Tag: biannual admissions
UGC announces 7 major changes for UG and PG courses: Multiple entry-exit, biannual admissions and other key reforms explained – Times of India
In a significant move set to transform the landscape of higher education in India, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has announced new draft regulations outlining the minimum standards for undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) degree programs. The proposed changes aim to introduce greater flexibility, promote multidisciplinary learning, and align academic frameworks with the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The reforms include provisions for multiple entry and exit points, biannual admissions, and discipline-agnostic course eligibility, among other key initiatives.According to UGC Chairman, the regulations are designed to remove disciplinary rigidity, provide greater autonomy to higher education institutions (HEIs), ... Read more
UGC Chairman – Higher education institutions can admit students twice a year
UGC – Universities can admit students semi-annually UGC has announced that higher education institutions (HEIs) in India will be allowed to admit students twice a year starting from the academic session of 2024-25. UGC Chairman Professor Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar revealed this groundbreaking change, aiming to align Indian universities with global standards and enhance flexibility in the admission process. Addressing the Rigidity of the Current System Currently, universities in India operate on a fixed academic schedule that begins in July-August and ends in May-June, with admissions taking place only once a year. This rigid system often poses challenges for students who ... Read more