UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

Statements A, B, C and D correctly describe the main types of universities in India. Central universities are indeed created by Acts of Parliament and centrally funded, State universities by State legislation, while deemed universities are declared under the UGC Act. Private universities also require State legislation and must follow UGC regulations for recognition and degree awarding. Statements E and F are incorrect because no college can unilaterally become a university and degree awarding is not restricted only to central universities.

Option A:
Option A is incorrect because it omits statement D, even though private universities established through State Acts and regulated by UGC are an essential category in the present system. This option therefore gives an incomplete picture of university types.

Option B:
Option B is correct as it includes all four true statements A, B, C and D and excludes the incorrect E and F, thus fully representing the recognised university categories and their regulatory basis.

Option C:
Option C is incorrect because it includes only A and D and leaves out B and C, thereby ignoring the roles of State universities and deemed universities in the Indian higher education structure.

Option D:
Option D is incorrect because it excludes A, which describes central universities, a core component of the system, so it does not represent the complete set of correct statements.