in line with the recommendations in the national education Policy (NEP) 2020, University Grants Commission (UGC) is now simplifying the process through which colleges get autonomous status. The new draft of the Commission containing the revised regulations has already been released for the feedback of the stakeholders. The suggested changes are aimed at speeding up the process of granting autonomous status to colleges by linking them to National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) ratings.
Presently, the proposal submitted by the college seeking autonomous status has to undergo examination by expert committees which visit the site. However, changes to the draft suggest that these visits will no longer be required.
The proposal also recommends how to maintain or enhance the autonomous status. At present, the position is initially given for a decade. If the offer is accepted, the position will automatically be extended for another decade, unless the college in question has a Grade-A certification from NAAC.
Autonomous colleges will be able to define and prescribe their own curriculum and courses of study. Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) will also have the freedom to tailor courses to suit local needs, make them skill-oriented and job requirements. Autonomous colleges may also prescribe their own rules of admission, method of assessment, etc.
HEI in Indore will be able to apply directly to the UGC for autonomy.
They will not require prior consent of Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya (DAVV, formerly Indore University). This will save a lot of time for the colleges as there were many delays due to the previous system- offer after applying to the university.
Speaking to The Times of India, Dr Rajeev Jhalani, President of the Principals Association of Private Colleges of DAVV, said that the move would be “extremely beneficial for the colleges as the time period for colleges to get autonomy would be significantly reduced as the process would be cut short.” Has been.”
The new draft of the UGC has a provision to allow colleges to apply directly to the commission on its portal.
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