Archive · 3 Jan 2026
NCERT Set to Become Deemed University
The NCERT, which is a big school for teachers, might become a university soon.
The people in charge, like the UGC, are meeting to decide.
If they say yes, the school will get money from the government to help it teach and do research better.
Everyone is hoping to hear the good news by the end of this month.
NCERT is set to become a deemed university, pending UGC approval.
The institution will be primarily funded by the Department of School Education and Literacy under the Ministry of Education.
A source indicated that preparations are complete and a decision is expected by the end of the month.
The UGC is scheduled to hold a meeting to finalize the decision.
The conversion aims to enhance NCERT's academic and research capabilities.
- Who
- NCERT (National Council of Educational Research and Training)
- What
- Potential conversion to a deemed university
- When
- Decision expected by the end of the month
- Where
- India
- Why
- To enhance its academic and research capabilities
- Institution
- NCERT
- Funding Department
- Department of School Education and Literacy
- Ministry
- Ministry of Education
- Decision Body
- UGC
- Expected Decision Timeline
- End of the month