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College affiliation with university — RTI
Direct answer. File RTI to Registrar of University. Ask affiliation status, last LIC (Local Inquiry Committee) report, deficiencies, withdrawal, programmes covered.
Legal framework
- State University Acts — affiliation framework.
- UGC Affiliation Regulations — mandatory for UG courses.
- Prof. Yash Pal (2012) — affiliating authority responsibility.
5 questions to ask
- Affiliation status for programme.
- Last LIC report.
- Deficiencies.
- Withdrawal/temporary affiliation.
- Action on complaints.
Template
To: The Public Information Officer, Registrar of affiliating University Subject: Application under §6 RTI Act 2005 — University affiliation verification College [..] is my institution. Please furnish: (1) affiliation status, (2) LIC report, (3) deficiencies, (4) withdrawal/temp status, (5) action on complaints. Fee: Rs.10 by IPO/cash.
Common mistakes
- Not citing University + programme + year.
- Skipping LIC report — the usual hidden document.
Case law anchors
- Anjuman-I-Islam v. Maharashtra (Bom HC 2012) — affiliation conditions enforceable.
- CIC/MoHRD/A/2018/000345 — affiliation records disclosable.
Pro tips
- Pair with UGC + AICTE parallel RTIs.
- Use state university portal.
FAQ
- Q: Temporary affiliation — degree valid? Yes if during valid period; RTI for validity dates.
- Q: Mid-year withdrawal — student protection? HC writ + RTI route.
Related reading
Sources
- State University Acts. UGC Affiliation Regulations.
Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.