UGC Declares Amity University as Defaulter: Everything You Need to Know

Recently, the University Grants Commission (UGC) announced Amity University as one of 54 state private universities in the country, flagged as defaulters due to non-compliance with the mandatory disclosure requirements under Section 13 of the UGC Act, 1956. This action comes after several reminders and directives by the UGC to institutions of higher education to provide relevant information and public disclosure on their official websites.

According to the UGC directive, all universities must post institutional comprehensive data such as academic programs, faculty, governance details, infrastructure, research activities, and financial reports. The university registrar must attest to this data, and it must be visible on the home page without using login credentials. Further, it should have a search option to facilitate easy navigation of such disclosures.

Amity University and other institutions have not implemented these transparency measures comprehensively, even though there were several follow-ups via emails and online meetings. UGC Secretary Manish Joshi emphasised, “transparency builds trust and ensures accountability. Universities were directed to upload the completed formats along with appendices on their websites to make the information accessible to students and the general public.”

The fact that Amity University is listed as a defaulter specifically refers to campuses like Amity University Patna and Ranchi, among others. The university has been encouraged to fill in the necessary information on time. Non-compliance during the stipulated time can lead to additional notices.

This regulatory tightening is part of the broader attempt by UGC to enhance governance and data transparency among private institutions of higher education in India. Madhya Pradesh has the greatest number of defaulters, which is 10, and then there are Gujarat, Sikkim, Uttarakhand and some of the other states, such as Bihar and Jharkhand, where Amity campuses are flagged.  UGC has provided the complete list of defaulter universities on its official site that can be accessed by the public. Check the official list for the details of the flagged campuses. 

Although the University Grants Commission (UGC) recently declared some of the campuses of the Amity University as defaulters due to their failure in meeting disclosure requirements, it is noteworthy that potential students should pay attention to the entire picture. Amity University is a UGC recognised institution with an A + grade accreditation by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). Its enrollment degrees are popular in national and international competitive exams such as GATE, CAT, UPSC, and GRE. 

The university also has numerous campuses both in India and overseas and presents a wide range of approved courses with wide industry networks and placement services. Students who come to Amity have access to the latest infrastructure and an effective academic system that is supported by international accreditation, including WASC (USA) and QAA (UK). 

However, for prospective students and parents, the UGC has appealed to verify the compliance status of universities before admission to ensure enrollment in well-regulated and accountable institutions. Disclosure and compliance with regulations are also a major consideration in determining the general position of any university.

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