Indian Higher Education-related Organizations
Introduction
uniRank publishes a list of Indian higher education-related organizations.
These organizations are public or private entities that focus on issues related to higher education. They may be involved in advocacy, research, policy development, accreditation, quality assurance or other activities related to higher education. These organizations may represent universities, students, faculty, research institutions or other stakeholders in the higher education sector.
Indian higher education-related organizations can have an international, national, regional or local scope and coverage.
uniRank's current higher education-related organizations classification includes 10 categories:
- Government Regulatory Organizations
- Accreditation or Quality Evaluation Organizations
- Qualifications Authorities
- University Associations or Alliances
- Professional or Industry Associations
- Advocacy Organizations
- Rectors, Vice-chancellors or Presidents Organizations
- Student Unions or Organizations
- University Rankings Organizations
- Other Higher Education-related Organizations
Indian higher education-related organizations
Government Regulatory Organizations
This uniRank category encompass all federal, national, state, or local government bodies and agencies that are responsible for recognizing, overseeing, regulating and/or funding higher education institutions. Examples of such government regulatory organizations include Ministries of Higher Education, Departments of Higher Education and other similar government bodies with the authority and responsibility to govern the higher education sector. These organizations play a vital role in ensuring the quality and standards of higher education institutions within their respective jurisdictions.
Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education
Overview
The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) is a statutory apex body that advises the Government of Andhra Pradesh on policy matters, planning, coordination and regulation of higher education instit ... learn more
Commissionerate of Higher Education of Gujarat
Overview
The Commissionerate of Higher Education of Gujarat (CHE‑Gujarat) is the apex executive authority under the Government of Gujarat tasked with policy leadership, regulation, funding and academic coordination of univers ... learn more
Department of Agricultural Research and Education
Overview
The Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE) is a central agency under India’s Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, mandated with the planning, coordination and promotion of agricultural ... learn more
Department of College Education of Rajasthan
Overview
The Department of College Education (DCE), Rajasthan—a statutory entity under the Government of Rajasthan—is responsible for governing, coordinating and improving college-level higher education in the state. With ... learn more
Department of Education of Chandigarh
Overview
The Department of Education, Chandigarh is the Union Territory’s core government body overseeing two parallel branches – School Education and Higher Education – for the city-state of Chandigarh. While the School Educ ... learn more
Department of Education of Manipur
Overview
The Department of Education (University & Higher Education) of Manipur (also known as the Department of Higher & Technical Education, Manipur) is the State Government authority tasked with planning, regulatin ... learn more
Department of Education of Meghalaya
Overview
The Department of Education, Meghalaya oversees all levels of education in the state with a dedicated focus on college and university systems via its specialist unit – the Directorate of Higher & Technical ... learn more
Department of Higher and Technical Education
Overview
Department of Higher and Technical Education (Hindi: उच्च एवं तकनीकी शिक्षा विभाग) refers to state‑level ministries in several Indian states—most prominently Maharashtra—that jointly oversee college/university educ ... learn more
Department of Higher Education of Chhattisgarh
Overview
The Department of Higher Education, Chhattisgarh (Hindi: उच्च शिक्षा विभाग, छत्तीसगढ़) is the primary statutory authority of the Government of Chhattisgarh responsible for policy‐making, funding, regulation and c ... learn more
Department of Higher Education of Karnataka
Overview
The Department of Higher Education (DHE) of Karnataka is a pivotal government agency responsible for overseeing and regulating higher education institutions within the state. Established in 2006, the DHE operates under the administra ... learn more
Department of Higher Education of Madhya Pradesh
Overview
The Department of Higher Education, Government of Madhya Pradesh (MP), is a pivotal state-level agency responsible for overseeing and regulating higher education institutions within the state. Established to streamline the administra ... learn more
Department of Higher Education of Nagaland
Overview
The Department of Higher Education, Government of Nagaland, is the primary state agency responsible for overseeing and regulating higher education institutions within the state. Established to centralize the administration and develo ... learn more
Department of Higher Education of Orissa
Overview
The Department of Higher Education (DHE), Government of Odisha, is the principal state agency responsible for overseeing and regulating higher education institutions within the state. It administers a diverse range of public and priv ... learn more
Department of Higher Education of the Ministry of Education, India
Overview
