The Approval to open an Offshore Campus in Dubai is granted to Jaipur National University

The Ministry of Education has permitted the Jaipur National University to construct an off-shore campus in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Prior to the start of the academic session, the education ministry requested that the institution adopt specific requirements in the form of a legal undertaking in order to open the campus.

The department of Higher Education stated that the ministry reviewed the university’s proposal to build up the off-shore campus as per the provisions of the University Grants Commission (UGC)’s Establishment of and Maintenance of Standards in Private Universities Regulations, 2003.

An official notification released by the ministry noted, "The proposal of Jaipur National University, for establishment of an Off-Shore Campus in Dubai, United Arab Emirates has been considered in this ministry as per the provisions of the UGC (Establishment of and Maintenance of Standards in Private Universities) Regulations, 2003. However, this permission is subject to the acceptance of the conditions by the University through an legal undertaking before starting of academic session."

In accordance with the guidelines and standards established by the UGC or any other relevant Statutory / Regulatory bodies, the university has been requested by the government to provide sufficient academic and physical infrastructure facilities for its Off-Shore Campus located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. 

The guidelines further state, "Jaipur National University, Jaipur, Rajasthan must maintain standards of education as prescribed by the UGC or Statutory Authorities concerned at the off-shore campus in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The university must not involve or engage in any such activity that may result in lowering in any way the prestige and reputation of Indian Higher Education."

Additionally, Jaipur National University must avoid giving the idea to the broader public that it was "established" by a Central Act. The State Government of Rajasthan Act, which established the institution, ought to be mentioned.