Central Act
The University Grants Commission Act, 1956
An Act to make provision for the co-ordination and determination of standards in Universities and for that purpose, to establish a University Grants Commission.
| Act number | 03 of 1956 |
|---|---|
| Enacted | 1956-03-03 |
| In force from | 1956-11-05 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Education |
| Department | Department of Higher Education |
| Sections | 30 |
| Section text held | Registry entry; certified PDF held |
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Questions this page answers
When did the The University Grants Commission Act, 1956 come into force?
It came into force on 1956-11-05, having been enacted on 1956-03-03.
Which ministry administers it?
The Ministry of Education (Department of Higher Education).
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