Draft Norms for Proposed World-class Institutes

The HRD Ministry in 2017 put out the draft regulations for the setting up of 20 world-class institutions and is seeking the public’s opinion. These institutions -10 each in the public and private sectors -will strive to become leading global centres of knowledge production.

The Draft Norms

• According to the draft regulations, stringent conditions have been placed for private players so that only serious parties can apply.
• Existing private deemed universities private universities can apply. Even fresh proposals can be made.
• However, the sponsoring organization shall be a ‘not for profit’ society or a public trust or company constituted under ....