What is the key requirement for foreign universities to set up and operate their campuses in India, as per the UGC regulations?

Solution

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has notified the regulations for foreign universities to set up and operate their campuses in India. According to the regulations ,foreign institutions intending to establish campuses in India should have secured a position within the top 500 in the overall category of global rankings, as decided by the commission from time to time, or should have secured a position within the top 500 in the subject-wise category of global rankings and should possess outstanding expertise in a particular area, as decided by the commission from time to time.  In case an FHEI desires to receive or utilise foreign contributions, it will have to obtain registration or prior permission under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 and comply with legal requirement under the FCRA.