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About PUCA
Established in 2010, PUCA (Punjab Unaided Colleges Association) is the collective voice of Punjab’s unaided higher education institutions. Representing over 400+ private colleges, PUCA promotes academic excellence, policy reforms, and institutional growth across the state.
Formation of PUCA
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- Unaided and self-financed colleges in Punjab faced major challenges like delayed government reimbursements, lack of representation, and limited policy support.
- This created a strong need for a common platform to protect their rights and coordinate with government authorities.
2. Conceptualization (2003–2004)
- Unaided and self-financed colleges in Punjab faced major challenges like delayed government reimbursements, lack of representation, and limited policy support.
- This created a strong need for a common platform to protect their rights and coordinate with government authorities.
3. Foundation Year – 2004
- Unaided and self-financed colleges in Punjab faced major challenges like delayed government reimbursements, lack of representation, and limited policy support.
- This created a strong need for a common platform to protect their rights and coordinate with government authorities.
3. Formal Launch – 2010
- PUCA was officially launched in 2010 during a state-level event in Ludhiana, Punjab.
- This marked its public recognition as the representative body for unaided colleges.
4. Purpose of Formation
- To represent unaided colleges at the state and national level.
- To resolve policy and financial issues faced by private institutions.
- To promote quality education, innovation, and skill development among students.
- To build coordination between the government, universities, and private colleges.
5. Current Status
- Today, PUCA represents 200+ of unaided colleges across Punjab and North India.
- It actively works on policy advocacy, educational reforms, and awareness programs for the benefit of institutions and students.
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