(a) whether the University Grant Commission (UGC) on the direction of the Government
is contemplating to introduce regulation to curb the practice of charging capitation fee
or any other form of profiteering by private deemed universities in professional
education;
(b) if so, at what stage, the proposal is being examined or considered; and
(c) by when, the Government would announce its decision?
MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
(SHRI RAMESH POKHRIYAL ‘NISHANK’)
(a) to (c): Yes, Sir. In order to regulate the fees and prohibit capitation fees in private
Deemed to be Universities, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has prepared the
draft University Grants Commission (Fees in professional education imparted by private
aided and unaided institutions deemed to be universities) Regulations, 2019. These
Regulations are being placed on the UGC website to solicit comments from all the
stakeholders. Final decision on these Regulations will be taken after receipt of the
comments from all the stakeholders.
*****