NCERT Update: NCERT to become a deemed university! A decision may be made soon; here's what the plan is..

A major change in the country's education system may soon be seen. The process of granting deemed university status to the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has reached its final stage. If this decision is made, NCERT will no longer be just an institution that prepares textbooks for schools, but will also play a significant role in the field of higher education and research. This is expected to give a new direction to teacher training, education policy, research, and international cooperation. A decision on this proposal is likely to be made soon at the level of the Ministry of Education and the UGC.

Decision expected by the end of January
According to officials, the process of granting deemed university status to NCERT is almost complete. All necessary formalities have been completed, and the proposal has now been placed before the University Grants Commission (UGC). It is expected that this will be discussed in the next UGC meeting, and a final decision may be announced by the end of January. If the UGC recommends it, NCERT will receive this status after approval from the central government.

The proposal came in 2023
The idea of ​​upgrading NCERT was first mooted in 2023 by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. At that time, he said that NCERT should be developed as a research-focused institution. The objective is to ensure new experiments in the field of education, international cooperation, and a strong global presence for India. Under this plan, the emphasis was on expanding NCERT's role beyond its traditional function to make it a center for higher education and research.

How will NCERT's Form change?
After receiving deemed university status, NCERT will be able to function like a full-fledged research university. It will be able to award degrees such as undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD. Along with this, internal research programs will be expanded, and new courses related to education can be started. Until now, NCERT has been primarily limited to preparing curricula and books for school education, but this change will significantly broaden its scope.

Funding and Autonomy
NCERT will continue to receive funding from the Department of School Education and Literacy of the Ministry of Education. Upon becoming a deemed university, it will gain academic autonomy, such as deciding the syllabus, framing admission rules, and determining the fee structure. These institutions operate under UGC regulations, which ensure that quality and standards are monitored.

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