In exercise of the powers conferred by clauses (f) and (g) of section 26 and subsections (2) and (4) of section 12A of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956 (3 of 1956), the University Grants Commission

REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99 The Gazette of India CG-DL-E-23042026-272001 EXTRAORDINARY PART III—Section 4 PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY No. 281] NEW DELHI, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 2026/VAISAKHA 2, 1948 UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION NOTIFICATION New Delhi, 21st April, 2026 University Grants Commission [Institutions Deemed to be Universities] Amendment Regulations, 2026 (UIN:2/2026) F. No. 1-1/2021(CPP-I/DU) .—PREAMBLE:. In exercise of the powers conferred by clauses (f) and (g) of section 26 and sub-sections (2) and (4) of section 12A of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956 (3 of 1956), the University Grants Commission hereby makes the following amendments in the University Grants Commission (Institutions Deemed to be Universities) Regulations, 2023, namely: - 1. Short title and commencement (1) These regulations may be called the University Grants Commission (Institutions Deemed to be Universities) Amendment Regulations, 2026 (UIN:2/2026). (2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette. 2. In the University Grants Commission (Institutions Deemed to be Universities) Regulations, 2023 (hereinafter referred to as the principal regulations), in regulation 1, in sub-regulation 3, after the proviso, the following proviso shall be inserted, namely:-- "Provided further that the Central Government may permit an institution deemed to be University sponsored by a philanthropic organisation and substantially funded by Government to continue with its existing Memorandum of Association for such period of time as may be specified by the Central Government subject to the criteria that the institute shall demonstrate, through its duly audited books of accounts that it is able to generate a minimum of fifty per cent. of its revenue on their own, that is, total receipts as well as total expenses of the institute is more than twice the government grants given to them and fulfilment of certain other criteria laid down by the respective Government and this shall be achieved on or before the end of the period for which the permission is given: Provided also that the Central Government may permit an institution deemed to be University sponsored by a constitutional authority or Central Government or State Government to continue with its existing Memorandum of Association for such period of time as may be specified by the Central Government.". 3. In regulation 4 of the principal regulations,-- (i) in sub-regulation (1), in clause (b), in sub-clause (i), for the words “for three consecutive cycles", the words "or equivalent National Assessment and Accreditation Council grade, for three cycles, including the latest cycle" shall be substituted; (ii) for sub-regulation (2), the following sub-regulation shall be substituted, namely:- "(2) Universities established under clause (f) of section 2 of the Act or a constituent unit of a University may also apply to become an institution deemed to be University or an off-campus of another institution deemed to be University and the existing University or constituent unit of a University shall submit a no objection certificate from appropriate authority in the State Government, that the State Government shall de- notify them if they are found eligible to be granted the status of institution deemed to be University or as an off- campus of any other existing institution deemed to be University and the institution shall be permitted to admit students or work as an off-campus or a new institution deemed to be University only after formal de- notification by the concerned State Government.". 4. In regulation 6 of the principal regulations, in sub-regulation (5), for the words “declare an institution of higher education as an institution deemed to be University under section 3 of the Act, by notification in the Official Gazette", the words "either issue approval or Letter of Intent valid for a period of three years or reject the proposal stating reasons thereto” shall be substituted. 5. In regulation 23 of the principal regulations,— (a) under the heading A. Chancellor, (i) in clause (1), in the proviso, for the words "the Central or State Government or its Agencies, shall be appointed by the respective Government", the words “constitutional authority or Central Government or State Government or its Agencies, shall be appointed by the respective constitutional authority or Central Government or State Government" shall be substituted; (ii) in clause (3),— (A) for the words “Government" the words "constitutional authority or Government" shall be substituted; (B) for the words "appropriate Government", the words "constitutional authority or appropriate Government" shall be substituted; (b) under the heading B. Vice-Chancellor, in clause (3), for sub-clause (a), the following sub-clause shall be substituted, namely:- " (a) in the institution deemed to be University managed or controlled by constitutional authority or Central Government or State Government or its Agencies, or receiving funds more than or equal to fifty per cent. of their annual receipt from the Central Government or State Government or its Agencies, as the case may be, the Search-cum-Selection-Committee shall be formed by constitutional authority or Central Government or State Government or its Agencies, following the University Grants Commission (Minimum Qualifications for Appointment of Teachers and Other Academic Staff in Universities and Colleges and other Measures for the Maintenance of Standards in Higher Education) Regulations, 2018, as amended from time to time: Provided that where the Government has permitted an institution deemed to be University sponsored by a philanthropic organisation to continue with its existing memorandum of association, the Search-cum- Selection-Committee for appointment of Vice Chancellor shall be as specified in (b) below.”. 6. In regulation 24 of the principal regulations, under the heading B. Fee structure, in clause (2), for the words "National Medical Council", the words "National Medical Commission" shall be substituted. 9. In regulation 32, in sub-regulation (3), clauses (d) to (n) shall be renumbered as sub-regulations (4) to (14) respectively. Prof. MANISH R. JOSHI, Secy. [ADVT.-III/4/Exty./55/2026-27] Uploaded by Dte. of Printing at Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi-110064 and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi-110054. RAVINDER KUMAR Digitally signed by RAVINDER KUMAR Date: 2026.04.23 16:13:23 +05'30'