Four-year UG program for 2023-24: UGC chief

December 13, 2022

UGC has released the Curriculum and Credit Framework for Undergraduate Programs 12th December. The new curriculum will allow students to interact with local industry…

UGC has declared a curriculum and credit framework for undergraduate programs. This curriculum and credit framework prepared under the New Education Policy will provide an innovative and flexible higher education system for students. UGC has developed this syllabus along with the credit structure for undergraduate programs. All higher educational institutions have been advised by the UGC to take the necessary measures to adopt the syllabus. Let us know which special 10 new changes will be seen under this.

What is the Declaration?

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 advises that the higher education system should enable an individual to study one or more specialized areas of interest at a deep level and also develop capabilities across a range of disciplines, including sciences, social sciences, arts, humanities, languages, as well as professional, technical, and vocational subjects, according to UGC Chairman Prof. M Jagadesh Kumar.

In light of this, Kumar told TNIE that NEP recommends that the current Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) be updated in order to foster creativity and adaptability. By Monday, UGC will unveil the four-year undergrad program, he continued. According to the current Choice Based Credit System (CBCS), students who have previously enrolled and are completing a 3-year undergraduate degree are eligible to pursue a 4-year undergraduate program.

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See the list of these Changes from the Curriculum and Credit Framework

Emphasis on undergraduate education that is both holistic and multidisciplinary Flexible curriculum design, different entry-exit options, and the availability of re-entry UG Certificate 2 after one year has passed (2 semesters) Years following UG Diplomas (4 Semesters) after three years, a bachelor’s degree

In six semesters 4 years to earn a bachelor’s degree with honors
The focus of education in the fourth year will mostly concentrate on research. incorporating credit-based courses and assignments in value-based education, environmental education, and community service. Internship opportunities with regional businesses will be made available to students.
To obtain the UG Certificate, a 4 credit work-based learning internship has to be undergone during the summer term. Graduation in four years