Draft Regulations for the Selection and Appointment of Vice Chancellors:
The University Grants Commission (UGC) recently released draft regulations for the selection and appointment of Vice Chancellors (VCs) in universities, sparking controversy.
UGC Draft Regulation on Vice Chancellors:
- The Chancellor/Visitor will form a three-member Search-cum-Selection Committee.
- The committee will include nominees from the Chancellor/Visitor, UGC Chairman, and the university’s apex body (Senate/Syndicate/Executive Council).
- Professionals from public policy, public administration, or industry with over 10 years of experience are now eligible for VC roles.
- Introduces uniform criteria for selection across central, state, and private universities.
- Makes it mandatory to include a UGC nominee in the Search-cum-Selection Committee for state universities.
- Proposes reforms in line with the objectives of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, emphasizing quality, transparency, and inclusivity.