The Kerala government has initiated preliminary steps to introduce private universities and constituent colleges as recommended by the Shyam B. Menon-chaired Commission for Reforms in Higher Education.
The Higher Education department has tasked the Kerala State Higher Education Reforms Implementation Cell with formulating a plan of action and framing legislation in this regard.
The move is seen as an indication that the government has virtually closed the door on a proposal to permit deemed-to-be universities in the State. However, there has been no confirmation in this regard.
