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How different is the proposed HECI from the present UGC?
Monday, July 2, 2018 IST
How different is the proposed HECI from the present UGC?

The Centre has decided to establish a Higher Education Commission of India (HECI) in the place of the University Grants Commission (UGC). A draft Higher Education Commission of India (Repeal of University Grants Commission Act) Bill, 2018, is being circulated among stakeholders to invite suggestions.

 
 

Touted as a key reform in higher education sector, the Bill if passed by the Parliament, will separate the academic and funding aspects of the sector.
 
Here are the key differences between the proposed Higher Education Commission of India from the present University Grants Commission:
 
Financial powers
 
UGC: It disburses grants to Central institutions out of its funds
 
HECI: It will specify standards for grant of authorisation to a university or higher educational institution to commence its academic operations
 
Academic powers
 
UGC: It is mandated to promote and coordinate university education and determine and maintain standards of teaching, examination and research.
 
HECI: It will specify standards for grant of authorisation to a universaity of higher educational institution to commence its academic opeartions.
 
Inspection
 
UGC: To assess financial needs or standards of teaching in an institution, UGC conducts periodic inspections
 
HECI: No inspections.The body will prescribe norms on academic performance by higher educational institutions.
 
Action on bogus institutions
 
UGC: Affiliations of colleges to universities can be terminated for contravention of its regulations. It can withhold grants to universities for violations of its regulations. It occasionally publishes lists of bogus institutions.
 
HECI: It will be empowered to penalise or even shut down sub-standard institutions without affecting students' interests. If the management of the institution does not comply with the penalties, they can land in jail for up to three years.
 

 
 

Composition
 
UGC: Has a Chairman, a Vice-Chairman, and 10 members appointed by the Central government, some ex-officia members and some from academia, industry. The Chairman's retirement age is 65 and has a term of 5 years, with an extension of additional 5 years.
 
HECI: It shall comprise a Chairperson, a Vice-Chairperson, and 12 members to be appointed by the Centre, including educationists and a member of the industry. The Chairperson's retirement age is 70, will hold office for five years.
 
Disputes
 
UGC: In case of any dispute between the Centre and the UGC on policy, the Centre prevails.
 
HECI: The Centre prevails in case of any dispute between the Centre and the HECI on policy.
 
Regular staff
 
The UGC appoints its own staff. The same will apply to the HECI as well. The present staff of UGC will be re-trained to work on fully digital mode — without physical files — at HECI.

 
 
 
 
 

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Shibu Chandran
2 hours ago

Serving political interests in another person's illness is the lowest form of human value. A 70+ y old lady has cancer.

November 28, 2016 05:00 IST
Shibu Chandran
2 hours ago

Serving political interests in another person's illness is the lowest form of human value. A 70+ y old lady has cancer.

November 28, 2016 05:00 IST
Shibu Chandran
2 hours ago

Serving political interests in another person's illness is the lowest form of human value. A 70+ y old lady has cancer.

November 28, 2016 05:00 IST


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