Sri Lanka, Nov. 27 -- The University Grants Commission (UGC) has underscored the need to establish a Higher Education Commission to regulate and monitor private universities and other degree-awarding institutions.

The UGC officials during a meeting with the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Education, Manpower and Human Capital in Parliament explained that such a body would enable the creation of comprehensive data systems and facilitate links with universities worldwide, allowing access to essential information on institutional standards and programme quality.

This would help ensure accurate decision-making when granting approval to prospective private universities. These suggestions were further supported by the Additional Secretary (No...