2. Definitions:

Unless the subject or context requires otherwise, in this Act –

(a) “Commission” means the University Grants Commission established under Section 3.

(b) “University” means a university established or to be established as per prevailing law.

(c) “Chairperson” means the Chairperson of the commission.

(d) “Member” means member of the commission and this expression also includes the Chairperson and Member-Secretary .

(e) “Secretary” means the Secretary of the commission.

(f) “Prescribed” or “as prescribed” means prescribed or as prescribed in the Rules framed under this Act.