The Department of Higher Education (DHE) operates under the Ministry of Education (MoE), formerly known as the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India. It is the principal agency responsible for the develop ... learn more
Department of Pharmaceuticals of the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
Overview
The Department of Pharmaceuticals (DoP) operates under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Government of India. Established on July 1, 2008, the department focuses on the development and regulation of the pharmaceutical sector ... learn more
Department of Scientific and Industrial Research of the Ministry of Science and Technology
Overview
The Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) is a pivotal agency under the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India. Established on January 4, 1985, through a Presidential Notification, DSIR's primary ma ... learn more
Directorate of Higher & Technical Education of Arunachal Pradesh
Overview
The Directorate of Higher & Technical Education (DHTE) of Arunachal Pradesh is the principal government agency responsible for overseeing higher and technical education in the state. Established in 1996 following the bifurcation of t ... learn more
Directorate of Higher & Technical Education of Mizoram
Overview
The Directorate of Higher & Technical Education (DHTE) of Mizoram is the principal governmental body responsible for overseeing and regulating higher and technical education in the state. Established on April 1, 1989, following the t ... learn more
Directorate of Higher and Technical Education of the Government of Puducherry
Overview
The Directorate of Higher and Technical Education (DHTE) of the Government of Puducherry is the principal administrative body responsible for overseeing and regulating higher and technical education in the Union Territory of Puducher ... learn more
Directorate of Higher Education of Assam
Overview
The Directorate of Higher Education (DHE) of Assam is the principal administrative body responsible for overseeing and regulating higher education in the state. Established to ensure the development, management and quality enhancemen ... learn more
Directorate of Higher Education of Bihar
Overview
The Directorate of Higher Education (DHE) of Bihar is the principal government agency responsible for overseeing and regulating higher education institutions in the state. Operating under the Ministry of Education, Government of Biha ... learn more
Directorate of Higher Education of Goa
Overview
The Directorate of Higher Education (DHE) of Goa is a government agency under the Department of Education, Government of Goa. Established in 1996, it was carved out from the Directorate of Education with the objective of providing qu ... learn more
Directorate of Higher Education of Haryana
Overview
The Directorate of Higher Education, Haryana (DHE Haryana), also known as उच्च शिक्षा विभाग, हरियाणा, is the principal government agency responsible for overseeing and regulating higher education institutions in the state of Haryana, ... learn more
Directorate of Higher Education of Himachal Pradesh
Overview
The Directorate of Higher Education (DHE), Himachal Pradesh, is the principal government agency responsible for overseeing and regulating higher education institutions in the state. Operating under the Ministry of Education, Governme ... learn more
Directorate of Higher Education of Maharashtra
Overview
The Directorate of Higher Education (DHE), Maharashtra, is the principal administrative body responsible for overseeing and regulating higher education institutions in the state. Operating under the Department of Higher and Technical ... learn more
Directorate of Higher Education of the National Capital Territory of Delhi
Overview
The Directorate of Higher Education (DHE) of the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi is the principal governmental body responsible for overseeing and regulating higher education institutions within the region. Established in 1 ... learn more
Directorate of Higher Education of Tripura
Overview
The Directorate of Higher Education (DHE) of Tripura is the principal governmental body responsible for overseeing and regulating higher education institutions within the state. Established in 1947 with the founding of Maharaja Bir B ... learn more
Directorate of Technical Education of Sikkim
Overview
The Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) of Sikkim is the primary governmental body responsible for overseeing and regulating technical education within the state. Established in 1998, the Directorate operates under the Human Res ... learn more
Higher Education Department of Jammu and Kashmir
Overview
The Higher Education Department, Jammu and Kashmir is the government department responsible for the regulation, development, planning and administration of higher education (post-secondary and above) within the Union ... learn more
Higher Education Department of Kerala
Overview
The Higher Education Department of Kerala (ഉന്നത വിദ്യാഭ്യാസ വകുപ്പ്, കേരള) is the principal government body responsible for the formulation and implementation of policies, plans, and programs for higher education in ... learn more
Higher Education Department of Punjab
Overview
The Higher Education Department, Punjab is the state government body responsible for the formulation and implementation of policies related to higher and tertiary education in Punjab, India. It oversees the functioni ... learn more
Higher Education Department of Tamil Nadu
Overview
The Higher Education Department, Tamil Nadu (உயர்கல்வித் துறை, தமிழ்நாடு) is the state government department responsible for policy formulation, planning, funding, and regulation of post-secondary and tertiary educat ... learn more
Higher Education Department of Uttar Pradesh
Overview
