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More flexibility, but also greater challenges
- The Hindu |
- Social Issues |
- 2025-01-08
- NEP 2020
- University Grants Commission (UGC)
The University Grants Commission's new guidelines introduce accelerated and extended degree programs for undergraduates in India, aiming to enhance educational flexibility and global competitiveness. However, challenges like maintaining educational depth and resource constraints must be addressed.
UGC's New Guidelines for Higher Education
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has introduced transformative guidelines in India's higher education landscape, focusing on accelerated and extended degree programs for undergraduates. These changes aim to enhance flexibility and global competitiveness in academic pursuits.
Key Reforms
- Accelerated Degree Programme:
- Allows students to complete their degrees earlier.
- Benefits students eager to join the workforce or save on tuition fees.
- Extended Degree Programme:
- Offers more time for exploration of subjects, internships, research projects, and skill development.
- Aligns with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, advocating multidisciplinary learning.
- Flexible Credit System:
- Enables students to tailor academic experiences to their needs and goals.
Potential Challenges
- Educational Depth and Rigor:
- Accelerated programs may compromise understanding of key concepts.
- Technical Education Constraints:
- Technical courses like engineering require deep theoretical and practical understanding.
- Compressing these may affect technical competencies.
- Institutional Adjustments:
- Requires curriculum restructuring, teaching method changes, and administrative adaptations.
- Equity and Accessibility Concerns:
- Students from underprivileged backgrounds may face challenges in adapting to the system.
- Faculty Adaptation:
- Teachers need professional development to handle interdisciplinary curricula.