Application for establishment of Private University

Application for establishment of Private University.—(1) Any sponsoring body desirous to establish a Private University shall make an application to the Government, containing an outline of the purpose and vision of the proposed Private University, the Project Report in such manner containing such particulars along with such non-refundable application fee not exceeding rupees twenty-five lakhs as may be prescribed in the rules.

1. (2) An application under section 4 shall be accompanied by—
   • (a) a certified copy of the Certificate of Registration of the sponsoring body under the Indian Trusts Act, 1882 or the Societies Registration Act, 1860 or the Companies Act, 2013, as the case may be ;
   • (b) a certified Copy of the Memorandum of Association and rules or bye-laws of the sponsoring body ;
   • (c) a detailed Project Report, in addition to the particulars as may be prescribed under Clause
2. (1) containing the following, namely :
   • (i) the name, location and headquarters of the proposed Private University ;
   • (ii) the objectives and vision of the proposed Private University ;
   • (iii) justification for the necessity of establishing the proposed university ;
   • (iv) the track record, experience and domain expertise in the proposed disciplines ;
   • (v) details of land held or proposed to be acquired, including ownership documents ;
   • (vi) details of existing or proposed infrastructure, including buildings, laboratories, libraries, hostels, sports facilities and other amenities ;
   • (vii) proposed academic programmes, courses, and curriculum ;
   • (viii) proposed faculty strength and qualifications ;
   • (ix) proposed fee structure ;
   • (x) financial projections for at least ten years including capital expenditure, recurring expenditure, and sources of finance ;
   • (xi) provisions for scholarship and freeships for economically disadvantaged students ;
   • (xii) plans for research and innovation ;
   • (xiii) proposed governance structure ;
   • (d) an undertaking to abide by the provisions of this Act and the rules, regulations, and guidelines issued thereunder ;
   • (e) an undertaking to comply with the regulations and guidelines of the University Grants Commission and other statutory bodies ;
   • (f) proof of deposit of Endowment Fund as specified under this Act ;
   • (g) such other documents and information as may be prescribed.