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Which section of The University Grants Commission Act, 1956 describe the functions of UGC? Correct Answer Section-III

The correct answer is Section-III.

  • The University Grants Commission (UGC) was formulated in November 1956 as a statutory body of the Indian Government via an Act of Parliament.
  • whereas an Institution Deemed to be University is declared by a Notification of the Central Government, on the advice of UGC, under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956.
  • It is for the coordination, determination, and maintenance of standards of university education in India.
  • These Act/Regulations shall apply to:
    • All recognized Universities as defined under Section- 2(f) of the UGC Act.
    • All such recognized universities as per UGC Norms.
  • UGC is the only grant-giving agency in the country.
  • It has two major responsibilities:
    • Providing funds.
    • Coordination, determination, and maintenance of standards in institutions of higher education.
  • Functions of the Commission:
    • To inquire into the financial needs of Universities.
    • Disburse grants to universities for maintenance and development for any general or specified purpose.
    • Recommend to any University, the measures necessary for the improvement of University education.
    • Collect information on all such matters relating to University education in India and make the same available to any University.
    • Advise any authority, if such advice is asked for, on the establishment of a new University of proposals connected with the expansion of the activities of any University.

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