The University Grants Commission of India is a statutory body set up by the Government of India in accordance to the UGC Act 1956 under the Ministry of Education, and is charged with coordination, determination and maintenance of standards of higher education. It provides recognition to universities in India, and disbursements of funds to such recognized universities and colleges. The headquarters are in New Delhi, and it has six regional centres in Pune, Bhopal, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Guwahati and Bangalore. A proposal to replace it with another new regulatory body called HECI is under consideration by the Government of India. The UGC provides doctoral scholarships to all those who clear JRF in the National Eligibility Test. On an average, each year ₹725 crore (US$100 million) is spent on doctoral and post-doctoral fellowships by the commission.
Jaypee Institute of Information Technology (JIIT) Noida is a private deemed-to-be-university situated in Noida, India.
Central universities or union universities in India are established by an Act of Parliament and are under the purview of the Department of Higher Education in the Ministry of Education. In general, universities in India are recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC), which draws its power from the University Grants Commission Act, 1956. In addition, 15 Professional Councils are established, controlling different aspects of accreditation and coordination. Central universities, in addition, are covered by the Central Universities Act, 2009, which regulates their purpose, powers, governance etc., and established 12 new universities. As of 1 June 2020, The list of central universities published by the UGC includes 54 central universities.
The higher education system in India includes both private and public universities. Public universities are supported by the Government of India and the state governments, while private universities are mostly supported by various bodies and societies. Universities in India are recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC), which draws its power from the University Grants Commission Act, 1956. In addition, 15 Professional Councils are established, controlling different aspects of accreditation and coordination. Private universities in India are regulated under the UGC Regulations, 2003. Per the UGC act and these regulations, private universities are established by an act of a local legislative assembly and listed by the UGC in the Gazette upon receiving the act. As confirmed by ruling of the Supreme Court of India, recognition by the UGC is required for the university to operate. Also, per the 2003 regulations, the UGC sends committees to inspect the private universities and publishes their inspection report.
Bhagwant University is located in Ajmer, Rajasthan, India. It is a co-educational private university in Ajmer in the state of Rajasthan, India. It is a venture of Bhagwant Group of Institutions, Established in 1999. Bhagwant University is a privately funded State University established through an act of State Legislature of Rajasthan. It is registered with University Grants Commission under Section 2(f) of UGC Act 1956.
Jaipur National University, established on 22 October 2007, is located in Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, India. Founded through an ordinance passed by the Government of Rajasthan, the university is owned by Sandeep Bakshi. He owns three other schools in Jaipur: Seedling Modern High School, Seedling Public School, and Seedling Nursery School. The university offers interdisciplinary programs through traditional campus classes and distance education.
Manipal University Jaipur (MUJ), India is a co-educational, residential, private research university located in the city of Jaipur in Rajasthan, India. It is the fifth university established by Manipal Global Education Services. Courses and programs offered by the university are in the fields of Engineering, Architecture, Interior Design, Fashion Design, Fine Arts, Hospitality, Humanities, Journalism and Mass Communication, Basic Sciences, Law, Commerce, Computer Applications, and Management
Baba Mastnath University (BMU) is a private self-financed university, blossomed under the aegis of Shri Baba Mastnath Math, Asthal Bohar and situated 5 km away from Rohtak city and 1 km away from M.D. University Campus on Delhi-Rohtak National Highway 10.
Vivekananda Global University is a private university located in Jaipur, Rajasthan in India. It was established under the Act No.11/2012 of the Government of Rajasthan and is sponsored by Bagaria Education Trust, Jaipur.
RNB Global University (RNBGU) is a private university located at Bikaner, Rajasthan, India. The university was established by the Ram Bajaj Foundation Society through the RNB Global University, Bikaner Act, 2015. The University is spread on a 300-acre campus and offers courses in various disciplines.
OPJS University is a State University located in Churu District of Rajasthan, India. It is accredited by University Grants Commission U/S 2 of 1956. University offers courses in the fields of engineering, pharmacy, law, business education, and agriculture.
NIIT University is a private university founded in 2009. It is located in Neemrana Rajasthan in India. It was founded by Mr. Rajendra Singh Pawar, Chairman of NIIT Ltd and NIIT Technologies Ltd.
Jagan Nath University, Jaipur, Village Rampura, Tehsil Chaksu, Jaipur (Rajasthan) is a co-educational, residential, private university founded in 2008 in Rajasthan. H. L. Verma is Vice-Chancellor of the University. The main campus of the university is located in the rural belt.
Career Point University, Kota (CPU) is a private university located in Kota, Rajasthan, India. Career Point University Kota Rajasthan was established in 2012 by Rajasthan State Legislature under “Career Point University Act” No. 13 of 2012. CPU offers around 50 programs and courses at Diploma, Undergraduate, Graduate, Postgraduate, and Doctoral Levels. It is a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) and also approved by University Grants Commission (UGC).
Govind Singh Rajpurohit is an Indian legal educational administrator. He is Head & Dean in Department of Law University of Rajasthan. He is alumni of University of Rajasthan. He has been distinguished invitees, Chief Guest, Guest of honor in various universities, member of various committees in UGC. He is also member of statutory body, General Council of National Law University, Jodhpur.
