UGC new draft norms: UG “honours” degrees to be issued only after finishing 4 years of study instead of 3

UGC: According to new draft guidelines created by the University Grants Commission, students will be able to get an undergraduate “honours” degree after completing four years rather than three years.

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The draft was created in compliance with National Education Policy

On Monday, it is likely to announce the draft “curriculum and credit framework for four-year undergraduate programmes” created in compliance with National Education Policy.

Students will be able to obtain an undergraduate degree in three years after earning 120 credits (calculated as the amount of academic hours), and an undergraduate degree with honours in four years after earning 160 credits.

“If they wish to go for a research specialisation, they will have to undertake a research project in their four-year course. This will get them an Honours degree with research specialisation, the proposal stated.

“Students who have already enrolled and are pursuing a three-year UG programme as per the existing Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) are eligible to pursue a four-year undergraduate programme. The university may provide bridge courses (including online) to enable them to transition to the extended programme,” the proposal added.

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Currently, three years of undergraduate study are required to receive an honours degree.

The FYUP offers students a variety of entry and departure points. If they leave before the three-year mark, they will be permitted to return within three years of their departure and will be required to finish their degree within the allotted seven-year time frame.

According to the document, the FYUP curriculum should include major stream courses, minor stream courses, courses from other disciplines, language courses, skill courses, and a number of courses on environmental education, understanding India, using digital and technological solutions, maintaining health and wellness, learning yoga, and participating in sports and fitness.

Students can choose to stick with their major or change it at the end of the second semester.
Additionally, students will have the option of pursuing a UG with a single major or two majors.

The agreement stated that in order to receive a single major for a three- or four-year undergraduate degree, a student had to earn at least 50% of their credits from the major discipline.

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