Establishment of College Development Council

• College Development Council (CDC), University of Mysore, Mysore was established in 1982.
• Since inception it has engaged itself in spearheading the cause of higher education in colleges coming under University’s jurisdiction.
• Soon after it’s establishment, CDC undertook a periodical survey of all colleges affiliated to the University.
• It has organized many conferences/seminars/workshops in collaboration with the Post-graduate Departments in order to stream line and strengthen the higher education system.

Functions

• Granting affiliation to colleges according to University Statutes as per UGC regulations.
• Granting Autonomy to colleges.
• Encouraging colleges in getting Colleges with Potential for Excellence (CPE) status.
• Approving the appointment of teachers & principals of private colleges.
• Collecting and maintaining statistics pertaining to colleges and Courses.
• Assisting colleges in getting UGC grants and FIP’s.
• Promoting Vocational and Job Oriented Courses in colleges.
• Assisting colleges in all academic, administrative and infrastructural development.
• Recognition of Research Centers
• Encouraging Colleges in their Assessment and Accreditation by NAAC