The University Grants Commission (UGC) of India has urged colleges and universities of the country to improve the quality of higher education.
UGC said, the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), an Inter-University Centre of the UGC have assessed 140 Universities out of which only 2 Universities are in the lowest bracket having less than 60 marks on a 100 point scale. The UGC has developed the concept of University and College with potential for excellence, for recognizing and promoting excellence. The quality of teaching and research in higher education can be ensured by regulating the minimum qualifications for teachers, continuous orientation refresher programmes organized for teachers through Academic Staff Colleges of UGC.
