What are the regulations announced by UGC for foreign universities operating in India
UGC announces regulations for establishment and operation of campuses by foreign universities in India
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has announced regulations for the establishment and operation of campuses by foreign universities in India. Some of the key points are:
- Foreign universities must be ranked among the top 500 institutions in global rankings.
- They need to have a minimum of 20 years of continuous existence as a university in their home country.
- A minimum five-acre campus with adequate facilities is required.
- The curriculum offered by the foreign university must be of minimum four years' duration.
- Foreign universities need to collaborate with an Indian partner institution, which will be responsible for overseeing academic activities in India.
- They must adhere to the same admission process as applied to their home country for Indian students and maintain a reasonable ratio of Indian to foreign students.
- Foreign universities must comply with all the UGC regulations regarding fee structure, reservation policy, and faculty appointments.
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