Recently University Grants Commission approved foreign universities to set up their campuses in India, the initial approval will be for ____ years.

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According to the information provided by the University Grants Commission, foreign universities will be able to set up their campuses in India for the first time under which these varsities can also decide on the admission process, fee structure and repatriate its funds back home. Foreign universities with campuses in the country can only offer full-time programmes in offline mode and not online or distance learning.The initial approval will be for 10 years and will be renewed in the ninth year subject to the meeting of certain conditions. The regulatory framework allowing the entry of higher-ranked foreign universities will provide an international dimension to higher education, enable Indian students to obtain foreign qualifications at affordable cost, and make India an attractive global study destination. Learn Along: University Grants Commission           Headquarters: New Delhi              Chairman: Jagadesh Kumar