India Education & Career

At present, only the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has framed regulations for entry and operation of foreign universities/institutions imparting technical education in India. A legislative proposal for entry and operation of foreign educational institutions in the country is presently under consideration of the Government.

The Gross Enrollment Ratio(GER) in higher education in the relevant age groups is at present about 10 per cent. Enhancement of access in higher education is a continuous process through establishment of more universities and colleges, increasing intake of students through expansion of existing institutions and blending of the open and conventional systems of higher education.

The Central Government does not incur any expenditure on the establishment of State Universities. During the 11th Five Year Plan, subject to its finalization, it is proposed to establish 16 Central Universities in States which do not have any Central University. In addition, 14 World Class Universities are also proposed to be established as Central Universities.

The proceeds of Education Cess credited into Prarambhik Shiksha Kosh (PSK) are utilized exclusively for Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) and Mid-Day Meal (MDM) Scheme. Expenditure on SSA and MDM Scheme is incurred from PSK after the funds provided by way of Gross Budgetary Support (GBS) are fully utilized. No specific allocation is made separately to States/UTs against the amount collected through Education Cess. Assistance under PSK is released to States/UTs as per the schematic pattern and budgetary allocation for SSA and MDM Scheme.