Maharashtra to Tighten Rules for Private Universities Amid Concerns over Fees, Quality of Education

Maharashtra to tighten rules for private universities amid concerns over fees, quality of education

MUMBAI: Amid growing concerns over paper leaks, invalid degrees, opaque admission processes and excessive or unaccounted fees putting students’ academic futures at risk, the Maharashtra government has decided to take a fresh look at the rules governing private universities in the state

Maharashtra sets up expert panel to review private university norms

Maharashtra forms Bhushan Patwardhan-led expert panel to review private university norms, covering infrastructure, admissions, fees, staff rules and UGC/NEP 2020 alignment.

Maharashtra to tighten Rules for Private Universities Over High Fees and Education Quality

The Maharashtra government is planning to tighten regulations for private universities amid concerns over high fees, admission transparency, education quality, infrastructure and student safety. The Higher and Technical Education Department, through a government resolution (GR) issued on August 14, has formed a committee to review the existing rules for establishing and operating private universities in the state. The committee has been given tw…