Acts and Statutes
1. Central UGC Regulations (Applicable Nationwide)
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UGC Act, 1956 (Primary regulatory framework for higher education)
https://www.education.gov.in/sites/upload_files/mhrd/files/upload_document/ugc_act.pdf
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UGC (Affiliation of Colleges by Universities) Regulations
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Defines norms for grant of affiliation, continuation, and autonomy.
https://www.ugc.gov.in/oldpdf/regulations/AffiliationofCollegesbyUniversitiesregulation.pdf
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UGC (Minimum Qualifications for Appointment of Teachers) Regulations, 2018
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UGC (Promotion of Academic Integrity and Prevention of Plagiarism) Regulations, 2023
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UGC (Credit Framework for Online Learning) Regulations, 2021
2. Kerala State Government Rules & Acts
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Kerala University Act, 1974 (Amended periodically; governs affiliating universities in Kerala)
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Kerala State Higher Education Council Act, 2007
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Coordinates between universities and the state government.
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Kerala Education Rules (KER), 1959 (For general college administration)
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Kerala Private Colleges (Management & Conditions of Service of Teachers) Act, 2015
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Regulates appointments and service conditions in private colleges.
3. Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU), Kottayam – Statutes & Ordinances
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Mahatma Gandhi University Act, 1985 (Primary Act governing MGU)
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MGU First Statutes (Defines university structure, authorities, and functions)
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MGU Affiliation Regulations
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Ordinance No. 1 (Conditions for Grant of Affiliation)
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Infrastructure, faculty qualifications, and financial stability requirements.
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Ordinance No. 2 (Continuation of Affiliation & Inspection)
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Ordinance No. 3 (Courses & Syllabus Approval)
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Examination Ordinances (Rules for exams, grading, malpractice)
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Ordinances on Faculty Recruitment & Service Conditions
