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Top court demands detailed disclosures from every private university probing establishment, governance and funding compliance nationwide.
The Supreme Court of India (SC) has ordered a comprehensive nationwide audit of all private, non-government, and deemed universities, seeking full disclosure of their establishment, governance, funding, and regulatory compliance.
This landmark directive follows a petition by a student from Amity University, Noida, which appeared to be a standard grievance over administrative delay but revealed deeper systemic concerns.
The SC has asked the central government, state governments, and the University Grants Commission (UGC) to file sworn affidavits covering every aspect of each institution, including:
The legal basis and circumstances under which the university was established.
Any government concessions, such as land allotment or special privileges.
Governance structures, board composition, and the real controlling entities behind the institutions.
Financial details whether the universities truly operate on a “no-profit, no-loss” model, or if funds are being diverted.
Admission, faculty-recruitment processes, grievance redressal mechanisms, and regulatory oversight by UGC.
The SC has also made it clear that the UGC Chairman, along with Chief Secretaries of states and Cabinet Secretary at the Centre, must personally attest the affidavits. Any misinformation could invite serious consequences.
The move marks one of the most serious regulatory overhauls ever initiated for private higher-education in India. Universities that previously escaped scrutiny now face full accountability from their founding motives to everyday operations.
This could bring long-overdue transparency, tighter governance, and better protection for students’ interests. On the flip side, institutions under scrutiny may face disruptions, funding problems, or even loss of status if found non-compliant.
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