UGC Approves Flexible Undergraduate Degree Durations

Students in India may soon have the option to complete their undergraduate degrees in shorter or extended durations, with draft norms open for feedback.

• The University Grants Commission (UGC) has approved guidelines for Accelerated Degree Programmes (ADP) and Extended Degree Programmes (EDP) for undergraduate students.
• Students can choose to complete a three- or four-year degree faster by earning additional credits per semester or extend the duration with fewer credits per semester.
• Degrees completed under these flexible timelines will be treated as equivalent to standard-duration degrees for academic and employment purposes.
• Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) will establish committees to evaluate student eligibility for these programmes, with up to 10% of seats allocated for ADP.
• The draft guidelines will now be released for public feedback before formal implementation by institutions.

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