New Draft Regulations by UGC: Impact on Higher Education and Federalism

[UPSC Editorial Analysis](https://www.insightsonindia.com/2025/01/18/upsc-editorial-analysis-new-draft-regulations-by-ugc-impact-on-higher-education-and-federalism/) * **Undermining Federal Principles:** * The regulations strip state governments of their legitimate role in appointing vice-chancellors, **violating the principles of federalism** enshrined in the Constitution.States, which fund and establish universities through legislative acts, are being denied participation in key decisions. * **Constitutional Interpretation of Entry 66:** * **Entry 66 in the Union List allows the Union government to set standards and coordinate higher education but does not authorize it to override state powers.**The regulations stretch the interpretation of coordination to exert direct administrative control, undermining states’ autonomy. * **Concurrent List Limitations:** * **Education is a subject in the Concurrent List**, allowing both the Centre and states to legislate. However, the UGC’s mandate does not extend to controlling the functioning of state universities. ஜனநாயகத்திற்கு எதிரான UGC Regulations 2025ஐ எதிர்த்து நாம் குரல் எழுப்ப வேண்டும். அதற்காக நாம் அனைவரும் UGCக்கு Feb 5ம் தேதிக்குள் மின்னஞ்சல் அனுப்ப வேண்டும். எப்படி அனுப்புவது என்ற சந்தேகங்கள் இருந்தால் கீழேயிருக்கும் QR Codeஐ பயன்படுத்திக் கொள்ளுங்கள். https://preview.redd.it/pt7sbq7y5rge1.jpg?width=554&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f219ad493f40b90c735e80702ae10436067a9713