In
India
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, state universities are run and funded by the
state government
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of each of the
states of India
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Following the adoption of the
Constitution of India
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in 1950, education became a
state responsibility
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. Following a constitutional change in 1976, it became a
joint responsibility of the states and the central government.
, the UGC lists 456 state universities.
UGC Act
Section 12 (B) of the UGC Act of 1956 also grants the UGC the right to "allocate and disburse, out of the Fund of the Commission, grants to Universities..."
As such, the UGC categorizes state universities as either "declared fit to receive Central/UGC assistance under Section 12 (B) of the UGC Act–1956", or not, and notes this status at the lists published.
[ Updates to these declarations are done in meetings of the UGC and published in the minutes.]
See also
* List of state universities in India
State universities are public universities run by the state government of each of the states and territories of India, and are usually established by a local legislative assembly act. The University Grants Commission (UGC), draws its power f ...
* List of universities in India
References
External links
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Government universities and colleges in India
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