NHERC primary function – UGC NET Question

NHERC is conceived as the regulatory vertical of HECI. It will set and enforce basic norms for all HEIs, ensuring transparency and minimum quality standards. It does not handle funding or accreditation; those are separate verticals. This structure reduces duplication of regulatory roles.

Option A:
Conducting exams is a function of universities and boards, not NHERC.

Option B:
This option correctly captures NHERC’s role as a “light but tight” regulator overseeing institutional compliance.

Option C:
Accreditation is assigned to NAC, not NHERC, in the NEP framework.

Option D:
Research grants are managed through HEGC and NRF, not directly by NHERC.