The document discusses the history and functions of the University Grants Commission (UGC) of India. It establishes that UGC was formed in 1956 as a statutory body through an act of Parliament to coordinate and determine standards of higher education. It oversees 967 universities in India, including 54 central universities, 418 state universities, 370 private universities and 125 deemed universities. The key roles of UGC are to provide funds to universities, coordinate and maintain standards of education, and act as a link between higher education institutions and the government.

1. K.l.e society's college of
education Vidyanagar,
Hubballi- 31
Seminar on:-UGC
( University Grants Commission)
Submitted to: Dr.laxmibai.B.jadhav mam
Submitted by: Ashwini .venkareddiyavar.B
B.ed 1st year

2. UGC

3. Introduction
University Grants Commission of India (UGC India) is a
statutory body set up by the government of India in
accordance to the UGC act 1956 under the ministry of
human resource development, and is charged with
coordination, determination and maintenance of
standards of higher education , it provides recognition to
universities in India and distribution of funds to such
recognised universities and colleges.

4. History of UGC
1. First of all, in the year 1925 Inter- University Board ( later
known as the Association of Indian Universities) was
established in order to promote university activities.
2. With the recommendation of Sargent commission (1944)
University Grant Committee was first formed in 1945 to oversee the
work of the three Central universities of Aligarh, Banaras, and Delhi
.It's responsibility was extended in 1947 to cover all indian
universities.
3. After independance, the University Education Commission was
set up in 1948 under the chairmanship of Dr. S Radhakrishnan. It
recommended that the University Grants Commitee be
reconstituted on the general model of the University Grants
Commission of the United Kingdom with a full- time chairman
and other members to be appointed from amongst educationists

5. 4. The university Grants Commission ( UGC) was formally
inaugurated by late Shri Maulana Abul Kalam Ajad, the then
Minister of Education, Narural Resources and Scientific Research
on 28 December 1953
5. In November 1956 the UGC became a statutory body upon the
passing of the " University Grants Commission Act, 1956" by the
Indian parliament.
6. In 1994 and 1995, the UGC introduced Six centers at Pune,
Hyderabad, Kolkata, Bhopal, Guwahati and Bangalore to
control the region - wise education system in India. currently,
the head office located at Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg in New
Delhi.

6. Types of universities
Currently, there are 967 universities in India.These
universities are classified into Central, State, Private,
Deemed to- be universities.
Universities Total number
1.Central universities 54
2. State universities 418
3. Private universities 370
4. Deemed universities 125
Total 967

7. Central Universities
A central universities is established by an Act of parliament and
are under the direct purview of the Department of Higher
Education (DHE) under the Ministry of Human Resource
Development(MHRD). As of March 2021, there are 54 Central
universities in our country.
State Universities
As the name suggests, state universities are established, run
and funded by the state government. State Universities are
usually established by a local legislative assembly act. According
to UGC consolidated list, there are 418 state universities in the
country. State universities can confer/grant their own degrees to
the students.

8. Private universities
Private universities are also UGC approved institutes. however,
such universities do not run on central and state funds." They
can grant degrees but cannot have off- campus of colleges and
affiliate an institution/college."they can establish off - campus
center (s) within the concerned state after after their existence
of five years and with the prior approval of the University
Grants Commission" States the UGC website.
Deemed universities
Deemed" is a status of autonomy granted to a university by DHA
and MHRD, on the advice of UGC. Deemed universities enjoy full
autonomy or independence in deciding cources, syllabus,
admissions and fees. some deemed universities also can also
grant degrees on their own.

9. Functions of UGC
The main aim and role of UGC
> To provide Fund to universities
> And cooardinate, determine and maintain ethics in
institutions of higher education.
1.Promote and cooardinate university education.
2. Frame rules on minimum standards of education.
3. Setting standards for examination like ICAR NET, CBSE UGC NET
and CSIR UGC NET
4. Scrutinize growth in the field of college and university education
5. Allow grants to the universities and colleges.
6. Maintain connection between the Union and State Governments and
institutions of higher education.
7. Suggest mandatory procedures to Central and State governments to
make positive changes in university education.

10. Objectives
1. Cordinate, determine and maintain the standards
of university of education.
2. To ensure the quality of University education.
3. To develop universities as center's of education.
4. To assess the financial needs of the universities
and implement proper plans and program.

11. 5. To foster national, regional, international linkages and
collaboration in the field of teaching and learning
6. To help the universities in staff development, student
mobility etc.
7. To organize and motivate the universities to act as
agents of change by creating new frontiers of knowledge.

12. Conclusion
The main aim and role of UGC in higher education is to
provide funds to universities and coordinate,
determine and maintain the ethics in institutions of
higher education. The commission upholds the
interpretation among the universities, government,
and the community.

13. Reference
https://www.slideshare.net/BetcyBabu1/ugc-
powerpoint-presentation
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.https://www.ugc.ac.in/
.https://theprint.in/tag/university-grants-
commission-ugc/