Source: TOI
Context: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan unveiled the UGC Draft Regulations 2025, which introduce significant reforms in the appointment of Vice-Chancellors (VCs) and academic staff, aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
Draft Guidelines for Vice-Chancellor Appointment:
- Organisation involved: University Grants Commission (UGC).
- Key features of VC appointment guidelines:
- Authority for Selection: Chancellors or Visitors are empowered to form a three-member search-cum-selection committee for appointing VCs.
- Selection Process:
- Applications are invited via all-India newspaper advertisements or through nomination/talent search processes.
- A committee consisting of nominees from the Visitor/Chancellor (Chairperson), UGC Chairperson, and the university’s apex body (e.g., Senate, Syndicate) selects the VC.
- Eligibility:
- Distinguished professionals from academia, industry, public administration, or policymaking with proven academic contributions are eligible.
- Inclusivity: Encourages representation of economically weaker sections (EWS), SC, ST, OBC, and persons with disabilities.
- Transparency: Mandates public notification and objective assessment methods.
- Consequences of Non-Compliance:
- Non-compliance with these guidelines may result in institutions being barred from UGC schemes or offering degree programs.
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