Private Universities in Andhra Pradesh will be required to reserve 35% seats for the upliftment of socially and economically backward students, suggest the new reforms proposed for AP University Act 2006.
At the AP Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy’s review meeting held on February 12, 2021 (Friday), a proposal was extended as a move to provide quality education to students from socially and economically backward communities.
As per the proposed amendment, a Bill will be introduced so that Private universities in Andhra Pradesh can reserve 35 percent of the total seats for government quota. Such universities have to maintain the highest standards of education, so that students are not deprived of quality education.
The meeting was held to review the status quo in higher education of the state. During which amendments for AP Private University Act 2006 were up for discussion. Even college reopening after COVID-19 pandemic was also discussed.
The meeting was attended by AP Higher Education Council Chairman Hemachandra Reddy, AP Higher Education Regulation and Monitoring Committee Chairman Justice V Eswaraiah and Special Chief Secretary (Higher Education) Satish Chandra.
CMO Andhra Pradesh issues Official Statement on New Reforms
The official statement issued by the Chief Minister’s Office stated the state government is up for setting new standards in higher education. Several private universities in AP will be set up and many Andhra Pradesh colleges will be converted to private universities.
Such colleges should have joint certification with more than 200 institutions lasting for more than 5 years. This aspect stands as the primary criterion for converting these private colleges to private universities.
New improvements will be introduced through Bill passed in upcoming Assembly sessions. Meanwhile, aided colleges should be handled by government bodies or private sectors, completely, if they express inability to administer independently.
Andhra Pradesh CM has asserted to set the highest standards as a benchmark for private universities to be developed in the state. Following which, he asked officials to prepare the Bill to amend AP Private University Act 2006.
The official statement further reads, “It is decided to introduce the amendment bill of AP Private University Act-2006 in the coming Assembly session. Discussing aided colleges, it was said that they should be handed over to either government or private totally if they cannot run them independently.”
Andhra Pradesh CM: New Set of Rules to Mark Standard of Private Universities
Andhra Pradesh CM announced that new initiatives through Amma Vodi and Vasati Devena schemes will bring about revolutionary changes in the education and skill sector. Villages will be facilitated with free internet connectivity, while students will be provided laptops at affordable prices.
Private universities will have no scope for recommendations in terms of recruiting staff or faculty. The recruitment process will be transparent and only qualified and deserving candidates should be ensured of their presence in private universities.
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