DEEMED UNIVERSITIES:- HOW ARE THEY DIFFERENT?

When we think of a college or a university, there are many different points that interest the parents and the students, but the status and the accreditation are the points that simply, are the most important. The accreditation is basically divided into three branches that are Deemed universities, Autonomous universities, and Private universities. Though it has much more, the main are these three only and the status totally depends on it.

In this article, we would be talking about a Deemed–to–be university, its many advantages and disadvantages and the difference it holds from the other categories.

What are Deemed or Deemed – to – be universities?

Deemed or Deemed – to – be universities are an accreditation of a full-fledged university providing higher education. They are accorded by DHE under MHRD, on the advice of UGC. These universities hold all the rights or the academic status and enjoy the benefits of being a proper university. Some Deemed – to – be universities also enjoy the authority to grant degrees on their own. The status of a deemed university grants full autonomy in syllabus, admissions, courses, and fees. The UGC list dated 23 June 2008 lists 130 deemed universities in India, with the latest addition to the list, made on 24 June 2009.

How is Deemed or Deemed – to – be universities are different?

Deemed – to – be	Private	Autonomous
Usually, can grant degrees or diploma on their own.	Only can award a degree or diploma with the approval of UGC.	Mostly awarded by the Affiliated university. They can award degrees, but cannot hold the stature of a university.
They are awarded the status of a full-fledged university.	They can only be a college or an institute.	They are mostly affiliated to a university.
Have the autonomy in the syllabus, admissions, courses, and fees	Have followed the rules and regulations of UGC.	If affiliated, decided by the university, the college is affiliated with. If not, can decide by their own.
Good placement opportunities.	Depends on the institute to institute.	Usually, less than deemed universities
Accorded by DHE under MHRD, on the advice of UGC	Falls under UGC.	Under Department of Higher Education.

Salient Features of a Deemed University:

Carries the status of a university.
Awards degrees or diploma.
Have the autonomy in the syllabus, admissions, courses, and fees.
An Independent decision maker

Advantages of Deemed Universities:

Set their own guidelines.
Work without pressure.
Good placement opportunities.
Quality education.
Have full authority of setting up question papers, syllabus and deciding the pattern of exams.