1 week ago

Andhra Pradesh Eases Land Rules for Private Universities

Andhra Pradesh changed the rules to make it easier to create private universities.

In some important areas, a university will now need 10 acres instead of 50 acres.

In other parts of the state, it will need 15 acres.

These rules apply to both new universities and existing institutions that become universities.

The government will not set one investment amount for every proposal.

Instead, experts will decide how much money each proposal needs.

Universities no longer have to begin with a partnership with a top foreign university.

The state also approved skill universities that will teach practical skills, apprenticeships and job-related training.

Key facts

Minimum land in specified areas: 10 acres in the CRDA region and the municipal corporations of Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam and Tirupati.
Minimum land elsewhere: 15 acres in other parts of Andhra Pradesh.
Previous land requirement: 50 acres.
Investment requirement: No fixed minimum; an expert committee will assess proposals individually.
Foreign university condition: The requirement for a joint degree programme with a top-100 foreign university was removed.
Skill university model: It will include competency-based education, the National Skills Qualifications Framework, practical training, apprenticeships and on-the-job learning.
Eligible institutions for conversion: Existing ITIs and polytechnics can be converted into skill universities.

thehansindia.com · 1 week ago