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:

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. 
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.

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. 
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
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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