The UGC has the unique distinction of being the only grant-giving agency in the country vested with providing funds and with the coordination, determination and maintenance of standards in higher education. Which of the following points are included under the UGC mandate?

1.Promoting and coordinating university education.

2.Determining and maintaining standards of teaching, examination and research.

3.Framing regulations on minimum standards of education.

4.Monitoring developments and disbursing grants to universities and colleges.

5.Serving as a link between the Union and state governments and institutions.

6.Advising the central and state governments on improving university education.

A1, 2, 3 and 4

B2, 3, 4 and 6

C1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

DAll of the above ✓ Correct

Correct answer: (D) All of the above

Explanation

All the listed points fall within the UGC mandate.

Statements 1 and 2 cover promoting and coordinating university education and maintaining standards of teaching, examination and research.

Statement 3 concerns framing regulations on minimum standards of education.

Statement 4 covers monitoring developments and disbursing grants to universities and colleges.

Statements 5 and 6 make the UGC a link between the Union and states and an adviser to both on improving university education.

These functions flow from the UGC Act of 1956.

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