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Unit 13: Functions of UGC, NAAC and NCTE

13.8 Keywords Notes

• Statutory : Fixed by law, that must be done by law.
• Regional : Relating to region.
• Co-ordination : The act of making parts of something, groups of peoples work together
in an efficient and organized way.
• Assessment : The act of judging or forming an opinion about something.
• Accreditation : an official approval given by organisations stating that something or
somebody has achieved a required standard.
• Administrative : Connected with organizing the work of a business or an institution.

13.9 Review Questions

1 Give a brief introduction of university grants commission.
2 Write five main functions of UGC.
3 Explain about National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). Give its functions
also.
4 What is the criteria for assessment of an higher education institution of NAAC?
5 Explain the organisational structure of National Council of Teacher Education (NCTE).
6 What are the main functions of NCTE.
Answer: Self Assessment

1. (i) 1945 (ii) National Eligibility for Lectureship (NET)
(iii) Universities (iv) Maulana Abul Klam Azad
(v) New Delhi
2. (i) True (ii) True (iii) False (iv) False
2. (i) (a) (ii) (b) (iii) (c)

13.10 Further Readings

1. Development of Education Systems : J.C. Aggarwal, Dash Bn, Shipra Publications.
2. Educational Regimes in Contemporary India : Radhika Chopra , Patricia M Jeffery,
Dash Bn.
3. Development of Education System : Mel Ainscow , Alan Dyson , Susan Goldrick.

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