UGC releases rules for setting up foreign educational campuses in India

Every year lakhs of Indian students take admission in foreign institutions for higher education. Now UGC, University Grants Commission is allowing foreign universities to set up campuses in India (UGC Guidelines). Foreign universities desirous of setting up their campuses in India will have to follow UGC norms.

UGC Chairman M. Jagadesh Kumar has prepared a draft on some points related to the opening of foreign university campuses in India, admission rules and fee submission (Admission Guidelines). Now the further process will be based on that. If you want to take admission in Indian campus of foreign university for higher education, then know some special things.

1- For how many years can the campus be opened in India?

Foreign universities setting up campuses in India will be initially approved for 10 years only. After that further decision will be taken later keeping many things in mind.

2- How will the funds be managed?

Exchange of any kind of funds from abroad will be under the Foreign Exchange Management Act. No discount will be given in this.

3- In which program will I get admission in foreign university?

Foreign universities setting up campuses in India will be allowed to offer full-time programs for physical classes on campus. They will not be allowed for online or distance education.

4- Will there be any difference in syllabus?

Foreign universities have to ensure that the quality of education provided in their Indian campuses is at par with that of their main campuses.

5- From whom will the foreign university have to take approval?

Foreign universities will need UGC approval to set up campuses in India. Without this, he would not be able to build a campus here.

6- What will be the rule for taking admission in these?

Foreign universities setting up campuses in India will be able to prepare their own admission process. You will also be able to decide this fee according to your own.

7- Where will the registration of foreign university be done?

Foreign universities will have to register on the UGC website to set up campuses in India.

8- How long will this process take?

Foreign universities will have to set up their campus in India within two years. The campus will also have to be made operational within 45 days of the final approval from the commission.

9- Will the reservation policy be applicable in the campus of foreign universities?

Every decision related to admission will be taken by the universities and UGC will have no role in it. After the evaluation process and assessment of the needs of the students, there may be a system of scholarship for students from economically weaker sections, as is done in universities abroad.

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