ABOUT UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION
The University Grants Commission (UGC) came into existence on 28th December, 1953 and became a statutory organization of the Government of India by an Act of Parliament in 1956, for the coordination, determination and maintenance of standards of teaching, examination and research in university education.
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About UTSAH (उत्साह)
Undertaking Transformative Strategies and Actions in Higher Education
The University Grants Commission developed a Portal called UTSAH (Undertaking Transformative Strategies and Actions in Higher Education). This Portal is expected to effectively track and support the implementation of the National Education Policy, 2020 and its strategic initiatives across the country's Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs).
This Portal also provides detailed information about UGC’s initiatives for qualitative reforms in higher education. In this regard, the Regulations, Guidelines, and Frameworks issued by the UGC will also be readily available through a hyperlink for the information of all stakeholders.
Thrust Areas
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1. Multidisciplinary and Holistic Education
Activities
Guidelines/Regulations/Report
Multidisciplinary Degree Programmes
Guidelines
Academic Bank of Credits (ABC)
Regulations
Multiple Entry and Exit in Academic Programmes
Guidelines
National Higher Education Qualification Framework (NHEQF) and Curriculum and Credit Framework
NHEQF
Curriculum & Credit Framework Guidelines
National Credit Framework
Report
Guidelines for Pursuing Two Academic Programmes Simultaneously
Guidelines
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2. Digital Empowerment and Online Education
Activities
Guidelines/Regulations
Open and Distance Learning (ODL)
Regulations
1st Amendment
2nd Amendment
Online Programmes
Regulations
1st Amendment
2nd Amendment
Digital Nodal Centers
Regulations
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3. Skill Development and Employability
Activities
Guidelines/Regulations
Internship/Apprenticeship Embedded Degree Programmes
Guidelines
Industry Institute Linkage
Curriculum and Guidelines for Life Skills (Jeevan Kaushal) 2.0
Guidelines
Guidelines for engaging Professor of Practice in Universities and Colleges
Guidelines
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4. Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Activities
Guidelines/Regulations
Research and Development
Guidelines
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5. Capacity Building of Teachers for Quality Education
Activities
Guidelines/Regulations/Information Brochure
Faculty Vacancy Tracking
Capacity Building of Faculty Members
Malaviya Mission - Teacher Training Programme
Information Brochure
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6. Governance and Autonomy
Activities
Guidelines/Regulations
Institutional Development Plan (IDP)
Redressal of Grievances of Students Regulations, 2023
Regulations
Institutions deemed-to-be-Universities Regulations, 2023
Regulations
Conferment of Autonomous Status upon Colleges and Measures for Maintenance of Standards in Autonomous Colleges Regulations, 2023
Regulations
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7. Accreditation and Excellence
Activities
Guidelines/Regulations
Accreditation
Excellence
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8. Equitable and Inclusive Education
Activities
Guidelines/Regulations
Gender Parity
Guidelines
Inclusion of SEDGs
Fostering Social Responsibility & Community Engagement in Higher Education Institutions in India 2.0
Guidelines
Mulya Pravah 2.0 - Inculcation of Human Values and Professional Ethics in Higher Education Institutions
Guidelines
Guidelines and Curriculum Framework for Environment Education at undergraduate level released on World Environment Day
Guidelines
Credit-Based Course on Pedagogical Aspects for Teaching Divyangjans and Persons with Specific Learning Disabilities (SLDs)
Guidelines
Accessibility Guidelines
Guidelines
Guidelines for Promotion of Physical Fitness, Sports, Students' Health, Welfare, Psychological and Emotional Well-Being at Higher Educational Institutions of India.
Guidelines
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9. Promotion of Indian Languages and Indian Knowledge Systems
Activities
Guidelines/Regulations
Courses in Indian Languages
Embedding Indian Knowledge System in the Curriculum
Guidelines
Guidelines for Training Orientation of Faculty on Indian Knowledge System (IKS)
Guidelines
Guidelines for introducing courses based on Indian Heritage and Culture
Guidelines
Guidelines for Empanelment of Artists/Artisans in-Residence in Higher Education Institutions
Guidelines
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10. Internationalization of Education
Activities
Guidelines/Regulations
Academic and Research Collaboration between Indian and Foreign Higher Education Institutions
Regulations
Office for International Affairs
Guidelines
Alumni Connect
Guidelines
Setting up and Operation of Campuses of Foreign Higher Educational Institutions in India
Regulations
Contact
Our Address
University Grants Commission
Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg,New Delhi - 110002.
Email Us
support[dot]ugc[at]nic[dot]in
Call Us
011-23381422 (For General Query)
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