Meaning of the word "deemed university" in English

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deemed university

US /diːmd ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsəti/
UK /diːmd ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsəti/
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Noun

1.

an institution of higher education in India that has been granted the status of a university by the Department of Higher Education, Union Ministry of Education, with the power to confer its own degrees, diplomas, and other academic distinctions.

Example:
Many specialized institutes in India have been granted deemed university status.
Graduates from a deemed university are eligible for postgraduate studies.
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