It is commented by experts that The UGC failed to maintain the standards of higher education in India because its entire function was geared towards the disbursal of grants rather than regulation. Will replacing UGC with Higher Education Commission of India act as panacea for higher education? Critically examine (15 marks)

Mentors Comment: The government has expressed its intention to bring in the Higher Education Commission of India (Repeal of University Grants Commission Act) Bill, 2018, which will replace UGC with HECI. It will bring substantial and much required reform in the higher education regulation of India. The issue is quite important for the mains this … Continue reading It is commented by experts that The UGC failed to maintain the standards of higher education in India because its entire function was geared towards the disbursal of grants rather than regulation. Will replacing UGC with Higher Education Commission of India act as panacea for higher education? Critically examine (15 marks)