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The higher education system in India includes both private and public universities. Public universities are supported by the Government of India and the state governments, while private universities are mostly supported by various bodies and societies. Universities in India are recognized by the university Grants Commission (UGC), which are draws its power from the university Grants Commission Act, 1956 in addition, 15 Professional Councils are established, Controlling different aspects of accreditation and coordination. Deemed University or Deemed-to-be-university, is a status of autonomy granted by the Department of Higher Education in the Union Human Resource Development Ministry, on the advice of the UGC, under section 3 of UGC Act.