<h1>Government Reforms UGC to Boost Autonomy for Top Colleges, Introduces Outcome-Based Accreditation and Credit-Based Programs.</h1> The government announced reforms in the University Grants Commission (UGC) to grant greater administrative and academic autonomy to high-quality institutions. During the General Budget 2017-18 presentation, the Finance Minister stated that colleges would be identified for autonomous status based on their accreditation and ranking. A revised framework will be established focusing on outcome-based accreditation and credit-based programs to enhance higher education quality.