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Kerala Cabinet approves draft legislation to permit private universities

The Kerala Cabinet approved draft legislation to permit private universities in the state during a special meeting on Monday.
The draft stipulates that a sponsoring agency must have experience in education and meet land and financial requirements to apply for a private university.
The academic council of these universities will include state government nominees, and 40% of seats will be reserved for local students, with concessions for SC/ST categories.
Communist Party of India State Secretary M. V. Govindan supported the move, stating it will create new opportunities for students in higher education.

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Kerala Cabinet approves draft legislation to permit private universities

Kerala government approves draft legislation for private universities, with strict guidelines and reservation policies, amid opposition from CPI-affiliated AISF.

13 days ago·India

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Move by Kerala CPI-M to greenlight private universities hailed - tennews.in: National News Portal

Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 11 (IANS) The Kerala CPI-M after resisting private institutions of higher education for several years has now greenlighted setting up of private universities in the state and the move is being welcomed by those who were advocating for this for decades. At a special Cabinet meeting held on Monday night the Pinarayi Vijayan […] The post Move by Kerala CPI-M to greenlight private universities hailed appeared first on tennews…

Move by Kerala CPI-M to greenlight private universities hailed

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Kerala Cabinet Greenlights Private University Bill

Kerala Cabinet Greenlights Private University Bill The Kerala government has taken a significant step toward education reform by approving a draft bill that allows for the establishment and management of private universities in the state. The bill, endorsed by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan during a Cabinet meeting, stipulates that only experienced agencies in the education sector can apply to set up these universities.As per the draft, prospec…

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NewsDrum

Kerala Cabinet approves draft bill for establishment of private universities

Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 10 (PTI) The Left government in Kerala on Monday approved a draft bill for the establishment and management of private universities in the state.The state Cabinet meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, approved the Kerala State Private Universities (Establishment and Regulation) Draft Bill, 2025, under which only credible sponsoring agencies with experience in the education sector may apply to establish a pr…

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Cabinet nod for Private University Bill; to be presented in assembly on February 13

The CPM had earlier given in-principle approval for allowing private universities to operate in the state. However, during the last cabinet meeting, the CPI raised objections to certain provisions. Today’s special cabinet meeting was convened to finalise a decision after discussing the concerns raised by the CPI.

13 days ago·Kerala, India

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