Stating that new regulations also open up the VC position for senior-level individuals in industry, experts said such appointment could adversely impact with future of the institutions
Instead of enabling close coordination with states to improve educational standards, the UGC draft regulations will marginalise the role of states and curtail diversity
Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE) Chairman Prof V Balakista Reddy strongly objects UGC 2025 draft regulations on appointment of faculty and vice chancellors
The draft regulations have sparked nationwide protests. TN CM MK Stalin condemned it as an assault on federalism, while his Kerala counterpart Pinarayi Vijayan and Bihar counterpart Nitish Kumar, despite being an NDA ally, have voiced their opposition.
