The National Secondary & Higher Education Excellence Council (NATIONAL SHE) is a membership-driven national apex body representing institutions across secondary, higher, vocational, and skill education in India.

In an era defined by NEP 2020 reforms, regulatory transformation, and global competition, institutions require a unified national platform for policy engagement, quality enhancement, global outreach, and institutional empowerment.

NATIONAL SHE provides that platform.

Engagement with Government & Statutory Authorities through NATIONAL SHE

Member institutions of NATIONAL SHE gain structured access, representation, and engagement opportunities with:

Central Government & National Ministries

Through NATIONAL SHE, institutions engage with:

• Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India
• Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE)
• Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
• Ministry of Tribal Affairs
• Ministry of Minority Affairs
• Ministry of Women & Child Development
• Ministry of External Affairs (for international education cooperation)

Higher Education Regulatory & Policy Bodies

NATIONAL SHE represents and interfaces with:

• University Grants Commission (UGC)
• All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
• National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE)
• National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)
• National Board of Accreditation (NBA)
• National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF)
• National Testing Agency (NTA)
• Association of Indian Universities (AIU)
• Indian Councils of Research (ICSSR, ICHR, ICPR, ICMR, etc.)
• Professional Councils such as NMC, PCI, BCI, CoA, RCI, VCI (as applicable)

School & Secondary Education Authorities

NATIONAL SHE works closely with:

• National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)
• Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
• Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE)
• National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS)
• State Boards of Education and SCERTs

Skill & Vocational Education Bodies

Through NATIONAL SHE, institutions connect with:

• National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC)
• Directorate General of Training (DGT)
• National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET)
• Sector Skill Councils (SSCs)
• Apprenticeship Authorities

State Governments & Regional Authorities

NATIONAL SHE represents institutions before:

• State Departments of Education
• State Higher Education Councils
• State Skill Development Missions
• State Regulatory & Fee Committees

Strategic Benefits of Membership with NATIONAL SHE

Unified Policy Voice

NATIONAL SHE represents the collective interests of its members before Central and State Governments, regulatory authorities, commissions, and policy-making bodies.

Regulatory Intelligence & Compliance Support

Members of NATIONAL SHE receive timely updates on government notifications, circulars, gazette publications, accreditation norms, and regulatory reforms.

Quality Enhancement & Accreditation Support

Through its NATIONAL SHE Excellence Quality Management Cell (EQMC), NATIONAL SHE assists institutions with benchmarking, continuous improvement, NAAC/NBA preparedness, and skill-accreditation alignment.

Expert Advisory & Governance Guidance

Member institutions benefit from periodic expert advice facilitated by NATIONAL SHE’s Advisory Committees comprising senior academicians, policymakers, and industry leaders.

Capacity Building & Professional Development

NATIONAL SHE regularly organizes seminars, workshops, leadership programs, and training initiatives on governance, NEP implementation, digital education, and skill integration.

Internationalization & Global Outreach

NATIONAL SHE actively promotes member institutions through international delegations, global education meets, foreign academic missions, and collaborative platforms.

Joint Ventures & Strategic Partnerships

Through NATIONAL SHE, institutions gain facilitation support for national and international joint ventures, academic alliances, and industry partnerships.

Legal & Regulatory Advisory

Members of NATIONAL SHE have access to expert legal guidance on education-related laws, regulations, compliance frameworks, and institutional governance.

Visibility, Branding & Promotion

NATIONAL SHE promotes its member institutions through trade fairs, exhibitions, roadshows, conferences, and structured publicity initiatives.

Research, Publications & Knowledge Access

Members of NATIONAL SHE enjoy concessional access to research-based journals, policy publications, and sector intelligence reports.

Networking & Peer Collaboration

Membership in NATIONAL SHE enables continuous engagement with a nationwide and global network of institutions, academicians, and industry stakeholders.

National Institutional Directory

Every two years, NATIONAL SHE publishes a comprehensive directory of member institutions, circulated to:

• Ministries and Government Departments
• Regulatory Authorities
• Embassies and High Commissions
• International Education Bodies

This provides high-value national and international visibility at no additional cost to members.

Join National Secondary & Higher Education Excellence Council (NATIONAL SHE)

India’s education ecosystem is at a defining moment. Policies are evolving. Standards are rising. Global expectations are expanding.

Institutions cannot navigate this transformation alone.

Institutions cannot navigate this transformation alone.

The National Secondary & Higher Education Excellence Council (NATIONAL SHE) invites schools, colleges, universities, vocational institutions, skill academies, and education leaders to become part of a powerful, membership-driven national movement

By joining NATIONAL SHE, your institution gains:

• Direct engagement with key education authorities
• A unified national policy voice
• Regulatory clarity and quality support
• Skill–education integration pathways
• National and global visibility
• Strategic partnerships and global reach

Membership in NATIONAL SHE is not just affiliation. It is leadership. It is influence. It is participation in shaping the future of Indian education.

Join NATIONAL SHE. Engage with policymakers. Strengthen your institution. Set standards. Lead the future of education.