NCERT applies for Deemed University Status

Context

Recently, the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has applied to the University Grants Commission (UGC) for the deemed university status.

About Deemed University

• Deemed University is a type of higher education institute, it has been recognized by the status of “deemed to be university” under Section 3 of the University Grants Commission (UGC) Act, 1956.
• In broad terms, it means that the institution has been granted permission to offer its own degree programs, which are equivalent to those provided by regular universities.
• Benefits
• There are many benefits of being a Deemed University, such as increased funding opportunities and attracting better faculty. Additionally, these institutions often have more flexible admissions policies.
• The authority to revise the curriculum.
• The right to conduct examinations and evaluations.

Different types of Universities in India

• Central University: A university established or incorporated by a Central Act. 
• The establishment and operation are funded by the Union Government.
• State University: A university established or incorporated by a Provincial Act or by a State Act.
• Private University: A university established through a State/Central Act by a sponsoring body viz. 
• A Society registered under the Societies Registration Act 1860, or any other corresponding law for the time being in force in a State or a Public Trust or a Company registered under Section 25 of the Companies Act, 1956.
• Institution of National Importance: An Institution established by Act of Parliament and declared as Institution of National Importance. 
• They are funded by the Government of India and include all the IITs, NITs and AIIMs institutes.
• Institution under State Legislature Act: An Institution established or incorporated by a State Legislature Act.