The Higher Education Department of Uttar Pradesh (उच्च शिक्षा विभाग, उत्तर प्रदेश) is the state government agency responsible for formulating policies, planning, and overseeing the development of higher education ins ... learn more
Ministry of Civil Aviation of India
Overview
The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) is the central government agency of India responsible for formulating policies and programs for the development and regulation of civil aviation in the country. Established in 19 ... learn more
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Overview
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) is a central agency within the Government of India responsible for formulating and implementing policies related to public health, medical education, and family welfa ... learn more
Ministry of Textiles
Overview
The Ministry of Textiles of India is a central government agency responsible for formulating policies, planning, development, export promotion, and regulation of the textile industry in India. Established in 1976, the Ministry overse ... learn more
West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education
Overview
The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) is the statutory body responsible for regulating and overseeing higher secondary education in the Indian state of West Bengal. Established in 1975 under ... learn more
Accreditation and Quality Evaluation Organizations
This uniRank category includes public or private entities responsible for assessing and evaluating the quality, standards and performance of higher education institutions as a whole or their specific programs. Accreditation organizations typically have established criteria and guidelines that institutions must meet to be accredited. These criteria often cover areas such as faculty qualifications, curriculum, student services, infrastructure, governance and educational outcomes. The evaluation process usually involves self-assessment by the institution, peer reviews, site visits and documentation reviews. Accreditation is typically granted for a specific period and institutions must undergo periodic reviews to maintain the accredited status of the institution or its programs. Quality evaluation organizations, also known as quality assurance agencies or quality councils, are also responsible for evaluating and ensuring the quality and standards of educational institutions and programs. Quality evaluation organizations often assess institutions based on factors such as educational outcomes, faculty qualifications, research output, student support services, infrastructure, and compliance with legal and ethical standards. Both accreditation or quality evaluation organizations may operate at the national, regional or international level. The evaluations conducted by these organizations serve multiple purposes. They provide information to prospective students, employers, and other stakeholders about the quality and credibility of institutions or programs. Additionally, the evaluations can help institutions identify areas for improvement and implement quality enhancement measures. It's worth noting that accreditation and quality evaluation organizations can vary in their structures, methodologies and specific areas of focus. Different countries and regions may have their own accrediting bodies or quality assurance agencies with distinct frameworks and processes for evaluation
All India Council for Technical Education
Overview
The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) is the statutory body and national-level council responsible for the planning, formulation and maintenance of norms and standards in the technical education sys ... learn more
National Assessment and Accreditation Council
Overview
The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) is an autonomous body established by the University Grants Commission (UGC) of India in 1994. Headquartered in Bengaluru, Karnataka, NAAC is responsible for assessing and accre ... learn more
National Council for Teacher Education
Overview
The National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) is a national statutory body in India responsible for overseeing and maintaining standards, procedures, and processes in teacher education. Established under the Nati ... learn more
National Medical Commission
Overview
The National Medical Commission (NMC) is India's statutory regulatory authority overseeing medical education, professionals, institutions, and research. Established on 25 September 2020, it replaced the Medical Counc ... learn more
University Grants Commission of India
Overview
The University Grants Commission (UGC) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, established in 1956 under the University Grants Commission Act, 1956. Its primary responsibility is to ... learn more
University Associations and Alliances
This uniRank category encompass all organizations or collaborative networks that bring together multiple universities or higher education institutions with a common purpose. These associations and alliances serve as platforms for cooperation, knowledge sharing and advocacy within the higher education sector. They promote collaboration among member institutions, address common challenges and work towards common goals. University associations and alliances may operate at the local, national, regional or international level.
Association of Indian Universities
Overview
The Association of Indian Universities (AIU) is a premier national organization representing universities and higher education institutions across India. Established in 1925, AIU serves as a platform for collaborat ... learn more
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