Explained: What the HECI Bill 2025 set to be tabled in Parliament means

The Winter Session of Parliament is expected to take up the Higher Education Commission of India (HECI) Bill 2025, a major reform aimed at unifying India’s fragmented higher-education regulation. The Bill proposes replacing the UGC and integrating AICTE and NCTE functions, aligning with NEP 2020’s vision of a single authority for regulation, accreditation, and academic standards.