of admission-After completion of 12 years of
study.
WELL EQUIPPED COLLEGES.
OCCUPATIONAL INSTITUTES.
REFRESHER COURSES
 FIXING THE NUMBER- of Arts & Science
Faculties of teaching University at 3000 & in affiliated
college at 1500.
INCREASING WORKING DAYS- To 180.
LECTURES, TUTORIALS & LIBRARY WORK NO.
PRESCRIBED TEXTBOOKS
COMPULSORY ATTENDENCE
TUTORIAL INSTRUCTION
IMPROVEMENT IN LIBRARIES
IMPROVEMENT IN LABORATORIES

10.  Importance of teachers
 Responsibility of teachers
 Unsatisfactory conditions of teachers
 Provident fund- 10% salary of teachers +10%
by university
Accommodations
 Age of retirement- 64instead of 60
 Study level & working hrs-18 pd. in a week
+tutorial classes
 Working conditions- regular salaries, security
of service

11.  Life- centered general education
 No Over Specialization
 Emphasis on General Education
 Relations of general & special education
 Courses of Study at Secondary Education --
Mother- Tongue English Classical/Modern Indian
Languages General Sciences or Social Studies
including Economics & Civics Any two of the
following subjects- A Classical Language, Modern
Indian Languages, Modern European Languages,
Logic, Psychology, Music, Home Science, Science,
Hygiene, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry,
Biology, Accountancy, Business Method, Steno
typing, Soil Science

12.  Courses of Study at First Degree Level Federal
Language/Classical/Modern Indian Language
English
 For Arts students at least two subjects- A
Classical/a Modern Indian
Language,English,French/German,History,Mathe
matics, Fine Arts, Philosophy, Geography,
Economics, Political Science, Psychology,
Sociology, Anthropology
 For Science students at least two special
subjects- Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry,
Botany, Zoology, Geology

13.  Agriculture education
 Commerce education
 Medical education
 Engineering & technology education
 Legal/law education
 Teacher’s training
 Religious education
 Women education
 Rural education
 Student’s welfare
 Administration
 finance

14.  First time aims & objective of university
education.
 Improvement in teaching standard, curriculum
,examinations, position & status of teachers.
 Emphasized rural edu., religious edu. &
promote women edu., professional edu.
 Medium of in instruction should be Indian
language.
 Ignored education in fine arts.

15. COMMISSION revolutionized
the field of University
Education and Universities
in our country have done
their job in better way if
the recommendations of
Commission were fully and
properly implemented.