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ICT considers relinquishing deemed-to-be university status
ICT in Mumbai is weighing relinquishing its deemed-to-be university status due to lack of financial benefits from Central Government schemes. A formal proposal has not yet been placed before the Board of Governors, and assessments are planned to determine implications for academic autonomy. If the shift proceeds, ICT could become eligible for central and state schemes, and may transition to a state technological university, while its current Elite Status and Centre of Excellence recognitions might help preserve autonomy.
Why It Matters
The move could affect funding access and the nature of ICT's autonomy, with potential changes to governance and financial support if it becomes a state-run university.
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ICT considers relinquishing deemed-to-be university status
April 28, 2026
The article reports that ICT is considering relinquishing its deemed-to-be university status due to lack of financial benefits under Central Government schemes. A formal proposal to relinquish the status has not yet been placed before the Board of Governors; assessments will be conducted to determine whether the decision would compromise academic autonomy. The institute is exploring the possibility of becoming a full-fledged state technological university, which could make it eligible for schemes of both the Central and state governments, including the proposed CM-USHA, modelled on PM-USHA. ICT currently enjoys Elite Status and Centre of Excellence recognition from the Maharashtra government, which could help preserve its independence even if it transitions.
ICT becomes a deemed-to-be university
2008
ICT became a deemed-to-be university in 2008.
Founding of ICT as University Department of Chemical Technology under University of Bombay
1933
ICT was founded in 1933 as the University Department of Chemical Technology under the University of Bombay (now the University of Mumbai).