Light but tight regulation phrase – UGC NET Question

The phrase used in NEP 2020 is “light but tight,” meaning that regulation should be limited in quantity but strict in enforcement. “Light” refers to reducing unnecessary rules and intrusive control, while still maintaining strong oversight on core quality aspects. Hence, “light” is the correct completion.

Option A:
Option A is correct because the policy explicitly calls for fewer but clearer regulations, trusting institutions in day-to-day matters while keeping oversight tight on academic standards and integrity.

Option B:
Option B is incorrect since “heavy” would indicate many rules and detailed micromanagement, which the policy seeks to move away from.

Option C:
Option C is wrong because “weak” regulation would imply lax enforcement, contradicting the “tight” part of the phrase that stresses strong compliance and accountability.

Option D:
Option D is incorrect as “rigid” suggests inflexible and possibly excessive regulation, again at odds with the idea of keeping the framework light in terms of the number of regulations.