Foreign varsities to set up campuses in India: A new phase of tranquillity

The proposal that foreign universities be allowed to establish campuses in India was opposed by RSS affiliates until recently. However, they seem to be reviewing their position

The University Grants Commission, on January 5, announced new regulations for foreign universities proposing to come to India. The draft policy —Setting up and Operation of Campuses of Foreign Higher Educational Institutions in India) Regulations, 2023 — says these universities will have the freedom to devise their admission process and fee structure, which should be transparent and reasonable. They will not be allowed to hold online classes. Consultations will close on January 18.

“We are still studying the proposal,” says Ashwani Mahajan, national co-convener, Swadeshi Jagaran Manch (SJM), when asked about the draft policy.

“We vigorously opposed the