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The Gujarat Private Universities Act, 2009

The Gujarat Private Universities Act, 2009

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This Act regulates the setup, management, quality control, and potential closure of private, self-financed universities across the state of Gujarat. It applies to sponsoring societies, trusts, private university administrators, faculty, and enrolled students. By establishing clear guidelines for university governance, academic standards, fee structures, and admissions, the law enables private organizations to offer accredited higher education and research programs without government funding. It matters because it broadens access to diverse educational courses while safeguarding student interests, ensuring that private institutions maintain high academic quality and remain legally accountable throughout their operation.

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Chapter I PRELIMINARY →

  1. 1Short title, extent and commencement
  2. 2Definitions
  3. 3Establishment and incorporation of Universities
  4. 4Objects of University
  5. 5Power and functions of University
  6. 6Application for establishment of new private University
  7. 7Project Report
  8. 8Scrutiny Committee
  9. 9Letter of intent
  10. 10Establishment and incorporation of University by legislation
  11. 11Constituent Colleges
  12. 12University open to all irrespective of sex, religion, class, creed or opinion
  13. 13Officers of University
  14. 14President
  15. 15Provost
  16. 16Registrar
  17. 17Chief Finance and Accounts Officer
  18. 18Other officers
  19. 19Authorities of University
  20. 20Governing Body
  21. 21Board of Management
  22. 22Academic Council
  23. 23Disqualifications
  24. 24Vacancies not to invalidate the constitution of, or the proceedings of any authority or body of University.
  25. 25Committees.
  26. 26First Statutes.
  27. 27Subsequent Statutes.
  28. 28First Ordinances.
  29. 29Subsequent Ordinances.
  30. 30Regulations.
  31. 31Powers of State Government to give directions.
  32. 32Admissions and fee structure.
  33. 33Convocation
  34. 34Accreditation of University
  35. 35University to follow rules, regulations, norms, etc. of regulating bodies
  36. 36Endowment Fund
  37. 37General Funds
  38. 38Application of General Fund
  39. 39Annual report
  40. 40Annual Accounts and Audit
  41. 41Management of University on dissolution of Sponsoring Body
  42. 42Dissolution of University
  43. 43Special powers of State Government in certain circumstances
  44. 44Power of State Government to take rules
  45. 45Completion of courses of students
  46. 46Power to remove difficulties

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