Autonomy and accountability misconceptions – UGC NET Question

The wrong statements are B and F. B is wrong because autonomy does not eliminate external review; accreditation and audits remain necessary for public accountability. F is wrong because individual teachers in autonomous institutions must still follow institutional norms, curricula and regulations. A, C, D and E are correct: A rightly frames academic autonomy within regulatory limits, C recognises multiple accountability tools, D links financial autonomy with transparency, and E notes that micromanagement can weaken autonomy. Thus, the only combination containing exactly the wrong statements is B and F only.

Option A:
Option A is incorrect because it selects only B and ignores F, overlooking the false claim that autonomy exempts teachers from academic norms.

Option B:
Option B is correct as it identifies both B and F as wrong, capturing misunderstandings about total freedom from review and absence of norms for individuals.

Option C:
Option C is incorrect because it adds A to the wrong set, even though A accurately defines academic autonomy as operating within regulatory frameworks.

Option D:
Option D is incorrect because it includes C and E as wrong, although both statements correctly describe accountability mechanisms and the risks of micromanagement.