Deemed University or deemed-to-be-university is granted to higher educational institutes in India by the Department of Higher Education. According to MHRD(Ministry of Human Resource Development), an institution of higher education that works at a very high standard in a specific area of study can be declared by Government on the advice of UGC(University Grants Commission) as Deemed University or deemed-to-be-university and can enjoy privileges and facilities of University.

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