# Delhi Cabinet clears Private Universities Bill 2026

2026-08-07T02:46:04+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

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The Delhi Cabinet has approved the Private Universities Bill 2026, Education Minister Ashish Sood announced on Friday. The bill creates a statutory framework for private universities in the capital, which currently lacks one. Private institutions now operate as deemed-to-be universities or as colleges affiliated with Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University. Key provisions include mandatory land purchase by the university, 25% seat reservation for Delhi students, fee transparency, and regulatory oversight by a committee. The bill also aligns with the National Education Policy 2020. Sood said the aim is to provide quality education within Delhi, reducing the need for students to go elsewhere. The bill is likely to be tabled in the Assembly on Monday.

## Coverage

- timesofindia.indiatimes.com <https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/new-bill-may-let-private-institutions-become-universities-in-delhi/articleshow/133018738.cms>
- news.abplive.com <https://news.abplive.com/education/delhi-cabinet-clears-private-universities-bill-2026-what-s-changing-1860939>
- indiatvnews.com <https://www.indiatvnews.com/delhi/delhi-cabinet-clears-private-university-bill-what-is-it-all-about-and-what-are-its-key-features-2026-08-07-1050697>
- timesnownews.com <https://www.timesnownews.com/education/delhi-cabinet-gives-nod-to-private-universities-bill-2026-article-155369927>

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