The HEC's official notification prohibits any new sub-campus establishment, advertising, or operational activities at the tehsil level, citing a detailed review that highlighted issues such as weak governance and low student intake. The commission emphasized that these campuses struggle to attract qualified PhD faculty and lack essential facilities for quality education.
OTHERPublished 20 Apr 2026 • Published 7h ago
HEC Bans Establishment of New Universities at Tehsil Level
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On April 20, 2026, the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan announced a ban on public sector universities from establishing sub-campuses at the tehsil level. This decision is aimed at addressing concerns over the quality and sustainability of such campuses, which often lack necessary academic resources.
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