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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.