UGC Proposes Overhaul of Higher Education with Flexible Degrees and Biannual Admissions
The draft guidelines aim to modernize Indian higher education by introducing multidisciplinary learning, multiple entry-exit options, and skill-based assessments.
- The University Grants Commission (UGC) has released draft regulations proposing biannual admissions, flexible attendance policies, and skill-based assessments for higher education institutions.
- The guidelines support multiple entry and exit points, allowing students to pause and resume studies while earning certifications, diplomas, or degrees based on completed credits.
- Undergraduate students must complete at least 50% of their credits in their major discipline, with the rest allocated to skill development, apprenticeships, or multidisciplinary subjects.
- The draft introduces Accelerated and Extended Degree Programs, enabling students to complete degrees faster or at a slower pace based on their credit completion performance.
- Public feedback on the proposed guidelines is invited until December 23, 2024, before the regulations are finalized.
Hindustan Times 
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