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Kerala opens doors to private universities

March 26, 2025

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After decades of opposition, Left Democratic Front (LDF government rolled red carpet for private universities to set up shop in Kerala with the passing of a bill by the legislative Assembly in this regard on Tuesday.

The Kerala State Private Universities (Establishment and Regulation) Bill, 2025, was passed by a voice vote following detailed discussions held on Monday and Tuesday.

Minister for Higher Education R Bindu moved the motion to pass the bill after a brief discussion on the amendments and suggestions put forward by members.

On Monday, Bindu defended the Left government’s decision to grant permission for the establishment of private universities in the state, stating that it is part of their vision to transform Kerala into an international hub of higher education.

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