Institutions of Eminence

Institutes of Eminence
Formation2016
TypeHigher-education recognition scheme
Region served
Republic of India
Membership
Universities and institutes of higher education
Budget
₹18,000.00 crore (US$2.2 billion)
(FY2024–25 est.)[1]
Websiteioe.ugc.ac.in

Institutions of Eminence (IoE) is a recognition status set up in 2017 for higher education institutes in India, by the University Grants Commission. Recognised institutions are granted more autonomy, both administratively and academically, are allowed to open offshore campuses, and enjoy better collaboration opportunities with global universities. The plan encompasses twenty institutions, twelve of which have already been declared Institutes of Eminence as of April 2021.[2][3] Public institutions are granted up to ₹1,000 crore (equivalent to ₹14 billion or US$170 million in 2023); no funding is awarded to private institutions. This scheme is equivalent to Russell Group Universities in the UK.

  1. ^ "Notes on Demands for Grants, 2024-2025" (PDF).
  2. ^ "Institute of Eminence » Institutions". www.education.gov.in. Ministry of Education. Archived from the original on 23 April 2021. Retrieved 23 April 2021.
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