Follow us
UGC to soon conduct UG, PG Admissions Twice a YearUGC to soon conduct UG, PG Admissions Twice a Year: On December 5, the University Grants Commission (UGC) released draft regulations outlining the minimum standards of instruction for granting undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. These proposed changes aim to establish a higher benchmark for awarding UG and PG degrees while addressing the diverse needs of modern students. The new regulations emphasize flexibility, inclusivity, and interdisciplinary learning opportunities, moving away from rigid disciplinary boundaries.
One significant change includes the possibility for higher education institutions (HEIs) to offer biannual admissions, enabling students to enrol twice a year, provided the institutions are ready to implement this system. The UGC is inviting public feedback and suggestions on these draft regulations until December 23, 2024, to ensure the final framework reflects the needs and aspirations of all stakeholders.
Major Changes in the Draft UGC Guidelines 2024:
The following are the major changes in the Draft UGC (Minimum Standards of Instructions in the Award of UG and PG Degrees) Regulations 2024:
The proposed regulations suggest that higher education institutions (HEIs) capable of handling biannual admissions can enrol students twice yearly, in the July/August and January/February sessions.
The framework also introduces provisions for multiple entry and exit points, continuous formative assessments, recognition of prior learning, and the option to pursue two UG/PG programs simultaneously.
Students, regardless of their prior disciplines in Class 12 or undergraduate studies, will be eligible to enrol in any undergraduate or postgraduate program of their choice.
Aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020's emphasis on varied learning approaches and comprehensive, multidisciplinary education, HEIs will establish the minimum attendance criteria for their programs.
In order to obtain an undergraduate degree with a focus on a particular area, students are required to finish a minimum of 50% of the overall credits in that area. Undergraduate degree programs generally last three or four years, whereas postgraduate degrees typically take one or two years to complete.
