Govt. exploring possibility of deemed varsities
The Hindu
KSHEC asked to prepare report for formulating policy and legislation
The Left Democratic Front (LDF) government is mulling over the various possibilities of permitting deemed universities in the State. The Kerala State Higher Education Council (KSHEC) has been asked to prepare a report for formulating a policy and legislation.
The move has raised eyebrows as it is a deviation from the avowed policy of the Left that discourages privatisation in the education sector. The establishment of deemed universities will also weaken the relevance of State-funded universities.
The development comes against the backdrop of an application submitted by the Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Kochi, an autonomous college, which has sought approval for ‘deemed-to-be’ university status. Following a “detailed consideration” of the request, the Higher Education department has issued an order that states the possibility of more autonomous colleges following suit in future.
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