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A deemed university is a higher education institution in India granted university status by the Central Government on the advice of the UGC under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956. This status allows them to enjoy the academic privileges of a university, including the autonomy to award degrees, design their own curriculum, and set their own policies, even if they were not originally established by a legislative act. Such institutions are recognized for their high academic standards and significant research contributions.

Meaning of Deemed University

A Deemed University is an autonomous institution that enjoys the same academic status and privileges as a university.
It can:

• Design its own courses and syllabi,

• Conduct its own examinations, and

• Award degrees (recognized by the UGC).

Basically, it is “deemed to be” a university because of its high academic standards and performance in a particular field.

Who Grants Deemed Status?

• The University Grants Commission (UGC) recommends institutions.

• The Ministry of Education (Government of India) grants the “Deemed to be University” status officially.

Why Institutions Become Deemed Universities

An institution may be declared as a Deemed University if it:

• Has high academic excellence for at least 10 years,

• Offers advanced research and teaching,

• Has good infrastructure, faculty, and results,

• Contributes significantly to education and innovation.

Features of a Deemed University