145;Let varsities decide courses146;

On fee structure, Singh said, 8216;8216;A collective decision would be taken on this. The CABE is a perfect forum for this.8217;8217;

The CABE reports suggests that the university start self-financing courses 8216;8216;particularly in new and emerging areas where job opportunities exist subject to the overall framework provided by their funding and regulatory bodies8217;8217;.

It calls for one-third investment in the education sector to go higher education.

The report also asks the universities to adopt choice-based credit courses along with the semester system within the minimum possible time. 8216;8216;This would bring in flexibility in the academic structure besides promoting students8217; mobility both within the country and aboard8217;8217;, the report states.

The EU countries have also adopted a similar

system.

The report also calls for setting up a National Testing Service on the lines of Educational Testing Service of the United States.