The University Grants Commission (UGC) has received more than 100 proposals from universities for its 'Paramarsh Scheme'.
The University Grants Commission (UGC) is expecting to receive
around 100 proposals from the higher education institutions for its 'Paramarsh
Scheme'. As a part of the scheme, top institutions will mentor five
non-accredited institutes to secure National Assessment and Accreditation
Council (NAAC) grade.
"The last date for
submitting proposals by the mentors is September 2. These will then be
examined," a UGC official said here on Monday.
"Once the proposals are accepted by the UGC, the institutes
can start the mentoring programme within a month," the official added.
The scheme mandates that the mentor institutions should have
secured a NAAC score of 3.26 out of 4. Human Resource Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal
'Nishank', who launched the scheme last month, said it would improve quality
and standards of higher education in the country.
The official noted that since securing NAAC accreditation has been
made mandatory for the open universities too, the top institutions can also
mentor open universities which will be applying for NAAC grade for the first
time.
How 'Paramarsh' scheme is useful:
Under the 'Paramarsh' scheme, the leading institutions will
provide regular mentoring to help colleges to get accredited by the NAACA.
The mentor institutions can be provided financial assistance of up
to Rs 30 lakh. There is also an option of appointing an expert, who can be paid
a fellowship amount of Rs 31,000 per month.
The scheme aims to improve
the global rankings of Indian higher educational institutions.
"The scheme will lead to enhancement of the mentee
institutions' quality and its profile as a result of improved quality of
research, teaching and learning methodologies. The mentee institution will also
have increased exposure and speedier adaptation to best practices," the
official added.
About NAAC
The NAAC is an autonomous body that assesses and accredits higher
education institutions in the country.
