Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill to Overhaul Higher Ed, Repeal UGC, AICTE

• Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan introduced the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025, to reform India's higher education regulatory system.
• The Bill aims to reduce multiple layers of approvals for universities and colleges, aligning with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
• It proposes a new apex body, the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan, supported by three councils for regulation, accreditation, and standards.
• If enacted, the Bill will repeal the UGC Act, AICTE Act, and NCTE Act, bringing all higher education institutions under the new Adhishthan.
• The legislation emphasizes a technology-driven, single-window system, clear separation of roles, and student-centric reforms for quality and access.

Why It Matters: New bill overhauls India's higher education, impacting students & institutions.