The University Grants Commission (UGC) has introduced regulations governing the establishment and operation of campuses by foreign universities in India. These regulations stipulate that foreign universities can collaborate to establish campuses in India, subject to individual eligibility criteria. Prior to initiating new courses, foreign universities intending to set up campuses in India must obtain prior approval from the UGC.
To be eligible for this endeavor, foreign universities must have achieved a ranking within the top 500 in global rankings. Furthermore, foreign universities have the option to establish more than one campus in India, with separate applications required for each. The UGC has granted autonomy to these campuses to recruit faculty and staff according to their recruitment norms.
However, it’s important to note that foreign university campuses in India are not permitted to offer online courses or engage in distance learning.
