Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill sets up single higher education regulator with three councils

The government's Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill proposes a unified regulatory commission with three councils to guide universities toward independence and self-governance, emphasizing excellence through accreditation and autonomy, in line with National Education Policy 2020.

The Indian government plans to table the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, establishing a single higher education commission overseen by three specialized councils. This aims to evolve universities and institutions into autonomous, self-regulating entities while building a transparent system for accreditation and standards.

Based on a draft reviewed by Hindustan Times, the bill targets institutions of national importance, granting them greater independence and focusing on quality enhancement amid broader reforms to position India as a developed nation.

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Illustration of India's Economic Survey 2025-26 tabling in Parliament, highlighting GDP growth, reforms, manufacturing revival, and PM Modi's approval.
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India's economic survey 2025-26 highlights growth and reforms

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India's Economic Survey 2025-26, tabled in Parliament on January 30, 2026, projects robust GDP growth amid global uncertainties and recommends key reforms for strategic resilience. It emphasizes manufacturing revival, digital curbs and policy overhauls to bolster economic stability. Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised it as a roadmap for inclusive development.

The Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025, aims to establish a unified higher education regulator by subsuming the functions of UGC, AICTE, and NCTE. It strips the new regulatory council of authority to disburse grants or regulate fees, focusing instead on standards and penalties. The legislation aligns with the National Education Policy 2020 to streamline oversight in the sector.

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Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi laid the foundation stone for an ultra-modern campus housing the state secretariat and a new 300-seat legislative assembly on January 12, 2026. The project, spread over 71.13 acres and estimated at ₹3,623 crore, aims to accommodate future expansion following constituency delimitation. The initiative draws inspiration from the Central Vista project in New Delhi.

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A new government report outlines ways India could attract global students by 2047, while warning that universities must address key gaps to achieve that goal.

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