Genesis
The formation of the Inter-University Board (IUB) of India as an Apex Inter-University Organization on March 23, 1925, in a meeting of Vice Chancellors/their representatives at Bombay University was the culmination of the need to bring together all the universities in India on a common platform through a coordinating body, to protect the interest of the students as well as the universities. The objective was to promote university activities, especially by way of sharing information and increasing co-operation in the field of education, culture, sports and allied areas. Prior to this, having such an organization in India was recommended by the Sadler Commission in 1919 followed by a resolution, made in the Conference of Vice Chancellors of the Indian Universities convened at Shimla in 1924.
The Inter-University Board acquired a legal status with its registration as a Society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860, on September 29, 1967 and was renamed as Association of Indian Universities (AIU) in 1973. Since its inception AIU is actively engaged in the growth and development of Higher Education. The membership of AIU includes all types of universities e.g. Conventional Universities, Open Universities, Deemed to be Universities, State Universities, Central Universities, Private Universities and Institutes of National Importance. In addition to Indian Universities, 13 Universities/Institutes from Bangladesh, Bhutan, Republic of Kazakhstan, Malyasia, Mauritius, Nepal, Thailand, United Arab Emirates and United Kingdom are its Associate Members.
Vision
To emerge as a dynamic service and advisory apex organization in India by undertaking such initiatives and programmes which could strengthen and popularize Indian higher education as leading edge system in the world and promote greater national and international collaboration in Higher Education, Research and Extension, Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities.
Mission
To promote and represent the higher education system and Indian Universities on national and international forums and establish strong liaison with the government, National/International organizations of higher education, sister associations world over and among universities through active support, cooperation and coordination among the member universities and all stakeholders for promoting quality education, research, sports, culture & values.
Objectives
To serve as an Inter-University Organisation
To act as a bureau of information and to facilitate communication
Coordination and mutual consultation amongst universities
To act as a liaison between the universities and the Government (Central as well as the State Governments) and to co-operate with other universities or bodies (national or international) in matters of common interest
To act as the representative of universities of India
To promote or to undertake such programmes as would help to improve standards of instruction, examination, research, textbooks, scholarly publications, library organisation and such other programmes as may contribute to the growth and propagation of knowledge
To help universities to maintain their autonomous character
To facilitate student mobility and exchange of members of the teaching and research staff, sharing of infrastructure, joint-research projects and publications between universities in India or abroad. To sign MoUs with sister organizations of foreign countries in broad areas and to bring the universities together in the areas of mutual interest and to facilitate signing of MoUs between them;
To appoint or recommend wherever necessary a common representative of the Association at any Conference or in organization, National or International, on education
To assist universities in obtaining recognition for their degrees, diplomas and examinations from other universities, Indian as well as foreign
To undertake, organise and facilitate conferences, seminars, workshops, lectures and research on various themes pertaining to higher education
To act as a National Sports Promotion Organization (NSPO) for promoting sports among Member-Universities and maintain the standards in sports
To enhance participation of university sports at National and International championship competitions and make efforts to improvise upon the sports infrastructure in the universities
To establish and maintain linkages with organizations dealing with youth welfare, student information services, cultural programmes, adult education and such other activities as are conducive to the betterment and welfare of students or teachers and others connected with universities
To act as a service agency to universities in whatever manner it may be required or prescribed
To undertake and facilitate the publication of newsletters, research papers, books etc.
To promote digitalization and provide value added services to its member universities in the form of Admission Portal. Job Portal & Collaboration Portal for promoting quality Higher Education.
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