Which among the following are the types of Universities existing in India currently?  (A)  Community University  (B)  Deemed University  (C)  Research University  (D)  Central University  (E)  Private University Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

Which among the following are the types of Universities existing in India currently?  (A)  Community University  (B)  Deemed University  (C)  Research University  (D)  Central University  (E)  Private University Choose the correct answer from the options given below : Correct Answer (B), (D), (E) only

 Key PointsIn India's higher education system, universities are divided into four groups based on how they were established. 

The four types of universities are-

  • Central Universities: Central universities or union universities in India are established by an Act of Parliament and are under the purview of the Department of Higher Education in the Ministry of Education.
  • State Universities: In India, state universities are run and funded by the state government of each of the states of India.
  • Deemed Universities: Deemed university, or "Deemed to be University", is a status of autonomy granted by the Department of Higher Education on the advice of the UGC, under Section 3 of the UGC Act.
  • Private Universities: private universities are mostly supported by various bodies and societies. 

Aside from these four, some institutes have been designated as institutes of national importance.

Additional InformationTotal number of Universities in India as on 22.11.2021

UNIVERSITIES TOTAL NUMBER
State Universities 442
Deemed to be Universities 126
Central Universities 54
Private Universities 397
TOTAL 1019

Therefore the answer is Central Universities, State Universities, Deemed Universities, and Private Universities.

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Read the given passage and answer the question that question that follow. Not all students can afford to pay for private universities as most of the private universities have a very high tuition fee. For this reason there are public universities. These universities are open to all and have a competitive environment. The tuition fee is also very low which makes it possible for students from all backgrounds to get admission on the basis of their merit. Which of the following argument could be made from the above passage?