University Grant Commission (UGC)

Why is it in news?
  • UGC is pushing forward for University exams during Covid 19 pandemic which state governments are reluctant to take.
  • In this context, UGC reiterated that guidelines were legally binding on the States and must be followed.
Constitutional Provisions:
  • School education is in State list where States are authorised to govern it.
  • Higher education comes under Concurrent list where both Centre and State can make rules but Centre has upper sway.





Posted by Jawwad Kazi on 12th Jul 2020