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Which one of the following statements is not correct about the University Grants Commission (UGC)?

Which one of the following statements is not correct about the University Grants Commission (UGC)? Correct Answer It receives funds from State Governments in respect of State Universities.

Key Points

Statement 1: It was established in 1956 by an Act of Parliament.

  • UGC was formally established only in November 1956 as a statutory body of the Government of India through an Act of Parliament for the coordination, determination, and maintenance of standards of university education in India.
  • It provides recognition to universities in India and disburses funds to such recognized universities and college

Statement 2:It is tasked with promoting and coordinating higher education.

  • UGC is responsible for coordinating, determining, and maintaining standards of higher education.
  • UGC has also constituted a Task Force to monitor concerns/grievances of students, teachers, and institutions and 'redress them accordingly'.

Statement 3:It receives Plan and Non-Plan funds from the Central Government.

  • The University Grants Commission of India (UGC India) is a statutory body set up by the Government of India in accordance with the UGC Act 1956 under the Ministry of Education and is charged with coordination, determination, and maintenance of standards of higher education.

Statement 4:It receives funds from State Governments in respect of State Universities.

  • Statement 4 is an incorrect statement as UGC doesn't receive any funds from State Governments in respect of State Universities.

​Therefore Option 4 is the correct answer.

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