UGC Explained | Equity Rules 2026 | Powers, Structure & UK Comparison | UPSC Current Affairs

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In this UPSC Current Affairs session, we discuss the University Grants Commission (UGC) — its formation, statutory status, powers, structure and regulatory role in India’s higher education system.

We also analyze the UGC Promotion of Equity in Higher Educational Institutions Rules 2026, which were introduced following Supreme Court directions to curb caste-based discrimination on campuses.

Key topics covered in this video:

History and evolution of UGC (since 1945)

Statutory status and governance structure

Powers: Grants, accreditation, NET exam, deemed universities

Role under Ministry of Education

Comparison with UK higher education regulator model

Background: Rohith Vemula case & Supreme Court intervention

Equity Rules 2012 vs 2026 reforms

Definition of caste-based discrimination

Equal Opportunity Centres & Equity Committees

Complaint redressal timelines (24 hrs / 15 days)

National Monitoring Committee oversight

Ombudsman grievance appeal mechanism

Enforcement powers & penalties

Proposed Higher Education Commission of India

This lecture is highly relevant for:

UPSC Prelims & Mains

GS Paper II – Social Justice & Education

GS Paper I – Issues in Society

Ethics case studies on discrimination

Watch till the end for conceptual clarity and exam-oriented insights.

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