The UT of Andaman and Nicobar joined RUSA 28/10/13 by committing to bring reforms in Higher Education in the UT. It has appeared in 6th and 9th PAB Meetings held on 27/3/15 and 1/12/15. The total fund approved by PAB is 53cr comprising of 100% central share. The component wise funds approved for the state are given below in the table:
| S.No. | Component | Physical units approved | Total amount approved (Rs. in Crore) | Central share approved (Rs. in Crore) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 53 | 53 | ||
| 1 | Infrastructure grants to colleges | 3 | 6 | 6 |
| 2 | Up gradation of existing colleges to MDC | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| 3 | New Professional College | 1 | 26 | 26 |
| 4 | Model Degree College | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| 5 | Equity Initiative | State as a unit | 5 | 5 |