The University Grants Commission Act, 1956 · IV — MISCELLANEOUS

Section 23. Prohibition of the use of the word "University" in certain cases

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

23. Prohibition of the use of the word "University" in certain cases.— No institution, whether a corporate body or not, other than a University established or incorporated by or under a Central Act, a Provincial Act or a State Act shall be entitled to have the word "University" associated with its name in any manner whatsoever: Provided that nothing in this section shall, for a period of two years from the commencement of this Act, apply to an institution which, immediately before such commencement, had the word "University" associated with its name.

Source: India Code