GK Quiz: UGC Bill 2026 – Test Your Knowledge

Check how well you know the UGC Bill 2026 and its key provisions, including equity rules, Equal Opportunity Centres, Ombudsperson roles, constitutional safeguards, and penalties for non-compliance in higher education.

The University Grants Commission (UGC), India’s statutory body for maintaining higher education standards, recently approved the Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions Regulations, 2026 on 13 January 2026. These rules aim to make campuses discrimination-free, ensuring students, teachers, and staff from all backgrounds feel safe, respected, and valued.

• When were the Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Regulations approved by UGC?
  a) 1 January 2026
  b) 13 January 2026
  c) 26 January 2026
  d) 15 January 2026
  Answer: b) 13 January 2026

• What is the main purpose of UGC Bill 2026?
  a) Promote foreign universities in India
  b) Ensure equity, inclusion, and discrimination-free campuses
  c) Increase fees in universities
  d) Privatize colleges
  Answer: b) Ensure equity, inclusion, and discrimination-free campuses

• Which body enforces the UGC Bill 2026?
  a) AICTE
  b) NCERT
  c) UGC
  d) MHRD
  Answer: c) UGC

• Which of these is established under the UGC 2026 rules to ensure equal treatment?
  a) Scholarship Boards
  b) Equal Opportunity Centres
  c) Student Unions
  d) Faculty Committees
  Answer: b) Equal Opportunity Centres

• Who handles complaints related to discrimination in universities under UGC 2026?
  a) Vice-Chancellor
  b) Ombudsperson
  c) Education Minister
  d) Registrar
  Answer: b) Ombudsperson

• UGC 2026 rules are primarily meant for:
  a) Primary schools
  b) Higher education institutions
  c) Coaching centers
  d) Vocational training institutes
  Answer: b) Higher education institutions

• Which of the following groups are protected under UGC 2026 equity regulations?
  a) Students only
  b) Teachers and staff only
  c) All students, teachers, and staff
  d) Only government employees
  Answer: c) All students, teachers, and staff

• What is the maximum penalty for non-compliance with UGC 2026 rules?
  a) Warning letter
  b) Fine and administrative action
  c) Campus closure
  d) None
  Answer: b) Fine and administrative action

• UGC 2026 promotes which of the following on campuses?
  a) Competition
  b) Equity and inclusion
  c) Privatization
  d) Tuition hike
  Answer: b) Equity and inclusion

• UGC Bill 2026 applies to:
  a) Only central universities
  b) Only state universities
  c) All universities and colleges in India
  d) Only private colleges
  Answer: c) All universities and colleges in India

• What kind of discrimination is targeted under UGC 2026?
  a) Gender
  b) Caste
  c) Disability
  d) All of the above
  Answer: d) All of the above

• Which document ensures constitutional safeguards under UGC 2026?
  a) Education Policy 2020
  b) UGC (Promotion of Equity) Regulations 2026
  c) RTE Act
  d) AICTE Guidelines
  Answer: b) UGC (Promotion of Equity) Regulations 2026

• UGC 2026 mandates campuses to be free from:
  a) Political activities
  b) Discrimination and harassment
  c) Extracurricular activities
  d) Technology use
  Answer: b) Discrimination and harassment

• Who is responsible for implementing equity measures in a university?
  a) Students
  b) Faculty members
  c) University administration
  d) Government only
  Answer: c) University administration

• UGC 2026 emphasizes support for which group?
  a) Minority students
  b) Marginalized and underrepresented groups
  c) Sports students
  d) Foreign students
  Answer: b) Marginalized and underrepresented groups

• Which body coordinates funding for universities in India?
  a) AICTE
  b) UGC
  c) ICAR
  d) CSIR
  Answer: b) UGC

• UGC 2026 rules aim to create campuses that are:
  a) Competitive and elite
  b) Safe, inclusive, and respectful
  c) Strictly academic
  d) Private and profit-oriented
  Answer: b) Safe, inclusive, and respectful

• What role does the Ombudsperson play under UGC 2026?
  a) Teaching courses
  b) Addressing complaints and disputes
  c) Funding research
  d) Student admissions
  Answer: b) Addressing complaints and disputes

• UGC 2026 regulations apply to:
  a) Only students enrolled after 2026
  b) All current and future students
  c) Only faculty
  d) Only administration
  Answer: b) All current and future students

• UGC 2026 promotes which of the following in higher education?
  a) Equity, inclusion, and fair treatment
  b) Privatization
  c) Tuition hikes
  d) Foreign collaborations only
  Answer: a) Equity, inclusion, and fair treatment

• UGC 2026 rules were designed to enhance:
  a) Campus competition
  b) Safety and respect on campus
  c) Research only
  d) International rankings
  Answer: b) Safety and respect on campus

• Which sector enforces penalties under UGC 2026?
  a) University Grants Commission
  b) Local police
  c) Ministry of Finance
  d) State Education Department
  Answer: a) University Grants Commission

• Which of the following is a key feature of UGC 2026?
  a) Scholarships for all students
  b) Discrimination-free campuses
  c) Compulsory foreign exchange
  d) Mandatory sports participation
  Answer: b) Discrimination-free campuses

• UGC 2026 encourages universities to:
  a) Focus only on research
  b) Provide equal opportunities to everyone
  c) Limit admissions to select students
  d) Privatize faculty hiring
  Answer: b) Provide equal opportunities to everyone

• The UGC Bill 2026 is related to which type of education?
  a) Primary
  b) Secondary
  c) Higher education
  d) Vocational
  Answer: c) Higher education