IMPORTANCE OF CEC AND UGC

• In 1956 UGC was established as a statutory of Government of India
•  Inquire into the financial needs of universities
• Define the minimum standards of instruction for the grant of any degree
• Allocates and distribute grants to the universities
• Advise on the allocation of grants: establishment of new universities
• Provide funds for the purpose of development, maintenance, specific purposes, general purposes, etc.
• Recommend measures necessary for the improvement of university education
• Ensures qualification of teaching staff of universities
• UGC can take action against any university if they haven’t followed the instructions of the statutory body.
• UGC Can collect necessary information not only from India but also from countries all over the world.
• Have educational purposes with a vision of supervising, coordination, maintenance, development and to determine the standards of university education.