India plans unified Higher Education Regulator: HECI Bill loading!

HECI will replace three major institutions – University Grants Commission (UGC), All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), and National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) – streamlining the system under one roof. | EdexLive

The proposed body will have independent verticals for: (a) regulation; (b) accreditation; (c) funding; (d) academic standards. | EdexLive

NEP 2020 calls for a “light but tight” framework, focusing on innovation, transparency, and efficiency in governance. | EdexLive

Currently, technical, non-technical, and teacher education are governed separately. HECI promises cohesive policy-making and faster reform. | EdexLive

The idea of HECI isn’t new. A 2018 draft bill was floated, and now, under Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, the push has gained fresh momentum. | EdexLive

As Union Minister of State (MoS) Sukanta Majumdar informed the Lok Sabha, the bill is under preparation, marking a big step toward re-energising India’s higher education. | EdexLive

With HECI, India hopes to create a flexible, responsive, and globally competitive higher education system. | EdexLive