The proposed Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan (VBSA) Bill has faced significant opposition from elite educational institutions across India. Faculty associations and administrations at several Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) have raised concerns that the bill would lead to excessive centralization of academic regulation. The legislation seeks to establish a unified regulatory body for higher education, replacing existing councils.

Opponents of the bill argue that the centralized structure would undermine the academic and administrative autonomy that has allowed IITs and IIMs to achieve global recognition. Critics also express concern that the new regulatory body would increase bureaucratic interference in research funding and curriculum design. The government has stated that the bill is intended to improve education standards and streamline regulatory processes, but has promised to consult with institutional heads before final passage.