(a) whether the Union Government is considering to issue
any strict guidelines to monitor UGC/University/Government
approval number in the application and prospectus of higher
educational institutions for the benefit of students
community;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
(DR. D. PURANDESWARI)
(a) to (c): The Central Government has issued directions in
July 2009 to University Grants Commission (UGC) to advise
all Universities to place basic information related to their
financial situation, physical assets, accreditation ratings,
admissions criteria, faculty positions, details of faculty
and academic curricula in public domain, to empower
students, parents and other stake holders to enable them to
make informed choices. UGC has complied with the orders
issued by the Central Government and issued a detailed
advisory to all Universities.