Synopsis The University Grants Commission is a statutory organization established by an Act of Parliament in 1956 for the coordination, determination and maintenance of standards of university education. Apart from providing grants to eligible universities and colleges, the Commission also advises the Central and State Governments on the measures which are necessary for the development of higher education. This book would be useful to all those interested in the development of Education in India. This book is covering all grants, policies, schemes and guidelines for colleges and Universities for obtaining the funds from University Grants Commission under the XIth Plan.