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Why are Indian universities reluctant to offer dual-degree facility to students? – Times of India

The University Grants Commission (UGC) recently issued a notice urging Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) to implement guidelines allowing students to pursue two academic courses simultaneously, as outlined in the National Education Policy (NEP). In the notice, UGC Secretary Manish R. Joshi expressed concern that, despite repeated reminders, more than two years have passed, and many universities have yet to offer the dual-course facility to students.The official notice states, “It has come to the UGC’s attention that many students continue to face challenges enrolling in two academic programmes simultaneously, primarily due to HEIs’ insistence on submitting migration certificates or school-leaving certificates ... Read more