The Government of Haryana on January 06, 2026, issued the Haryana Private Universities (Amendment) Act, 2025, further to amend the Haryana Private Universities Act, 2006.
The following has been amended, namely: -
• A new clause section 2(ia) shall be inserted defining “Administrator” as a person or committee (up to five persons) appointed by the Government under sections 44B or 46.
• Section 34A(3) shall be substituted, stating that Universities are now prohibited from commencing first enrolment of students without specific authorization of the Government, strengthening prior governmental control over admissions.
• Section 34B (Power to cancel a course) shall be substituted, stating that the Government is empowered to cancel permission for any course or programme if the university is found unable to efficiently discharge its statutory duties, after due inquiry
• Section 44 – Substituted (Inspection and Audit)
• Section 44A introduces graded penalties including stopping admissions, financial penalties (₹10 lakh to ₹1 crore), and phased dissolution of the university.
• Section 44B lays down a detailed procedure for phased dissolution, appointment and powers of an Administrator, management of assets, continuation till completion of students’ courses, and vesting of assets back to the sponsoring body after dissolution.
• A new entry Serial No. 27 shall be added, inserting “University of Design, Innovation and Technology, Gurugram” into the Schedule of recognized private universities.
[Notification no. - Leg. 1/2026]
