University Grants Commission announces guidelines for 'deemed to be universities'
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The University Grants Commission (UGC) has announced the modified regulations for all deemed to be universities to align with the broader policies of higher education as contained in the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. NEP 2020 aims to improve the Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) to 100% in preschool to secondary level. Also, improve GER in Higher Education from 26.3% (2018) to 50% (2035).