The Gurukul Vidhyapeeth University Act, 2024, provides the legal framework for establishing a private, self-financed university in Melli, Sikkim. It mandates that the institution operate as a non-affiliating entity, focusing on professional and vocational education. The Act outlines the governance structure, including the roles of the Visitor, Chancellor, and various councils. It imposes strict obligations regarding merit-based admissions, reservation quotas for Sikkim residents, and infrastructure standards. Furthermore, it establishes financial safeguards like the Endowment Fund and provides the State Government with oversight powers to ensure academic standards and administrative accountability, including procedures for potential dissolution or management takeover.
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Chronological legislative evolution of The Gurukul Vidhyapeeth University Act, 2024 across statutory gazettes and amending Acts.