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UGC norms to setup Foreign Universities in India - Coggle Diagram
UGC norms to setup Foreign Universities in India
A quick recap
2010, the UPA-2 government brought the Foreign Educational Institutions Bill
The bill lapsed in 2014 as UPA lost power
Another attempt made in 2006, but could not cross the Cabinet stage
New Education Policy, 2020
allows for establishment of foreign university campuses in India
Foreign Education Bill, 1995
New regulations
by UGC
Quality assurance
Offline classes only
Reputed institutions
Freedom to choose admission
process, fee, and faculty
UGC approval compulsory
International funds transfer
Admissions to all
Why such move?
Education quality improvement
EODB to applying universities
Increase in domestic enrolment
Benefits of the move
Reduce FOREX spending
Prevents brain-drain
Decreased overseas spending
Increase India’s soft power
Human capital generation
Challenges
Multiple approvals required to operate in India
Implementation issues
Lack of a single regulatory body overlooking the collaborations/ investments and
Higher possibility of Brain Drain
Multi-layer regulatory framework governing different aspects of higher education
Way forward
Academic specializations focusing on India
Prevent profit-seekers from entering
Allow more universities
Flexible visa rules for foreign students and faculty
Provide incentives for infrastructure establishment