Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Bihar Proposal to Delink Colleges from Universities Sparks Concern
There is a proposal in Bihar to change how colleges work.
Right now, colleges are connected to universities, but the new plan would make them report directly to a new government department.
Some teachers from Delhi University and other groups are worried about this change.
They think it might make the colleges and universities weaker because universities usually handle important things like making courses, giving exams, and hiring teachers.
The teachers also say that good schools need to be independent and have enough money.
A recent education policy in India also supports this idea of giving schools more freedom.
The teachers want the government to think carefully about this change and talk to more people before making a decision.
Bihar proposes a Bill to delink over 500 undergraduate colleges from state universities, bringing them under a new higher education department.
DUTA and FEDCUTA have written to Bihar Governor Syed Ata Hasnain, urging him to maintain the current system.
The proposed change could weaken the academic structure and reduce university authority over colleges.
The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 emphasizes greater autonomy for higher education institutions.
Teachers argue that the proposal needs careful examination to ensure it aligns with national education vision and principles.
- Who
- Bihar government, Delhi University Teachers Association (DUTA), Federation of Central Universities Teachers Associations (FEDCUTA), Bihar Governor Syed Ata Hasnain
- What
- Proposal to delink undergraduate colleges from state universities in Bihar
- When
- Monsoon session of the Bihar Assembly beginning Monday
- Where
- Bihar, India
- Why
- To bring over 500 constituent colleges under the control of a newly created higher education department
- Proposed Bill
- Seeks to delink undergraduate colleges from state universities in Bihar
- Number of Colleges Affected
- Over 500
- New Department
- Higher education department to control colleges directly
- Session for Introduction
- Monsoon session of the Bihar Assembly
- Key Opponents
- Delhi University Teachers Association (DUTA) and Federation of Central Universities Teachers Associations (FEDCUTA)
- National Education Policy (NEP) 2020
- Emphasizes greater academic and administrative autonomy for higher education institutions
- Concerns Raised
- Weakening of academic structure, reduced university authority, and increased bureaucratic control