It was established in 1953 on the lines of University Grants Commission of the United Kingdom, with the objective of coordination, determination and maintenance of standards of university education in India.
The Commission consists of- a Chairman, a Vice-Chairman, and ten other members, all are appointed by the Central Government.
The mandate of the commission include,
Promoting and coordinating university education.
Determining and maintaining standards of teaching, examination and research in universities.
Framing regulations on minimum standards of education.
Monitoring developments in the field of collegiate and university education; disbursing grants to the universities and colleges.
Serving as a vital link between the Union and state governments and institutions of higher learning.
Advising the central and state governments on the measures necessary for improvement of university education.
