UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

Statements B, C, D and F are conceptually aligned with NEP’s vision for HECI. B is true because NEP proposes distinct verticals for regulation, accreditation, funding and standards under one umbrella. C is true as professional councils are to be integrated into a coordinated system rather than act as isolated regulators. D is true since “light but tight” regulation emphasises transparency and outcomes. F is true because a key aim is to reduce overlapping and fragmented regulatory arrangements. A is false as HECI is not meant to manage daily operations, and E is false because policy transitions normally involve phased and consultative processes.

Option A:
Option A is incorrect because it omits F, overlooking the focus on reducing duplication and fragmentation in regulatory structures.

Option B:
Option B is incorrect because it leaves out C, failing to mention the envisioned repositioning of professional councils within the new framework.

Option C:
Option C is correct as it includes B, C, D and F, the four statements that reflect NEP’s regulatory rationalisation, and excludes A and E, which overstate centralisation and ignore gradual implementation.

Option D:
Option D is incorrect because it includes A, which misrepresents HECI as a day-to-day manager of universities, contrary to its regulatory and coordinating role.

Statements A and D correctly summarise key aspects of the HECI framework in NEP 2020. Statement A is true because NEP 2020 envisages HECI as an umbrella body with distinct verticals for regulation, accreditation, funding and academic standards. Statement D is also correct in assigning responsibility for academic standards and learning outcomes to a General Education Council. Statements B and C are false since NEP does not propose a single body for all examinations and affiliations, and it explicitly calls for restructuring existing regulatory bodies rather than leaving them unchanged.

Option A:
Option A is correct because it selects precisely those statements that reflect the broad structure proposed in NEP 2020. It acknowledges the multi-vertical design of HECI and the role of the General Education Council. By excluding B and C, it rejects overstated and inaccurate claims about centralised control and lack of restructuring.

Option B:
Option B is incorrect because it includes B as correct along with A and D. Statement B wrongly suggests that one body will handle all examinations, affiliations and accreditation, which is not what NEP 2020 proposes. Therefore this combination mixes true and false descriptions.

Option C:
Option C is incorrect because it accepts C, which claims that all existing regulators will remain unchanged. In fact, NEP 2020 proposes significant restructuring and consolidation of regulatory functions under HECI. Including this false statement invalidates the option.

Option D:
Option D is incorrect because it pairs A with C. While A is correct, C contradicts the reform spirit of NEP 2020 by denying any restructuring. Hence this combination cannot be considered accurate.