UGC prepared draft in exercise of the powers conferred by the University Grants Commission Act, 1956. 

• Proposed changes aims to match global standards in Higher education alongside upholding inclusivity and adaptability to diverse learner needs, in line with NEP, 2020.

Major Changes proposed 

• Biannual admission: Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) can admit students twice a year.
• Flexibility in disciplines: Irrespective of disciplines opted in schooling (12th grade), a student is eligible for admission in any discipline based on a National/University level entrance examination.
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): Admission based on RPL i.e. learnings outside formal education, training at workplace or community post-assessment.
• Credit structure: A minimum 50% credits to be earned from the discipline with the remaining 50% to be earned from Skill Courses and Apprenticeships.
• Other: 
  • Pursuing 2 UG/PG programmes simultaneously with flexibility in terms of change of discipline/institution/mode of learning.
  • Multiple entry and exit options. 
  • Provided SOP for Accelerated Degree Programme (ADP) and Extended Degree Programme (EDP) (refer to box), in line with National Credit Framework (NCrF).