GUWAHATI: The Assam cabinet has approved amendments to the Assam Private Universities Act, 2007, to bring private universities in line with government norms.
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This was announced by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma following the state cabinet meeting held on Tuesday, March 4.
The new amendment now ensures a clear demarcation between private universities and other specialised institutions. Additionally, a mandatory security clearance will be required before setting up any private university in the state.
In a related development, the cabinet also approved the establishment of two new private universities—EdTech Skills University in Tinsukia and Maa Kamakhya National University in Assam.
