UGC, AICTE, NCTE to be scrapped: Will a new super-regulator end the chaos these three could never control?

India’s higher education is undergoing a major change. The government plans to replace the UGC, AICTE, and NCTE with a single body, HECI. This aims to streamline regulations and improve quality. Past committees have suggested similar reforms. HECI promises efficiency and accountability. However, concerns exist about centralized control and loss of expertise.