EDUCATION (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -Consequently, the University Grants Commission (UGC) was formally inaugurated by late Shri Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, the then Minister of Education, Natural Resources and Scientific Research on 28 December 1953.

Detailed explanation-2: -This recommendation was made by the University Education Commission of 1948–1949 which was set up under the chairmanship of S. Radhakrishnan “to report on Indian university education and suggest improvements and extensions".

Detailed explanation-3: -Promoting and coordinating university education. Determining and maintaining standards of teaching, examination and research in universities.

Detailed explanation-4: -(1) This Act may be called the University Grants Comission Act, 1956. (2) It shall come into force on such date1 as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint. 1. 5th November, 1956, vide notification No.