Which of the following are NOT statutory bodies?
A. NAAC
B. NMC
C. NCERT
D. AICTE
E. NCTE
Choose the correct answer from the options given below: Correct Answer A and C only
Organizations and bodies that are defined by a formal law or a statute are referred to as statutory.
Key Points
These are government-created bodies that are shaped by an Act of Parliament.
| Statutory Bodies |
Facts |
| NAAC |
- The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) assesses and accredits Higher Educational Institutions.
- Its function is to promote the institution's Quality Status.
- It is not established by law.
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| NCERT |
- The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) is an autonomous body established by the Indian government in 1961 but not by the act of parliament law.
- Its main function is to help and advise the central and state governments on policies and programs.
- It aimed at improving educational quality.
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Therefore, A and C is the correct option.
Confusion Points
| Statutory Bodies |
Facts |
| NMC |
- The National Medical Commission (NMC) was established by an act of Parliament called the National Medical Commission Act, 2019.
- After NITI Aayog had recommended the Medical Council of India to National Medical Commission (NMC).
- It is a Statutory body established by parliament law.
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| AICTE |
- The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) was established in November 1945.
- At the national-level top advisory organization to undertake a study of technical education facilities.
- It has Statutory power for norms and standards planning, creation, and maintenance
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| NCTE |
- On August 17, 1995, the National Council for Teacher Education was established as a statutory authority under the National Council for Teacher Education Act, 1993.
- It served as an advisory body to the Central and State Governments on all things relating to teacher education.
- It functions to ensure the maintenance of teacher education standards and to prevent the spread of substandard teacher education schools.
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