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The Kerala State Higher Education Council (KSHEC) is the chief advisory and coordinating body for higher education in the state. It plays a pivotal role in shaping policy, enhancing academic standards, and promoting equitable access to quality education.
KSHEC works in collaboration with universities, colleges, and the government to drive innovation, reform, and strategic development. Through its work, KSHEC ensures that Kerala’s higher education system remains inclusive, dynamic, and globally competitive.
People
The Kerala State Higher Education Council is guided by a distinguished leadership. The Governor of Kerala serves as the Patron, and the Chief Minister is the Visitor of the Council. The Minister for Higher Education serves as the Chairman. The Council is led by a Vice Chairman, with a Member Secretary appointed by the Government for a term of four years.
Shri. Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar
Patron
Hon'ble Governor of Kerala
Shri. V. D. Satheesan
Visitor
Honb'le Chief Minister
Shri. Roji M. John
Chairperson
Honb'le Minister for Higher Education
Prof. Achuthsankar
Vice Chairperson
Kerala State Higher Education Council
Dr. B Ashok IAS
Principal Secretary
Higher Education Department
Dr. Abida Farooqui
Member Secretary
Kerala State Higher Education Council
Advisory Body
The Advisory Council is a 35-member body comprising a diverse group of leaders and experts. It includes the Chief Minister, the Ministers for Education, Health, Law, and Agriculture, as well as the Leader of the Opposition in the State Assembly. The Council also features representatives of Members of Parliament of the State and State Legislature, along with members of the three tier Panchayaths, members of the Municipalities, and members of the Corporations.
Governing Body
The Governing Body is a 39-member high-power committee chaired by the Minister for Education. It includes all Vice-Chancellors of the State Universities, distinguished educationists with mandatory representation for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and women, as well as elected representatives from the Academic Councils of the State Universities.
Executive Body
The Executive Body is a 9-member team chaired by the Vice-Chairman of the Council. It includes a full-time Member Secretary, five part-time members, one Vice-Chancellor, and the Secretary to the Government, Higher Education Department.
This body is responsible for implementing the decisions of the Council and ensuring the smooth day-to-day functioning of its activities.
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Legacy Programmes
The Kerala State Higher Education Council (KSHEC) launched several impactful legacy programmes to strengthen higher education. The Chancellor's Award encouraged excellence among universities through recognition and funding. The Cluster of Colleges initiative promoted collaboration and resource sharing among neighboring institutions. The Learner Ecosystem Campus (Dhaishanik Paryavaran) transformed campuses into vibrant, student-centered learning spaces. Prabudata made complex scientific knowledge accessible to the public through simple multimedia tools, connecting research to everyday life.
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