A Deemed University is an institution that has been granted the status of “Deemed to be University” by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956.

• Deemed universities have academic autonomy.
• Deemed can set their own curriculum, conduct exams, and award degrees.
• Many reputed medical colleges in India (like Kasturba Medical College, Manipal) are deemed universities.

1. UGC (University Grants Commission)Approved — YES

• Deemed  Universities are recognized and approved by the UGC under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956.

Deemed Universities do NOT need AICTE approval to run technical programs because:

• They are governed directly by the UGC.
• This was confirmed by the Supreme Court of India and official AICTE statements

Which is Better: Government College, Private College, or Deemed University for MBBS?

Government Medical Colleges are generally the best overall,

Deemed Universities can be a good backup if you choose wisely,
Private Colleges vary a lot in quality and are often less preferable unless well-ranked

Deemed Universities in India do not conduct their own entrance exams for MBBS or other professional degrees like BTech or MBA anymore (with a few exceptions in non-medical fields).

For MBBS (Medical):

No separate entrance exam

Only NEET-UG is accepted.