Affiliating system and its challenges – UGC NET Question

All four statements A, B, C and D accurately describe the affiliating system and its challenges. A is true because universities in this system control curricula and conduct examinations for numerous colleges. B is correct since centralised control can slow curriculum updates. C reflects NEP 2020’s intent to gradually end the affiliating model by promoting autonomous and large multidisciplinary institutions. D is also true as ensuring quality across many affiliated colleges is a persistent concern. Because every statement is correct, the appropriate option is A, B, C and D.

Option A:
Option A is incorrect because it includes only A and B, ignoring the policy direction in C and the quality challenge highlighted in D. This partial view does not capture current reform proposals.

Option B:
Option B is incorrect because it combines A, B and C but omits D, which describes the critical quality-maintenance problem in a large affiliating network. Without D, the key challenge is understated.

Option C:
Option C is incorrect because it selects B, C and D and leaves out A, which explains the basic structure of the affiliating system. Knowledge of this structure is necessary to understand why the other issues arise.

Option D:
Option D is correct because it acknowledges the structural features, centralisation effects, reform proposals and quality concerns together. It therefore presents the most comprehensive and accurate description of the affiliating system.