What is the difference between an unitary University and deemed University?

Answer 1

Deemed University

Various Universities are given Deemed University status to recognize them for the excellence in education. An aspirant can either pursue regular classes or distance education classes within a Deemed University. However, they have to attend all the classes regularly. Otherwise, they won't be allowed to attend the final examinations. The institutes that come under the Deemed Universities have the entire power to set the course work and the syllabi of the various courses offered within the institute. In addition, they may have their own guidelines for providing admissions, fees and instructions to aspirants.

Open University

There are a lot of Open Universities within India and abroad. Working professionals mostly prefer studying in an Open University. It may help them continuing their studies without losing their jobs. An aspirant studying in an Open University need not strictly have to attend the classes. Most of the Open Universities conduct a maximum of 12 - 20 days classes in a year.

Key differentiators between Deemed University and Open University

• Certain age limit is there for doing various regular programs in a Deemed University whereas aspirants of any age can pursue the various courses within an Open University.
• UGC controls Deemed Universities in India whereas DEC regulates Open Universities within India.

Answer 2

An autonomous university enjoys academic, administrative & functional autonomy . A no. of institution may be affiliated to it. It is established by an act of legislation(central,state, local bodies). Whereas a deemed university may have a prior history of existence but recognised by UGC at later stage or established by a pvt. party under certain statutory guidelines. It is normally not located at multi -location & have one campus only. No institution is affiliated to it.

Answer 3

it cant have affiliated colleges