What is UGC Approved License?

The University Grants Commission (UGC) is the statutory body that coordinates, formulates, and maintains the standards of higher education in India. The word ‘University’ cannot be used by any institution other than a university established by or under a Central or State Act or Provincial Act. In order to be UGC recognized the University has to undergo an inspection by an expert panel designated by UGC. Only after the panel is satisfied with the vision of the management, infrastructure, faculty and staff, curriculum, policies, and procedures, etc., the University is recommended for recognition. If not, then either the application is rejected right away, or the institute is given time to meet the compliance requirements. The status of UGC recognition and detailed report by the inspection panel for any University in India can be seen on the website of UGC.

Why this License is Required?

The UGC-recognized institutes would mean the fulfillment of minimum education requirements. Also, the degree awarded by them will be recognized.

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Who can get UGC Approved License?

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Document Required for UGC Approved License

  • Building plan of the Institution
  • An affidavit1, in a format as prescribed on the Web-Portal , on a NonJudicial Stamp Paper of Rs. 100/-, duly sworn before a First Class Judicial Magistrate or Notary or an Oath Commissioner
  • Resolution by the applicant orgnisation in a format1 as prescribed on the Web- Portal
  • Certificate1 issued by an advocate in a format as prescribed on the WebPortal
  • Certificate2 issued by an architect regarding approved building plans
  • Certificate3 issued by bank manager regarding financial status of applicant
  • A print of the complete application as uploaded to the university WebPortal, printed there on.
  • A receipt with official seal from the authorized signatory of the State Government as proof of submission of these documents.
  • A receipt with official seal from the authorized signatory of the affiliating University as proof of submission of these documents
  • Detailed Project Report (DPR) attached as a .pdf file
  • Registration document of the Society / Trust / A company established under Section 25 of Companies Act 1956 / PPP / BOT indicating its members, objectives and Memorandum of Associations and Rules, duly attested / certified by the concerned Authority
  • Board of Governors of the college shall be constituted as per Appendix 16
  • Provided that in the case of a A company established under Section 25 of Companies Act 1956, the MOA and Rules must contain a provision that the objective of the company is not profit making and any surplus earning shall be used exclusively for the purpose of development of Technical Institute.
  • Provided further that in case of an application made with a proposal of PPP / BOT applicant shall submit a certified copy / duly attested by a gazette officer of the agreement / contract regarding PPP / BOT. The applicant shall also submit a certificate or endorsement from the concerned District Magistrate or the SDM, regarding such a proposal pertaining to PPP / BOT in the said area with the applicant Society / Trust / A company established under Section 25 of Companies Act 1956.
  • Resolution by the applicant orgnisation, pertaining to starting the Technical Campus or adding new program and allocation of land / building / funds to proposed activities in the format1 prescribed on the Web-Portal
  • Documents showing ownership in the name of the applicant in the form of Registered Sale Deed / Irrevocable Gift Deed (Registered) / Irrevocable Government Lease (for a minimum period of 30 years) by the concerned authority of Government or any other documents issued by the concerned competent authority establishing the ownership and possession of the land in the name of the applicant. In case, the land documents are in 118 vernacular language, notarized English translation of the documents shall be produced.
  • Land Use Certificate permitting the land to be used for educational purpose, from the Competent Authority along with Topo sketch / Village Map indicating land Survey Numbers and a copy of road map showing location of the proposed site of the Institution.
  • Land Conversion Certificate permitting the land to be used for educational purpose to establish a college, from the Competent Authority along with Topo sketch / Village Map indicating land Survey Numbers and a copy of road map showing location of the proposed site of the Institution
  • Khasra plan (Master plan) to show that the land is contiguous issued by the Competent Authority.
  • Wherever applicable, FSI / FAR certificate shall have been obtained from the Competent Authority as designated by concerned Municipal Corporation or the local authority that approves Building Plans, or the State Government / UT.
  • Proof of working capital (funds) as stated in clause 2.5, in the form of either Fixed Deposits in the Bank or latest Bank Statement of Accounts maintained by the applicant organization in a Nationalised Bank or Scheduled Commercial Bank recognised by Reserve Bank of India, along with a certificate issued by the Branch Manager of the Bank
  • Audited statement of accounts of the applicant organization for last three years, as may be applicable
  • Site Plan, Building Plan of proposed Technical Campus prepared by a an Architect registered with Council for Architecture (COA) and duly approved by the Competent Plan Sanctioning Authority of the concerned State / UT administration
  • Floor plans, sections and elevations of all proposed/existing buildings exclusively intended for use for the proposed campus at the permanent site with a table clearly mentioning all rooms, with carpet area of each in sq. m., as specified in Instructional, Administrative and Amenities requirements certified by the Architect registered with the Council of Architecture. Safety and hygiene precautions ensured during partial occupation, if any, certified by the Architect registered with the Council of Architecture.
  • Phase-wise plan of construction to achieve total carpet and built up area as required for conduct of all applied / existing courses from the first to final year. This shall be certified by Architect registered with the Council of Architecture.
  • Syllabus copy of affiliating University / Board related to the courses applied for
  • Certificate regarding Minority Status, if applicable at the time of application. Any claim thereafter shall not be entertained
  • Certificate of the competent authority indicating whether the land for the proposed new Institution / Technical Campus falls in the rural area or otherwise.

Role of Shamkris and Process of UGC Approved License

Shamkris adopts a results-oriented approach to compliance with mandatory licence requirements in the organization. A simple and guidance methodology help organisation to achieve licence in a timely manner and cost-effective. Shamkris support 100% in advisory, Guidance, Compliance with respect to license requirements to obtain approval.

The License process described below:

  • Advisory for the document required
  • Preparation of documents as per application & list of documents.
  • Application File
  • Inspection by the department if required
  • Liason department
  • Yearly Compliance if Applicable
  • Renewal when due

Who can issue the UGC Approved License?

The University Grants Commission (UGC) is the statutory body that coordinates, formulates and maintains the standards of higher education in India. The word ‘University’ cannot be used by any institution other than a university established by or under a Central or a State Act or Provincial Act.

These Universities are competent to award degrees as specified by UGC under Section 22 of the UGC Act with the approval of the statutory councils, wherever required through their main campus.