Chapter XI COMPLIANCE AND INSPECTION

Compliance with UGC Regulations.—(1) Every Private University shall comply with the provisions of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956, and the regulations made thereunder.

1. (2) Every Private University shall comply with the UGC (Establishment and Maintenance of Standards in Private Universities) Regulations, 2003, and any amendments thereto.
2. (3) Every Private University shall comply with the norms and guidelines of the relevant statutory professional councils.
3. (4) Non-compliance with UGC regulations shall render the university liable for action under this Act

1. (1) A Private University may establish off-campus centres within the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir with the prior approval of the University Grants Commission and the Government after a period of five years from its establishment.
2. (2) No off-campus centre shall he established beyond the territorial jurisdiction of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
3. (3) No off-campus centre shall be established without adequate infrastructure and faculty.

1. (1) A Private University shall not—
   • (a) affiliate any institution or college ;
   • (b) open study centres, franchisee or sub-centres,
   • (c) engage in any activity that amounts to franchising of higher education ;
   • (d) enroll students through agents or commission-based admissions ;
   • (e) offer programmes through correspondence or distance mode without prior approval of UGC.
2. (2) Contravention of this section shall attract penalties under this Act.

1. (1) The Government may, at any time, cause an inspection of any Private University by such person or body as may be appointed for this purpose.
2. (2) The inspecting authority shall have access to all buildings, records, and documents of the university.
3. (3) The university shall provide all facilities and assistance to the inspecting authority.
4. (4) The inspecting authority shall submit a report to the Government within such time as may be specified.

1. (1) Every Private University shall prepare an Annual Report containing—
   • (a) particulars of academic programmes, student enrolment, and examinations ;
   • (b) particulars of research activities and publications ;
   • (c) particulars of faculty strength and recruitment ;
   • (d) particulars of infrastructure development ;
   • (e) financial statements ;
   • (f) such other particulars as may be prescribed.
2. (2) The annual report of a Private University shall be prepared under the direction of the Executive Council and shall be submitted to the Governing Council on or after such date as may be prescribed and the Governing Council shall consider the report in its annual meeting.
3. (3) The Governing Council shall submit the annual report to the Chancellor along with its comments, if any and the same shall be submitted to the Government and the Regulatory Authority within six months of the close of the academic year.
4. (4) The Annual Report shall be made available on the website of the university.