Restructuring Higher Education & Research
Transforming Indian universities and colleges into world-class multidisciplinary hubs with Academic Bank of Credits (ABC), NRF research funding, and HECI single-window regulation.
Key Higher Education Reforms
Core directives from Chapters 9 to 19 of NEP 2020 driving university and college transformation.
4-Year Multidisciplinary UG
Flexible degree programs with multiple entry and exit points (Certificate at Yr 1, Diploma at Yr 2, Bachelor Degree at Yr 3, Research at Yr 4).
Academic Bank of Credits (ABC)
Digital credit repository allowing seamless accumulation, transfer, and recognition of academic credits across institutions.
National Research Foundation (NRF)
Autonomous body to fund, expand, and mentor competitive peer-reviewed research across all disciplines in universities.
HECI Single Regulator
Higher Education Commission of India overseeing regulation (NHERC), accreditation (NAC), outcomes (GEC), and funding (HEGC).
MERUs & Research Universities
Setting up Multidisciplinary Education and Research Universities (MERUs) at par with IITs/IIMs to showcase global standards.
Graded Autonomy & Consolidation
Phasing out affiliation systems to grant academic, administrative, and financial autonomy to high-performing colleges.
Part II Chapters (Chapters 9 to 19)
Quality Universities and Colleges: A New Vision
Revamping higher education into multidisciplinary universities, autonomous colleges, and research-intensive institutions targeting 50% GER by 2035.
Institutional Restructuring and Consolidation
Ending fragmented higher education by consolidating smaller institutions into vibrant multidisciplinary clusters.
Towards a More Holistic and Multidisciplinary Education
Flexible 4-year undergraduate degrees with multiple entry/exit options and Academic Bank of Credits (ABC).
Optimal Learning Environments and Support for Students
Focusing on student emotional, physical, and academic support with vibrant campus culture and financial aid.
Motivated, Energized and Capable Faculty
Empowering higher education faculty with merit-based career progression, institutional autonomy, and continuous development.
Equity and Inclusion in Higher Education
Ensuring equitable access to higher education for SEDGs, female students, and learners from rural areas.
Teacher Education
Moving teacher preparation into multidisciplinary colleges with 4-year Integrated Teacher Education Programmes (ITEP) by 2030.
Re-imagining Vocational Education
Integrating vocational education into all school and higher education institutions targeting 50% student exposure by 2025.
Catalyzing Quality Academic Research: National Research Foundation
Setting up NRF to fund, mentor, and foster a vibrant research culture across all disciplines.
Transforming the Regulatory System of Higher Education
Replacing multiple overlapping bodies with Higher Education Commission of India (HECI) under a "light but tight" framework.
Effective Governance and Leadership for Higher Education Institutions
Empowering institutions with Board of Governors (BoG) for independent institutional governance.