- 🌍 UGC chairman, M Jagadesh Kumar, has expressed enthusiasm for the establishment of a joint task force to aid global universities in setting up branch campuses in India and the US.
- 🎓 The UGC is finalizing regulations for foreign university campuses, with an official announcement expected soon.
- 🤝 Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized strengthening the strategic partnership between Indian and American universities during his US visit.
- 📚 UGC Chairman highlights the importance of research collaborations and academic exchanges between India and the US under India’s National Education Policy (NEP).
- 🏫 Many US university delegations have expressed interest in collaborating with India in the higher education sector.
- 📜 Draft regulations by UGC allow foreign universities to establish campuses in India, subject to specific criteria and quality standards.
- 🌐 The collaboration between India and the US in higher education is expected to boost economic growth and innovation.
Exciting Times for Higher Education, says UGC Chairman, Jagadesh Kumar UGC chairman M Jagadesh Kumar expressed his enthusiasm for the establishment of a joint task force aimed at assisting global universities in setting up branch campuses in India and the US. He mentioned that the regulations for foreign university campuses in India are being finalized by the UGC and will be announced soon. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his US visit, emphasized the importance of strengthening partnerships between Indian and American universities. Kumar emphasized the significance of research collaborations and two-way academic exchanges between India and the US under India’s National Education Policy (NEP). He believes that such partnerships in emerging areas of science and technology will contribute to economic growth and innovative solutions to challenges. Kumar also mentioned that several US university delegations have expressed their interest in deeper collaboration with India in the higher education sector. The UGC had previously released draft regulations allowing foreign universities to operate open campuses in India, subject to certain eligibility criteria regarding rankings and reputation. The quality of education and qualifications awarded by foreign university campuses in India must be on par with their main campuses for recognition purposes.
