NEP Board of Governors governance – UGC NET Question

Statements A, B and D accurately reflect BoG-based governance under NEP 2020. A is true because the policy envisages empowered Boards to provide academic, administrative and financial autonomy while holding institutions accountable for outcomes. B is true as decisions are to be taken in a professional, transparent and non-political manner. D is also true since the BoG must ensure that institutional statutes and policies remain consistent with national regulations and quality norms. Statement C is false; NEP allows for external experts and stakeholders on governing bodies rather than excluding them altogether. Thus, A, B and D only form the correct combination.

Option A:
Option A is correct because it incorporates the three true statements about autonomy, professionalism and regulatory alignment, while excluding C, which misrepresents the composition of governance bodies.

Option B:
Option B is incorrect because it includes only A and B and omits D, thereby failing to mention the BoG’s responsibility to keep institutional policy in line with broader regulatory frameworks.

Option C:
Option C is incorrect because it lists B and D only and leaves out A, not explicitly stating that NEP 2020 centres the BoG model as the core governance structure for autonomous institutions.

Option D:
Option D is incorrect because it treats all four statements as correct, thereby accepting C’s claim that external members must always be excluded, which contradicts NEP 2020’s emphasis on expert and stakeholder participation.