UGC Performa for XII Plan requirements of the colleges

As you are aware that UGC (University Grants Commission) in every Plan period calls for proposals from the colleges which are covered under Section 2(f) and 12(B) of the UGC Act 1956 for the allocation of funds during the Plan Period. In this regard, a performs has been developed for the use of colleges for preparing their proposals comprising requirements of development assistance during XII plan period.

At present, UGC will not be considering giving grants to un-aided/self financing colleges even if they are included under section 12(B) of the UGC Act 1956. Therefore, the college may ensure that it fulfills the above condition before submitting its proposal to the UGC.

It is represented that the proposals of the college duly completed in all respects in duplicate may be submitted to the Northern Regional College Bureau (NRCB), University Grants Commission, 35, Feroze Shah Road, New Delhi-110001 within 60 days from the date of issue of this letter/notification.

The application form consists of details to be filled are, name of the college, postal address, district, state, official website address, contact details, college status (Govt, Govt Aided or Non-Govt), land area, staffing details, students facility details, category and level of courses, recognition of courses and more. CLICK HERE for complete form.

Building grant will be available on 100% basis for construction of new buildings, extension of existing buildings and for major repairs/renovation of old buildings like academic block, administrative block, library, staff quarters, hostels, guest house, etc. The fund requirement for building projects will generally be within the 50% limit of total financial outlay of General Development Assistance and Merged Schemes of XII Plan period for the colleges . The Guidelines for the construction of all building projects will be as per XI Plan Guidelines till these are further revised by the Commission.

Other Development Schemes applicable to the College (Erstwhile Merged Schemes):
The Schemes mentioned below have been implemented during XI Five Year Plan as Merged Schemes and details about the objectives and ceiling of assistance under the Schemes are available on the UGC website www.ugc.ac.in The College may prepare its proposals keeping in view the objectives and ceiling of assistance as laid down during the XI Plan. The UGC will make actual allocation based on the fund allocated to the UGC by the Government of India.

Consolidated requirements of the College for Development activities:
Expenditure incurred for acquiring assets of permanent nature or for enhancing the utility of existing assets shall broadly be classified under Capital Head(35). Thus, the expenditure incurred on Equipment, Books and Journals, Furniture and Fixtures and Building may be booked under Capital Head (35).Subsequent charges on maintenance, repair, upkeep and working expenses which are required to maintain the asset in running order and other expenses incurred for day today running of the colleges including the establishment and administrative expenses shall be considered under General Head (31). Salary of the employees including the salary of the substitute teachers shall be included under the Salary Head (36). The budget head 36 will be part of the General Head 31. College may keep this broad classification in mind while projecting their XII Plan financial requirements.