According to NEP 2020, match the functions of independence verticals of HECI
Match list I with list II

List I (Verticals of HECI)	List II (Functions)
A. NHERC	I. Accreditation of institution
B. NAC	II. Academic Standard Setting
C. HEGC	III. Regulator for higher education
D. GEC	IV. Funding and financing of higher education

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct option is D

List I (Verticals of HECI) - List II (Functions):
A. NHERC - III. Regulator for higher education
B. NAC - I. Accreditation of institutions
C. HEGC - IV. Funding and financing of higher education
D. GEC - II. Academic standard setting

A. NHERC - III. Regulator for higher education: NHERC stands for the National Higher Education Regulatory Council. Its primary function is to act as the regulator for higher education in India. It will oversee and regulate the functioning of higher education institutions in the country to ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines, standards, and quality.
B. NAC - I. Accreditation of institutions: NAC stands for the National Accreditation Council. Its primary function is to assess and accredit higher education institutions in India. Accreditation involves evaluating the quality and standards of educational programs and institutions to ensure they meet certain benchmarks and criteria for excellence.
C. HEGC - IV. Funding and financing of higher education: HEGC stands for the Higher Education Grants Council. Its primary function is related to funding and financing higher education institutions. It will be responsible for allocating funds and resources to universities and colleges to support their activities, infrastructure development, and academic programs.
D. GEC - II. Academic standard setting: GEC stands for the General Education Council. Its primary function is to set academic standards and guidelines for higher education in India. This council will play a key role in defining the curriculum, academic policies, and standards to ensure the quality and relevance of education provided by universities and colleges.