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Synopsis This updated sixth edition of "UGC Schemes-A Manual for Universities, Colleges and Research Institutions" has been brought out to incorporate all the schemes, guidelines and regulations framed by the UGC for Eleventh Plan. Presenting elaborate discussion on UGC's vision and strategy and operative mechanism, this extremely clear, well designed and easy-to-follow book brings to the fore an in-depth and comprehensive compilation of all UGC schemes that are grouped under eleven broad sectors.  Some of the new scheme guidelines delve on development grants and assistance for general development of universities and colleges, unassigned grant, ASIHSS and ASIST programmes, universities in backward areas and young universities and construction of buildings and infrastructure for women. It also brings out elaborate guidelines on JRF in various streams, part-time associateship for women, research funding council and major and minor research projects, innovative programmes and research awards, faculty improvement programme and career oriented programme, emeritus fellowship and special assistance programme. In addition, the book thoroughly presents guidelines on various schemes specially meant for colleges with potential for excellence, establishment of UGC-NRC, day care and women studies centers, visually handicapped and differently-abled persons, SC/ST and women, autonomous colleges, visiting fellows and visiting committees and cultural exchange programmes. Each schemes guidelines are well-supported with requisite formats to claim the benefit.