The University Grants Commission (UGC) has declared 54 state private universities across India as defaulters for failing to comply with mandatory requirements under Section 13 of the UGC Act, 1956, or for not publishing essential self-disclosure data on their official websites.
According to the Commission, these universities—spread across Bihar, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Jharkhand, and several other states—did not submit required institutional information such as academic, administrative, and financial details. These disclosures are mandated to ensure transparency and accountability in higher education institutions.
This development underscores UGC’s ongoing monitoring drive to strengthen compliance among universities and ensure adherence to public information norms.
Earlier in 2024, the UGC had also released a list of 157 universities, including state, deemed, and private institutions, that defaulted on appointing ombudspersons as mandated under the UGC (Redressal of Grievances of Students) Regulations, 2023. Despite repeated reminders, several institutions have not yet fulfilled this statutory obligation.
As of mid-2024, the UGC continued to maintain and update a separate list of universities yet to appoint ombudsperson(s), highlighting persistent gaps in implementation of student grievance redressal mechanisms.
The Commission has urged all non-compliant universities to immediately update their data and adhere to UGC regulations, warning that continued default could attract further regulatory action, including restrictions on granting new courses or degrees.
