'The collegium will consist of 30 to 40 people headed by an eminent personality, lets say a Nobel laureate. They will decide whom to appoint. They will select and inform the government and if the government disagrees, then it will again go back to the collegium,' he added.

On higher education, he said his ministry is in favour of an overall body to work on the policy framework of education. But a regulatory body will also be there, which will be separate from this body.

Sibal said there is need for bringing in legislation to deal with educational malpractices, and unfair capitation fees.

'We will also set up an education tribunal. In some states it will work on two levels - state and central level. Cases related to malpractices will go to this tribunal. Students will not have to go to a court and the cases can be solved fast,' he added. 'There will be a quick remedy through the tribunal.'

The HRD minister said that during deliberation with state governments it was perceived that teacher training is a major issue. 'We need some two million trained teachers in the next few years. They should be competent.'

Talking about setting up a central madrassa board, he said: 'It will be an executive body. It will not interfere with the theological teachings and there is no contention here. The body will consist of both clerics and educationists.'