The University Grants Commission (UGC) in India serves as the primary regulatory body for higher education. In which of the following ways does the UGC maintain and coordinate university education?

A) It provides recognition to universities in India and disburses funds to such recognized universities and colleges.

B) It drafts the national budget for education and proposes it directly to the Parliament.

C) It directly controls the administrative departments of individual universities and academic staff appointments.

D) It sets the admission criteria and curriculum for all university courses in India.

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