Key Highlighting the main points of the UGC (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026
1. Purpose & Legal Basis Issued under the UGC Act, 1956 , replacing the 2012 Equity Regulations . Aligns with NEP 2020 , which treats equity and inclusion as foundational to higher education. Aims to eradicate discrimination and promote full equity across all Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in India UGC-Promotion-of-Equity-in-HEIs… 2. Scope of Application Applicable to all HEIs in India (universities, colleges, deemed universities). Covers students, faculty, staff, and management . Applies to formal, ODL, and online modes of education UGC-Promotion-of-Equity-in-HEIs… 3. Grounds of Prohibited Discrimination Discrimination is prohibited only on the basis of: Religion Race Caste (SC/ST/OBC) Gender (including third gender) Place of birth Disability Includes both direct and indirect discrimination impairing equality or human dignity UGC-Promotion-of-Equity-in-HEIs… 4. Duties of Higher Education Institutions Mandatory duty to: Eliminate discrimination Promote equity and inclu...