The University Grants Commission (UGC) on January 13, 2026, issued the Circulation of UGC Guidelines on Uniform Policy on Mental Health & Well-Being for Higher Educational Institutions.
In order to ensure inclusivity and broad-based participation, the Commission has resolved to place these guidelines in the public domain for a period of 15 days to invite comments and suggestions from all stakeholders, including students, faculty members, administrators, and civil society representatives.
The guidelines are available on the UGC website: www.ugc.gov.in.
It is requested to kindly:
• Disseminate this information widely within your institution.
• Direct all colleges under your ambit to act on this communication and circulate the guidelines among their students, faculty, and staff for getting suggestions.
• Encourage all stakeholders to go through the guidelines and send their comments/suggestions by email to Dr. Sunita Siwach, Joint Secretary, UGC at [email protected] before January 29, 2026.
The complete guidelines has been attached to the document below.
[Circular No. 8-8/2025(ARC-MISC-Saha/AР)]
