State Universities

"State universities" redirects here. For other state universities, see State university (disambiguation). For national universities, see National university. For other uses, see State College (disambiguation).

In India, State universities are run and funded by the State government of each of the States of India.

Following the adoption of the Constitution of India in 1950, education became a state responsibility. Following a constitutional change in 1976, it became a joint responsibility of the states and the central government.[1]

The University Grants Commission (UGC) list from 27 May 2011 lists 274 state universities, around 170 of which receiving Central/UGC assistance.[2]

See also

References

  1. "Seventh Schedule- Constitution of India" (pdf). Ministry of Law and Justice (India). p. 276. Retrieved Jun 27, 2015.
  2. "List of State Universities" (PDF). 27 May 2011. Retrieved 2011-06-06.

http://www.ugc.ac.in/stateuniversitylist.aspx?id=31&Unitype=2

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